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40 Inspirational Quotes About Strength That Will Inspire You

40 Inspirational Quotes About Strength That Will Inspire You

Life is full of ups and downs and you never know when you will need to draw on that reserve of strength that lies within you. Even people who believe that they are strong are often find to their surprise that they do have more strength than they originally thought. But to discover this inner strength we need some sort of impetus or motivation and you would be surprised at how inspirational quotes will work in such situations. The quote has to be apt for the situation to touch a cord and make you feel better. For instance, when a couple is going through a rocky marriage, then inspirational marital quotes you must read right now will work for them. When life throws you an unpleasant situation, then it is time to bring out quotes to keep you going when life throws you a curveball, will come in handy. Or when you want to go through the grieving process to get your mind right, then you should look at in loving memory quotes with images can be really soothing.

Here Are Some Inspirational Quotes About Strength That Will Build Up Your Inner Strength:

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Mind-Blowing Facts About The Brain

Mind-Blowing Facts About The Brain

The Brain Feels No Pain

The Brain Feels No Pain

"Relax, this won't hurt a bit..."

There are no pain receptors in the brain. That's why surgeons can perform brain surgery on a patient why they are still awake. This helps them ensure that the delicate procedure doesn't screw up any vision or motor control functions – and also it looks really freaky. Why do we feel pain? Because a nociceptor, a sensory receptor, sends signals to the spinal cord and brain alerting us to danger. Couldn't they just send a card? (Source 1 | Source 2 | Photo)




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100,000 Miles of Blood Vessels in the Brain

100,000 Miles of Blood Vessels in the Brain

There are also a hundred billion neurons that comprise the brain – as many as in the entire galaxy – all in a squishy mass about the size of a cantaloupe. Using about 17% of your body's energy and 20% of its oxygen, while only containing 2% of its mass, the brain produces between 10-23 watts of power when awake -- enough to light a bulb. Made of 75% water, your noodle has over 100 trillion synapses that connect those neurons and enough “space” to hold the entire Enclyclopedia Britannica fivefold, or 1,000 terrabytes of information. And the Cheech and Chong myth isn't true; you do use your entire brain, even when high. (Source 1 | Source 2)




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They Saved Einstein's Brain

They Saved Einstein's Brain

When Albert Einstein died in 1955, they didn't just save a lock of his crazy white hair, they carved out his whole melon. Dr. Thomas Harvey performed the brainectomy a mere seven-and-a-half hours after Einstein's death, purportedly for scientific research. Then it vanished. It wasn't until 1978 that an intrepid journalist named Steven Levy tracked down Dr. Harvey in Wichita, Kansas, where the good doctor admitted he still had the brain, sliced in 240 pieces and bobbing in two mason jars filled with formaldehyde. (Source | Photo | Via)







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There Are Differences Between the Right and Left Brain

There Are Differences Between the Right and Left Brain

The brain is split up into two symmetrical hemispheres. While they do work together, the left brain favors more rational, analytical thinking, while the right is more visually and conceptually oriented. They also work in opposites – you stub your left toe and the “pain” is processed on the right side. And they put right-side-up whatever is upside-down – the image in your eyes is actually received inverted and the brain corrects it. But here's the REALLY weird thing – even if you were to lose one-half of your brain, you would be able to survive without it. Well, maybe that's not so weird – look at all those stupid politicians! (Source | Photo)




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Sorry Ladies, Men's Brains are 10% Bigger

Sorry Ladies, Men's Brains are 10% Bigger

So there you go – concrete proof that men are smarter than women. But before you go patting yourselves on the back, dudes, note that although women's brains are smaller, they have more nerve cells and connectors and work more efficiently than men's. And, true to the stereotype, they tend to process on the more “emotional” right side of the brain, while men process on the “logical” left. Also, an area known as the straight gyrus, responsible for nurturing, feminine traits, is proportionately larger in women. Does this mean there ARE indeed brain-related differences between the sexes? You WOULD think that, wouldn't you?! Typical… (Source 1 | Source 2)




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Your Brain is More Active When You Sleep

Your Brain is More Active When You Sleep

No, we're not talking about the band.

Night-time is the right time for your brain to process all the activity that has occurred during the day – that's why scientists think we dream (no one is really sure why). Some believe it's a way to process the complex emotions and interactions of our daily lives, others think it's just a way to zero-out information, much like a computer. A recent study showed it may help us alleviate trauma. People with higher IQs tend to dream more, and a nap during the day has proven to make people more energized and focused on their work. Tell that to your boss. (Source 1 | Source 2)




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"Inception" is Real

'Inception' is Real

It turns out, there is something called Lucid Dreaming, where a person could control the outcome of a dream while in a sleep-like state. It has its roots in ancient Tibetian Buddhism, where aspirants would practice “Dream Yoga” – doing incredible feats of dexterity during sleep, reminding themselves of the illusory nature of existence. The term was first coined by Frederik (Willem) van Eeden in the 1880s, but the concept didn't take hold until the late 1960s. Nowadays, Lucid Dreaming is all the rage, with plenty of resources online to begin the training process. It has a lot of potential – not only allowing you to conquer your nightmares but also finally have sex with the Girl Next Door. (Source 1 | Source 2 | Photo)




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Why Do We Laugh? WE DON'T KNOW!

Why Do We Laugh? WE DON'T KNOW!

True laughter is involuntary – that's why the milk comes gushing out your nose. Only human beings are born with this ability (a Laughing Hyena is not really laughing) and babies begin giggling at 4 months old. And while true laughter is contagious, it is also something not easily faked. But WHY do we laugh – it's not because of jokes. Over a 10-year period, one doctor studied 2,000 laugh-inducing situations and discovered that most of the time a guffaw was not the result of a punch line. Maybe someday we will understand why we are ticklish, too. (Source | Photo)




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Does Size Matter?

Does Size Matter?

Research has been mixed on the subject of brain size and intelligence – Albert Einstein's brain was only 1,230 grams, while the average adult male brain weighs 1,400. (An unusually large amount of glial cells are attributed to his smarts.) Another study shows that the bigger the person's head, the smarter they are, while those with pointier heads show less intelligence. That can't be true – look at the above photo… (Source | Photo 1 | Photo 2)




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Highest IQ? Kim Ung-yong with 210

Highest IQ? Kim Ung-yong with 210

Born March 8, 1972, Ung-young already understood algebra at 8 months old. By the time he was 2, he was fluent in 4 languages. He began attending university at 4, and graduated at 15. But Ung-young isn't just a smarty-pants, he is also a gifted painter and poet. Nowadays he lives in S. Korea and presumably has time to do all the things he never had a chance to do… like have a childhood. (Source | Photo)
25 Crazy Facts About The Tour de France You Might Not Know

25 Crazy Facts About The Tour de France You Might Not Know

The Tour de France is the most prestigious event in the Cycling world. It’s a safe bet that if you’re into bicycles, then you are probably familiar with it. Heck, even if you are not into bicycles you might be aware of this exceptional and competitive event. You probably know that it is a huge bike race. You might even know a little bit about Lance Armstrong and how he won seven times but then got stripped of all his medals. Both good things to know, but there’s a lot more to this famous race than meets the eye. These are 25 Crazy Facts About The Tour de France You Might Not Know.

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2016 is the 103rd Tour de France


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25 Facts About Ancient Egyptian Gods That You Probably Didn’t Know

Ancient Egyptians were some of the most religious people to inhabit the Earth. Because their knowledge was only a sliver of what we know today, they feared many things and had a strong belief in the supernatural. From this belief sprang a host of Ancient Egyptian gods. If there was a situation or a place which could have its own god, more likely than not there was one. While most of the deities were local presences, some such as Ra, Osiris, and Thoth were elevated to a national stage.

In this list, we’ve dug up – well, not literally; we’ll leave that for the archaeologists and grave robbers – these fascinating facts about the Ancient Egyptian gods and religious systems. Religion in Ancient Egypt wasn’t so different from religion today with its focus on doing good and earning a place in the afterlife. Though it may seem complex and extensive, the religion was rather flexible, evolving based on the personal practices of the ruling Pharaoh. Egyptian gods often had both human and animistic traits, making them quite memorable and recognizable. Find out some of the amazing things we know about the Ancient Egyptians in this list of 25 Facts About Ancient Egyptian Gods That You Probably Didn’t Know.



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Melancholic Photo Series About Typhoons in Taiwan

Melancholic Photo Series About Typhoons in Taiwan

Typhoons, those tropical cyclones from the Pacific and from the South China Sea, fascinate the inhabitants of Southern Asia as well as foreigners. It is the point of departure that the Polish photographer Tom Kondrat chose for his series titled Typhoon Blues. Taiwanese coastal landscapes are immortalized under a threatening sky and follow each other in a melancholic atmosphere.



Brutally Honest Illustrations About Modern Life By Eduardo Salles

Brutally Honest Illustrations About Modern Life By Eduardo Salles

Honesty can be very very brutal. Especially when it comes from Mexico City born illustrator - Eduardo Salles. This guy works to bring out the brutal truth about modern life in his hilarious illustrations, and he does so with a smart ass touch!

Translated from Spanish to English by us, these prints are not only utterly cynical and darkly humorous, but also completely relatable! From the reality of dieting to the reality of texting to the reality of free wifi - Eduardo proves a point with all of his illustrations. Check them out below and let us know what you think!

More info: cinismoilustrado.com | Twitter | Tumblr (h/t: boredpanda)

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