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For those of you who live in the north, you have probably said the words ‘It’s so cold out!’ many times this season.

As cold as you may have been this winter it is nothing compared to the sort of cold that was going on when these photos were taken. This sort of extreme cold is normal in places like Siberia, Canada, Northern Europe, and even some parts of Japan. 

Can you imagine your hometown being covered in ice and snow like the snow in the photos? It would be chaos! Check out the road with the car on it next to a wall of about 7 ft of ice! While at first it would be fun to have some snowy days to play outside, build snowmen and get into snowball fights, these pictures show the dangerous side of snow. 

Personally, we are happy that spring is on its way…But if you are a in the southern hemisphere, like in Australia, then you have a whole different season to look forward to. 

Do you get snow where you live? 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: http://www.wambie.com/tuttifrutti_us/photos/DANGEROUS_ICE_AND_SNOW__WATCH_OUT_-photo_en-869.html

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Check out these photos and all the creative way that people have managed to recycle computer parts.

With a bit of imagination and glue you can turn your old PC into something cool. How about making the keyboard earrings? They are not hard to make and are very original.

Or how about a bag made from floppy disks? Many of you have never used them, but years ago they were the only option around, before CDs and pen drives which are able to store a lot more info.

But the award for most creative goes to the CD keyboard clock. All you need is the clock hands and the rest is left to your capable imagination!

Source: http://www.wambie.com/tuttifrutti_us/photos/ART_WITH_COMPUTERS_-photo_en-868.html

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Spicy Wasabi Alarm Clock!

When it is time to get up ion the morning, many times, the alarm clock doesn’t work well.

You may ignore your alarm clock if the bell or music that it uses to wake you up is always the same. Then you are late to school!

People have tried all sorts of alarm clocks, from jumping puppy alarm clocks to puzzle alarms…but nothing compares to the Wasabi alarm! Do you know what wasabi is? It is a VERY spicy Japanese paste that is used in many dishes in Japan. 

The Wasabi alarm clock takes advantage of this spicy sauce to wake up the laziest people around. It works by blowing dry powder wasabi into  the sleeping person’s nose. This wakes a person up with the sensation of burning, and incredible desire to drink some water and get rid of the sting. A simple and perhaps painful way to get up in the morning!

Known as “Japanese horseradish”, its root is used as a spice and has an extremely strong flavor. Its hotness is more akin to that of a hot mustard rather than the capsaicin in a chili pepper, producing vapors that stimulate the nasal passages more than the tongue.

Wasabi is often served with sushi or sashimi, usually accompanied with soy sauce.

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Funny Animals!

Sometimes pets can be so funny that we just have to capture the moment on film.

What do you think about this puppy? He sleeps anywhere! Whether with his puppy brothers on top of a plastic bottle, this little guy has no problem finding a pillow. 

There are some animals that don’t like having their photo taken. Just ask this kitten hidden behind this plant. It has a frightened look on its face don’t you think?

Some people try to bring attention to their pets by dressing them up and giving them weird haircuts. Just look at this poodle with a geometric hair style. 

Last but not least, squirrels, which always look cute. They are usually pretty easy to take photos of.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source:

- http://www.wambie.com/tuttifrutti_us/news/SPICY_WASABI_ALARM_CLOCK-new_en-2546.html

- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wasabi

- http://www.wambie.com/tuttifrutti_us/photos/FUNNY_ANIMALS-photo_en-858.html

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It was the 14th of February!!!

Chinese Astrology: Animals Of The Chinese Zodiac!

Each Chinese New Year is linked to one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.

The following slides will help you figure out which is your Chinese zodiac animal and discover what famous people also share your sign.

NOTE: Since the Chinese New Year is determined by the Lunar calendar, the last day of the Chinese New Year is not December 31st and the first day of the year is not January 1st. The New Year usually begins between January 21st and February 20th. If you have a birthday that occurs in January or February, please consult a Chinese zodiac calculator to figure out your sign.

There are endless variations of the folklore story explaining how the order of the animals of the zodiac were chosen. Below is a popular telling of tale:

When it came time for the Jade Emperor in heaven to decide the order of the zodiac, he invited all the animals to participate in a race. The order of the zodiac would be decided by the order in which animals finished the race.

When the competition started, the ox was leading the pack, but the rat jumped on his back. Since the rat was so light and small, the ox did not realize that the rat was hitching a ride. As the ox approached the finish line, the rat leap off his back and was crowned as the first animal to complete the race.

After all the creatures finished the race, the order was finalized: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.

According to legend, those born in a particular year of an animal are said to possess particular character traits associated with that animal.

 

The Rat

Years: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020

Positive Character Traits: Charming and ambitious

Negative Character Traits: Short-tempered and sometimes sneaky

Most Compatible with: Dragon, Monkey, Ox

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Ugly Betty star America Ferrera, dancer Gene Kelly, chefs Mario Batali and Julia Child, actors David Duchovny and Hugh Grant

 

The Ox

Years: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

Positive Character Traits: Dependable, trust-worthy, patient

Negative Character Traits: Stubborn, hot-tempered in an argument

Most Compatible with: Snake, Rooster, Rat

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Actor Adrien Brody, President Gerald Ford, singer Melissa Etheridge, New Orleans Saints football player Reggie Bush, actress Keira Knightley, model Tyra Banks

 

The Tiger

Years: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022

Positive Character Traits: Caring, thoughtful, courageous

Negative Character Traits: Rebellious against authority, makes hasty decisions

Most Compatible with: Horse, Dragon, Dog

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Actress/director Jodie Foster, actor Tom Cruise, biologist Jonas Salk, singer Alanis Morisette

 

The Rabbit

Years: 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

Positive Character Traits: Kind, gentle, naturally lucky, even-tempered

Negative Character Traits: Overly sentimental

Most Compatible with: Sheep, Pig, Dog

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Playwritght Arthur Miller, hairdresser Vidal Sassoon, actresses Lisa Kudrow, Drew Barrymore, and Angelina Jolie, soccer star David Beckham

 

The Dragon

Years: 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

Positive Character Traits: Intelligent, enthusiastic, brave

Negative Character Traits: Easily tricked, likes to gossip

Most Compatible with: Rat, Snake, Monkey, Rooster

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Authors Roald Dahl and Amy Tan, musician Ringo Starr, actor Russell Crowe, actress Reese Witherspoon

 

The Snake

Years: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

Positive Character Traits: Romantic, wise, strong intuition

Negative Character Traits: Vain, stingy when it comes to money

Most Compatible with: Ox and Rooster

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Musician Dizzy Gillespie, tv and radio personality Dick Clark, author J.K. Rowling, actress Sarah Jessica Parker, actor Charlie Sheen

 

The Horse

Years: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

Positive Character Traits: Hardworking, cheerful, popular

Negative Character Traits: Rarely listens to advice, can be a chatterbox

Most Compatible with: Tigers, Dogs, Sheep

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Politician Nelson Mandela, singer Aretha Franklin, Grey’s Anatomy actress Katherine Heigl, actress Halle Berry, actor Kiefer Sutherland, action star Jackie Chan

 

The Goat (Ram or Sheep)

Years: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

Positive Character Traits: Elegant, artistic, compassionate

Negative Character Traits: First to complain about something, pessimistic

Most Compatible with: Rabbit, Pig, Horse

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Singer Nat King Cole, musician Yo-Yo Ma, actress Nicole Kidman, actor/comedian Will Ferrell, author Toni Morrison

 

The Monkey

Years: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

Positive Character Traits: Witty, inventive, good memory

Negative Character Traits: Gets discouraged easily if faced with difficulties, can be distrustful of others

Most Compatible with: Dragon and Rat

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Author John Updike, singer Diana Ross, actresses Naomi Watts and Lucy Liu, actors Will Smith and Ryan Gosling

 

The Rooster

Years: 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

Positive Character Traits: Deep thinker, confident, determined

Negative Character Traits: Can be a bit of a loner, can be very outspoken

Most Compatible with: Ox, Snake, Dragon

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, TV personality Larry King, singer Gloria Estefan, actresses Cate Blanchett and Natalie Portman, actor Jack Black

 

The Dog

Years: 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

Positive Character Traits: Loyal, honest, can keep a secret

Negative Character Traits: Sharp tongue, hard on others

Most Compatible with: Horse, Tiger, Rabbit

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Singer/actress Judy Garland, fashion designer Giorgio Armani, actresses Michelle Pfeiffer and Kirsten Dunst, actor Matt Damon

 

The Pig (or Boar)

Years: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

Positive Character Traits: Tolerant, determined, kind to loved ones

Negative Character Traits: Can be a bit materialistic, overly trusting

Most Compatible with: Rabbits and Sheep

Famous People Who Have This Sign: Politician Henry Kissinger, country singer Loretta Lynn, House star Hugh Laurie, actor Ewan McGregor, cyclist Lance Armstrong, pop star Carrie Underwood

Source: http://holidays.slides.kaboose.com/118-animals-of-the-chinese-zodiac

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Taylor Swift - Peep My Penthouse!

Check out the view from Taylor Swift’s swanky new condo in downtown Nashville!

Thanks to InTouch Weekly via Yahoo, the 20-year-old Grammy winner will come home to that view once her Fearless tour wraps up in June.

Taylor tells the mag, “I’m so excited,” about decorating her 3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen, in a “quirky, whimsical style.”

Check out more pics at Yahoo!

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Taylor’s new condo?

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Dogs That Look Like Their Owners? Strange But True!

Source:

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/02/09/taylor-swift-peep-my-penthouse

- http://www.wambie.com/tuttifrutti_us/news/DOGS_THAT_LOOK_LIKE_THEIR_OWNERS__STRANGE_BUT_TRUE_-new_en-2518.html

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/02/09/disneynatures-oceans-opens-on-earth-day

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