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5 Tips For Socially Anxious People Using Dating Apps

Maria Loreto
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5 Tips For Socially Anxious People Using Dating Apps

Dating apps are exhausting and time consuming, but they can help people with social anxiety feel more comfortable when interacting with strangers.

Social anxiety makes socializing an even more complicated process, adding stress into conversations, outings and all sorts of interactions. As you might have guessed, social anxiety and dating don’t make a good match.

According to the American Psychological Association, social anxiety is the fear of social situations involving other people, with a focus on “being embarrassed, humiliated, rejected or looked down on in social interactions.” It affects around 15 million adults in the U.S. and it’s triggered by any social situation that puts you out of your comfort zone; dating more than meets this criteria.

RELATED: 5 Tips To Help You Find Success On Dating Apps

While dating apps are anxiety inducing for everyone, you’d think that they’d cause even more stress to people who suffer from this disorder. While, this is true in some ways, dating apps are also a great way to manage people’s anxieties, giving them a controllable outlet and helping them break the ice before the first date.

Check out 5 benefits that dating apps can provide for people who suffer from social anxiety:

Get to know the different apps

One thing that diminishes stress and the feeling of being out of control is research. Before you start swiping get to know the different dating apps that are around, specially those that are designed with anxious people in mind. While these apps might have a smaller user base than Tinder, they might adapt better to your needs.

Get help from friends when setting up your profile

Every person is different when it comes to managing their anxiety. While some prefer to keep it to themselves or journal it out, others seek the help of their friends and family members. Don’t doubt yourself or feel embarrassed when setting up your profile; ask friends and family on their opinions and allow them to help you choose an interesting bio and some flattering pictures.

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Set some boundaries

While dating apps help break the ice, it’s very common for people to chat with hundreds and never go on a date. Set some time limits and don’t let yourself chat with people with no discernible goal in sight. Dating apps are for dating, which means that at some point you’re going to have to meet this person face to face. It’s also important to prevent your dating app use to intrude on your day to day life. Avoid using the app while working or when doing something you normally enjoy. If you need some help in keeping track of your app use, enable your smartphone time management feature. This tool will limit your time on the app, setting up a fixed amount of minutes per day that block the app once you’ve been there for too long.

Use the chat option to take pressure off the first date

One of the best parts about dating apps is the fact that you can get to know the person you’ll be meeting before a face to face encounter. Take advantage of all chatting and text messaging by taking your time to come up with questions and answers without having the pressure of a stranger waiting for the perfect response.

Take breaks

Breaks are very helpful for all sorts of dating app users. While dating around and chatting with people can be very fun, rejection is also almost always part of the equation. Know that this might happen at any moment and that you might spend weeks swiping around without having a match. Take a break and then jump back in.

What To Know About Treating Alcoholism With Cannabis

Evan Eitzel
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What To Know About Treating Alcoholism With Cannabis

For some, cannabis provides relief from withdrawal, while others use it as a substitution for alcohol, one with fewer health — and  life — damaging effects.

Alcoholism is rising in the US. A 2017 study shows it rose 49 percent in the first decade of this century and now affects one in eight adults. And according to the World Health Organization, more than 3 million people died from alcohol abuse in 2016. What’s more, the WHO says that the harmful use of alcohol causes more than 5% of the global disease burden.

There are some pharmaceutical treatments for alcohol use disorder (the clinical name) such as Antabuse, which causes users to be sick if they drink. The most prominent treatment program is Alcoholics Anonymous. Both of these treatments are abstinence therapy—simply stopping drinking. For many, this is easier said than done.

There is a growing number of alcoholics, or problem drinkers, who have sought another treatment: cannabis. For some it provides relief from withdrawal and is a “reverse-gateway” drug. Others use marijuana as a substitution for alcohol, one with fewer health—and  life— damaging effects.

RELATED: Proof That Marijuana Is More Than 100 Times Safer Than Alcohol

One of the earliest recorded American studies of the issue was in 1970, where a single female subject substituted Antabuse and cannabis for alcohol. The subject reported positive effects, including the ability to control how much cannabis she used, better physical health, and revisiting social situations.

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More recent studies have followed, though few are US-based because marijuana’s status as a Schedule I drug prevents most federal scientific research. One study often cited in the matter was published in Harm Reduction Journal in 2009. The author, Amanda Reiman, Ph.D. MSW, did not call it a cure, but said that patients substituting marijuana for alcohol experienced fewer side effects and managed addiction symptoms better.

She told Vice in 2015:

“The obvious thing is that (cannabis) acts as a psychoactive substitute. You want to get high on substance A, but instead you’re getting high on substance B. That’s a pretty simplistic way to look at it. When you take a little further look what you’re seeing is that there are actual properties of the cannabis plant that can aid in getting off of other substances. When you look at the withdrawal symptoms of drugs like opiates and alcohol — things like nausea, tremors, trouble sleeping — these are all conditions which cannabis is really good at fixing.”

Related Story: Can Medical Marijuana Help Alcoholics Stop Drinking For Good?

Such findings have not been met with widespread acclaim, particularly among abstinence proponents claiming sufferers are trading one drug for another. Often cited is National Institute on Drug Abuse data that about nine percent of those who use marijuana become dependent on it.

Sheila Shilati, CEO of Seasons Recovery Centers in California, told Newsweek that more studies are needed and patients should be cautious when trying cannabis as a treatment.

Meme Of The Week: ‘Kombucha Girl’ Becomes The Best Meme Of The Summer

Maria Loreto
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Meme Of The Week: ‘Kombucha Girl’ Becomes The Best Meme Of The Summer

A Tik Tok video of a girl trying Kombucha for the first time becomes a viral meme due to the intense emotions on display. Twitter users had plenty of reactions.

We’ve all felt an innate dislike for something that later grows on us, like a really annoying pop song that plays on every Target you visit, or the first time you drink beer. It’s hard to represent such complex yet universal feelings into a meme, but this Tik Tok manages to do that.

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The video is simple. A girl records herself as she tries Kombucha for the first time. At first, she’s not into it, laughing and saying that the drink smells like a public restroom. Then, she takes a sip. She doesn’t like it but then kind of does, going through an epic face journey that is the reason why the meme has reached so many people.

People took to the video fast, commenting on the amount of emotion on display and how versatile the whole thing is. Users related to the Kombucha girl instantly, comparing this reaction to their feelings every time they look in the mirror naked, when a friend asks them to go out, or when doing other activities that are acquired tastes.

Check out some of the best reactions below:

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5 Things You To When Traveling With Pets

Maria Loreto
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5 Things You To When Traveling With Pets

Traveling with pets demands some extra attention and planning. Here’s all you should know.

Traveling is stressful, even more when you’re responsible for a pet. If you’re new to all this or haven’t boarded a plane with your big dog in a long long time, do your research and don’t make any rash decisions. Airlines have become more strict in recent years, with longer wait times and more stressful airports.

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Here are the 5 things to know when traveling with pets.

Prepare them for the trip

Each trip demands different things. If you’re planning on journeying by car to a neighboring state, don’t fret too much. Most important is to make your pet as comfortable as possible before and during the trip. Watch their diet and keep them hydrated in case of dramatic weather changes. If you’re planning on traveling by plane, more things need to be accounted for.

Do research on your airline’s pet policy

Each airline has a different policy when it comes to pets, with some accepting only cats and dogs and others accepting birds, ferrets and other animals. Keep in mind that you’ll have to pay a ticket for your pet and that you’ll need a kennel that’s big enough for them to move around comfortably and that’s easy to carry around. Airlines also have different policy on kennels. You can check out these articles for more information.

Know the rules of the place you’re traveling to

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Is the hotel or place you’re staying at pet friendly? Do you have to pay an extra fee? Does your pet need any vaccines before entering the country? Is your pet allowed in the country?

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All questions are fair when traveling with an animal, especially if you’re leaving the country and if you own an exotic pet. Most pet friendly hotels tend to charge an extra fee per animal, requiring you to stay with your pet for safety precautions. If you’re planning on doing some sightseeing, take your pet with you or book a pet sitter in advance.

Find the best way to travel

Whether you choose to travel with your pet on a car or a plane is up to you. Each has their own pros and cons. While traveling by car is safer and less expensive, your pet is more likely to get restless or car sick. Prepare your pet ahead of time by going on small drives with them, that way a long trip won’t be a shock to them. Be ready to do more stops than usual and remember to keep your leash nearby. It’s also important to keep your pet hydrated and to avoid giving them too much food before the trip.

Is your pet the traveling kind?

Pets have personalities, with some being easy going and others being nervous and easily rattled. Account for this before making your travel plans, ensuring that they’re ready to take on the new challenge. If you feel that a trip might be dangerous for your pet, it’s best to leave them at home, where they’re comfortable and under the care of a trusted someone.

Science And Common Sense Say Avoid This While High

Brendan Bures
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Science And Common Sense Say Avoid This While High

Being high and using using your phone leads to regrettable behavior in text messages, social media, and pictures.

Whenever I reconvene with my friends from high school and college, we always end up reminiscing about wild nights that include incredibly stupid and regrettable behavior. At some point, the conversation eventually veers into well-stamped territory—thank god, social media wasn’t as big then as it is now, someone will say while others nod along. Otherwise, there’d be documented evidence of what dumb idiots we can be. Well, now science and commons sense says avoid this while high.

This is a universal feeling, it turns out. According to a new survey published in Substance Abuse, people now really regret using their phone while intoxicated. Researched asked people “entering electronic dance music (EDM) parties in New York City” if they’d ever used illegal drugs. For the 872 people who said yes, they were then asked “whether they were ever high on a drug while (1) posting on social media, (2) calling or texting someone, and (3) being in a photo.”

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Then if they answered yes, researchers asked if they felt regret over such actions. For the analysis, the scientists determined “regret” by whether or not that person one felt dismayed or embarrassed over by the social and/or professional consequences of their actions. Being high, meanwhile, was gauged by marijuana, ecstasy, MDMA, and cocaine usage.

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According to the survey, about a third posted (34.3%) post on social media while high and a fifth (21.4%) later regretted it. Calling exes and/or booty calls was more probably behavior, as more than half (55.9%) reported to doing so and 30.5% later regretted it. Lastly, just under half (47.6%) believe they had knowingly appeared in a photo posted online while high. This is where respondent most regretted the behavior (32.7%).

“Traditional prevention and harm reduction measures have not focused on the social risks of substance use with regard to social media and other forms of modern communication,” wrote researchers. “Although prevention programming has largely focused on physical safety (e.g., not driving after drinking), such programs can also stress that that simple use of a smart phone while high can increase risk for a user engaging in regretful behavior.”

Chrissy Teigen Got Botox In Her Armpits To Stop Sweating; Archie Harrison Has Red Hair Just Like His Dad, Prince Harry

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Chrissy Teigen Got Botox In Her Armpits To Stop Sweating; Archie Harrison Has Red Hair Just Like His Dad, Prince Harry

To treat an actual medical condition, Chrissy Tiegen got armpit botox injections; Prince Harry is excited his son has his hair

Chrissy Teigen Got Botox In Her Armpits To Stop Sweating

Via iHeart Radio:

Chrissy Teigen once again proves she’s the most candid celeb out there. The 33-year-old television host took her Instagram followers inside a doctor’s where she received botox injections in her armpits. She received the treatment in order to curb excessive amounts of sweating, which is an actual medical condition known as Hyperhidrosis.

“BOTOXED MY ARMPITS” Chrissy excitedly captioned a video of Dr. Jason Diamond performing the injections. “TRULY BEST MOVE I HAVE EVER MADE.” She then went on to say “no more soaking through silk!” and revealed the procedure “truly didn’t hurt at all! But I also do laser hair removal there so my pain tolerance might be quite high.”

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Chrissy’s mom can even be heard in the background of the video teasing her daughter. She says the skin in Chrissy’s armpits looks like chicken skin. LOL! That’s what mom’s are for, right? “That really isn’t anything,” Chrissy can also be heard saying. “It looked very frightening.”

“Hyperhydrosis can be treated temporarily by Botox injections; It requires about 100 units of Botox and lasts only about 3-4 months,” Laura ALtman, Physician Assistant at Tribeca MedSpa, explained to Page Six Style. Patients who treat Hyperhydrosis with Botox usually receive the injections a few times a year in order to keep their excessive sweating at bay.

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Archie Harrison Has Red Hair Just Like His Dad, Prince Harry

Via Cosmopolitan:

Apparently, Archie looks like he’s going to have red hair just like his father, Prince Harry.
Hello and good freakin’ morning! If you’re not feeling chipper at the moment, wait until you hear this super exciting royal baby news: Baby Archie, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s cute new(ish) born bébé, is confirmed to be a red head—just like his daddy! How adorable is that!

According to a People source, Baby Sussex is the cutest lil thing. Not only is he a ball of sunshine, but the source says it appears he’s beginning to develop the Duke of Sussex’s signature orange/red/auburn-y hair color. “He’s a happy baby,” the source said. “He has lovely, puffy little legs and tufts of reddish hair. He’s really adorable.” Reddish! Hair!!! Thank God I have my hairstylist on speed dial, because the second that baby’s head of hair really starts coming in, I’m telling Olga to give me the hottest shade of Archie Orange™.

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Even though this source has the royal tea on Archie’s hair color, they still don’t really know whether he looks more like mom or dad. During their first family outing when Baby Archie was first presented to the world, Meghan admitted that she and Harry don’t really who Archie looks the most like. “We’re still trying to figure that out,” Meghan admitted.

Harry also put in his two cents, saying that Archie’s looks at the moment are subject to change. Which, fair. Be honest: Do you look exactly like your baby pictures? “Everyone says babies change so much over two weeks. We’re basically monitoring how the changing process happens over this next month really,” Harry said. “His looks are changing every single day, so who knows.”

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5 Foods You’re Eating That Are Bad For The Environment

Maria Loreto
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5 Foods You’re Eating That Are Bad For The Environment

Global warming is influenced by almost everything we do, including the food we consume. By managing our intake of these  foods we can help preserve the state of the planet.

Because most of us are pre-occupied saving energy, recycling, using reusable water bottles and more, it’s easy to forget that one of the simplest and most effective ways to help out the world is to moderate our consumption of certain foods.

According to a report from the United Nations, the food we consume affects global warming, which in turn affects the production of this food. And while this phenomenon is mostly out of our hands and is largely due to companies who conduct these harmful agricultural practices, being informed and raising awareness on the topic might help change some perspectives and inspire new businesses to develop less harmful ways of making food.

Check out five unlikely foods that have a large impact on the health of our environment:

Meat

We’ll start out with the obvious one. Americans love their proteins with the Seattle Times reporting that on 2018 people consumed almost 10 ounces of meat and poultry a day. For some perspective, the recommended amount by the FDA is 5 to 6 ounces.

Raising large amounts of livestock for food production takes up a lot of energy and resources. Per Scientific American, the production of beef, chicken and pork “emits more atmospheric greenhouse gases than do all forms of global transportation or industrial processes.”

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While you could choose to forego meats altogether, reducing your weekly meat intake and telling a few friends to follow your lead can have a significant positive impact on the environment.

Cheese

Most dairy products fall into this category because, like meat, breeding livestock takes up enormous amounts of resources. In case you forgot, cheese comes from milk, which comes from cows. It doesn’t grow on trees, which would certainly be nice. The reason why cheese is more damaging than just milk is because it takes a lot of milk to make one block of cheese. This is extremely taxing on resources, not to mention the cows, which need to bred longer, which means more antibiotics and food. Dairy cows also release large amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas that’s worse than carbon dioxide.

Avocados

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I know what you’re thinking: “Avocados are fruits! Fruits are good!” While this is true, avocados are also hard to cultivate. They’re a single-crop product, which means they need to grow on the same land over and over again, which requires a lot of water to grow. An estimates 2.2 pounds of avocados need 528 gallons of water to reach maturity. Maybe that’s why they’re so expensive.

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It’s also important to highlight that the more land used, the more weak and prone to diseases it becomes, requiring more fertilizers and pesticides which in turn feed into global warming and it become this endless loop of bad stuff. It’s very depressing.

Almond milk

As healthy and tasty as almond milk is, it’s production also leaves a big imprint on the environment. The preparation of almond milk is a long and strenuous one, that demands 5 liters of water to cultivate a single almond. It takes over 100 liters of water to get to the almond milk.

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Rice

One of the world’s most popular foods is also one that requires a lot of water. According to The Guardian, it takes 2,497 liters of water to produce one kilo of rice. Adding stress to this situation is the fact that a large percentage of the world considers rice one of their primary food sources since it’s cheap and available in most places.

Can I Grow Legal Industrial Hemp

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Can I Grow Legal Industrial Hemp

Before anyone goes spending their hard-earned money or retirement savings on supplies to kickstart their hemp garden, there are a few things everyone should know.

It is true that industrial hemp is now legal at the federal level for the first time in more than eight decades. Last year, Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made it his mission to pull what Popular Mechanics called a “billion-dollar cash crop” back in 1938 out of the pits of prohibition.

The 2018 Farm Bill, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump, included a provision that eliminates industrial hemp from the confines of the Controlled Substances Act and allows farmers to produce the crop in a manner similar to corn and soybeans. 

But ever since this law was slapped on the books, we have heard countless reports of people interested in growing hemp at home. Some are even attending “hemp meetings,” where they are being told by program administrators that they will soon have the freedom to cultivate this crop outside just as they might a row of tomato plants. There are even folks ready to drop thousands of dollars on building a grow room in their residence to facilitate their dream of growing hemp. But before anyone goes spending their hard-earned money or retirement savings on supplies to kickstart their hemp garden, there are a few things everyone should know.

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The first tidbit of information that prospective home hemp growers might be interested in is the fact that personal hemp cultivation is not legal in most states. The 2018 Farm Bill did legalize hemp production nationwide, although states must first pass their own hemp laws, but nothing written in the language of the federal law gives everyday people the right to grow hemp. The bill was passed specifically to provide the agricultural community an additional cash crop to add to their plow and pick repertoire, and it can also be grown for research purposes. But before farmers or scientists can put a single seed in the ground, they must first be issued a license by their respective state department of agriculture. This process can take months before they are given the green light. 

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Applicants must also submit to a background check. Right now, farmers need to show a record free of criminal offenses (none drug-related) before they can even be considered for a license to grow hemp. The law also comes with minimum requirements on square footage and acreage. Farmers will need to show that they are planning to grow acres of hemp before a license can be procured. Applicants must also submit the GPS coordinates of their hemp fields to the Feds. Rest assured, Uncle Sam and all of his cronies are going to watch hemp production like a hawk.  

But Joe Schmo down the street cannot apply for a license in order to grow hemp in his backyard. 

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The only exception is if a person lives in a legal marijuana state where home cultivation is built into the law. For example: Since Colorado allows adults 21 and over to grow the cannabis plant at home for personal use, someone could technically put some hemp in the ground without putting themselves at risk of legal woes. But it would be necessary to grow this crop according to the rules associated with home cultivation. Honestly, considering that most states only allow individuals to put around 3-6 cannabis plants in the ground at a time, growing hemp would be pretty useless in the grand scheme of things. No one is going to produce enough useful fiber with just a few hemp plants. However, a small hemp crop could produce high quality CBD extracts.  

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But if someone from Indiana (or any other prohibition state) plants a hemp garden, they can still get into a lot of trouble. Even though the state has passed a law allowing industrial hemp production and CBD sales (manufactured with hemp) none of these statutes allow residents to grow hemp the same as tomatoes. Doing so would be considered illegal cultivation of the cannabis plant (a Schedule I drug), which, depending on the weight, could bring about felony charges complete with a prison term and hefty fines. In other words, no, you cannot start a home hemp garden.

Miley & Liam’s Peeps Are Trading Accusations Of Infidelity And Drug Use; Jennifer Garner’s New BF Has Been Good For Ben Affleck

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Miley & Liam’s Peeps Are Trading Accusations Of Infidelity And Drug Use; Jennifer Garner’s New BF Has Been Good For Ben Affleck

Friends of Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are swapping nasty theories of why they split; Jennifer Garner is in love, which has been good for ex Ben Affleck.

Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth’s peeps are trading accusations of infidelity, drug use

Via TMZ:

It started out amicable, but the breakup between Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth is now in nasty territory … with claims of drug use and infidelity. Sources with direct knowledge of the breakup are telling radically different stories. Sources from Miley’s side tell TMZ, she tried valiantly to save the marriage and the dealbreaker was that Liam was drinking a lot and using certain drugs, and she wanted no part of it … especially since she struggled with substance abuse in the past.

Sources from Liam’s side are calling BS, saying the drug and alcohol claims are designed to mask what they say really destroyed their marriage … they claim infidelity on Miley’s part.

As you saw, Miley and Kaitlynn Carter were making out in Italy last Friday … though our Miley sources made it clear … she had broken up with Liam months earlier — we’re told Liam begs to differ. As one source put it, “This is another attempt by Miley to distract from her infidelity and recent outrageous public behavior.”

Jennifer Garner ‘feels like she’s finally found a true partner’ in John Miller

Via US Weekly:

Jennifer Garner’s boyfriend John Miller is a good influence on her ex-husband Ben Affleck, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.

“Jen having a boyfriend has been the best thing to happen to Ben and Jen in a long time,” says an insider, noting that “Ben’s become a better parent.”

Since their split in 2015, the actor has stepped things up in his role as dad to Violet, 13, Seraphina, 10, and Samuel, 7.

“He’s really showing Jen that he can be a better person,” says a source about the Justice League star. “They’re coparenting in a way they never have before.”

“He ultimately just wants to be the best father he can be and part of that is continuing a loving relationship with Jen,” adds a source.

The Gone Girl actor is also getting along great with Cali Group CEO, 41, too. “Ben has no problem with John,” says the insider, noting that Miller’s daughters from a previous marriage have had “playdates with Jen and Ben’s kids. Ben totally trusts him.”

6 Random Facts About Ice Cream That Will Melt Your Brain

Maria Loreto
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6 Random Facts About Ice Cream That Will Melt Your Brain

Nearly 90% of us have ice cream in our freezers right now. Here are 6 more surprising facts about everyone’s favorite summer treat.

One of the best parts about summer is the chance to have ice cream whenever and wherever you want it. But while seasons aren’t a determinant for a large percentage of ice cream eaters (in fact, 87% of Americans have ice cream in their freezer at any given time), there’s something special about having your favorite ice cream as you’re taking a walk under the hot sun.

Ice cream just might be the world’s favorite and most malleable dessert. Here are five random ice cream facts that will have you running towards your nearest ice cream shop.

Vanilla is the top selling flavor

Predictably, the best selling ice cream flavor in the U.S. is vanilla, followed by chocolate, cookies and cream, mint chocolate, and chocolate chip cookie dough. It’s likely vanilla and chocolate, the King and Queen of ice cream flavors, will ever fall out of flavor. They’re just too versatile. Not many flavors work in both root beer floats and atop a slice of pie.

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You can fix a brain freeze…fast!

Brain freeze, or that awful moment when the ice cream touches the roof of your mouth, is a weird phenomenon. The feeling of your brain “freezing” only happens occasionally, more likely when the weather is very hot and when you consume something cold very fast! When brain freeze hits, press your tongue to the roof of your mouth or drink something warm. Both will normalize the temperature in your mouth and the pain will dissipate. (Here are 6 Things You Never Knew About Brain Freeze).

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There’s national ice cream day and month

While this shouldn’t be surprising because there’s a national day and month for everything, national ice cream month takes place in July, with national ice cream day held on the third Sunday of the month. This date was selected by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, when he said Americans should celebrate the day with the “appropriate ceremonies and activities.”

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Non-dairy ice cream is on the rise

As more people eschew animal products in favor of plant-based foods, coconut milk ice cream is projected to experience a more than 14% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2018 to 2024, according to MarketWatch.

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Clint Eastwood really loves it!

Clint Eastwood loves ice cream so much that he served as mayor of the city of Carmel, California for a term in order to protect it. He nominated himself to oppose a weird law that would ban selling and eating ice cream on public streets. “Eastwood campaigned in part on a platform that promised to do away with the old city hierarchy’s ‘kill-joy mentality’,“ reported the LA Times.

…So do most other politicians!

Ice cream seems to be the one thing that unites both sides of the aisle. So much so, eating the stuff in front of cameras appears to be a critical chapter in the Campaign Trailing 101 handbook. Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, John F. Kennedy, George W. Bush, and Ronald Reagan are just some of the presidents (and presidential hopefuls) who’ve been snapped eating the cold treat.

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