Archive for January 30th, 2007

Snake knot

Snake knot

The difference between the golden hoop knot and the snake knot is that the golden hoop knot loops across 2 loops, whereas the snake knot loops through only one

The polite way to blow your nose

The polite way to blow your nose

Everyone has been in this situation. You’re trying to leave a good impression, but then the itching starts. Now, how should you blow it without ruining the date? How polite you are depends on how hard you’re blowing. While there is such a thing as discreet nose-blowing, vigorous nose-blowing requires the sniffler to retire to [...]

Why Do We Sneeze?

Sneezing is a reflex or attempt to get rid of something that gets in your nose, such as germs, dust or pollen. As a result of a signal from the respiratory center in your brain (the medulla oblongata), air comes up from your lungs. The air quickly moves through your nose to clear it, making [...]

Why Do We Snore?

Why Do We Snore?

People sleeping sometimes make a hoarse noise. This is snoring. It is caused by the vocal cords and the soft palate in the back of of the throat vibrating as the sleeping person breathes. It happens most often when the mouth is open because the nasal passages are blocked.

Skincare Regimen…!

Skincare Regimen...!

  Contrary to popular belief, skincare does consist of more than just “water, soap, moisturizer” (and some people do not even bother with the moisturizer part!). And a lot of people always wonder where their favorite (usually Asian) stars get that pristine perfect clear white skin that seems so unachievable to us “normal people.” Well, time to [...]