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Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) What are the risk factors for gout?

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Gout is caused by the build-up of uric acid crystals in joints, especially larger joints that have very little cartilage left or are arthritic. Gout can even cause a form of arthritis. It is extremely painful and stiffens joints, always due to sudden, massive inflammation.Gout was once called "the king's disease." More aptly ... More..

Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Hiking and backpacking: How to pack light for a six mile hike

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Outdoor enthusiasts everywhere are into day hikes. Even the most experienced day hikers struggle to pack light enough to enjoy the hike, and yet still be prepared. Pack weight strongly depends on the number of people hiking in total. If there are six or more people hiking six miles, packs probably aren't needed. However, hik... More..

Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Playground Games: Medic/Cone Wars

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Playground games are highly active, simple to learn, and difficult to master. Some require equipment and others require nothing. Don't we all remember games of tag, red rover, and four-square? These games don't have to be for children. Use them for team-building activities, exercise, or even something to do with friends. Ther... More..

Hobbies & Games > Card Games Durak: A classic Russian card game

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Durak is a three-player mind game. It is almost a blend of War and Poker. The concept is simple: there are no winners, there is only one loser, the Durak. Durak is very different from classic card games, but once actually played, it becomes simple and extremely addictive very quickly. The main objective of this game is to run... More..

Hobbies & Games > Card Games Variations on the game Durak

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VARIATIONSIf you are just learning how to play Durak, search for: Durak: A Russian Classic. It will go over the base rules.Durak can be a drinking game in hundreds of different ways, but they all revolve around the same concept: the Durak is the one who drinks. One variation, the simplest, is that the Durak upon losing must d... More..

Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Everything you wanted to know about hand sanitizers

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Hand sanitizers are portable alternatives to disinfect any germ-ridden part of a person's body. These alcohol-based sanitizers have their benefits, conveniences, and definitely their negative points. According to the Urban Legends Reference Page, one employee's hands exploded into flames due to soapless sanitizer, a windy day... More..

Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary How to ask a girl out on a date

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As previous authors on this subject have said, not trying means no. There are only a few basic steps to asking a woman out on a date that have been honed through generations.1. You be the judgeDo her pupils dilate when she sees you? Does she flirt? Is she kind to you? In other words, what are your odds? You will also have to ... More..

Health & Fitness > Alternative Exercise The dark side of fitness

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"Are you crazy?" or even more commonly stated, "you really ARE crazy." This is what people say to me when I tell them what I did after school. I'm an avid mountain and road biker and long distance runner, and I also enjoy swimming and weightlifting. Needless to say, sometimes all the time spent working out is not in one's fav... More..

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1. Playground Games: Medic/Cone Wars
2. Everything you wanted to know about hand sanitizers
3. Variations on the game Durak
4. Durak: A classic Russian card game
5. What are the risk factors for gout?
6. The dark side of fitness
7. How to ask a girl out on a date
8. Hiking and backpacking: How to pack light for a six mile hike

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