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Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology & Training The cat's meow: What cat noises really mean: 5 of 23

Cats can be very vocal animals, some can even say things like "milk" "moma" and "hello". All domesticated cats have their own vocabulary, and some love to talk. I am lucky enough to be greeted everyday when I walk out of my bedroom door by my one and a half year old cat Cobain. The most common reason for a cat to meow is bec...
Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources The effect of animals on human mood: 4 of 14

Some of the best therapy for a human being is companionship. Just knowing that someone is there for you can improve a mood by heaps. Animals are the most loyal companions that you can find. They will always be there for you, waiting to listen to whatever you have to rant about. Or even just to lay by your side watching a mov...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Are children's habits learned from their parents?: 9 of 20

The first people in a child's life are their family, and from the day that a baby is born they are soaking up their sponge with what they pick up from their mothers and fathers. They will start growing and eventually start picking up things on their own, but for the first eighteen years of life they are going to be in the fa...
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings What to expect after having a piercing: 2 of 4

First, you should always think ahead before getting a piercing. If you have a job or are trying to get a job, will they allow this piercing? Do you have enough time for the hole to heal up before you are going to have to be taking it out? This generally is only relative for a facial piercing, and for businesses that require ...
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption What to do if you suspect animal abuse: 3 of 5

There are a lot of disgusting people in this world, a lot of angry people who think that they can take their anger out on something smaller than they are. What victim is better than someone who can not even stand up for themselves? The easiest target for them is a pet. Animal abuse consists of psychical abuse, malnutrition, ...
Arts & Humanities > Business of Writing (Other) Does selling used textbooks hurt authors and publishers?: 8 of 12

Buying new text books can cost up to hundreds of dollars. There are plenty of people who love to buy brand new books because they can afford it, or they simply enjoy the comfort of brand new smelling literature. The author and publisher are getting a fair share off of this, and if they are doing successful work, then they wi...
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Reasons why you should never give yourself a body piercing: 2 of 3

Doing a piercing yourself can have severe consequences. Depending on where someone is trying to do the piercing, they will risk damaging nerves.Not to mention without a clean or proper needle you could end up with a bad infection, or possibly even your skin rejecting the piercing. None of these are worth it, spend the extra ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Should children open birthday presents in front of their guests?: 17 of 25

A birthday party is the excitement of any year when it comes to kids. Every child spends about half the year being excited about it, trying to figure out what cartoon character will lead this party to victory. Of course one of the most exciting parts about this, is all the cool presents that get handed your way for just goin...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Do we need humor on a daily basis?: 42 of 56

Humor is extremely important in everyday life, for more than one reason. Not only will laughing help your body by naturally strengthening core muscles such as your lungs, heart, and stomach muscles it also stimulates you mentally. When you spend time socializing with a person who can make you laugh you become mentally stimul...
Style & Beauty > Body Image Why women are not the only ones to suffer from body image issues: 3 of 4

In this world today all you see in magazines and on the television are those perfect men and woman who prep an hour before they can even do any work. It makes us want to be as good as them, which is too good to be real. On a majority of front covers in magazines you will see someone who probably looks a lot better than you d...