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Top 10 Birds Most Likely To Kill You

10.Red-tailed Hawk

The Red-tailed Hawk is one of North America’s larger hawks, and it’s one of the most familiar. It is the most regularly sighted Buteo, or open country hawk, and can be found in farmland, highway margins, parks, native prairie, and at the edges of lightly wooded habitats.

Red-tailed Hawks weigh between 3 and 4.4 pounds, and have a wingspan of nearly 5 feet. The nest is placed in a tree near open areas, and it’s fiercely defended. When the nest is built in an area frequented by humans, the hawk may perceive humans as a threat and attempt to drive them from its territory.

Attacks usually involve fast swoops and raking with massive talons. In Connecticut, during the 2010 hawk nesting season, multiple people were attacked by a territorial individual. Several victims were struck on the head and injured, and school athletics classes had to be moved indoors.

9.Snowy Owl



The Snowy Owl – the large white bird immortalized by the Harry Potter series – is the most northerly bird of prey on the planet. Snowy Owls breed on the tundra around the Arctic Circle, and can tolerate temperatures as low as -50. The birds stand over 18 inches tall, with a wingspan of over 4 feet. Their weight can exceed 6 pounds. When walking on the arctic tundra, one must keep a cautious eye out for apparent patches of unmelted snow on the expanse of ground-cover vegetation.

The nest site of the “Ookpik” may be closely approached without any sign of alarm. But as soon as a threat is perceived, the patch of “snow” may burst into life as the Snowy Owl rushes to confront the trespasser. If the threat is a human, the owl may target the face and head with its razor sharped talons. Serious injuries – especially to the eyes – are a definite possibility. Bending over and protecting the face is a must – along with a hasty retreat.

  8.Lammergier

Lammergier is German for “lamb vulture”. It was believed that the most predatory vulture species fed on lambs – but lambs are unlikely to be targeted unless they are sick or dying.

It is this bird’s penchant for hard food items that require aerial drpping to access that make it potentially dangerous. Lammergiers have adapted to favor the soft marrow inside bones, which is what remains when other vultures have stripped the carcass. To access the marrow, the bird carries the bones into the air and drops them to shatter on the rocks below.

This poses a definite threat to any humans in the vicinity. Lammergiers consider tortoises viable bone substitutes, and treat them in the same way. The Greek playwright Aeschylus is said to have been struck and killed when a tortoise fell from the sky – presumably dropped by a Lammergier.

7.Barred Owl

The Barred Owl is a fluffy, medium-sized bird of prey native to swamp forests in the Southern United States. Wingspans reach up to four feet, and weight ranges from 2.5 to over 3 pounds. Barred Owls target small animal prey, and have recently expanded their range northward and westward as far as British Columbia.

Hikers in the Pacific Northwest pay a price for walking in forests colonized by Barred Owls. Victims do not hear the owl coming, as specialized feathers muffle the owl’s swooping flight. The birds target the head with their razor sharp talons – clawing, pecking and squeezing. Bloody head injuries can result. Attacks have plagued parks in BC since 2001, and four Texas residents were bloodied in a series of owl strikes in 2007. Hardhats are a useful means of defense.



6.Great Northern Loon

The five types of Gaviiformes – commonly known as loons – are among Earth’s most primitive avian species, dating back to the earliest stages of bird evolution. Loons nest near lakes in the temperate forest, boreal forest and arctic tundra landscapes in Northern Eurasia and North America. In the winter, loons fly south a short way to spend the winter on sheltered bays across the Northern Hemisphere. These 8-12 pound birds possess razor sharp, pointed bills which they use to spear their fish prey.

Lake pollution has caused declines in loon populations, prompting avian scientists to place bands on the bird’s legs to track their movements. In one unfortunate case, an ornithologist was mistaken for a predator by the loon he was banding. The defensive bird plunged its sharpened bill, dagger fashion, through the ribcage and into the heart of the researcher, killing him instantly.

  5.Mute Swan

The Mute Swan is one of the world’s largest waterfowl – not to mention one of the most aggressive and territorial. The birds are native to Eurasia, but have been introduced to many other parts of the world – most famously North America. Mute Swans, unlike other swan species, nest in park ponds, community lakes and other sites frequented by humans, and defend their nest fiercely against potential predators.

If a human approaches the lakeshore nest, the 26 pound bird will hiss and charge. The swan strikes its opponent with muscular wings that can span over 7 feet, and pecks and shoves until the threat is mitigated. Serious injuries – including broken bones, bruises and eye injuries – can occur. In one tragic case, a property caretaker drowned after being pushed out of a kayak by Mute Swans his own company had established on a lakeside community.



4.European Herring Gull

Colonially nesting gulls – especially larger species such as the European Herring Gull – can be highly aggressive towards perceived intruders. Rising garbage levels and reliable food availability in urban areas have encouraged the gulls to nest in these new habitats, increasing conflict with humans. The birds aggressively steal food from humans, causing potential injuries from the massive, razor-like bills. One boy suffered cuts to the face after a gull stole his sausage.

The birds can weigh more than 3 pounds, with wingspans around 6 feet. Territorial instincts are retained during nesting season. In 2001, a women in the UK suffered deep head wounds from an attack, and a dog was killed. In 2002, an elderly man died of a heart attack after being mobbed by gulls.

3.Australian Magpie

The Australian Magpie is a southern relative of crows and ravens, and it is closely linked to the butcherbird family. The feeding habits of this species are relatively harmless, as it focuses largely on ground-dwelling invertebrates. But the territorial behavior of this giant songbird – with a wingspan of nearly 3 feet – ranks it among the most dangerous avian species on the planet.

During their six week nesting season, the birds fearlessly swoop down in pairs to attack intruders wherever they are most vulnerable. For humans, this means that the head and face areas are targeted; eye injuries, serious flesh wounds and head injuries have all been reported. Fatal accidents have resulted when intruders such as cyclists or pedestrians have panicked after being battered on the head by the talons and the massive, pointed bill.



2.African Ostrich

The African Ostrich is the largest bird on earth, and is the sole remaining ostrich species following the tragic extinction of the Arabian Ostrich. Ostriches average 240 pounds, and may reach nearly 7 feet in height.

The bird’s long eyelashes and broad bills may appear comical – but a territorial ostrich is nothing to laugh about. Startled ostriches usually run – reaching speeds of 43 miles per hour – or flatten themselves close to the ground; but when their territory or young are threatened, they may attack humans.

Ostriches have massive leg bones and hoof-like, pointed nails extending several inches. A human target may be disemboweled or battered to death in seconds. In one region of South Africa, up to three attacks occur per year. A number of human deaths have resulted over the years from attacks following intrusions into ostrich breeding grounds.

1.Southern Cassowarry

The Southern Cassowarry is a rainforest dwelling member of the ratite family, native to Northwestern Australia and New Guinea. Cassowaries have black plumage and blue skin patches, with a bony head plate that gives it a saurian appearance. These birds weigh over 130 pounds, stand nearly 6 feet tall, and are fiercely territorial.

Armed with razor sharp spurs and one of the strongest kick forces of any animal, Cassowaries will not hesitate to challenge a perceived threat. Human intruders into Cassowary habitat have been ripped open, disemboweled or killed instantly by the force and slicing effect of a Cassowary attack.

Normally, Cassowaries peacefully gather plant material and arthropods from the forest floor – but as with all of the above birds, don’t let yourself be deceived.

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This Case Could Have The ICC Rule On Gender Violence For The First Time

Malian women pose during a dinner in their home, on Jan. 31, 2013, shortly after Timbuktu was recaptured from Islamist militants by French-led forces.

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The International Criminal Court is charging a militant linked to al-Qaeda in the Maghreb (AQIM) with gender-based persecution, which if upheld will be the first time that the court considers persecution on the basis of gender as a crime.

Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud is being held at the Hague on charges of crimes against humanity on the basis of gender and religion, and war crimes including rape, sexual slavery, and torture during the takeover of Timbuktu by Islamic militants in 2012.

The ICC alleges that Al Hassan was the de facto chief of the Islamic police after the takeover of one of the world’s oldest cities and that he participated in the policy of forced marriages, which led to the repeated rape and sexual enslavement of women and girls in Timbuktu and the surrounding region.

ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said in a statement that the charges “can address the untold suffering inflicted upon the Malian population and what they hold dear as a people,” and emphasized that her office is committed to bringing charges “built on a strong evidentiary foundation.”

Feminist legal activists and others vigorously advocated for the inclusion of gender-based crimes in the statute that governs the ICC, in part as a response to mass rapes in Rwanda and Bosnia. But since the court was first established in 2002, it has yet to try a case where gender-based persecution was successfully prosecuted. Only one previous case has sought to bring charges of gender-based persecution, but the charges were dropped before reaching trial.

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As a potential first of its kind, Al Hassan’s case could have a profound impact on international law. It would affirm the legal concept of gender-based persecution and give the court the opportunity to clarify what it even means by terms like “gender,” which remain the subject of substantial debate. (It’s unclear, for example, whether the law draws a distinction between biological sex and gender.) In Al Hassan’s case, legal scholar Rosemary Grey argues in a blog post that the court should take a broad view and examine “what it meant to be female in social terms, for women living under the rule of Ansar Dine and AQIM.”

Al Hassan, 40, was born outside of Timbuktu and is a member of the Tuareg ethnic group. His arrest warrant states that he joined the Islamist militant group Ansar Dine in spring 2012. Ansar Dine was a local affiliate of al-Qaeda that worked closely with AQIM and joined Tuareg rebels to launch an attack on Timbuktu in April 2012. The coalition had total control of Timbuktu, setting up Islamic courts and other functions, until January 2013, when French troops intervened and the militants fled.

“Stonings, amputations, and floggings have become the order of the day in an apparent attempt to force the local population to accept their worldview,” Corinne Dufka, a senior researcher on Africa at Human Rights Watch, said in 2012, describing the situation at the time. “In imposing their brand of Sharia law, they have also meted out a tragically cruel parody of justice and recruited and armed children as young as 12.”

In addition to gender-based crimes, Al Hassan is also facing a number of other charges including religious persecution, torture, and outrages upon personal dignity. For the religious-based charges, the court has alleged that he participated in the destruction of the mausoleums of Muslim saints.

Andrew Lebovich, an expert on Islamic movements in the Sahel, told BuzzFeed News that Al Hassan was a member of the city’s Islamic police but “by most local accounts does not appear to have been as senior as he has been depicted.” Lebovich noted that “more senior members of Ansar Dine are free and some are part of groups associated with Mali’s peace process.”

Al Hassan was transferred to the ICC by Malian authorities on March 31 and had his first court appearance on April 4 when Judge Marc Perrin de Brichambaut read the charges to him. The confirmation process for those charges is set to begin in September and will determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial.

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These Overly Curious Kitties Will Have You Shaking Your Head

They say that curiosity killed the cat. Fortunately for these cats, they let their curiosity get the best of them but lived to tell the tale. What is it about cats that they continually find themselves in some really dumb situations? Just wait until you see the cat who discovered what a bee was!

An Issue A Tissue Couldn’t Fix

Photo Credit: something_something1/Reddit

Imagine hearing the distant cries of your cat, only to find him in this situation. That’s exactly what happened to the owners of this cat. You can’t even begin to guess how long this poor guy was sitting there, waiting for someone to take him out of the darkness.

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An Issue A Tissue Couldn't Fix<\/h2>\n\n

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Imagine hearing the distant cries of your cat, only to find him in this situation. That's exactly what happened to the owners of this cat. You can't even begin to guess how long this poor guy was sitting there, waiting for someone to take him out of the darkness.<\/p>\n"},"2":{"position":2,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/2\/","content":"\n

Feeling A Little Snacky<\/h2>\n\n

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It looks like this cat had a hankering for a salty snack. Instead of knocking the whole jar over as other cats would do, this cat went ahead and fell inside of the jar himself. He knows he screwed up that plan but at least he managed to get his little paws on the pretzels!<\/p>\n"},"3":{"position":3,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/3\/","content":"\n

The Not-So-Pawesome Mistake<\/h2>\n\n

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This poor kitty now knows the dangers of playing with a bumble bee! We're sure she knows better now, but unfortunately, she has to deal with the consequences for a little while longer. At least she can make the most of her situation by scaring all the other cats on the block with her enlarged paw.<\/p>\n

One owner found their cat stuck in mid-air as you'll soon see.<\/b><\/p>\n"},"4":{"position":4,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/4\/","content":"\n

His True Colors<\/h2>\n\n

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This cat looks a little too proud to admit that he messed up big time. The all-white feline has a bit of explaining to do to his owner, but it's clear he got a little too curious about the chalk drawings on the sidewalk. We hope he knows this means a bath is in order.<\/p>\n"},"5":{"position":5,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/5\/","content":"\n

Just Toying Around<\/h2>\n\n

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Slinkies are all fun and games until someone gets tangled up in one. This kitten has done just that and is probably unsure of how to get itself out. As hilarious as it would be to try to watch this guy try to figure it out himself, we hope his owner eventually saved him.<\/p>\n"},"6":{"position":6,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/6\/","content":"\n

Maybe If I'm Quiet Enough They Won't Notice<\/h2>\n\n

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It looks like this kitty got herself stuck between a screen and a hard place. Someone got a little too courageous climbing up the screen door, as some cats tend to do. But now, she is out of moves and all she can do is wait until someone saves her from her very big mistake.<\/p>\n

Another cat almost succeeded in their screen-climbing endeavors, but almost made the same mistake. <\/b><\/p>\n"},"7":{"position":7,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/7\/","content":"\n

The Confused Creature<\/h2>\n\n

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This cat got way too curious and found himself at the wrong end of a pi\u00f1ata. Maybe he mistook the inside of the pi\u00f1ata as another secret hideaway, but he failed to insert himself all the way in. Imagine the horror in the children's eyes when they saw this creature in the living room!<\/p>\n"},"8":{"position":8,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/8\/","content":"\n

I Meant For This To Happen<\/h2>\n\n

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Meet Rafiki. Rafiki probably doesn't really know what's going on and he can't seem to figure out a solution either. We wonder how much staring it took before Rafiki's human decided to stop laughing and help him out of the cord. Next time he might not want to make a toy out of the window fixtures!<\/p>\n"},"9":{"position":9,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/9\/","content":"\n

Holding On For Dear Life<\/h2>\n\n

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This kitty was probably halfway up the screen before she realized she needed to figure out how to get herself down. The look on her little face is one of realization and instant fear. The fear aspect in her face tells us this isn't the first time this has happened and unfortunately she might be running low on lives.<\/p>\n

One cat wanted to chill on the window sill but realized that she could not. <\/b><\/p>\n"},"10":{"position":10,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/10\/","content":"\n

She's Given Up On Herself<\/h2>\n\n

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Maybe this cat was climbing on top of things that she shouldn't be. Somewhere along the way she must have lost her footing and ended up in the confusing restraints of the baby's high chair. This cat has clearly given up on trying to help herself, in fact, it looks like she didn't try at all.<\/p>\n"},"11":{"position":11,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/11\/","content":"\n

I Was Just Trying To Get Comfortable<\/h2>\n\n

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We can understand wanting to get cozy, but is there such thing as being too cozy? If there is, this cat might just be an accurate representation of that. He does not look pleased to be stuck in such a situation and will act like he got out on his own when you finally help him out.<\/p>\n"},"12":{"position":12,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/12\/","content":"\n

Do You Really Need An Explanation?<\/h2>\n\n

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This cat just wanted to be one of those house cats that sits in the window and awaits your arrival at the end of the day. One day, she decided that she'd actually try this out and realized that she just couldn't quite pull it off. She knows she messed up and would very much like you to rescue her.<\/p>\n

If you didn't think this particular situation could get more complicated, you thought wrong.<\/b><\/p>\n"},"13":{"position":13,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/13\/","content":"\n

Honestly, I Don't Know How Either<\/h2>\n\n

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One minute this little guy was just looking into what this plastic bag might be, and the next he found himself inside it. The look of defeat on his face says it all. If anything, he probably waited there all day until you came back to save him. At least he was finally found because this could have ended way worse.<\/p>\n"},"14":{"position":14,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/14\/","content":"\n

The Panicked Realization<\/h2>\n\n

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This is Edd. Edd was calmly chilling on the floaty in the pool until he started drifting farther and farther away. He realized too late that he couldn't get out of there without getting wet. Maybe he'll think twice next time before trying to be a cool cat and make daring decisions like that.<\/p>\n"},"15":{"position":15,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/15\/","content":"\n

Taking \"Stuck In The Blinds\" To A Whole New Level<\/h2>\n\n

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This Reddit user says that his girlfriend decided to take in a stray cat and this happened. Stray cats are probably the most curious of them all. They're used to a life outdoors and if anything, this guy was probably trying to find his way out. What better exit than the window? Unfortunately, he didn't learn from the previous two cats we've seen.<\/p>\n

Some cats truly overestimate their abilities...<\/b><\/p>\n"},"16":{"position":16,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/16\/","content":"\n

I Was Just Looking For A Treat<\/h2>\n\n

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This little kitten somehow found themselves inside a jar. Luckily there was room for them to breathe! She was probably looking around for some treats. Or perhaps she was mesmerized by this shiny glass bowl. Either way, eventually she got stuck inside and had to meow until someone came to pour her out!<\/p>\n"},"17":{"position":17,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/17\/","content":"\n

Just A Little Tied Up<\/h2>\n\n

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This is probably the last time this kitty ever tries to partake in any sports. He probably saw the net and was instantly compelled to claw at it, but he didn't realize that that would quickly get him tangled up in an unfortunate situation. He's probably wondering why his human has forsaken him like this, but everyone knows it's his own fault.<\/p>\n"},"18":{"position":18,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/18\/","content":"\n

How Small Is Too Small?<\/h2>\n\n

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Admittedly, cats can squeeze themselves into some pretty tight spaces. But sometimes there will come a time when one space is just a little too tight to squeeze into. This cat tried to cuddle up inside a cereal box but it looks like she may have underestimated her own size.<\/p>\n"},"19":{"position":19,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/19\/","content":"\n

I Know I'm Stuck, But I Have No Regrets<\/h2>\n\n

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This cat had a little too much fun getting into the stuff that her human brought home from running errands. In her defense, the paper towels could look like one of those cat gyms. She probably thought her human brought home something for her to play with, but realized that she didn't know what she was doing.<\/p>\n"},"20":{"position":20,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-overly-curious-kitties-will-have-you-shaking-your-head\/20\/","content":"\n

I'm Just Hanging Out<\/h2>\n\n

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This kitty looks like she was looking for trouble when she decided to get inside her human's closet. If that was surely the case, then she got what she was looking for. We can only imagine how long she was stuck this way. Her owner probably came home from work one day to vague distant meowing.<\/p>\n"}},"description":"

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Britain Has Set Out Its Most Detailed Explanation Yet For Why It Believes Russia Is Responsible For The Salisbury Poisoning

Police officers near the scene where Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, were found in Salisbury on March 16.

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The British government has set out its most detailed explanation yet of why it believes Russia is responsible for the attempted assassinations of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia.

Sir Mark Sedwill, the prime minister's national security adviser, said Russia had been testing nerve agents on door handles – which is how police suspect the pair were poisoned – and email accounts belonging to Yulia Skripal had been targeted by Russian intelligence as far back as 2013.

In a letter to NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg on Friday, Sedwill said: “We therefore continue to judge that only Russia has the technical means, operational experience and motive for the attack on the Skripals and that it is highly likely that the Russian state was responsible. There is no plausible alternative explanation.”

It comes a day after the global chemical weapons watchdog, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), confirmed the UK's findings that the Skripals were poisoned by the Novichok nerve agent in Salisbury on 4 March.

Sergei Skripal remains in hospital in serious condition, while Yulia Skripal has been released. A police officer, detective sergeant Nick Bailey, was inadvertently poisoned after tending to the pair, but was released from hospital on 22 March.

In the letter, Sedwill said Novichok was found in environmental samples taken at the scene and in biomedical samples from both Skripals and DS Bailey, and that the “highest concentrations were found on the handle of Mr Skripal’s front door”.

He said: “A combination of credible open-source reporting and intelligence shows that in the 1980s the Soviet Union developed a new class of ‘fourth generation’ nerve agents, known as Novichoks.

“The key institute responsible for this work was a branch of the State Institute for Organic Chemistry and Technology at Shikhany near Volgograd. The codeword for the offensive chemical weapons programme (of which Novichoks were one part) was FOLIANT.

“It is highly likely that Novichoks were developed to prevent detection by the West and to circumvent international chemical weapons controls. The Russian state has previously produced Novichoks and would still be capable of doing so.”

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Sedwill said Russia’s chemical weapons programme had continued after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and that by 1993, when Russia signed the Chemical Weapons Convention, it was “likely that some Novichoks had passed acceptance testing, allowing their use by the Russian military”.

“Russia further developed some Novichoks after ratifying the convention,” he said. “In the mid-2000s, President Putin was closely involved in the Russian chemical weapons programme.

“It is highly unlikely that any former Soviet republic (other than Russia) pursued an offensive chemical weapons programme after independence. It is unlikely that Novichoks could be made and deployed by non-state actors (eg a criminal or terrorist group), especially at the level of purity confirmed by OPCW.”

Turning to “operational experience”, Sedwill said Russian had a “proven record of conducting state-sponsored assassination”.

He pointed to the Owen report from the UK’s public inquiry into the death of Aleksandr Litvinenko which concluded in 2016 that he was “deliberately poisoned with Polonium 210, that there was a ‘strong probability’ that the FSB (Russia's security agency) directed the operation, and that President Putin ‘probably approved it’”.

He said Owen had said other cases between 2002 and 2006 suggested that the “Russian state may have been involved in the assassination of Mr Putin’s critics”. And Sedwill added that since 2006, there “have been numerous suspected Russian state-sponsored assassinations outside the former Soviet Union”.

Turning to how exactly nerve agents are used by Russia, Sedwill said: “During the 2000s, Russia commenced a programme to test means of delivering chemical warfare agents and to train personnel from special units in the use of these weapons.

“This programme subsequently included investigation of ways of delivering nerve agents, including by application to door handles. Within the last decade, Russia has produced and stockpiled small quantities of Novichoks under the same programme.”

Finally, on the motive, Sedwill said Sergei Skripal was a former Russian military intelligence (GRU) officer, convicted of espionage in 2004.

“It is highly likely that the Russian intelligence services view at least some of its defectors as legitimate targets for assassination,” he said.

“We have information indicating Russian intelligence service interest in the Skripals, dating back at least as far as 2013, when email accounts belonging to Yulia Skripal were targeted by GRU cyber specialists.”

Calling on NATO to take action, he concluded: “I know that NATO will remain seized of the need to confront the increasingly aggressive pattern of Russia behaviour of which the attack in Salisbury was an acute and recent example.”

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India Is Heartbroken Over The Rape And Murder Of A Young Muslim Girl

Protesters demand the death penalty for the killers of Asifa Bano.

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NEW DELHI — The abduction, rape, and murder of an 8-year-old girl allegedly overseen by a retired government officer has outraged India and thrust the country’s pervasive rape culture into the limelight once again.

According to a police report seen by BuzzFeed News, the victim, Asifa Bano, was kidnapped in Northern India on Jan. 10, drugged, starved, locked up in a temple, and raped repeatedly by multiple men before she was killed a week later.

Protests are being organized across the country over Asifa’s murder, and a deluge of angry and heartbroken poems, illustrations, and messages for her have appeared on street corners and social media.

#JusticeForAsifa is the largest public outpouring of grief of this kind in India since a 23-year-old student was gang-raped on a bus in New Delhi in December 2012.

“Our daughters will definitely get justice.”

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is scrambling to match public anger over Asifa’s murder in Kathua, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. On April 13, three months after she died, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said such incidents had no place in civilized society. “Our daughters will definitely get justice,” he said.

The Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi has also said that she plans to make the rape of children below 12 punishable with a death sentence.

But these measures now seem too little, too late.

Asifa belonged to the Bakarwal community, a nomadic pastoral tribe, who are primarily Sunni Muslims. Much of the anger over the story is based on the fact that the 8-year-old seems to have been the victim of a conspiracy centered around the greed for land, and a deep hatred of Muslims in Modi’s India.

Two days after Asifa’s death, a Hindu teenager confessed that he had abducted and attempted to rape her, murdering her only because he was afraid that her family would kill him for revenge. Further investigations by a special investigative unit (known as the Crime Branch) eventually uncovered what they say is the role played by at least three police officers in carrying out and covering up the crime. These officers, like the teenage boy, are also Hindu.

(None of those arrested in the case have been formally charged yet.)

Asifa’s story has thrown India’s communal politics into sharp relief: As the Crime Branch prepared to take their report to court, they were obstructed by lawyers chanting pro-Hindu slogans. Now, as the case is being prepared for trial, Deepika Singh Rajawat — the woman lawyer who will be representing Asifa’s case — has been threatened by the president of the bar association and warned not to appear in court.

The fact that Asifa and her family are Muslim, while her alleged murderers are right-wing Hindus, has also eclipsed any conversation on rape culture or the harassment of minority communities like the Bakarwals.

But ultimately this is the story of a terrible crime inflicted upon a young girl.

Supporters of a party that has been labelled as far-right and Hindu-nationalist protest against the Asifa investigation being handed to the Crime Branch, which some said was “going after innocent Hindus.”

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The police report for which the investigative team interviewed and recorded the testimonies of 130 witnesses, and collected forensic and medical evidence, call records and cell phone locations, reveals a chilling picture of the organized fashion in which the accused allegedly hatched a plan, selected allies, assigned duties, paid off police officials, and executed the murder of an 8-year-old.

The report says the teenager who confessed to the crime on Jan. 19 — who cannot be named for legal reasons — was part of a wider conspiracy around Asifa’s abduction, rape, and murder.

The plan, police say, was originally hatched by the teenager’s 60-year-old uncle, Sanji Ram, at the beginning of the year, when the teenager first came to live with him.

Ram is described in the police charge sheet as a retired man with a record of harassing the Bakarwals; he would meddle in their land deals, and seize their cattle.

Ram had also found allies in a couple of local police officers — Head Constable Tilak Raj and Special Police Officer Deepak Khajuria. The police officers routinely picked fights with members of the tribe, and during the investigation they told officers that they believed the Bakarwals engaged in “cow slaughter” — a dog whistle for anti-Muslim sentiment in India — and, ironically, “peddling drugs to children.”

According to the teenager’s testimony, Ram started to poison his nephew with hate-filled conspiracies against the Bakarwals. One day, Ram is supposed to have told him that the best way to teach the Bakarwals a lesson would be to abduct Asifa (whom he had often seen in the forest, tending to her horses), drug her, and trap her in a local temple.

The teenager told police that he initially resisted his uncle’s plans, but he was convinced when Khajuria, one of the police officers, offered him some cigarettes, and told him that if he managed to kidnap Asifa, they would help him cheat and pass his school board exams. Convinced, the teenager enlisted another friend, named in the report as Parvesh Kumar, to help him execute the plan. The next day, the two friends allegedly purchased some over-the-counter drugs.

The report says that the teenager encountered Asifa on Jan. 10 as she looked for her horses. According to police, the teenager told Asifa he knew where the horses were, and took her to the temple where Kumar was waiting for them.

The police report says the two young men — apparently acting out of a desire to pass their school exams — drugged Asifa until she was unconscious, after which the teenager raped her. They tied her up and locked her in the temple alone.

The day after Asifa disappeared, her father, Muhammad Yusuf Pujwala, showed up outside the locked temple where his daughter was being held, still alive, and asked Ram if he knew Asifa’s whereabouts. On Jan. 12 he filed a complaint at the same police station where Khajuria was based, saying that he believed his daughter had been kidnapped.

Once Asifa’s father left the police station, the police report alleges that Khajuria visited the temple with over-the-counter psychiatric pills that Ram had advised him to buy a few days prior. Drugging Asifa so she would be unconscious once more, Khajuria also proceeded to rape the child, according to the report.

In the week that followed her disappearance, Asifa’s family, who knew the forests of Kathua better than most, repeatedly traced their paths around the forest, looking for any sign or trace of the child. Meanwhile, Khajuria also kept up the pretense of searching for the child in the village.

The report says that in the week she was held captive, Asifa was raped multiple times by the men. The teenager, who lit the lamps at the temple every evening, contacted Vishal Jangotra, Ram’s son, to come and join him in raping Asifa. Jangotra took a train from Uttar Pradesh, 17 hours away, to arrive at the temple in Kathua where Asifa was trapped. The police report says Khajuria then also showed up at Ram’s house under the pretext of looking for the missing girl, demanded money to pay off investigating officers, and asked Ram’s nephew to prepare Asifa for his arrival with a fresh round of drugs.

According to the charges levelled against them in the police report, a few days before Asifa’s body was found in the forest, Ram instructed the men that they needed to kill her. After raping her one last time, they strangled her and then hit her over the head with a large stone.

The teenager was arrested two days later, on Jan. 19. By then, news of Asifa’s death and the brutalized state that her body was found in had caused a political scandal: Leaders of the local opposition demanded that the police officers investigating the case be fired immediately. Asifa’s death was held up as evidence that minorities were no longer safe in Jammu. Hundreds of Bakarwals protested in different parts of the state. Imams at the mosques in Ramban, Khari, and Banihal warned the government that they would have a full-scale agitation on their hands if Asifa’s killers were not found.

To deal with all the attention on the case, the police report states that Khajuria told Ram he would attempt to pin Asifa’s murder on another tribal man, who was in police custody at the time for a separate crime.

But when he was interrogated by the police, Ram’s nephew said the crime was his alone. He described how he had abducted Asifa and held her captive in a cowshed, making no mention of the temple. He said that he made sure no harm came to her — he fed her, cleaned her up, tied her up again for a week — until he decided it was time to drop her home. The teenager admitted that he tried to rape Asifa when he was finally walking her back home through the forest. Scared by her threats that the Bakarwals would find and kill him, the teenager said he panicked and ended up killing her by dropping a rock on her head.

As a juvenile offender, the teenager would have received a lesser punishment for the crime. But investigations by the police revealed no traces of him or Asifa in the cowshed he had mentioned, or on the rock he claimed he had used to kill her. Despite this, late on Jan. 19, the police claimed they had solved the crime, and that a juvenile boy had confessed to Asifa’s murder.

Asifa’s death and the national conversation around it had turned distinctly communal by this point — a young Muslim girl had been brutally killed, and the government appeared to be looking for a way to close the investigation as quickly as possible, no matter how improbable it seemed that a lone teenage boy was responsible for the state that Asifa’s body was found in — limbs broken, bite marks on her face and shoulders.

In Jammu, the chief minister’s political opponents would not let the matter rest. As the protests across the state showed no signs of letting up, the case was finally transferred to the Crime Branch on Jan. 23, leading to the charge sheet we have today.

A Hindu boy had killed a Muslim girl, and now that the case had been transferred to a separate investigative unit, the Hindu right wing decided to play on Hindu–Muslim tensions to stage a protest of their own in Jammu, against the Muslim Bakarwals. One such right-wing group, the Hindu Ekta Manch, insisted that the case be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation instead of the State Police’s Crime Branch, which, they said, appeared to be “going after innocent Hindus.”

On March 3, NDTV, an Indian news channel covering the protests, aired a clip of an elderly protester dressed in a black sweater, wearing rectangular spectacles and a smudge of vermillion on his forehead. It was Ram. By March 20, the Crime Branch’s investigation had named him as the chief conspirator in the abduction, rape, and murder of Asifa.

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In Jammu and Kashmir, a single, troubled state in a region claimed by both India and Pakistan, the complex intersection of religion, geopolitics, and India’s history of human rights abuses in Kashmir have turned Asifa's death into a polarizing national issue.

In Kathua, the Bakarwals had found themselves under constant attack, not just from Ram, but also the state authorities and local right-wing groups. The state’s construction plans meant that the tribe was often forcibly relocated from their homes into narrow tracts of land where the Bakarwals’ cattle could not graze. After Asifa’s death, her family could not even find a piece of land to bury their daughter in Kathua. Now the Bakarwals are migrating once more.

This time, it’s not the weather that’s driving them further into the mountains, and chances are they will not return.

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Overcoming The Odds: These Billionaires Used To Live In Poverty

Billionaires aren’t all born with a silver spoon in their mouth. In fact, many came from nothing at all. The “rags-to-riches” story may sound cliché, but for some of the most famous billionaires, it’s reality. Through extraordinary grit and perseverance, individuals across the globe have beat the odds and achieved extreme success. They used to be ditch-diggers, janitors, and even a circus performer, but now they are some of the wealthiest people on the planet.

J.K. Rowling Lived in Poverty

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In 1990, J.K. Rowling was waiting for a late train when she came up with the idea for her series of novels, Harry Potter. Her first book of the series wasn’t published until 1997. During the seven years in between, Rowling underwent massive personal upheaval that included her mother’s death, the birth of her first child and a divorce from her first husband.

She lived in poverty and was receiving state benefits until her novel became a bestseller. Rowling became the world’s first billionaire author, however, she has since given away much of her money to charity. Rowling is one of the richest people in the world.

#6 Escaped the Holocaust and became one of the wealthiest bankers in New York City.

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J.K. Rowling Lived in Poverty<\/h2>\n\n

Ferdaus Shamim\/Sygma\/ Getty Images<\/i><\/p>\n

In 1990, J.K. Rowling was waiting for a late train when she came up with the idea for her series of novels, Harry Potter. Her first book of the series wasn't published until 1997. During the seven years in between, Rowling underwent massive personal upheaval that included her mother\u2019s death, the birth of her first child and a divorce from her first husband.<\/p>\n

She lived in poverty and was receiving state benefits until her novel became a bestseller. Rowling became the world\u2019s first billionaire author, however, she has since given away much of her money to charity. Rowling is one of the richest people in the world.<\/p>\n

#6 Escaped the Holocaust and became one of the wealthiest bankers in New York City.<\/b><\/p>\n"},"2":{"position":2,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/2\/","content":"\n

Billionaire Francois Pinault Used to be Teased for Being Poor<\/h2>\n\n

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Francois Pinault was born in France to a poor family. He allegedly left school because he was treated so horribly by his peers for his low economic status. His poor status was a driving force for Pinault. He became the majority shareholder and honorary chairman of Kering, which owns brands such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen.<\/p>\n

He became known for being a ruthless businessman. When the market crashes, he buys smaller firms at a low price and turns them into a success. Pinault is worth a reported $28.5 billion and is also the owner of Christie\u2019s, a world-renowned auction house. His son, Francois-Henri Pinault, is notable for marrying Mexican film star Salma Hayek and runs the business today.<\/p>\n"},"3":{"position":3,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/3\/","content":"\n

Lakshmi Mittal Took Hold of the Steel Industry<\/h2>\n\n

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Lakshmi Mittal is an Indian entrepreneur, born in the state of Rajasthan. His family was poor but that didn\u2019t stop Lakshmi from overcoming obstacles and gaining massive wealth. He attended school in Calcutta and managed to open his first steel factory by age twenty-six years old.<\/p>\n

The BBC<\/i> reported that Lakshmi, \"established the foundations of his fortune over two decades by doing much of his business in the steel industry equivalent of a discount warehouse.\" He now has an estimated net worth of $18.5 billion and runs the world\u2019s largest steelmaking company. In 2008, he was awarded the Forbes Lifetime Achievement award.<\/p>\n"},"4":{"position":4,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/4\/","content":"\n

Guy Lalibert\u00e9 Acrobatic Beginnings<\/h2>\n\n

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Guy Laliberte is best known as the founder and CEO of Cirque de Soleil, the outrageously successful traveling circus group. Despite Laliberte\u2019s net worth now being listed as $1.19 billion, he didn\u2019t start from a place of wealth. Laliberte was born in Canada and became a circus performer as a young man.<\/p>\n

In the circus, he played the accordion, was a fire-eater and walked on stilts. After gaining experience, Laliberte decided to start a circus troupe. He flew the group from Quebec to Los Angeles on a one-way ticket and never looked back. The group made their way to Las Vegas, re-named themselves Cirque de Soleil and became internationally known.<\/p>\n"},"5":{"position":5,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/5\/","content":"\n

Do Won Chang & Jin Sook Founded Forever 21<\/h2>\n\n

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In 1981, Do Won Chang and his wife Jin Sook arrived in the United States from South Korea. At the time, there was much discord in the country and the couple went to America in search of a better life. Jin Sook worked as a hairdresser, a trade she learned back home.<\/p>\n

Do Won worked multiple jobs to pay the bills, including washing dishes, working at a gas station, and cleaning offices. After Do Won worked at a retail store, the couple decided to start their own retail company and Forever 21 was born. The store is now international, and they have a net worth of around $3.1 billion.<\/p>\n"},"6":{"position":6,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/6\/","content":"\n

The Truth Of George Soros<\/h2>\n\n

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We often hear the name of George Soros as a mysterious Democratic donor but not many people know the story of the man behind the name. Now 87 years old, Soros' early life was anything but easy. Born into a Jewish family, he escaped the Holocaust when Germany occupied Hungary. His family posed as Christians and Soros posed as the godson of a Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture employee.<\/p>\n

In the late 1940s, he escaped and went to London to live with relatives. Soros became a waiter and also worked as a railway porter to put himself through school at the London School of Economics. After graduating he got a job as a banker in New York City. He's best known for his famous bet against the British pound which made him $1 billion. He is now worth an estimated $8 billion.<\/p>\n

Keep reading to hear how Ken Langone went from ditch digger to the founder of Home Depot.<\/b><\/p>\n"},"7":{"position":7,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/7\/","content":"\n

Mohed Altrad: The Ultimate Rags To Riches Story<\/h2>\n\n

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Mohed Altrad has one of the most amazing rags-to-riches stories on the list. Born into a nomadic tribe in the middle of the Syrian desert, his birth was the product of rape. His mother was very young and died just years later. He was raised by his grandmother who was less than keen on the idea of education. Despite the odds, he thrived in academics while attending school in Raqqa, a town now held by ISIS. After graduating he moved to France to attend university.<\/p>\n

Altrad had no money and didn\u2019t know the language, yet he still managed to find success. He completed his PhD in computer science and worked for a few different companies before buying a failing scaffolding company. He managed to transform the company into one of the world's leading manufacturers of scaffolding and cement mixers, Altrad Group. He has been named French Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur of the Year.<\/p>\n"},"8":{"position":8,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/8\/","content":"\n

Ralph Lauren's Humble Bronx Roots<\/h2>\n\n

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Ralph Lauren was born as Ralph Lifshitz in The Bronx, New York. His parents were Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants, and his father Frank worked as a house painter. Lauren briefly attended college at the City University of New York before dropping out. He joined the Army and became a clerk at Brooks Brothers. It was there that Ralph became interested in fashion, especially ties.<\/p>\n

He thought men\u2019s tie fashion could stand to brighten up. In 1967, Ralph launched his fashion business and sold $500,000 worth of ties. He started Ralph Lauren Polo the next year and his name is now synonymous with fashion in the United States. Lauren is now worth a reported $6.3 billion.<\/p>\n"},"9":{"position":9,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/9\/","content":"\n

Ken Langone Attended School While Working, Then Founded Home Depot<\/h2>\n\n

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Ken Langone was born in New York City to Italian working-class parents. His father was a plumber and his mother was a cafeteria lady. Langone studied at Bucknell University while working various positions including a butcher's assistant, a caddie, and a ditch digger. His parents mortgaged their home to help him get through school. Their sacrifice was not a waste, he finished school in just three years.<\/p>\n

Afterward, Ken attended the Stern School of Business at night while working full time. Upon graduating, he worked with former presidential candidate Ross Perot. Two years later he partnered with Bernard Marcus and the two started Home Depot. Today his net worth is a reported $3.3 billion. Also, as a true nod to his success, the part-time evening school he attended at NYU is now known as the \"Langone Program\".<\/p>\n"},"10":{"position":10,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/10\/","content":"\n

John Paul DeJoria: From Homeless To Shampoo Mogul<\/h2>\n\n

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John Paul DeJoria has a recognizable face, but many might not recognize the name. (People often identify him as the name of his brand, \u201cJohn Paul Mitchell\u201d.) A first-generation American, DeJoria was introduced to business management early on. He sold Christmas cards and newspapers by the time he was ten years old. However his home life was unstable, and DeJoria was sent to live in foster care.<\/p>\n

He was working odd jobs when he received a $700 loan to start \u201cJohn Paul Mitchell Systems.\u201d The first product he chose to sell was shampoo, which he sold door-to-door while living out of his car. The hair company became a success, and DeJoria used his entrepreneurial skills to found a new company, Patron tequila. He is now worth an estimated $3.4 billion.<\/p>\n

The next billionaire bought the company he once worked for.<\/b><\/p>\n"},"11":{"position":11,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/11\/","content":"\n

Shahid Khan Worked His Way Up<\/h2>\n\n

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Shahid Khan left his home country of Pakistan and immigrated to the United States. Although he was born to a middle-class family, Shahid came to the U.S. with next to nothing. He attended the University of Illinois and got a job washing dishes. He also worked at a company called Flex-N-Gate.<\/p>\n

Khan graduated with an engineering degree, and in 1980 he bought the company where he once was an employee. Nowadays Shahid is worth a reported $7.2 billion and owns the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team, as well as the Fulham soccer club.<\/p>\n"},"12":{"position":12,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/12\/","content":"\n

Self-Taught Computer Programmer Jan Koum<\/h2>\n\n

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Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Jan Koum, is another immigrant success story. When he was sixteen he and his mother made the big move to the United States. They were able to get government assisted housing, and Koum, still a teenager, got himself a job sweeping floors at a store.<\/p>\n

Koum taught himself various computer programming skills and in 2009, he co-founded the WhatsApp application. In 2014, the app was purchased by Facebook for $22 billion and is now the world's largest mobile messaging service. Koum is now worth a reported $9.2 billion.<\/p>\n"},"13":{"position":13,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/13\/","content":"\n

From Poverty To Big Oil: Roman Abramovich<\/h2>\n\n

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Roman Abramovich is Russian businessman who is reportedly a good friend of President Vladimir Putin. Abramovich was born in poverty in Southern Russian and was an orphan by age two. His uncle and other family members stepped in to help raise him and moved to a subarctic region of northern Russia. He attended school at the Moscow Auto Transport Institute and started a small company producing plastic toys.<\/p>\n

Abramovich made the transition into the oil industry and acquired Sibneft. Soon the company merged with another to become the fourth biggest oil company in the world. In 2005, Roman sold the company to the state-run Gazprom for $13 billion. He is worth an estimated $11.5 billion and enjoys flaunting his wealth. He owns the Chelsea football club as well as the world\u2019s largest yacht.<\/p>\n"},"14":{"position":14,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/14\/","content":"\n

The Starbucks Secrets Of Howard Schultz<\/h2>\n\n

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You may or may not know Howard Shultz by name, but you know his product. Shultz is the CEO of Starbucks. Born in New York, his father was a former Army paratrooper, turned truck driver. His family was poor, and he and his three siblings grew up in New York City\u2019s housing authority. As a relatively successful high school athlete, Shultz managed to get a scholarship to the University of Northern Michigan.<\/p>\n

Not long after, he took over a small chain of coffee shops which he quickly turned into a worldwide company. In an interview with the Mirror, Howard said, \"Growing up I always felt like I was living on the other side of the tracks. I knew the people on the other side had more resources, more money, happier families. And for some reason, I don't know why or how I wanted to climb over that fence and achieve something beyond what people were saying was possible.\"<\/p>\n"},"15":{"position":15,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/15\/","content":"\n

Oprah Winfrey\u2019s Rise From Poverty<\/h2>\n\n

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Oprah Winfrey's is one of the most famous rags to riches stories in the world. She was born into poverty in rural Mississippi to a teenage single mother. While Oprah was a good student, she too became a single mother in her teens. However, the baby boy died. She ended up earning a scholarship to Tennessee State University.<\/p>\n

She was the first African American TV correspondent in the state of Tennessee at only age nineteen. After a stint in Baltimore, she landed a hosting role on a morning show in Chicago. This show later became known as the Oprah Winfrey Show. Of course, the rest is history. Oprah has a reported net worth of $2.7 billion.<\/p>\n"},"16":{"position":16,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/16\/","content":"\n

Leonardo Del Vecchio Went From Factory Worker to Business Owner<\/h2>\n\n

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Leonardo Del Vecchio was born in Italy in 1935. One of five children, his family was impoverished and his father died when he was still a child. Del Vecchio's mother could no longer afford to care for all the children, and he was sent to an orphanage. As a teenager, he worked in a factory where they made molds of auto parts and eyeglass frames.<\/p>\n

By twenty-three years old, Leonardo opened his own molding shop which later became a world-renowned maker of sunglasses and eyewear. His business was responsible for making the brands Ray-Ban and Oakley. Leonardo now has a net worth of $22.9 billion.<\/p>\n"},"17":{"position":17,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/17\/","content":"\n

Kenny Troutt\u2019s Long Distance Success<\/h2>\n\n

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Kenny Troutt was born in Mount Vernon, Illinois to very humble beginnings. His father was a bartender throughout his childhood years. Kenny later left home to attend college and managed to pay for his tuition to Southern Illinois University by selling life insurance. In 1988, he founded a long distance phone company called Excel Communications.<\/p>\n

Teleglobe purchased the company for $3.5 billion. Nowadays, Kenny is retired and owns WinStar Farms a thoroughbred horse farm and invests in racehorses. He is also said to be a significant donor to the Republican party including politicians Mitch McConnell and Rick Perry.<\/p>\n"},"18":{"position":18,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/18\/","content":"\n

Li Ka-Shing: The Billionaire Who Started As A Refugee<\/h2>\n\n

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Born in China, Li Ka-Shing fled the country in the 1940s and arrived in Hong Kong. His father died when he was only fifteen years old and Ka-Shing became responsible for supporting his family. At age twenty-two, he had his first foray into business with plastic manufacturing.<\/p>\n

He then moved into real estate and has since been involved with all kinds of business ventures including banking, construction, cellular phones, satellite television, retail outlets hotels, domestic transportation, airports, electric power, steel production and more. In March of 2018, the eighty-nine-year-old announced his retirement. His son, Victor, will run his business empire, and he'll advise. Li Ka-Shing has a reported net worth of $35 billion.<\/p>\n"},"19":{"position":19,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/19\/","content":"\n

Sheldon Adelson Started His First Business at 12 Years Old<\/h2>\n\n

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Sheldon Adelson was born in 1933 as the son of immigrants. His family was poor and lived in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. His mother ran a knitting shop and his father drove a taxi. The entrepreneurship bug bit Sheldon early and he set off to start his first business while still a child. At age twelve, Sheldon borrowed $200 from his uncle in order to purchase a license to sell newspapers. Four years later, he borrowed $10,000 from his uncle to start a candy-vending-machine business.<\/p>\n

After a brief stint in the Army, he began selling a product that helps clear frozen windshields. The company was called De-Ice-It. In the 1960s, he started a charter tours business. By thirty, he lost most of his money in the Great Recession but managed to regain his fortune. He currently runs the Las Vegas Sands. He is also a high profile political donor and donated $25 million to Donald Trump\u2019s campaign in 2016.<\/p>\n"},"20":{"position":20,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/overcoming-the-odds-these-billionaires-used-to-live-in-poverty\/20\/","content":"\n

Larry Ellison: From Orphan to Owner of Oracle<\/h2>\n\n

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Larry Ellison was born to a single mother in Brooklyn, New York. At just nine months old, Ellison became ill with pneumonia. Unable to care for him, his mother gave him to an aunt and uncle to raise in their Chicago middle-class home. The couple was immigrants who adopted the last name Ellison as a nod to Ellis Island.<\/p>\n

He attended the University of Illinois at Urbana\u2013Champaign but dropped out after his adoptive mother died. Ellison briefly attended the University of Chicago where he was introduced to computer design. He dropped out of school again and moved to California. In the early 1970s, he developed a computer database called \u201cOracle\u201d which later became the name of his company. The company remains one of the largest technology companies in the world. Ellison is worth a reported $64.1 billion.<\/p>\n"}},"description":"

Billionaires aren't all born with a silver spoon in their mouth. In fact, many came from nothing at all. The \"rags-to-riches\" story may sound clich\u00e9, but for some of the most famous billionaires, it's reality. Through extraordinary grit and perseverance, individuals across the globe have beat the odds and achieved extreme success. They used to be ditch-diggers, janitors, and even a circus performer, but now they are some of the wealthiest people on the planet.<\/p>","nextPostLink":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-health-and-disabilities-awareness-days-offer-amazing-ways-to-make-a-difference\/"};_WF.emit("flexformat_init");

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China’s Weibo Just Walked Back A Ban On LGBT Content After Users Protested

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China's Weibo, the popular Twitter-like microblog site, has said it will not suppress LGBT content as planned, following a public outcry.

Thousands of Weibo users protested a three-month “clean-up campaign” that would have targeted LGBT content along with other subjects deemed obscene.

Over the weekend, people used hashtags like #IAmGay and #IHaveGayFriends, and many shared selfies and personal stories.

“My son and I love our country. No matter where we go, we always proudly tell people that we are from China,” wrote a Weibo user in Shanghai who said her son was gay in a widely shared post.

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“But today when I saw the first point in Weibo's announcement that they lumped in LGBTQ content with pornographic and violent content, I felt the violence of Weibo's discrimination against minority groups when it plays the role of a media outlet in a strong country like China.”

In the southwestern province of Sichuan, a radio host posted a viral video of LGBT rights activists offering free hugs on a busy street while wearing rainbow-printed eye masks.

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He said he hoped to share the video before it was too late.

In response to the online protests, Weibo announced on Monday that LGBT content would be exempt from censorship.

“The clean-up campaign will not target homosexual content, as it is intended to focus on cleaning up pornographic and violent content,” the site said in an official post on Monday.

It represents a rare case in which a Chinese social media company has agreed to scale back censorship of a topic in response to user protests.

The climbdown from Weibo comes amid a broad crackdown in China on online content. President Xi Jinping has tightened restrictions on online speech as well as the press, which is heavily censored.

An organization under the country's top media regulator listed content related to homosexuality along with incest, sexual assault, and pornography as targets for online censorship in a statement last June. But a Beijing court agreed this year to hear a case challenging the basis for the rules.

China decriminalized homosexuality in 1997, but the culture is still heavily conservative. LGBT activists in the country have still seen occasional success in campaigning for greater rights and acceptance.

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Here’s Proof Carrie Underwood Couldn’t Look Any More Perfect After Her November Accident

Earlier this year Carrie Underwood told fans she received over 40 facial stitches following a bad fall last November. She also broke her wrist in the accident.

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Sunday she posted her first selfie since the incident and she looks perfect.

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At the ACM Awards she didn’t walk the red carpet or sit in her seat…so when she came out to sing her new single “Cry Pretty” IT WAS INTENSE.

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She sang flawlessly while looking flawless.

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Perfect.

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Perfect.

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And perfect.

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Following her performance, Carrie won Vocal Event of the Year alongside Keith Urban for their duet “The Fighter.”

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We love you, Carrie!

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So Uplifting: Meet Some Tough Kids Who Have Battled Cancer

Despite all the miraculous advances in health care in the United States, many families are still affected by childhood cancer. Every year around 15,700 children are diagnosed, meaning that approximately 43 children per day get the life-changing news. Cancer does not discriminate based on gender, class, or ethnicity, and it is the number one cause of death by disease for children. There has been a push to increase research funding to find a cure, as the number of diagnosed cases has not declined in over twenty years. Although childhood cancer is a terrifying reality, let’s read about some kids who have battled the illness with the strength and grace of adults twice their age.

Prepare to be amazed by these kids, who are truly heroic spirits and inspiring examples of strength in the face of adversity.

Jayden’s Journey

Photo Credit: Jayden/ Kids Beating Cancer

When Jayden was eight years old, his parents took him to the doctor due to some strange symptoms that weren’t clearing up. After a battery of tests, it was revealed that the young boy had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). This is one of the most common childhood cancers, which causes bone marrow to produce too many white blood cells.

Jayden needed a bone marrow transplant in order to survive his illness. He found a match in his little sister Azara. Despite suffering from a difficult illness, Jayden is a totally normal kid who loves Spiderman, Sonic the Hedgehog, football and Legos. After receiving his transplant in July of 2016, Jayden was on the road to remission.

Read on to find out what special treat got our next warrior “super-duper excited.”

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Jayden\u2019s Journey<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Jayden\/ Kids Beating Cancer<\/i><\/p>\n

When Jayden was eight years old, his parents took him to the doctor due to some strange symptoms that weren\u2019t clearing up. After a battery of tests, it was revealed that the young boy had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). This is one of the most common childhood cancers, which causes bone marrow to produce too many white blood cells.<\/p>\n

Jayden needed a bone marrow transplant in order to survive his illness. He found a match in his little sister Azara. Despite suffering from a difficult illness, Jayden is a totally normal kid who loves Spiderman, Sonic the Hedgehog, football and Legos. After receiving his transplant in July of 2016, Jayden was on the road to remission.<\/p>\n

Read on to find out what special treat got our next <\/b>warrior<\/b> \"super-duper excited.\"<\/b><\/p>\n"},"2":{"position":2,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/2\/","content":"\n

Matthew The Magnificent<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Matthew\/Tackle Kids Cancer<\/i><\/p>\n

Matthew is a part of the organization called \u201cTackle Kids Cancer\u201d which gets pro sports players involved in raising money for childhood cancer research. Matthew has leukemia and undergoes strenuous chemotherapy to deal with it. As Matthew puts it, \u201cThis cancer is not really good. No cancer is good, not even the medicines. I don\u2019t want to get the needles or the nighttime pills.\u201d He also finds it difficult to stay overnight in the hospital away from his younger brother.<\/p>\n

Matthew was treated to a meeting with Giant\u2019s quarterback Eli Manning who is working with the organization. This was was an amazing surprise for Matthew because he counts himself as the Giants' biggest fan! For a moment, he got to take a break from cancer and bask in the company of one of his heroes. Matthew said, \u201cI\u2019m so excited. Like super-duper excited, like blow my mind up.\u201d He also wants everyone to know that we should all team up to help \u201ckick cancer\u2019s butt!\u201d<\/p>\n"},"3":{"position":3,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/3\/","content":"\n

Hope For Hailey<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Hailey Tamagno\/ Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia<\/i><\/p>\n

Hailey Tamagno was only two and a half years old when she was first diagnosed with cancer. She originally had pain in her leg and started to exhibit a limp. Hailey\u2019s mom took her to the doctor to have blood work and they ended up getting the news no one wants. Missy said,\u201cHer pediatrician called me late Wednesday night, like 8:30 p.m., which was unusual. He said the results were somewhat abnormal and said we should have more testing done the next day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hailey was diagnosed with leukemia, but luckily she was diagnosed extremely early. Hailey\u2019s form of leukemia is called acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common form of cancer in children. Hailey responded well to treatment, and due to a combination of early detection and treatment, she is now cancer free. Four-year-old Hailey is now a happy and healthy preschool student.<\/p>\n

The next brave kid is now an ambassador for other children battling cancer!<\/b><\/p>\n"},"4":{"position":4,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/4\/","content":"\n

Matthew The Ambassador<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Matthew\/Kids Beating Cancer<\/i><\/p>\n

When Matthew was nine years old, he was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). This kind of cancer is typically found in adults and rarely in children. Chronic myelogenous leukemia affects the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow. The cancer typically spreads from beyond the bone marrow and into the blood. From there it can also spread to other parts of the body and is considered hard to treat.<\/p>\n

For Matthew, this meant that he needed a bone marrow transplant. When he was almost 10 years old he was finally matched with a donor named Angelika from Germany. Matty\u2019s treatment was successful and he is now in remission. Throughout his cancer journey, he always managed to keep a smile on his face. Nowadays, years later, Matty still returns to the hospital where he was treated and serves as an ambassador for the organization Kids Beating Cancer.<\/p>\n"},"5":{"position":5,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/5\/","content":"\n

Amazing Alex<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Alex Volz\/Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia<\/i><\/p>\n

Alex Volz was born a beautiful baby boy in 2005. He was born with down syndrome and a heart defect, which ultimately led to heart surgery. However, this was only the beginning of tiny Alex\u2019s struggle. One year later, Alex\u2019s mother mom discovered that children with down syndrome are most susceptible to getting leukemia. At only 27 months he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common kind of childhood cancer with a high cure rate.<\/p>\n

Despite his challenges thus far in life, Alex is still a normal little boy who loves Elmo and puzzles. Luckily, due to an aggressive treatment plan, Alex is now in remission.<\/p>\n"},"6":{"position":6,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/6\/","content":"\n

Mandy\u2019s Mind-Blowing Strength<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Mandy\/Kids Beating Cancer<\/i><\/p>\n

When Mandy was still very young, she was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma. The cancer is considered quite rare and \u201chigh risk\u201d cases are estimated to be around 50%. Mandy endured a rigorous six rounds of high dose chemotherapy to combat the cancer.<\/p>\n

She also had to undergo surgery to have a tumor resection as well as two different stem cell transplants. Mandy also had to go through antibody therapy and radiation. After being declared cancer free for almost two years, she relapsed in 2015. Since then, the six-year-old has done 22 cycles of chemotherapy. Still in treatment, Mandy is a normal little girl who still loves dance, art, and playing with her dolls.<\/p>\n

Next: meet another child who also continues to enjoy a favorite hobby despite his diagnosis.<\/b><\/p>\n"},"7":{"position":7,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/7\/","content":"\n

Grayson\u2019s Grace<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Grayson\/ Kids Beating Cancer<\/i><\/p>\n

In 2015, Grayson was diagnosed with Hodgkin\u2019s lymphoma. Hodgkin\u2019s lymphoma affects both adults and children. It is a cancer that starts in the lymphocytes, or white blood cells, which regulate the body\u2019s immune system. This cancer has a relatively high survival rate, especially if treated early. After being diagnosed, Grayson began a rigorous form of treatment that included both chemotherapy and radiation. Grayson achieved remission for 11 months.<\/p>\n

Sadly, as is common with cancer at times, Grayson relapsed in July of 2016. He again had to face chemo, a stem cell transplant, along with more radiation. Although a tough battle, Grayson has persevered, and doctors are currently monitoring him closely. He has still felt well enough to enjoy one of his favorite pastimes\u2026 baseball!<\/p>\n"},"8":{"position":8,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/8\/","content":"\n

Magical Mikayla<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Mikayla\/Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia<\/i><\/p>\n

After 10-year-old Mikayla\u2019s mom noticed that her daughter seemed to be bothered by an array of strange symptoms, she quickly took her to the doctor. It was soon discovered that she had a pediatric brain tumor. After monitoring the tumor for a time, Mikayla's doctors recommended proton therapy which is a form of radiation.<\/p>\n

This type of radiation is supposed to be more precise without affecting surrounding areas of the body. This is said to be particularly important when it comes to kids whose tiny bodies are still growing. Luckily, Mikayla responded well to treatments with minimal side effects. Although they faced a lengthy battle, as Mikayla\u2019s dad Demetrius said, \u201cWe\u2019re a team. We\u2019re in this together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vision loss couldn't stop our next superhero. <\/b><\/p>\n"},"9":{"position":9,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/9\/","content":"\n

Dalen\u2019s Dream<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Dalen\/ Kids Beating Cancer<\/i><\/p>\n

When Dalen was eleven years old he began to experience vision problems and his mother soon rushed him to the doctor. Not long after, they received the life-changing news. Dalen was diagnosed with an optic pathway glioma. This kind of cancer is a brain tumor that is situated in an area that affects vision and typically results in vision loss. Dalen\u2019s vision was also affected, and he went completely blind in his left and lost partial vision in his right eye.<\/p>\n

Dalen continues his fight and he and his family members remain steadfast in their hope. Dalen, like many boys his age, is a big fan of superheroes. For his mom, Dalen is her own superhero. She says, \u201cDalen keeps fighting no matter what and I\u2019m so happy to be his mother.\u201d<\/p>\n"},"10":{"position":10,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/10\/","content":"\n

Gabriella's Gift Of Life<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Gabriella\/ Kids Beating Cancer<\/i><\/p>\n

When Gabriella was a 5-year-old girl she already enjoyed the game of golf. However, soon she began exhibiting some strange symptoms that concerned her parents. Primarily, she complained about her eyes. She also began experiencing vision problems and was later diagnosed with an optic nerve glioma.<\/p>\n

Gabriella then had to endure multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, and proton therapy (a more concentrated form of radiation treatments). While Gabriella did, unfortunately, lose sight in one of her eyes and also suffered from related balance and depth-perception issues, she never lost sight of the things she loved. Gabriella is now in remission and still enjoys golfing and musicals. She also serves as an ambassador for Kids Beating Cancer.<\/p>\n

From beating cancer to graduating from Harvard, this next guy has overcome all obstacles!<\/b><\/p>\n"},"11":{"position":11,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/11\/","content":"\n

Wonderful Wesley And His Outstanding Accomplishments<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Wesley\/ Kids Beating Cancer<\/i><\/p>\n

When Wesley was 12 years old, he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). AML is one of the most common cancers in children. This cancer occurs when the bone marrow produces an abnormal amount of blood cells. The treatment path is typically quite rigorous and involves chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. Wesley endured both and was lucky to have a sister who was a bone marrow match. After receiving a transplant from her, Wesley was on his way to a cancer-free life.<\/p>\n

As Wesley moved on to both middle and high school he often gave speeches about his life story. He also took on various charitable endeavors like public service announcements and leading fundraising activities for the American Cancer Society. Wesley serves as an ambassador for Kids Beating Cancer. He is now an adult and graduated from Harvard University. He now works in Washington D.C., where he will undoubtedly continue succeeding in his extraordinary life.<\/p>\n"},"12":{"position":12,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/12\/","content":"\n

Miraculous Marcus<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Marcus\/ Kids Beating Cancer<\/i><\/p>\n

When Marcus was born, he was a totally healthy baby. But when he was three years old, Marcus began exhibiting some strange symptoms and he was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). The main way that this illness is tackled is through a bone marrow transplant from a healthy donor. However, some kids and adults find that locating a match can prove difficult.<\/p>\n

Luckily for Marcus, his brother was a perfect match and he was able to receive a bone marrow transplant. In 2004, Marcus and his brother went to Duke University Medical Center to have the procedure done. It was successful, and Marcus has now been in remission for 12 years. He is a healthy, normal 15-year-old boy. He also serves as an ambassador for Kids Beating Cancer and shows others that it is possible to overcome this overwhelming illness.<\/p>\n"},"13":{"position":13,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/13\/","content":"\n

Legendary Lauren<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Lauren\/Kids Beating Cancer<\/i><\/p>\n

When Lauren was only two years old she was diagnosed with Burkitt\u2019s lymphoma. Burkitt\u2019s lymphoma is known to be a particularly fatal form of cancer. It is a kind of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. This cancer starts in the B-cells, which are what controls immunity.<\/p>\n

Lauren was able to receive a stem cell transplant from a cord blood donor, which allowed her to persevere and beat the illness. Nowadays, Lauren is a healthy and normal 13-year-old living her life. She is also an ambassador for Kids Beating Cancer, and like the other kids from the organization she shows that it is possible to one day live cancer-free.<\/p>\n"},"14":{"position":14,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/14\/","content":"\n

Heavenly Hailey<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Hailey\/ Kids Beating Cancer<\/i><\/p>\n

In 2011, Hailey was born in Puerto Rico. When she was a tiny tot of only 18 months, Hailey\u2019s parents noticed that something seemed to be wrong with her health. She was taken to the doctor where they discovered she had acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The little girl had to undergo rigorous treatments as a young baby. She started her treatment program in Puerto Rico before being moved to St. Jude\u2019s Hospital.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, Hailey was able to receive a bone marrow transplant which gave her another shot at life. After receiving the transplant, Hailey could finally say she was cancer free as a five-year-old. Hailey is now seven years old and a totally normal little girl who has been cancer free for five years. She enjoys playing with toys and dressing up.<\/p>\n

Next: this child's enthusiasm for life will leave you beaming.<\/b><\/p>\n"},"15":{"position":15,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/15\/","content":"\n

Eden\u2019s Energy For Life<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Eden\/ Kids Beating Cancer<\/i><\/p>\n

When Eden was only a tiny two-year-old, she was diagnosed with Stage IV high-risk neuroblastoma. The name alone tells you that it was a very serious form of cancer. Neuroblastoma most commonly affects children under the age of five. This kind of cancer develops from immature nerve cells in different parts of the body, most commonly adrenal glands.<\/p>\n

Eden underwent a bone marrow transplant and has since been in remission. Her last treatment was in July of 2015. Her family is ecstatic that her treatments were a success. Currently, Eden says that she wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. She also enjoys singing, dancing, and being a ray of sunshine.<\/p>\n

A star from The Office<\/i> got involved to help share the next child's life story.<\/b><\/p>\n"},"16":{"position":16,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/16\/","content":"\n

Zach Taught Us About Life<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Zach Sobiech\/Extraordinary People\/CNN<\/i><\/p>\n

Zach Sobiech was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, or brain cancer, when he was 14 years old. He endured 10 surgeries and 10 rounds of grueling chemotherapy throughout his treatment. Zach was a talented musician and soon threw himself into music to cope with the difficulties of dealing with cancer. Sadly, when Zach was 17 he was told he only had one year to live.<\/p>\n

Zach recorded an original song about his cancer battle called \u201cClouds\u201d which he uploaded to YouTube. It went viral quickly gaining millions of views and also learning about Zach\u2019s story. Rainn Wilson (Dwight from The Office<\/i>) has a YouTube channel promoting beautiful human-interest stories and produced a documentary on Zach called \u201cMy Last Days\u201d which gave a look into the life of the amazing young man. Zach passed away in 2013, at just 18 years old. There is currently a movie in production about his life.<\/p>\n"},"17":{"position":17,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/17\/","content":"\n

Dazzling Dayton<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Dayton\/ Kids Beating Cancer<\/i><\/p>\n

In 2015, Dayton began to exhibit strange symptoms for a four-year-old and was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma. Soon the little guy had to face an array of treatments including chemotherapy. One of the hardest parts of intensive chemo is that the kids and their families often have to spend time away from home and spend excessive amounts of time in the hospital.<\/p>\n

Dayton faced a bone marrow transplant in 2016. He received his transplant at the Kids Beating Cancer Pediatric Transplant Center. The transplant was a success and now Dylan has a new lease on life. He enjoys doing normal things like other boys of his age including playing PlayStation games. He's also an avid seashell collector!<\/p>\n"},"18":{"position":18,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/18\/","content":"\n

Theo\u2019s Thriving Spirit<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Theo\/Kids Beating Cancer<\/i><\/p>\n

In 2012, Theo was diagnosed with an illness called myelodysplastic syndrome. This syndrome is caused by blood cells that have not been former or don\u2019t work properly. Usually, it is also a result of faulty bone marrow. It\u2019s is treated with a vigorous forms of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. Theo was the 13th child to receive a bone marrow transplant at the Kids Beating Cancer Pediatric Transplant Center. He was able to receive his transplant from a stranger who donated out of the kindness of their heart.<\/p>\n

After a lengthy hospital stay, Theo was delighted to find out that his immune markers were normal. The transplant was a success! In 2016, he celebrated his fourth-year post-transplant anniversary. As a 16-year-old he was even able to begin college classes early and also now serves as an ambassador for Kids Beating Cancer! Wow!<\/p>\n

Read on for the inspiring story of one cancer patient who maintained gratitude no matter what. <\/b><\/p>\n"},"19":{"position":19,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/19\/","content":"\n

Antonio\u2019s Hope For All Cancer Kids<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Antonio Santos\/ Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia<\/i><\/p>\n

In November of 2015, Antonio Santos was just a normal teenager when he began to experience pains in his leg. Because Antonio was active in sports, his parents first attributed his complaints to soccer. However, his leg soon appeared to swell, and the concerned parents took their son to his doctor. The pediatrician referred the family to the Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia where they discovered a tumor in his leg. Antonio was diagnosed with the rare bone cancer Ewing Sarcoma. The tumor had already spread from his ankle to his hip and even into his lungs. The doctors prescribed an aggressive round of treatments to attack the cancer.<\/p>\n

Soon after his tumors did shrink but the battle was not over. Antonio said at the time, \u201cHaving cancer is life-changing. You could have the perfect life and be happy every day and all of a sudden something happens to you, you feel grateful for everything else. You feel grateful for everything you have and everything you missed. I feel more connected to my friends and family.\u201d In 2015, Antonio ultimately passed away due to the illness at age 18. His parents continue to be involved in cancer organizations in his honor. <\/p>\n"},"20":{"position":20,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/20\/","content":"\n

Courageous Cancer Mom<\/h2>\n\n

Photo Credit: Janet\/ St. Baldrick\u2019s<\/i><\/p>\n

St. Baldrick\u2019s is an organization that raises money for childhood cancer. They hold nationwide events where people shave their heads in support of the organization, hence the name \u201cBaldrick.\u201d The woman pictured here is Janet Pollock who has shaved her head twice with the organization since 2011 and has participated in many other events. Janet has done so in honor of her son Luke who succumbed to childhood cancer.<\/p>\n

Luke was diagnosed with DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma), a rare brain tumor that is located in the brain stem and is considered one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Luke passed away in 2009. His mom says that he had a love of all things Christmas and even enjoyed gifting other children with toys. Janet has even since taken her work to Washington where she spoke to legislators about the STAR Act, which advocates for childhood cancer research.<\/p>\n"}},"description":"

Despite all the miraculous advances in health care in the United States, many families are still affected by childhood cancer. Every year around 15,700 children are diagnosed, meaning that approximately 43 children per day get the life-changing news. Cancer does not discriminate based on gender, class, or ethnicity, and it is the number one cause of death by disease for children. There has been a push to increase research funding to find a cure, as the number of diagnosed cases has not declined in over twenty years. Although childhood cancer is a terrifying reality, let\u2019s read about some kids who have battled the illness with the strength and grace of adults twice their age.<\/p>

Prepare to be amazed by these kids, who are truly heroic spirits and inspiring examples of strength in the face of adversity.<\/p>","nextPostLink":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/amazing-kids-who-went-from-bullied-to-brave\/"};_WF.emit("flexformat_init");

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What Did The Chicken Do? Chicken Shaming At Its Best

Chickens come and go but shaming is forever. If you thought that shaming was exclusive to cats and dogs then you’re in for a real treat. These chickens know no bounds. Not even their owners can control them. So that means it’s time to put them to shame for attacking the baby or ruining the garden. You won’t believe what some of these chickens did.

This Chicken Thinks She’s Something She Isn’t

urbanfarmscapes / Instagram

This chicken must have lived a past life as a crow or something. What is she doing sleeping in the tree as if she could fly? One of these days, she could end up injured if she does decide to try and flap her wings.

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This Chicken Thinks She's Something She Isn't<\/h2>\n\n

urbanfarmscapes<\/i> \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

This chicken must have lived a past life as a crow or something. What is she doing sleeping in the tree as if she could fly? One of these days, she could end up injured if she does decide to try and flap her wings.<\/p>\n"},"2":{"position":2,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/2\/","content":"\n

What An Appetite<\/h2>\n\n

t<\/i>herealjoesimon<\/i> \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

Having a pet frog is already something out of the ordinary. Usually, you'll have a fish or something if you want an aqua based pet. So to find out that your rare pet was eaten whole by something we eat whole is devasting. This shame is 100 percent fair.<\/p>\n"},"3":{"position":3,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/3\/","content":"\n

The Bully Chicken<\/h2>\n\n

ohsweetmercy<\/i> \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

An oxymoron would be this chicken. Chicken usually aren't the ones doing the bullying because they are the bullied. When those little chicks grow up you can bet they'll have a different outlook on life after they were attacked by their own kind. Stay safe, chickens.<\/p>\n"},"4":{"position":4,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/4\/","content":"\n

Not A Clean Chicken<\/h2>\n\n

persephone_house_chicken \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

The worst thing that can happen is when something living or not becomes dirty right after it is cleaned. It appears that this is what happened. Unless this owner wants all of their chickens to be sparkly clean all the time, shaming one for getting dirty would be pointless.<\/p>\n"},"5":{"position":5,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/5\/","content":"\n

Sounds About Right<\/h2>\n\n

ddrosche<\/i> \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

Welcome to 2018! This chicken is aligning with a lot of people this day and age. Being antisocial and living off other peoples' means is the new wave of the current generation. Even with her standing off to the side shows how antisocial this chicken is.<\/p>\n"},"6":{"position":6,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/6\/","content":"\n

Watch Out Kitties!<\/h2>\n\n

badviking71 \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

This chicken is up to no good. The kittens are not safe. And she also looks like she is willing to bite whoever took this picture. Here we are again with another bully for a chicken. Hopefully, the kittens don't get hurt too badly in the process.<\/p>\n"},"7":{"position":7,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/7\/","content":"\n

Not One For Telling<\/h2>\n\n

feznix<\/i> \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

This chicken must be best friends with the fox. Or perhaps she was being too chicken to say anything. We don't know but that fox could have caused a lot of damage. We hope that wasn't the case and this chicken could get her act together sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n"},"8":{"position":8,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/8\/","content":"\n

We've Got A Screamer<\/h2>\n\n

kaleidoscopemeadows<\/i> \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

This little chicken sounds like she's a baby. Does Piper like to be fed a bottle as well or is the holding all she needs? We didn't know chickens could be such brats but you learn something new every day. Hopefully, the owners don't decide to turn Piper into dinner for crying so much.<\/p>\n"},"9":{"position":9,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/9\/","content":"\n

Poor Garden<\/h2>\n\n

donna_._b \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

If something takes you 22 years to create and it gets messed up by a chicken then you have all the right to be upset. But the chicken doesn't know any better. It doesn't know how long this woman spent on her precious garden. It just knew destruction so the shaming had to follow.<\/p>\n"},"10":{"position":10,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/10\/","content":"\n

Cough Up The Goods<\/h2>\n\n

jennfore<\/i> \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

You can't just stay around and not bring anything to table. If that's the case then you will be brought to the table and this is the proof. If this chicken doesn't get her stuff together then this family is going to have a good dinner pretty soon. Hang in there, chicken!<\/p>\n"},"11":{"position":11,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/11\/","content":"\n

Not A Care In The World<\/h2>\n\n

that_one_animator<\/i><\/p>\n

This chicken has got some sassiness going on. What kind of chips are these that demand a trip to the workshop? They must be good if the action for not getting any is using the restroom on the floor. This chicken deserved this shaming and should reconsider their life.<\/p>\n"},"12":{"position":12,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/12\/","content":"\n

This Chicken Has Got Some Nerve<\/h2>\n\n

lauxw<\/i> \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

As if keeping a chicken wasn't already enough work. To have to put up one who won't quiet down until she is satisfied would be the worst. Sometimes, chickens can be hard to understand so who knows why this chicken does this. But we know it is probably highly annoying.<\/p>\n"},"13":{"position":13,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/13\/","content":"\n

Nothing To See Here<\/h2>\n\n

mrreilly_and_friends<\/i><\/p>\n

This chicken is the spirit animal of so many people right now. To be hungry all the time is nothing to be ashamed of. That's just how it goes sometimes. The price of food can add up, however, so maybe this chicken needs to relax on the food for a minute.<\/p>\n"},"14":{"position":14,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/14\/","content":"\n

The Conceited One<\/h2>\n\n

itsthatgirlrissa<\/i> \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

Looks like they've got themselves a prima donna on their hands. The fact that this chicken knows how to check up on her hair is amazing. But this one does seem to have an interesting hairstyle compared to the others we've seen so far. All she needs is a mirror.<\/p>\n"},"15":{"position":15,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/15\/","content":"\n

That Is Uncalled For<\/h2>\n\n

mermaidobsessed<\/i> \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

Well, this is possibly the biggest reason why a chicken or any animal should be shamed. You don't use the restroom on a human no matter what. We would think that animals have evolved enough to figure that out but apparently not. It's just something you don't do. Come on now, chicken.<\/p>\n"},"16":{"position":16,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/16\/","content":"\n

Peanut-Lover<\/h2>\n\n

buoycall<\/i> \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

For a peanut, this chicken can accomplish a lot. But how many peanuts do you want to buy for a chicken who doesn't want to lay eggs? We're sure they aren't aware that at any given moment they can be turned into food themselves so this one better get her act together.<\/p>\n"},"17":{"position":17,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/17\/","content":"\n

The Easter Chicken<\/h2>\n\n

urbanfarmscapes<\/i> \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

This chicken would be perfect to have around for Easter egg hunts. The only thing is the kids looking for eggs will have to make work with an actual egg and not one that is made of chocolate. But a chicken who can lay eggs in random places is a rare chicken.<\/p>\n"},"18":{"position":18,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/18\/","content":"\n

Look Out, Tiny Human<\/h2>\n\n

mermaidobsessed<\/i> \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

We're guessing this tiny human in this chicken shame would be a baby or small child. That is rule number one when it comes to kids, don't let them get harmed. This chicken is out there potentially harming children so the shaming is completely necessary.<\/p>\n"},"19":{"position":19,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/19\/","content":"\n

No Bunny Is Safe<\/h2>\n\n

p<\/i>oultryilluminati<\/i> \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

Judging by the size of the chicken, the bunny rabbits that are being attacked should be afraid. This seems like something out of the Looney Tunes as well. A giant chicken chasing a rabbit with a slick mouth, that kind of sounds familiar. Maybe there's some stuff going on behind the scenes that we do not know about.<\/p>\n"},"20":{"position":20,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/20\/","content":"\n

Just Like Triplets<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @mrreilley_and_friends \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

These chickens are three of a kind and it's safe to say that their human considers them like three triplets. Of course, there's the one that thinks they're the crown jewel of the bunch. Meanwhile one causes trouble specifically for their human while the other just likes to cause trouble.<\/p>\n"},"21":{"position":21,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/21\/","content":"\n

I Think Therefore I Am<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @queenfarmchick \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

This chicken apparently thinks it's a dog! Sometimes, you spend so mucn time with an animal that you start to build a special bond with them. While this is definitely true of dogs, it can happen with other animals too. That's probably what happened to this chicken who wants to be treated like a dog as well!<\/p>\n"},"22":{"position":22,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/22\/","content":"\n

The Perfect Strategy<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @vermxuk \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Once animals get a taste of the high life indoors, sometimes it will be a whole mission on its own to get them to go back outside where they're meant to be. This chicken found out how fabulously they lived inside and decided to fake an illness to stay there until the weather gets warmer.<\/p>\n"},"23":{"position":23,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/23\/","content":"\n

When They Know Why<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @funkyhair25 \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

There's no greater satisfaction to animal shaming than for your animal to know exactly why they're being shamed. It looks like this chicken knows that they've failed their human by not producing eggs. That's why the chicken can't even look them in the eyes. Hopefully, this will be a lesson learned!<\/p>\n"},"24":{"position":24,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/24\/","content":"\n

They're Not Exactly Sorry<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @pichingi12 \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

This chicken broke the cardinal rule of being a pet and that was pooping in their human's room. Maybe it's not a rule, so much as it is a rite of passage, wouldn't you agree? Because what pet hasn't pooped in their owner's room? Either way, this chicken doesn't even show any remorse for what they've done because it's only natural.<\/p>\n"},"25":{"position":25,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/25\/","content":"\n

Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @craig.e.g.bristow \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

To get to the neighbor's house, apparently (sorry, we just had to use that joke). It's one thing to have some unruly chickens, but it's another to have to chase them all over the neighborhood because they keep running away! These chickens prefer the comforts of the neighbor's yard. But hey, as long as the neighbor doesn't get mad it should be okay, right?<\/p>\n"},"26":{"position":26,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/26\/","content":"\n

They Just Want To Be Loved<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @kurka0 \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Beware trying to pick up this chicken because it might just peck your eye out! But once you do actually get a hold of her, she might just love you right back. We don't get it. If she loves cuddles, why would she be so afraid of people picking her up? Who's to say? Chickens are pretty weird.<\/p>\n"},"27":{"position":27,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/27\/","content":"\n

The Baby Daddies<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: <\/a>@mrreilly_and_friends \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

This is Nugget. Nugget is a mother of ten, but she doesn't really know who their fathers are. Apparently, she's had donors in order for her to have kids, but she doesn't know that! She probably worries about what all the other mother hens in the neighborhood might think of her.<\/p>\n"},"28":{"position":28,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/28\/","content":"\n

Chickens Can Be Destructive<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @melis2121 \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Growing your own fruits and vegetables and raising farm animals can be pretty rewarding. But imagine those animals betraying you and wasting all your hard gardening work! That's exactly what this chicken did to their human's pumpkins, which took them six long months to grow! What a shame. The chicken doesn't even care.<\/p>\n"},"29":{"position":29,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/29\/","content":"\n

Too Young For Its Own Good<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @poultryilluminati \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

This young chicken has a long way to go until they become a civilized chicken. Their problem is that they keep soiling their own food and water supply, much to their human's dismay. If only they understood that that's not where they're supposed to do their business. Unfortunately, they're just chickens and they'll just live how chickens live: carefree.<\/p>\n"},"30":{"position":30,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/30\/","content":"\n

Distracted By Shiny Things<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @whereistortuga \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Be careful about putting your face too close to a chicken's \u2014 especially if you have something shiny and appealing on your face to peck at! This chicken yanked the nose ring right off their human's face and then proceeded to eat it! Yikes! We hope that the owner is okay and they seem to be, but that must have been a crazy experience.<\/p>\n"},"31":{"position":31,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/31\/","content":"\n

Please Meet My Demands<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @that_one_animator \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

There's nothing peskier than a demanding pet and this chicken is proving themselves to be exactly that. Apparently, if they don't get their way, they'll proceed to defecate all over all of your hard work and make you work even harder to clean it all up. This chicken's human has no other choice than to succumb to her chicken's will if she doesn't want to spend all day cleaning.<\/p>\n"},"32":{"position":32,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/32\/","content":"\n

Why Do We Keep You?<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @rebeccamcclinton \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Running a household takes a lot of work and sometimes it works better if everyone is doing their part. But when someone isn't pulling their own weight, things don't always go so smoothly. This chicken isn't doing what's expected of it and is more or less just living off the kindness and hospitality of its humans. If they don't produce eggs soon it looks like their lifestyle is going to go.<\/p>\n"},"33":{"position":33,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/33\/","content":"\n

The Dynamic Duo<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @te_amo_delacaridad \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

When you have multiple pets of different species, it's always great to see them getting along. This pet chicken and dog do exactly that. You might even say they complete each other. But what they do is a whole different story. This chicken likes to leave little treats for the dog to snatch up and eat... but it's pretty disgusting.<\/p>\n"},"34":{"position":34,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/34\/","content":"\n

They Know Where The Good Stuff Is Kept<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @te_amo_delacaridad \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

This chicken uses what little power it has to fly just to get into the garden to eat the good stuff. They're tired of plain old chicken feed and want something of substance for crying out loud! But still, their humans are not too pleased about it, especially because the chicken is probably causing a mess in the garden.<\/p>\n"},"35":{"position":35,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/35\/","content":"\n

It's An Acquired Taste<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @te_amo_delacaridad \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

This chicken has an odd taste in snacks if you ask us. However, their human is not too pleased about it. Not only is it pretty gross, it's probably not healthy for the chicken or the eggs it's supposed to be producing! Hopefully, this chicken will learn better. Maybe their human should invest in better snacks.<\/p>\n"},"36":{"position":36,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/36\/","content":"\n

The Not-So-Secret Sabotage<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @ihavepurplehair \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Stella is one mischevious chicken, if not an inconsiderate one. Apparently, Stella likes to poop in the water supply for all the chickens in the yard, which is pretty gross considering they all share the same water supply! Hopefully, Stella can get some proper potty training so the human doesn't have to keep fixing this!<\/p>\n"},"37":{"position":37,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/37\/","content":"\n

The Bingeing Chicken<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @blh9901 \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

This chicken has a pretty solid morning routine that involves cockadoodledo-ing all morning until she can get her human to come out and feed her. Her human is obviously annoyed by this antic, but not only did Mom get back at her by chicken shaming, she also let out the detail that this chicken's demands are causing her to get a little hefty.<\/p>\n"},"38":{"position":38,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/38\/","content":"\n

You're Not The Easter Bunny<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @sawdust_and_sage \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

This mischevious chicken was actually doing its job, but unfortunately, it played a trick on its owners. What this chicken did was decide to lay all her eggs underneath the deck, making them hard to find. The family must have thought she wasn't producing any eggs so they've been buying their eggs at the store for no reason!<\/p>\n"},"39":{"position":39,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/39\/","content":"\n

Coming Face To Face<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @rustic.coop.homestead \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

This chicken actually went so far as to harm their human! It probably wasn't intentional, but that's the risk you take for getting up close and personal with an animal that has a hard beak. We hope for the owner's sake they're okay, but hopefully, this chicken learns to have some compassion!<\/p>\n"},"40":{"position":40,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/40\/","content":"\n

The Lazy One<\/h2>\n\n

smelzell89 \/ Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n

If you're not getting your one job done then a proper shaming is in order. This chicken is supposed to be laying eggs but instead, she chooses to be lazy and not provide the goods. Hopefully, the shaming is what got the gears rolling on this one. Only the owner and this chicken know if it worked.<\/p>\n"}},"description":"

Chickens come and go but shaming is forever. If you thought that shaming was exclusive to cats and dogs then you're in for a real treat. These chickens know no bounds. Not even their owners can control them. So that means it's time to put them to shame for attacking the baby or ruining the garden. You won't believe what some of these chickens did.<\/p>","nextPostLink":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/so-uplifting-meet-some-tough-kids-who-have-battled-cancer\/"};_WF.emit("flexformat_init");

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QUIZ: Can You Guess The Board Game From One Image?

Whether you’re 10 or 100, there’s a good chance you’ve played a board game at some point or another. Many of us have very fond memories of game nights, surrounded by close friends and family (and plenty of tasty snacks!). We want to help you revisit those fun times with an entertaining quiz. So think of all your favorite games, old and new, and see how many of them you can guess based on just a small piece of a picture. You can even make a “game” out of it and compare scores with all your fun-loving friends!

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Whether you're 10 or 100, there's a good chance you've played a board game at some point or another. Many of us have very fond memories of game nights, surrounded by close friends and family (and plenty of tasty snacks!). We want to help you revisit those fun times with an entertaining quiz. So think of all your favorite games, old and new, and see how many of them you can guess based on just a small piece of a picture. You can even make a \"game\" out of it and compare scores with all your fun-loving friends!<\/p>\n"},"2":{"position":2,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/2\/","content":"\n\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

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Chinese Checkers<\/li>\n

Patience<\/li>\n

Backgammon<\/li>\n

Connect Four<\/li>\n

This two-player game was introduced by Milton Bradley in 1974.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"3":{"position":3,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/3\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

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Scrabble<\/li>\n

Fruit Jumble<\/li>\n

Crosswords<\/li>\n

Bananagrams<\/li>\n

Abraham Nathanson and his family developed this word game together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"4":{"position":4,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/4\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

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Crocodile Dentist<\/li>\n

Don't Feed the Gators!<\/li>\n

Zoo Keeper<\/li>\n

Hungry Hungry Hippos<\/li>\n

Players must collect as many marbles as possible by making their \"hippos\" eat them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"5":{"position":5,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/5\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Checkers<\/li>\n

Chinese Checkers<\/li>\n

Mahjong<\/li>\n

Chess<\/li>\n

The ancient game of chess is enjoyed by millions worldwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"6":{"position":6,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/6\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Bathtub Commando<\/li>\n

Plumber, The Game<\/li>\n

Matchbox Home<\/li>\n

Mouse Trap<\/li>\n

This was one of the first three-dimensional games to be mass-produced. It was introduced in 1963.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"7":{"position":7,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/7\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Chess<\/li>\n

Backgammon<\/li>\n

Draughts<\/li>\n

Dominos<\/li>\n

Evidence of the game has been found as far back as China's Song Dynasty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"8":{"position":8,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/8\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Boardwalk Empire<\/li>\n

Trivial Pursuit<\/li>\n

The Game of Life<\/li>\n

Monopoly<\/li>\n

One of the most recognizable games in the world, Monopoly was derived from a 1903 creation called The Landlord's Game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"9":{"position":9,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/9\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

UNO<\/li>\n

Old Maid<\/li>\n

Canasta<\/li>\n

Apples to Apples<\/li>\n

Apples to Apples was picked as a \"Mensa Select\" prizewinner in 1999.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"10":{"position":10,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/10\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Snakes and Ladders<\/li>\n

Firefighters Challenge<\/li>\n

Red Trails<\/li>\n

Chutes and Ladders<\/li>\n

There is a similar version called Snakes and Ladders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"11":{"position":11,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/11\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Mastermind<\/li>\n

Cribbage<\/li>\n

Peg Solitaire<\/li>\n

Battleship<\/li>\n

Two people play this popular guessing game at a time, each attempting to sink their opponent's fleet of ships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"12":{"position":12,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/12\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Life<\/li>\n

Sweet Tooth<\/li>\n

Chutes and Ladders<\/li>\n

Candyland<\/li>\n

This is a favorite of young children, as it doesn't require any reading or math.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"13":{"position":13,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/13\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Aggravation<\/li>\n

Mancala<\/li>\n

Backgammon<\/li>\n

Chinese Checkers<\/li>\n

The game can be played with two, three, four, or six people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"14":{"position":14,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/14\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Checkers<\/li>\n

Monopoly<\/li>\n

Sudoku<\/li>\n

Scrabble<\/li>\n

Approximately 150 million sets of the game have been sold worldwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"15":{"position":15,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/15\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Jenga<\/li>\n

Connect Four<\/li>\n

Twister<\/li>\n

Don't Break the Ice!<\/li>\n

In this game, players use tiny plastic mallets to knock out sections of the ice, trying not to cause the man to fall through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"16":{"position":16,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/16\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Trouble<\/li>\n

Life<\/li>\n

Aggravation<\/li>\n

Sorry!<\/li>\n

Get your pieces around the board faster than your opponents to win this game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"17":{"position":17,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/17\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Lincoln Logs<\/li>\n

Jenga<\/li>\n

Pixy Stix<\/li>\n

Pick-Up Sticks<\/li>\n

There are several variations of Pick-Up Sticks, including Spillikins, Jack Straws, and Spellicans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"18":{"position":18,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/18\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Murder Mansion<\/li>\n

Suspicion<\/li>\n

Escape Room<\/li>\n

Clue<\/li>\n

This popular murder-mystery game has spawned movies, books, and other games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"19":{"position":19,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/19\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Candy Land<\/li>\n

Frutopia<\/li>\n

Apples to Apples<\/li>\n

Hi Ho Cherry-O<\/li>\n

The rules of this children's game have changed slightly since it was first released in 1960.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"20":{"position":20,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/20\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Trouble<\/li>\n

Pay Day<\/li>\n

Sorry<\/li>\n

Life<\/li>\n

This game was first called The Checkered Game of Life when it was released in 1860.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"21":{"position":21,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/21\/","content":"\n\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Canasta<\/li>\n

Patience<\/li>\n

Cards Against Humanity<\/li>\n

UNO<\/li>\n

The object of UNO is to get rid of all your cards first, by matching them by color and\/or value against your opponents' cards. Games can go on for a long time!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"22":{"position":22,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/22\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

The Usual Suspects<\/li>\n

Who Am I?<\/li>\n

Stranger Danger<\/li>\n

Guess Who<\/li>\n

You and your opponent take turns asking yes or no questions about their secret character based on their physical characteristics. First person to guess correctly wins!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"23":{"position":23,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/23\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Balderdash<\/li>\n

Apples to Apples<\/li>\n

Scruples<\/li>\n

Cards Against Humanity<\/li>\n

This hugely popular (and sometimes bawdy) party game was financed by a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"24":{"position":24,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/24\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Oregon Trail<\/li>\n

A Kingdom for Keflings<\/li>\n

Stronghold<\/li>\n

The Settlers of Catan<\/li>\n

In this game, players build colonies on the island of Catan. The Settlers of Catan was invented in Germany and its popularity soon grew worldwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"25":{"position":25,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/25\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Hungry Hungry Hippos<\/li>\n

Sorry<\/li>\n

Hi Ho Cherry-o<\/li>\n

Trouble<\/li>\n

This game features a \"Pop-O-Matic\" button in the middle that rolls the die when pressed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"26":{"position":26,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/26\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

HQ Trivia<\/li>\n

You Don't' Know Jack<\/li>\n

Pub Quiz<\/li>\n

Trivial Pursuit<\/li>\n

Trivial Pursuit was first released in Canada in 1979. There are now dozens of variations of it worldwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"27":{"position":27,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/27\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Classic Mystery Date Board Game<\/li>\n

Blind Date<\/li>\n

Barbie's Dream Date<\/li>\n

Electronic Dream Phone Game<\/li>\n

In this 1990s game, players would pick a boy's photo card and use the electronic touchtone phone to call him. He'd provide clues to help the player guess who their secret admirer was.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"28":{"position":28,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/28\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Checkers<\/li>\n

Chess<\/li>\n

Go<\/li>\n

Reversi<\/li>\n

Reversi is an old game that's now also known under the trademarked name Othello.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"29":{"position":29,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/29\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Marbles<\/li>\n

Tiddly Winks<\/li>\n

Ker Plunk<\/li>\n

Mancala<\/li>\n

This is one of the oldest games, and there are many versions of it played around the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"30":{"position":30,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/30\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Too Many Cooks<\/li>\n

Junior Gardener<\/li>\n

Hot Toppings!<\/li>\n

Pizza Party<\/li>\n

Pizza Party is a food-themed variation of Memory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"31":{"position":31,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/31\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

War<\/li>\n

Global Invasion<\/li>\n

Saving Private Ryan<\/li>\n

Risk<\/li>\n

Risk is a game of strategy that's been around since 1957. There are also video game versions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"32":{"position":32,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/32\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Balderdash<\/li>\n

Boggle<\/li>\n

Clue<\/li>\n

Scattergories<\/li>\n

In Scattergories, players must create lists of items that start with a certain letter that's determined by a roll of the die.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"33":{"position":33,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/33\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Jungle Adventure<\/li>\n

Safari Town<\/li>\n

Animal Kingdom<\/li>\n

Jumanji<\/li>\n

Jumanji was a 1995 adventure film about a board game, so it's fitting that there's a Milton Bradley version that you can play in real life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"34":{"position":34,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/34\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

All Aboard!<\/li>\n

Crazy Train<\/li>\n

Travelin' USA<\/li>\n

Ticket to Ride<\/li>\n

In Ticket to Ride, players must collect cards that allow them to travel all over the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"35":{"position":35,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/35\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Win, Lose, or Draw<\/li>\n

Balderdash<\/li>\n

Pictionary<\/li>\n

Cranium<\/li>\n

This fun game offers a variety of mind and body challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"36":{"position":36,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/36\/","content":"\n\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Chess<\/li>\n

Pinochle<\/li>\n

Cribbage<\/li>\n

Backgammon<\/li>\n

Backgammon dates back nearly 5,000 years!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"37":{"position":37,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/37\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Pirates of the Caribbean<\/li>\n

Adventure Island<\/li>\n

Wizards & Dragons<\/li>\n

Dungeon!<\/li>\n

Dungeon! is loosely based on the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"38":{"position":38,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/38\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Win, Lose, or Draw<\/li>\n

Quick Draw<\/li>\n

Balderdash<\/li>\n

Pictionary<\/li>\n

Pictionary spawned two TV game shows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"39":{"position":39,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/39\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Risk<\/li>\n

War<\/li>\n

Settlers of Catan<\/li>\n

Axis & Allies<\/li>\n

This game, set in WWII, was inducted into the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts & Design Adventure Gaming Hall of Fame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"40":{"position":40,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/40\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Patience<\/li>\n

Chinese Checkers<\/li>\n

Trouble<\/li>\n

Aggravation<\/li>\n

Aggravation was introduced in 1962.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"41":{"position":41,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/41\/","content":"\n

Which game is this?<\/p>\n

\n

Dungeon<\/li>\n

Risk<\/li>\n

Stratego<\/li>\n

Key To The Kingdom<\/li>\n

This game is full of adventure and obstacles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"}},"description":"","nextPostLink":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/what-did-the-chicken-do-chicken-shaming-at-its-best\/"};_WF.emit("flexformat_init");

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These Parents Are Here To Show The Positive Sides Of Raising Kids With Autism

Children with autism spectrum disorders face many challenges navigating life as they grow up, but we shouldn’t forget that their parents face many difficulties as well. Parents of autistic children sometimes admit that the challenges of autism can create an overwhelming and often isolating experience, as other people fail to fully understand exactly what they’re going through. But many parents have found an outlet through social media, to seek and offer their support while advocating for autism awareness. You’re about to meet some amazing families and hear all about their journeys with autism.

This Mom And Son Gave A TEDx Talk About Their Journey

Photo: @benjitalk / Instagram

This is Debby and her son Benji, who was diagnosed with autism when he was three years old. Debby has shared her and Benji’s experience on their blog, Benji Talks. Benji did not speak at the time and the doctors told Debby that they worried he might not ever gain that ability.

But many years later, Benji is a teenager on the cusp of entering high school. He is very talented with the ability to play multiple instruments and has an uncanny memory for major roadways in the United States. In 2017, Benji even gave a TEDx talk and shared his experiences growing up with autism.

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This Mom And Son Gave A TEDx Talk About Their Journey<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @benjitalk \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

This is Debby and her son Benji, who was diagnosed with autism when he was three years old. Debby has shared her and Benji's experience on their blog, Benji Talks. Benji did not speak at the time and the doctors told Debby that they worried he might not ever gain that ability.<\/p>\n

But many years later, Benji is a teenager on the cusp of entering high school. He is very talented with the ability to play multiple instruments and has an uncanny memory for major roadways in the United States. In 2017, Benji even gave a TEDx talk and shared his experiences growing up with autism.<\/p>\n"},"2":{"position":2,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/2\/","content":"\n

Benji Inspires Other Families To Never Give Up<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @benjitalk \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Benji is one of many autistic kids who overcome the challenges that come with ASD. 2017 was an especially big year because Benji had his Bar Mitzvah ceremony. While Debby offered a low-key celebration, Benji asked her, \"I have climbed some seriously big mountains, don't you think I deserve a traditional Bar Mitzvah?\" He then went on to impress a room of 250 people in leading the service entirely by himself.<\/p>\n

Debby writes, \"So maybe if you are told that your child will never be able to speak, learn or socialize, think of Benji and have hope.\" Benji has even taken over writing the blog himself.<\/p>\n"},"3":{"position":3,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/3\/","content":"\n

This Mom Has Learned A Lot From Her Son<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @iamemmykate \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Emmy is a mother of two, whose son Boston has autism. Despite the challenges of being a mother of two young children, let alone grappling with the challenges of autism, Emmy shares with her followers that she wouldn't trade her children for anything in the world.<\/p>\n

One thing that's consistent among all parents of autistic children is the unconditional love and support that they feel towards their children. Parenting young children is difficult enough, but the added challenge of autism can make things that much harder. It's okay for these parents to admit that, especially when they have a strong community online to support each other.<\/p>\n"},"4":{"position":4,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/4\/","content":"\n

Her Son Has Helped Her Be More Understanding<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @iamemmykate \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Emmy shared this photo of her son Boston after a difficult day of trying to get to the hospital for his sister's doctor appointment. It proved especially overwhelming due to the number of people that were around, but thankfully an understanding passerby noticed he was having a difficult time and helped Emmy and her kids get where they needed to go.<\/p>\n

On World Autism Day, Emmy wrote, \"It\u2019s about little lives, it\u2019s about learning, teaching, understanding, it\u2019s about embracing different but most of all it\u2019s about acceptance, love and humanity... Thank you Boston, for teaching me what true love is, what true compassion is, what true understanding is.\"<\/p>\n"},"5":{"position":5,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/5\/","content":"\n

Kids With Autism Are Still Like Any Other Kids Their Age<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @ablefinder \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Four-year-old Laurence was featured on Able Finder, which is a site that shares the stories of other differently abled peoples all over the world. In addition to autism, Laurence was born with a malformation on his left eye which exacerbates the developmental challenges faced with autism. Despite this, Laurence's mother Fern shares that he is still like any other boy his age.<\/p>\n

\"He is always full of fun and loves to be outdoors. He has a real passion for Lego and wants to build the kits as independently as possible. He also loves to bake, would happily do so every day and his particular favourite is chocolate brownies,\u201d Fern tells Able Finder.<\/p>\n"},"6":{"position":6,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/6\/","content":"\n

This Mom Says The Bad Days Are Why We Need To Raise Awareness<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @fvs_life \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

World Autism Awareness Day is on the first day of April, and it kicks off Autism Awareness Month. Autism supporters all over the world wear blue to advocate for autism awareness. Fern shares this photo of Laurence sporting blue attire in honor of the day but discloses that it was from the previous year.<\/p>\n

Fern writes, \"[Unfortunately], it was a bad (autism) day for us, lots of worries, tears and meltdowns but this is why we need to share this.. to help raise awareness and understanding of what Autism is and means for us. \"<\/p>\n"},"7":{"position":7,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/7\/","content":"\n

This Single Mom Didn't Know What To Do<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @andthispotato \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

This is Nicole and her son, Levi. Nicole started her blog And This Potato to foster a community from which to offer and receive support from others who share similar experiences in raising a child with ASD.<\/p>\n

Nicole writes on her blog, \"When Levi was diagnosed at 2 1\/2 with nonverbal autism I felt lost and afraid of what the future might hold. It felt like navigating through unknown territory alone. Autism had never touched my family or friends so I threw myself at the mercy of the All-Knowing Google and Facebook support groups... I found myself in the winter of 2016 as a struggling single mother of a special needs child.\"<\/p>\n"},"8":{"position":8,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/8\/","content":"\n

She Had Misconceptions About Autism<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @andthispotato \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Nicole is also a single parent, so her journey in raising Levi is certainly not easy. This was another reason she decided to start her blog and communicate with other parents going through the same struggles.<\/p>\n

Nicole writes, \"[Before] Levi, I had no idea what autism really was. I thought autism was a behavioral disorder. I thought parents used autism as an excuse to not vaccinate their children. Wow-- I was so wrong! I acknowledge I was severely misinformed about autism. I choose to remember what I used to think about autism... so if I get a dirty look or comment from someone because of Levi, I know that they're probably just misinformed like I was.\"<\/p>\n"},"9":{"position":9,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/9\/","content":"\n

Every Little Step Counts<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @andthispotato \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

What may seem like a small step for most people is actually a big leap for someone with autism. Nicole shares that Levi's auditory sensory issues were so bad that attempts to impart 'listening therapy' led to a huge meltdown. Eventually, something amazing happened when Nicole tried new headphones hooked up to a DVD player for Levi.<\/p>\n

\"I put on Cars<\/i> and put the headphones on his head, expecting him to just throw them off and be done with them in an instant. It's been 10 minutes and their [sic] still on. This is HUGE! This opens the door to many, many things. I'm so proud,\" she shared.<\/p>\n"},"10":{"position":10,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/10\/","content":"\n

Let Them Be Little<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @andthispotato \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Nicole and Levi are certainly on this journey together. Because Levi is still pre-kindergarten age Nicole also gets to experience the joy of raising a boy, apart from the challenges they both face because of ASD.<\/p>\n

With this photo, she shared, \"He's covered in dirt but having a blast. Good days are hard to come by in January and we only have hours before the rain. It's taking me a lot not to stop him. The mother and girl in me is like 'Eww, you're so dirty. Stop!' But he's so happy. Boys and dirt go hand-in-hand. Who am I to stop love?\"<\/p>\n

The next mother and son also know a little thing or two about progress...<\/b><\/p>\n"},"11":{"position":11,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/11\/","content":"\n

Different, But Not Less<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @ablefinder \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Ethan is a boy from Texas who is growing up with autism. His mother is behind his Instagram account where she shares moments from Ethan's autism journey.<\/p>\n

His mother tells Able Finder, \"I wouldn't have my son any other way. Without all the things that Ethan is judged for, I wouldn't have Ethan at all. He is bright like the sky, LOVES his cars and anything with wheels really. He's caring, loving, happy and so brave. Ethan is Ethan and I will always be there for him. I will always be his advocate, best friend, and loving mom. My son has autism, it makes him different but by no means less.\"<\/p>\n"},"12":{"position":12,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/12\/","content":"\n

Progress Takes Time<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @ethans_adventures \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

On Instagram, Ethan's mother shared a video of him in which he opens a gift, giddily marveling at what's inside. He even says a few sentences. Another mother asked her when Ethan started to talk since her own two-year-old is still nonverbal.<\/p>\n

Ethan's mother replied, \"[Ethan] started putting two-three words together a few months ago. So very recent. We are still working on it sometimes he doesn\u2019t know how to associate words with meanings. He\u2019ll get there trust me. My son was also that 2,3,4,5 yr old non-verbal.. but look at him now... Progress is amazing.\"<\/p>\n"},"13":{"position":13,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/13\/","content":"\n

There Are Good Days And Bad Days<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @ethans_adventures \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Ethan's mother uses the account to advocate for autism awareness, sharing that despite the milestones and moments of progress, it isn't always easy. Despite the judgments she and Ethan get from passersby, she keeps her head held high.<\/p>\n

\"I am an Autism mom, we have good days, we have bad days and days we try to forget. I watch my child struggle on a daily basis. I watch him trying to work with the world around him, it hurts. I hate seeing him struggle so much, it hurts that a lot of the time we get unnecessary looks. Some people just lack understanding of what Autism is... So please be kind, because he can\u2019t control the way he is,\" Ethan's mom once shared.<\/p>\n"},"14":{"position":14,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/14\/","content":"\n

The Tough Days Make You Stronger<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @ethans_adventures \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Ethan's mother says it's okay to admit when things are hard. With this picture, she shared the following:<\/p>\n

\"I rarely post about the days where autism isn\u2019t good to us. I try to keep it as uplifting and supporting as possible... It\u2019s okay to talk about the ugly days because speaking the raw truth about parenting a special needs child, will bring people more understanding and we would have less judgment..... Parenthood isn\u2019t always sunshine and giggles. Sometimes is depression, meltdowns, tears, and anger. This is for those mamas going through hard times. Remember the struggle you\u2019re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.\"<\/p>\n

The next mom acknowledges she couldn't have done it without the strong support team behind her.<\/b><\/p>\n"},"15":{"position":15,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/15\/","content":"\n

This Mom Is Thankful For Her Son's Loving Sister<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @keepingupwithkaedyn \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Kortney is a mother of two whose oldest, seven-year-old Kaedyn, has autism. Kortney has shared how grateful she is to her daughter and Kaedyn's younger sister, Brookelynn, who continually displays unconditional love and support despite the strain autism might place on her relationship with her brother.<\/p>\n

Kortney writes, \"She helps in so many ways with Kaed. Helping him with breathing exercises, loving him unconditionally even when he's unfair to her, always having a forgiving and understanding heart, the list goes on and on. Having Kaedyn as her brother has helped make Brookelynn this strong, independent, helpful human that she is.\"<\/p>\n"},"16":{"position":16,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/16\/","content":"\n

Teachers And Therapists Are Essential<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @keepingupwithkaedyn \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Parents of autistic children often employ a number of specialized therapists and teachers to help their children develop to their full potential. Kortney also admits that some days are not as great with others, especially when there's a meltdown. In one post, Kortney expressed her gratitude for Kaedyn's occupational therapist, who knows exactly how to bring her son to a peaceful state.<\/p>\n

Kortney writes, \"She has been working with Kaedyn for a year and a half and at one time she was the most disliked person in Kaesyn's world. But the relationship they've built and earned trust make me extremely happy. She knows exactly what he needs when he needs it.\"<\/p>\n

The next mom admits that autism put her in a whole new world.<\/b><\/p>\n"},"17":{"position":17,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/17\/","content":"\n

Slow Progress Is Still Progress<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @cayhargarten \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Caylin is the mother of two young boys who both have autism and she is more proud than ever to be their mom. Here, she shares a photo of her younger son, who she refers to as B, beginning to drink from a glass.<\/p>\n

Caylin writes, \"To some, drinking from a glass may seem so simple, but when you lack the muscle tone in your mouth area it can make it very difficult... He will only drink out of a select few sippy cups and still struggles with drinking from a straw. He has made slow progress in this area, but progress is progress.\"<\/p>\n"},"18":{"position":18,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/18\/","content":"\n

Her Negative Thoughts Give Her A Reason To Keep Fighting<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @cayhargarten \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Caylin is also unafraid to admit that being the parent of a child with ASD is incredibly difficult and a totally different experience from that of other parents.<\/p>\n

\"I'm starting to see more and more how having children with special needs literally puts you into a whole different world. You feel guilty focusing on the negative, but the negative is things that need to be worked on. The negative is the reason you fight to get your children the services they need and the support they deserve. The negative one day turns to positive as you see them improve which makes the fighting, the guilt, the heartbreak, and tears, all worth it,\" Caylin writes.<\/p>\n"},"19":{"position":19,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/19\/","content":"\n

Autism Is An Ongoing Learning Course<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @joshua_ryans_beautiful_mind \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Sherry is the mother of Joshua, a four-year-old boy who also has ASD. Like most parents of autistic children, Sherry is aware of how difficult it can be to bring your child out of the house. This was something she experienced during the holidays.<\/p>\n

Sherry writes, \"Holidays can be overwhelming for our kiddos on the spectrum. So as a parent today more than anything I need to remind myself to remain calm and think about sensory overload issues and try to be proactive to maybe reduce meltdowns... Autism is such an ongoing learning course for us. Just when we think we may have a grasp on things... nope we don't.\"<\/p>\n"},"20":{"position":20,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/these-parents-are-here-to-show-the-positive-sides-of-raising-kids-with-autism\/20\/","content":"\n

This Mom Wishes People Weren't So Quick To Judge<\/h2>\n\n

Photo: @joshua_ryans_beautiful_mind \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Like most parents of autistic children, Sherry hopes that others would look at her child and others like him from a place of more understanding. As stated before, a lot of the looks and judgment that ASD families face is due to ignorance.<\/p>\n

Sherry writes on her page, \"My wish is for others to not judge so quickly\u2026 don't judge that mom with the screaming child flailing all over the floor... don't judge that child who is melting down because all you see is a screaming 'undisciplined' kid because YOUR kid would never do that.\" Sherry hopes that people would communicate better and even offer help when they see these types of situation.<\/p>\n\n"}},"description":"

Children with autism spectrum disorders face many challenges navigating life as they grow up, but we shouldn't forget that their parents face many difficulties as well. Parents of autistic children sometimes admit that the challenges of autism can create an overwhelming and often isolating experience, as other people fail to fully understand exactly what they're going through. But many parents have found an outlet through social media, to seek and offer their support while advocating for autism awareness. You're about to meet some amazing families and hear all about their journeys with autism.<\/p>","nextPostLink":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-can-you-guess-the-board-game-from-one-image\/"};_WF.emit("flexformat_init");

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QUIZ: Can You Pass This 7th Grade Vocabulary Test?

Seventh grade is such a confusing time. Hormones are hitting without warning and teachers won’t stop handing out new vocab to learn! Oh, what a cruel, cruel world middle school is. For many, it’s a time they’d rather forget. For others, it’s one of the most exciting and fulfilling experiences of their life. No matter how you remember 7th grade, there is no getting around the vocabulary you were supposed to learn. Do you remember all those words? If you think you do, then take this quiz to find out! Choose the word that best replaces the vocabulary word in italics. You won’t lament your decision.

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Seventh grade is such a confusing time. Hormones are hitting without warning and teachers won't stop handing out new vocab to learn! Oh, what a cruel, cruel world middle school is. For many, it's a time they'd rather forget. For others, it's one of the most exciting and fulfilling experiences of their life. No matter how you remember 7th grade, there is no getting around the vocabulary you were supposed to learn. Do you remember all those words? If you think you do, then take this quiz to find out! Choose the word that best replaces the vocabulary word in italics. You won't <\/b>lament<\/b><\/i> your decision.<\/b><\/p>\n\n

She woke up her parents when she clambered<\/i> back in through window late at night.<\/p>\n

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fell<\/li>\n

sneaked<\/li>\n

climbed<\/li>\n

stumbled<\/li>\n

To clamber means to stumble or move awkwardly, like when you think you're being sneaky then... oops! She is in so much trouble!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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Test Your Knowledge Of The Human Body With This Basic Anatomy Quiz!

The human body is one of the most complex and fascinating organisms on the planet. For hundreds of thousands of years, its evolved and changed in order to become what it is today. For the majority of human existence, knowledge of the workings and physicality of the human body remained relatively unknown. However, with the development of modern science and medicine, we now know more than we could have ever imagined. Today, most people have a basic knowledge of anatomy that would have stumped others only a few hundred years ago. So test your knowledge and see if you know some basic facts about your own body.

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The human body is one of the most complex and fascinating organisms on the planet. For hundreds of thousands of years, its evolved and changed in order to become what it is today. For the majority of human existence, knowledge of the workings and physicality of the human body remained relatively unknown. However, with the development of modern science and medicine, we now know more than we could have ever imagined. Today, most people have a basic knowledge of anatomy that would have stumped others only a few hundred years ago. So test your knowledge and see if you know some basic facts about your own body.<\/p>\n\n

What is the biggest organ in the human body?<\/p>\n

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The brain<\/li>\n

Large intestine<\/li>\n

Liver<\/li>\n

Skin<\/li>\n

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2nd Graders Should Be Able To Pass This QUIZ But Most Adults Can’t!

Depending on your age, the second grade was a long time ago. What seemed like such trivial knowledge now that you’re grown, was probably more useful than you think. For instance, what color do you get when mixing red and blue? The truth is, you might not be able to remember it all and this quiz will put your memory to the test. Most adults can’t pass this quiz so go ahead and try your best. You’ll be surprised when you see what was taught in the second grade. And once you finish, we dare you to see if any of your friends can beat your score.

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Depending on your age, the second grade was a long time ago. What seemed like such trivial knowledge now that you're grown, was probably more useful than you think. For instance, what color do you get when mixing red and blue? The truth is, you might not be able to remember it all and this quiz will put your memory to the test. Most adults can't pass this quiz so go ahead and try your best. You'll be surprised when you see what was taught in the second grade. And once you finish, we dare you to see if any of your friends can beat your score.<\/p>\n\n

How many stripes does the American Flag have?<\/p>\n

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22<\/li>\n

11<\/li>\n

5<\/li>\n

13<\/li>\n

There are really 13 stripes on the American Flag. It may not seem like that much but go ahead and count the next one you see and find out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"2":{"position":2,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/2\/","content":"\n

How many seasons are there in a year?<\/p>\n

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8<\/li>\n

2<\/li>\n

6<\/li>\n

4<\/li>\n

Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring make up the four seasons. Maybe that's why the famous hotel chain named themselves The Four Seasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"3":{"position":3,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/3\/","content":"\n

What color comes from mixing red and blue?<\/p>\n

\n

Brown<\/li>\n

Yellow<\/li>\n

Burgandy<\/li>\n

Purple<\/li>\n

The correct answer is purple. These two primary colors form purple for whenever your Crayola box was out of purple. A nifty trick for second graders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"4":{"position":4,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/4\/","content":"\n

Do you know who the 16th president was?<\/p>\n

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George Washington<\/li>\n

John Adams<\/li>\n

George Bush<\/li>\n

Abraham Lincoln<\/li>\n

Abraham Lincoln was our 16th president. Even though he isn't in the picture about, how cool would it have been to see him standing next to these presidents?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"5":{"position":5,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/5\/","content":"\n

How many stars does the American Flag have?<\/p>\n

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44<\/li>\n

34<\/li>\n

52<\/li>\n

50<\/li>\n

If you guessed 50 then you would be correct. Each star represents one of the 50 states in America.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"6":{"position":6,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/6\/","content":"\n

How many letters are in the alphabet?<\/p>\n

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36<\/li>\n

22<\/li>\n

20<\/li>\n

26<\/li>\n

There are 26 letters in the alphabet. You could have sung the song in your head before you answered but this is a quiz! You aren't supposed to cheat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"7":{"position":7,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/7\/","content":"\n

What type of book is used to find the meaning of a word?<\/p>\n

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Glossary<\/li>\n

Thesaurus<\/li>\n

Almanac<\/li>\n

Dictionary<\/li>\n

You find the meaning of words in a dictionary. Now you can just ask your phone but back in the day teachers wanted you to use a dictionary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"8":{"position":8,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/8\/","content":"\n

Which of these animals listed isn't a mammal?<\/p>\n

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Dog<\/li>\n

Dolphin<\/li>\n

Bear<\/li>\n

Turtle<\/li>\n

The turtle is classified as a reptile. They are cold-blooded and do not possess the necessary body parts to be labeled a mammal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"9":{"position":9,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/9\/","content":"\n

Which of these is the correct answer to 7x7?<\/p>\n

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36<\/li>\n

25<\/li>\n

14<\/li>\n

49<\/li>\n

If you know your multiplication table then you would know that this answer is 49. Some hate math while others adore it. We don't know why that's just how it is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"10":{"position":10,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/10\/","content":"\n

Choose the correct spelling of the word below.<\/p>\n

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Abundent<\/li>\n

Abundaent<\/li>\n

Abundunt<\/li>\n

Abundant<\/li>\n

The correct choice is Abundant. A simple yet tricky word from the second grade. Usually, the kids in the spelling bees knew how to tackle this one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"11":{"position":11,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/11\/","content":"\n

Do you know how many sets of teeth a human grows in one lifetime?<\/p>\n

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4<\/li>\n

3<\/li>\n

1<\/li>\n

2<\/li>\n

The answer is 2. You first have your baby teeth that eventually come out. Then you grow in your adult teeth. Don't lose those because they're the last line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"12":{"position":12,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/12\/","content":"\n

How many continents are there in the world?<\/p>\n

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5<\/li>\n

11<\/li>\n

4<\/li>\n

7<\/li>\n

There are 7 continents on this Earth. It was once believed that all of them were connected before coming apart. This was called Pangea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"13":{"position":13,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/13\/","content":"\n

\"The rooster made a loud noise.\" The word rooster is a...?<\/p>\n

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Verb<\/li>\n

Adjective<\/li>\n

Compound word<\/li>\n

Noun<\/li>\n

A noun is a person, place or thing. In this sentence, the rooster is the noun. It's the thing making a noise. Probably an annoying noise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"14":{"position":14,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/14\/","content":"\n

What is a frog?<\/p>\n

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Mammal<\/li>\n

Reptile<\/li>\n

Fish<\/li>\n

Amphibian<\/li>\n

These creatures are classified as amphibians. Don't get them confused with reptiles that are cold-blooded and mainly live on land.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"15":{"position":15,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/15\/","content":"\n

The sun is considered to be a what?<\/p>\n

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Planet<\/li>\n

Black Hole Explosion<\/li>\n

Dwarf Planet<\/li>\n

Star<\/li>\n

The sun is a star. But if you want to be technical, a star is called a sun when it is the center of a planetary system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"16":{"position":16,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/16\/","content":"\n

A Haiku has how many stanzas?<\/p>\n

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5<\/li>\n

7<\/li>\n

8<\/li>\n

3<\/li>\n

There are 5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the next and then five in the last giving a Haiku 3 stanzas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"17":{"position":17,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/17\/","content":"\n

After you mix red and green, what color is made?<\/p>\n

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Purple<\/li>\n

Black<\/li>\n

Orange<\/li>\n

Yellow<\/li>\n

When you mix red and green, you now have the color yellow. As odd as it seems, it is true. Go ahead and give it a try.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"18":{"position":18,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/18\/","content":"\n

How many times does 5 go into 25?<\/p>\n

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4<\/li>\n

20<\/li>\n

3<\/li>\n

5<\/li>\n

Since 5 is a multiple of 25, the answer is 5. One of the easier questions when it comes to multiplication for second graders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"19":{"position":19,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/19\/","content":"\n

This pigment makes plants green.<\/p>\n

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Sulfur<\/li>\n

Cadmium<\/li>\n

Chromium<\/li>\n

Chlorophyll<\/li>\n

Plants are green because their cells hold chloroplasts that have pigment chlorophyll. If you remembered that than you're a smart cookie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"20":{"position":20,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/20\/","content":"\n

What is the correct name for a baby frog?<\/p>\n

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Poliwhirl<\/li>\n

Poliwag<\/li>\n

Frogness<\/li>\n

Tadpole<\/li>\n

The correct name for a baby frog isn't Poliwag or Frogness. It happens to be called a Tadpole. Little guys swimming around really fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"21":{"position":21,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/21\/","content":"\n

If you multiply a number by 0 what happens?<\/p>\n

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The answer is whatever the other number is<\/li>\n

You can't do that<\/li>\n

The answer is always 1<\/li>\n

The answer is 0<\/li>\n

Ding ding ding! if you chose the answer is 0 then you are correct. Anything multiplied by 0 will equal 0. There's nothing you can do about it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"22":{"position":22,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/22\/","content":"\n

Which ocean is the largest?<\/p>\n

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Atlantic<\/li>\n

Indian<\/li>\n

Arctic<\/li>\n

Pacific<\/li>\n

The Pacific Ocean happens to not only be the deepest but the largest as well. It covers about 59 square million miles. A lot of places to swim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"23":{"position":23,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/23\/","content":"\n

Which land animal is the fastest?<\/p>\n

\n

Lion<\/li>\n

Tiger<\/li>\n

Roadrunner<\/li>\n

Cheetah<\/li>\n

The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds up to 75 mph in short bursts of running. Don't get chased by one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"24":{"position":24,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/24\/","content":"\n

What is it called when a liquid turns to gas?<\/p>\n

\n

Liquidation<\/li>\n

Sublimination<\/li>\n

Condensation<\/li>\n

Evaporation<\/li>\n

When a liquid is heated up enough it evaporates. That's why this phase change is called evaporation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"25":{"position":25,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/25\/","content":"\n

Which of these animals happens to not be a carnivore?<\/p>\n

\n

Bear<\/li>\n

Tiger<\/li>\n

Fox<\/li>\n

Antelope<\/li>\n

Antelope is the right answer. They are classified as herbivores and eat grass instead of meat. We wonder what happens if they eat meat?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"26":{"position":26,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/26\/","content":"\n

The dog _____ the ball. Fill in the blank with the correct word.<\/p>\n

\n

chew<\/li>\n

chow<\/li>\n

chew up<\/li>\n

chewed<\/li>\n

The right choice is chewed. The dog chewed the ball. That's what dogs do, they chew on things and will chew the life out a ball.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"27":{"position":27,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/27\/","content":"\n

What does the Earth revolve around?<\/p>\n

\n

Mars<\/li>\n

The moon<\/li>\n

Nothing<\/li>\n

The sun<\/li>\n

The Earth revolves around the sun. The sun is the center of our solar system. If you think the Earth is flat then maybe you picked a different answer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"28":{"position":28,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/28\/","content":"\n

How many inches are in a foot?<\/p>\n

\n

8<\/li>\n

10<\/li>\n

6<\/li>\n

12<\/li>\n

There are 12 inches in a foot. A standard ruler is usually 12 inches long or a foot long. Second graders always had a ruler on deck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"29":{"position":29,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/29\/","content":"\n

What is the capital of America?<\/p>\n

\n

New York<\/li>\n

California<\/li>\n

North Carolina<\/li>\n

Washington D.C.<\/li>\n

The capital of America is Washington D.C., or District of Columbia where Columbia used to be a poetic name for America.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"30":{"position":30,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/30\/","content":"\n

Which of these words needs to be capitalized?<\/p>\n

\n

park<\/li>\n

lunch<\/li>\n

teacher<\/li>\n

olympics<\/li>\n

If you chose teacher then you chose wrong. The correct answer is Olympics. The Olympics is a proper noun. In most cases, all proper nouns are capitalized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"31":{"position":31,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/31\/","content":"\n

How many colors are in a rainbow?<\/p>\n

\n

4<\/li>\n

3<\/li>\n

9<\/li>\n

7<\/li>\n

There are 7 colors in the rainbow. Red, orange, indigo, blue, green, yellow and violet all make up a rainbow. Now you know for good.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"32":{"position":32,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/32\/","content":"\n

Humans are classified as what?<\/p>\n

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Marsupials<\/li>\n

Amphibians<\/li>\n

Saiyans<\/li>\n

Mammals<\/li>\n

Humans fall into the mammal field because we are able to produce milk with mammary glands and also have hair. What if we were Saiyans?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"33":{"position":33,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/33\/","content":"\n

What percent of the Earth is covered in water?<\/p>\n

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50 percent<\/li>\n

25 percent<\/li>\n

33 percent<\/li>\n

70 percent<\/li>\n

The correct answer is 70 percent. If the water were to rise than many lands would be consumed and sent underwater.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"34":{"position":34,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/34\/","content":"\n

Which season do farmers harvest?<\/p>\n

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Summer<\/li>\n

Spring<\/li>\n

Winter<\/li>\n

Fall<\/li>\n

The fall is when farmers go out and harvest their crops. Thank your local farmer if you have a chance. That's a lot of work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"35":{"position":35,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/35\/","content":"\n

What season is usually the hottest in the U.S.?<\/p>\n

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Winter<\/li>\n

Spring<\/li>\n

Fall<\/li>\n

Summer<\/li>\n

Although spring can get quite hot, the true hot season is summer. The beaches are full and the sweat is dripping heavily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"36":{"position":36,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/36\/","content":"\n

Which cloud is puffy and white and resembles pieces of floating cotton?<\/p>\n

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Stratus<\/li>\n

Cirrus<\/li>\n

Nimbus<\/li>\n

Cumulus<\/li>\n

We know it might seem a bit odd to describe a cloud in that manner but it's the truth. This cloud is the Cumulus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"37":{"position":37,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/37\/","content":"\n

What do raindrops turn into as they freeze when dropping?<\/p>\n

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Sleet<\/li>\n

Snow<\/li>\n

Rain<\/li>\n

Hail<\/li>\n

These pellet type weather features are called hail. If it is hailing you had better hope they aren't huge pieces ready to hit your head.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"38":{"position":38,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/38\/","content":"\n

Which planet is farthest from the sun?<\/p>\n

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Neptune<\/li>\n

Uranus<\/li>\n

Saturn<\/li>\n

Pluto<\/li>\n

Pluto is the planet farthest from the sun. Some think it was Neptune but that is not the case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"39":{"position":39,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/39\/","content":"\n

Where does the moon get its light?<\/p>\n

\n

The Earth<\/li>\n

Self-generated<\/li>\n

Saturn<\/li>\n

The sun<\/li>\n

The sun actually gives the moon its light. Many like to assume that the light is from the Earth but that is incorrect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"40":{"position":40,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/40\/","content":"\n

What is the moon made of?<\/p>\n

\n

Gases<\/li>\n

Energy<\/li>\n

Stars<\/li>\n

Rocks<\/li>\n

The moon is made of rocks. It is not a star so it isn't made of energy. So if you ever get to the moon you'll be stepping on a huge rock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"41":{"position":41,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/2nd-graders-should-be-able-to-pass-this-quiz-but-most-adults-cant\/41\/","content":"

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You probably should have raised your hands more in class<\/li>\n

Ouch, not too bad but for sure not the best score<\/li>\n

That's good, but there is room for improvement<\/li>\n

Amazing score!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n"}},"description":"","nextPostLink":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/test-your-knowledge-of-the-human-body-with-this-basic-anatomy-quiz\/"};_WF.emit("flexformat_init");

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QUIZ: OMG, How Many Of These Acronyms Do You Know?

From LOL to BRB, acronyms have taken over our culture with a BEG (you know what this means don’t you?). Chatting with friends online or through text messages has become a game of deciphering codes that lost their secrets ages ago. But the true story of acronyms actually started long before the invention of the internet and texting. Formal businesses have been using acronyms for as long as they’ve been around. Some organizations are even known by their acronym instead of their real name. Do you have an acumen for acronyms? Click the start button to find out!

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From LOL to BRB, acronyms have taken over our culture with a BEG (you know what this means don't you?). Chatting with friends online or through text messages has become a game of deciphering codes that lost their secrets ages ago. But the true story of acronyms actually started long before the invention of the internet and texting. Formal businesses have been using acronyms for as long as they've been around. Some organizations are even known by their acronym instead of their real name. Do you have an acumen for acronyms? Click the start button to find out!<\/p>\n"},"2":{"position":2,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/2\/","content":"\n\n

When you come home from months away it's a real LTNS.<\/p>\n

\n

long time no speak<\/li>\n

long time no sing<\/li>\n

long time no spaghetti<\/li>\n

long time no see<\/li>\n

LTNS mean \"long time no see,\" which is exactly what all your friends and family will say when they see you for the first time. It's the acronym you won't stop getting!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"3":{"position":3,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/3\/","content":"\n

The BEG your sibling gives you when they're about to get you in trouble.<\/p>\n

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best educated guess<\/li>\n

big-eyed grin<\/li>\n

best evil guess<\/li>\n

big evil grin<\/li>\n

Anyone who grew up with siblings knows that \"big evil grin\" their sister or brother gives them before dropping the blame hammer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

It's true that GMTA when two friends have the same idea.<\/p>\n

\n

groovy minds think alike<\/li>\n

great minds think a lot<\/li>\n

good moods take avocados<\/li>\n

great minds think alike<\/li>\n

While it's true that avocados lead to good moods, the phrase we're looking for is \"great minds think alike.\" You know it's true friendship when you and a friend think the exact same way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

The couple celebrating their anniversary was JIT for their dinner reservations.<\/p>\n

\n

just in tide<\/li>\n

just in term<\/li>\n

just in tempo<\/li>\n

just in time<\/li>\n

Unless they're dancing this couple is not in tempo. They made it \"just in time\" to their anniversary dinner. The host was just about to cross off their names!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

The UFO soared above the treeline for all the campers to see.<\/p>\n

\n

ugly fluorescent owl<\/li>\n

unobtrusive flash objects<\/li>\n

undefined fantastic object<\/li>\n

unidentified flying object<\/li>\n

The \"unidentified flying object\" wowed the campers as it flew past. Many were left wondering if it was more than just an airplane too far out of range to really see.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

In the era of streaming entertainment, PPV group watching is just as popular as ever.<\/p>\n

\n

pages per visitor<\/li>\n

purchase price variance<\/li>\n

pre-production verification<\/li>\n

pay per view<\/li>\n

Pay Per View is still a widely used service that sports fans watch the biggest fights with. From WWE to UFC, professional fighting fans would be left in the dark without PPV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

Many bars and restaurants now use POS systems to take food and drink orders.<\/p>\n

\n

positively outrageous service<\/li>\n

process operating system<\/li>\n

primary operating service<\/li>\n

point of service<\/li>\n

The touchscreen \"point of service\" system allows businesses touchscreen controls to place customer orders. Once finalized, a receipt prints behind the bar or in the kitchen for preparation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

It's hard to turn on the television without seeing a commercial for the SPCA.<\/p>\n

\n

Student Parent Caring Association<\/li>\n

Special Pets Can't Act Alone<\/li>\n

Symposium on Pervasive Computing and Applications<\/li>\n

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals<\/li>\n

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals often gets their commercials placed during major sporting events, usually accompanied by a sad song.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

ESPN is the most popular sports network in the United States.<\/p>\n

\n

Every Sports Plays Network<\/li>\n

Entertainment Sports People's Network<\/li>\n

Evil Sports Propaganda Network<\/li>\n

Entertainment and Sports Programming Network<\/li>\n

The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network was founded in 1979. Since then it has become one of the country's most popular networks to watch all things sports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

Your parents would not be happy if you said TYVM for dinner instead of...<\/p>\n

\n

thank you, Viggo Mortenson<\/li>\n

thank you vegetation manager<\/li>\n

thank you very many<\/li>\n

thank you very much<\/li>\n

It's polite after a meal to say, \"thank you very much.\" If you looked your host in the eyes and said, \"TYVM\" you might never be invited back for another meal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

The television show will BRB after these commercial breaks!<\/p>\n

\n

bring registered broadband<\/li>\n

be running behind<\/li>\n

bring recordings back<\/li>\n

be right back<\/li>\n

Before cutting to commercial, it's common for television shows to let the audience know they will, \"be right back.\" The acronym is also used among friends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

It's hard to stay in contact with certain family members when they are AWOL.<\/p>\n

\n

away on leave<\/li>\n

always working on leaving<\/li>\n

alone without laptop<\/li>\n

absent without leave<\/li>\n

Someone who has gone AWOL is \"absent without leave.\" They often don't want to be found and purposely take steps to make sure you can't.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

The APB was out on the missing dog when he couldn't be found around the house.<\/p>\n

\n

alone pet bulletin<\/li>\n

all police band<\/li>\n

animal protection battalion<\/li>\n

all-points bulletin<\/li>\n

The dog was so important to the family they convinced the police to put out an \"all-points bulletin\" to help them find their lost family member.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

IDK where the Applebees gift card was placed!<\/p>\n

\n

I don't kare<\/li>\n

I didn't know<\/li>\n

I do know<\/li>\n

I don't know<\/li>\n

Because they are looking for the gift card in the present, \"I don't know\" is the correct answer. If they found it after a long search then \"I didn't know\" could be considered correct.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"4":{"position":4,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/4\/","content":"\n

ICYMI has become a popular acronym in Twitter news reporting.<\/p>\n

\n

in considering you missed it<\/li>\n

in case you missed intel<\/li>\n

in communication you missed intel<\/li>\n

in case you missed it<\/li>\n

\"In case you missed it\" is used on timeline-based websites like Twitter to show an article that has previously been posted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"5":{"position":5,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/5\/","content":"\n

A SMART person follows these simple rules in life.<\/p>\n

\n

sociable, marketable, actual, realistic, time-sensitive<\/li>\n

speedy, measured, artistic, ritualistic, talkative<\/li>\n

specific, metered, accessible, reasonable, timely<\/li>\n

specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time-bound<\/li>\n

The keys to success in business a SMART person aims for are; specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound. Achieving four out of five is pretty good too!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"6":{"position":6,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/6\/","content":"\n

The flight to San Diego was going to be late for its ETA.<\/p>\n

\n

exactly timed arrival<\/li>\n

electronic time of arrival<\/li>\n

emergency tire assistance<\/li>\n

estimated time of arrival<\/li>\n

The flight was given an \"estimated time of arrival\" that kept having to be changed as landing conditions remained poor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"7":{"position":7,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/7\/","content":"\n

DARE works to educate youth early about substance abuse.<\/p>\n

\n

Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education<\/li>\n

Drug Abuse and Refusal Education<\/li>\n

Drug and Alcohol Response Education<\/li>\n

Drug Abuse Resistance Education<\/li>\n

The Drug Abuse Resistance Education organization has been working since 1983 to educate young people about drugs. The overarching goals of DARE are to reduce drug use, neighborhood violence, and gang activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"8":{"position":8,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/8\/","content":"\n

The invitation was time-sensitive and needed to be responded to ASAP.<\/p>\n

\n

as soon as probable<\/li>\n

as short as possible<\/li>\n

as short as practical<\/li>\n

as soon as possible<\/li>\n

The time-sensitive invitation needs a response \"as soon as possible.\" If the person waits, they will not have a place reserved at the event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"9":{"position":9,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/9\/","content":"\n

When DND is hung on the door, the service staff knows to check back later.<\/p>\n

\n

Dungeons and Dragons<\/li>\n

do not distribute<\/li>\n

do not disclose<\/li>\n

do not disturb<\/li>\n

When the \"do not disturb\" sign is hung on the doorknob it means the hotel guest is still sleeping. The service staff will have to check back later to see if they can clean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"10":{"position":10,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/10\/","content":"\n

As we become a more health-conscious nation, many people have begun recording their ADL.<\/p>\n

\n

active daily lifestyle<\/li>\n

activities daily log<\/li>\n

action days log<\/li>\n

activities of daily living<\/li>\n

With popular of fitness watches and healthy meal prep services, it has become very easy to record you \"activities of daily living\" in incredible detail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"11":{"position":11,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/11\/","content":"\n

The secret being kept was NOYB unless you were a member of the secret circle.<\/p>\n

\n

now on you're blocked<\/li>\n

not officially your business<\/li>\n

not on your brand<\/li>\n

none of your business<\/li>\n

Acronyms don't get much sassier than \"none of your business.\" Sharing is caring, and anyone keeping secrets is not your friend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"12":{"position":12,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/12\/","content":"\n

TTYL is the new way to say goodbye.<\/p>\n

\n

talk to you louder<\/li>\n

take that you loser<\/li>\n

talk tomorrow or lose<\/li>\n

talk to you later<\/li>\n

\"Talk to you later\" is more commonly abbreviated at TTYL these days. The four-letter variation is fast to type and gets you out of the conversation quicker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"13":{"position":13,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/13\/","content":"\n

CBS is America's number-one rated television network based on viewers.<\/p>\n

\n

Carson Broadcasting System<\/li>\n

Classic Broadcasting System<\/li>\n

Crane Broadcasting System<\/li>\n

Columbia Broadcasting System<\/li>\n

The Columbia Broadcasting System is \"America's most watched network!\" Some of its most popular shows are The Big Bang Theory, NCIS, <\/i>and Seal Team<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"14":{"position":14,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/14\/","content":"\n

You learned what MLA was in high school and college.<\/p>\n

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multi-layered analysis<\/li>\n

Modern Linguistics Association<\/li>\n

Mathematics Learners of America<\/li>\n

Modern Language Association<\/li>\n

The Modern Language Association has created guidelines for how academic papers are meant to be formatted and cited. They recommend harsh penalties from educators for students who do not follow these rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"15":{"position":15,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/15\/","content":"\n

PAWS may sound cute but actually has a very serious mission.<\/p>\n

\n

Pets Are Welcome Shelters<\/li>\n

Professional Animal Walkers Studio<\/li>\n

Pets And Waterplay Studio<\/li>\n

Progressive Animal Welfare Society<\/li>\n

The Progressive Animal Welfare Society was founded in 1979 as a no-kill animal shelter. The shelter also helps rehabilitate wild animals who have been injured in public areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"16":{"position":16,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/16\/","content":"\n

With the rise in mobile communication and messaging, AFK is not used very much anymore.<\/p>\n

\n

away from keys<\/li>\n

away from Kong<\/li>\n

away from knowing<\/li>\n

away from keyboard<\/li>\n

With keyboards on smartphones, it's nearly impossible these days to claim you are \"away from keyboard.\" There is probably a phone within reach right now!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"17":{"position":17,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/17\/","content":"\n

Like, OMG, did you see that seagull steal that poor kid's ice cream?<\/p>\n

\n

oh my geez!<\/li>\n

oh my gravy!<\/li>\n

oh my gourd!<\/li>\n

oh my god!<\/li>\n

Someone from Boston might pronounce it \"oh my gourd!\" but OMG stands for \"oh my God!\"<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"18":{"position":18,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/18\/","content":"\n

SWAT is only called in when the \"big guns\" are needed.<\/p>\n

\n

Special Weapons Attack Team<\/li>\n

Special Winning Attitude Team<\/li>\n

Swift Action Tactics<\/li>\n

Special Weapons and Tactics<\/li>\n

The Special Weapons and Tactics teams used to be called the Special Weapons Attack Team. If that was your guess, you were close!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"19":{"position":19,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/19\/","content":"\n

MIA is more than the name of a popular musician, it is also a government term for this.<\/p>\n

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made in America<\/li>\n

missing in America<\/li>\n

maimed in action<\/li>\n

missing in action<\/li>\n

\"Missing in action\" is the term used to designate soldiers or officers who are unaccounted for at the end of the day. There is a much bleaker term used if they are maimed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"20":{"position":20,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/20\/","content":"\n

The term KISS is a very simplified reminder to do this.<\/p>\n

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keep it stupidly simple<\/li>\n

keep it simple and systematic<\/li>\n

.keep it super secret<\/li>\n

keep it simple stupid<\/li>\n

To \"keep it simple stupid\" isn't a reminder that you're stupid. It is a reminder that oftentimes the simple solution is the best solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"21":{"position":21,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/21\/","content":"\n

When someone is leaving for a long time, they are usually asked to KIT.<\/p>\n

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keep in time<\/li>\n

keep it tough<\/li>\n

keep it together<\/li>\n

keep in touch<\/li>\n

It may be a sad scene, but it can hurt less when you promise to \"keep in touch.\" Your family and friends will appreciate being updated on your life too!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"22":{"position":22,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/22\/","content":"\n

When you're driving around in an SUV, you're actually driving around in one of these.<\/p>\n

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suburban utility vehicle<\/li>\n

smart utility vehicle<\/li>\n

special utility vehicle<\/li>\n

sports utility vehicle<\/li>\n

A sports utility vehicle can be a lot of fun to drive. It can also be very practical and help with moving heavy equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"23":{"position":23,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/23\/","content":"\n

CST is what kind of time?<\/p>\n

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Coastal standard time<\/li>\n

Canadian standard time<\/li>\n

California standard time<\/li>\n

Central standard time<\/li>\n

Central standard time is the time zone located in the mid-east part of the country. It is two hours ahead of Pacific standard time and one hour behind Eastern standard time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"24":{"position":24,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/24\/","content":"\n

The SEAL part of Navy SEALs has nothing to do with the cute animals.<\/p>\n

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Simulated Evolution and Learning<\/li>\n

Safety Education and Aquatic Learning<\/li>\n

Sea Scout Advanced Leadership<\/li>\n

Sea, Land, and Air<\/li>\n

The Navy Sea Land and Air team are considered one of the highest trained in the world. The soldiers have become so popular there is a show on CBS about them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"25":{"position":25,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/25\/","content":"\n

BTW, you're getting close to the end of this quiz!<\/p>\n

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born to win<\/li>\n

bring the wine<\/li>\n

between the words<\/li>\n

by the way<\/li>\n

\"By the way\" you're only a few questions away from learning your acronym acumen. Keep going! You won't believe what score you're getting!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"26":{"position":26,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/26\/","content":"\n

Sometimes your boss might say they are IAM just to get out of answering your questions...<\/p>\n

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in a multi-call<\/li>\n

I'm away this morning<\/li>\n

I'm avoiding Monday<\/li>\n

in a meeting<\/li>\n

When your boss says they are \"in a meeting\" they probably are. If your question is urgent you will have to message or email them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"27":{"position":27,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/27\/","content":"\n

The WWE used to be a federation, but now it's just this.<\/p>\n

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World Wrestling Execution<\/li>\n

Worldwide Wrestling Entity<\/li>\n

Worldwide Wrestling Engagement<\/li>\n

World Wrestling Entertainment<\/li>\n

World Wrestling Entertainment started as World Wrestling Federation (WWF) but was sued by the World Wildlife Foundation. The real WWF had rights to the name federation was changed to entertainment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"28":{"position":28,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/28\/","content":"\n

Most employees can't wait for EOD!<\/p>\n

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expense overdue distribution<\/li>\n

exit off duty<\/li>\n

event over day<\/li>\n

end of day<\/li>\n

The \"end of day\" is most employees favorite part of working. There is no feeling nicer than clocking out and going home to see your family and friends!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"29":{"position":29,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know\/29\/","content":"\n

FYI, this is the last acronym on the quiz!<\/p>\n

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for your interest<\/li>\n

for you indirectly<\/li>\n

for your inspection<\/li>\n

for your information<\/li>\n

\"For your information\" is a quick way to let someone know you have something important to say. Sometimes that important information is pictures of dogs at Disneyland. from WordPress https://www.harebourg.com/quiz-omg-how-many-of-these-acronyms-do-you-know/

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13-Year-Old Proves $1,500 And A Good Work Ethic Is All You Need To Build A Home

While they’re not in school, the average 13-year-old is usually hanging with friends, and manual labor is far from their mind. But one young teen made a YouTube obsession come alive. At 13, Luke Thill built a tiny home and is now a homeowner. Sounds impressive, right? You haven’t even heard the best parts. Wait until you see what he plans to do with it.

Say Hello To Luke

Luke Thill / YouTube

Through hard work and dedication, Luke Thill made it possible to live on his own before high school graduation. Not many teenagers are able to say that. Read ahead and learn more about this incredible story.

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Say Hello To Luke <\/h2>\n\n

Luke Thill \/ YouTube<\/i><\/p>\n

Through hard work and dedication, Luke Thill made it possible to live on his own before high school graduation. Not many teenagers are able to say that. Read ahead and learn more about this incredible story.<\/p>\n"},"2":{"position":2,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/2\/","content":"\n

Obsession Turned Reality<\/h2>\n\n

Luke Thill \/ YouTube<\/i><\/h2>\n

Kids can spend hours on the internet. There is so much information out there that will keep you occupied. Thill stumbled upon something on YouTube one day that got his full attention. A tiny house. <\/h2>\n

\"I was just on YouTube looking around and came across a tiny house idea and then that spiraled into looking at almost every YouTube video there is, it felt like,\" Thill told ABC News<\/i>. \"I got obsessed with them and decided to build my own.\"<\/p>\n"},"3":{"position":3,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/3\/","content":"\n

Parental Ground Rules<\/h2>\n\n

Luke <\/i>Thill \/ Facebook<\/i> <\/p>\n

Parents are supposed to encourage their children to do great things. Once Thill's parents saw he wanted to build a tiny home, the support was there. But it didn't come without some rules. Afterall, he was aiming to build it in their backyard.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe said, \u2018If you\u2019re that serious we have to set some ground rules,\u2019\u201d Thill's dad Greg told ABC News<\/i>. \u201cWe told him he had to have the financial responsibility of it, raise the money and choose the materials and stay in the budget.\u201d<\/p>\n"},"4":{"position":4,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/4\/","content":"\n

All In The Family<\/h2>\n\n

Luke Thill \/ Facebook <\/i><\/p>\n

Thill started this project in 2016. Ordinarily, this would be a daunting task for a person of any age. In his situation, the help of Thill's family was invaluable. He couldn't have done it on his own.<\/p>\n

His father helped with the construction, and his mom chipped in with interior design. Thill's twin brother and sister were also in on the act. Thill would later learn how to bargain.<\/p>\n

Keep going and learn who else was inspired to help with the tiny house build. <\/b><\/p>\n"},"5":{"position":5,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/5\/","content":"\n

Bargaining and a Work Ethic Like No Other<\/h2>\n\n

Luke Thill \/ YouTube<\/i><\/p>\n

Outside of his family's help, Thill also gained assistance through bargaining. He used his resources well and ended up getting the job done efficiently. Thill called upon the people he met in his life that he knew would be of help. But not without returning the favor! <\/p>\n

\"I have a neighbor who is a professional electrician, so I cleaned his garage out, and he taught me how to wire the house,\" said Thill. \"And in Cub Scouts, I knew a guy who was a carpet layer, and I mowed at his apartment buildings, and he helped me install the carpet.\"<\/p>\n"},"6":{"position":6,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/6\/","content":"\n

Trust The Process<\/h2>\n\n

Youtube <\/i>\/ Luke Thill<\/i> <\/p>\n

Thill started building his new home in 2016. But according to him, it's not finished yet. The 13-year-old faced some troubles during the process but never gave up. Thill doesn't have an end date, but we know that he will tackle every problem he runs into, even if it extends the \"finish\" date.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a very driven kid for his age,\u201d said Luke's dad. \u201cThere were times the project got stalled out, and he had to earn more money for the next phase. He wouldn't let it go and kept working at it.\"<\/p>\n"},"7":{"position":7,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/7\/","content":"\n

The Fascination With It All<\/h2>\n\n

Luke Thill \/ YouTube <\/i><\/p>\n

For someone so young, Thill seems like he already has life figured out. Beyond his obsession with YouTube videos, there were other motives why he wanted to pursue this. And hearing the reasons, it sounds like he's going to be a responsible young man in the future.<\/p>\n

Thill said, \"I like the minimalism. And I wanted to have a house without a huge mortgage.\u201d It's pretty safe to say that you can count on one hand other 13-year-olds you know that have this type of mindset. <\/p>\n"},"8":{"position":8,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/8\/","content":"\n

Cutting Out The Costs<\/h2>\n\n

Luke Thill \/ YouTube <\/i><\/p>\n

If you're wondering how this tiny home only cost $1,500, we'll tell you. The charming house is assembled with low-cost materials that help minimize the price of building it. Thill was smart in picking what to use for materials.<\/p>\n

The tiny house novice used reclaimed materials. For example, there was the leftover siding he got from his grandma. There were also several windows and a front door that he received from his uncle. <\/p>\n"},"9":{"position":9,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/9\/","content":"\n

What's It Like In There?<\/h2>\n\n

Luke Thill \/ YouTube <\/i><\/p>\n

If you think that you can't fit much inside this tiny house- think again. Consider everything you can fit inside an average bedroom and multiply that by two. The home has space for the necessities, plus a little more.<\/p>\n

For starters, it has a loft. There's also a kitchen area with a beautiful counter. Some shelves lead to the sitting area. An ottoman is in place of a couch, and there is a TV mounted on the wall. He also installed a flip-down table. <\/p>\n"},"10":{"position":10,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/10\/","content":"\n

Simply Inspirational<\/h2>\n\n

Luke Thill \/ YouTube <\/i><\/p>\n

\"I want to show kids it's possible to build at this age,\" said Thill. But he has done more than that with this tiny house. When you know someone so young is capable of something like this, it opens the door for others. It allows anyone to look at an idea and not be afraid to tackle it.<\/p>\n

\"Everyone had to have a big house, and now people have changed and realized it's not practical,\" Thill said to the Des Moines Register<\/i>. \"You can save money, travel the world, and do what you want instead.\"<\/p>\n"},"11":{"position":11,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/11\/","content":"\n

Utilizing The House Wisely <\/h2>\n\n

Luke Thill \/ YouTube<\/i><\/p>\n

Thill didn't go through all this work just to prove a point. He spent all those hours and $1,500 for a reason. And once again, his purpose for this house has a certain level of maturity to it. Homework gets done in the tiny house. <\/p>\n

Thill only sleeps in it a few nights a week, but that's sure to change as he gets older and makes a bigger one. \u201cThe main purpose is to be my starter home,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m going to save money and expand.\u201d<\/p>\n"},"12":{"position":12,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/12\/","content":"\n

The Attention He Deserves<\/h2>\n\n

Luke Thill \/ Facebook<\/i><\/p>\n

The principal at Thill's school called him into his office one day, the reason unknown to Thill. \u201cI don\u2019t go there very often,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve never gone there for anything bad.\u201d Thill must have been curious as to why he was being called up.<\/p>\n

It turns out; his principal was friends with someone from the local newspaper. Thill got interviewed, and his tiny house ended up making the front page of the paper. Trouble wasn't waiting for Thill, but recognition was. <\/p>\n"},"13":{"position":13,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/13\/","content":"\n

Festival Life<\/h2>\n\n

Luke <\/i>Thill \/ Facebook <\/i><\/p>\n

Not only was Thill featured on the front page of the local newspaper but he also runs a YouTube channel that has over 32,000 followers. When you combine those two sources of engagement, it only makes sense that he would be invited to speak at the TinyFest Festival, a gathering dedicated to building tiny homes.<\/p>\n

It's also ironic that he had just earned his merit badge for public speaking from Boy Scouts. Thill had some encouraging words for the crowd in attendance that aligned with his inspirational path. <\/p>\n"},"14":{"position":14,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/14\/","content":"\n

Strengthening His Bond With Dad <\/h2>\n\n

Luke Thill \/ YouTube<\/i> <\/p>\n

This project was an incredible experience for Thill and his whole family. More specifically, Thill and his father got a chance to grow closer together. Thill completed the bulk of the work, but his dad worked closely with him.<\/p>\n

\"Me and him spent nights and days building it. He was really busy, but he made sure to spend time with me and coached me through the process of building a house. I'm really grateful for a good dad, mom, and a good family.\"<\/p>\n"},"15":{"position":15,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/15\/","content":"\n

Making A Business<\/h2>\n\n

Luke <\/i>Thill \/ Facebook <\/i><\/p>\n

It's clear that this young teen is going places. Building the tiny house was just the tip of the iceberg. Thill has more ideas in that head of his. Branching out to retail was Thill's next move.<\/p>\n

He already had thousands of supporters, so it made perfect sense for him to make merchandise. He now has sweatshirts and T-shirts. It was initially just to help him get exposure, but it isn't a bad way to help raise more money. <\/p>\n"},"16":{"position":16,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/16\/","content":"\n

How's Living In It?<\/h2>\n\n

Luke Thill \/ YouTube<\/i><\/p>\n

So is the space entirely livable? Not exactly, but it is manageable. Being equipped with electricity isn't enough. The small fridge would be good for midnight snacks, but that's about it.<\/p>\n

The most important factor this house is missing is plumbing! There is no running water. Thiller couldn't get that situated, but it's okay. He was trying to muster up a way to get water in there, but it was too much for him to handle. But the lack of plumbing only inspired him to want to expand. <\/p>\n"},"17":{"position":17,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/17\/","content":"\n

Sometimes We Might Make A Mistake Or Two<\/h2>\n\n

Luke Thill \/ Facebook<\/i><\/p>\n

When humans do something for the first time, it's natural to mess up. Everyone does, and that's okay. It's especially acceptable when you are a 13-year-old building a home for the first time!<\/p>\n

Thill had some mistakes in the process that he told his subscribers about in his YouTube videos. He explained how the counter he tried to make was a disaster. He also had planned on using a light fixture in the loft that ended up being too big. This mistake caused people to bump their heads when they came in.<\/p>\n"},"18":{"position":18,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/18\/","content":"\n

Call Friends! <\/h2>\n\n

Luke Thill \/ YouTube<\/i><\/p>\n

This tiny home is ideal for 13-year-olds and their friends. Every day after school, they can go over and not worry about getting in the way of the parents. All young kids need is wifi and a TV.<\/p>\n

The only issue with having friends over at Thill's home is the lack of plumbing. Friends who have to use the restroom must walk to the main house and use his parents'.<\/p>\n"},"19":{"position":19,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/19\/","content":"\n

The First Night In<\/h2>\n\n

Luke Thill \/ Facebook <\/i>After putting so much time and hard work into this, you can imagine how excited Thill was to sleep in his new home. Even after installing the necessary insulation, it was still up in the air if the house was habitable. <\/p>\n

In the thick of the winter, Thill chose to spend the first night in his tiny house. It was below freezing, but he was up for the challenge. After that night, he was proud to announce that it was so warm upstairs in the loft, he had to open up a window.<\/p>\n"},"20":{"position":20,"url":"http:\/\/www.giveitlove.com\/13-year-old-proves-1500-and-a-good-work-ethic-is-all-you-need-to-build-a-home\/20\/","content":"\n

The Next Steps <\/h2>\n\n

Luke Thill \/ YouTube<\/i><\/p>\n

The first tiny house was a practice run for Thill. He says that he plans on making more efficient tiny houses down the line. An ultimate goal of his is to build one that he can bring along with him when he goes to college. <\/p>\n

But before that happens, he is going to make one that is entirely livable. A house that he can live in full-time. The original tiny house is going to be sold to help finance his upcoming projects. The documentation of it will be on his YouTube<\/a>. Good luck Luke!<\/p>\n"}},"description":"

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