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I remember the day when I came out as Hispanic.

Changed my life, for the better

after years of questioning i finally understood who i am; hispanic.

it was a hard decision, not knowing what would become of me. but i decided hispanic is what i was

Mom..Dad…I have to tell you something. I’m hispanic.

I didn’t get to come out on my own, my parents found the sombrero catalogs under my bed…

Once they caught me sneaking out to Taco Bell they knew.

It was so hard to come out to my family as hispanic, they don’t approve.

IM DEAD. 

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Physiological Symptoms of Stress

1.  Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or      pain 2.  Gritting, grinding teeth 3.  Stuttering or stammering 4.  Tremors, trembling of lips, hands 5.  Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms 6.  Light headedness, faintness, dizziness 7.  Ringing, buzzing or "popping sounds 8.  Frequent blushing, sweating 9.  Cold or sweaty hands, feet 10. Dry mouth, problems swallowing 11. Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores 12. Rashes, itching, hives, "goose bumps" 13. Unexplained or frequent "allergy"       attacks 14. Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea 15. Excess belching, flatulence

16. Constipation, diarrhea

17. Difficulty breathing, sighing 18. Sudden attacks of panic 19. Chest pain, palpitations 20. Frequent urination 21. Poor sexual desire or performance 22. Excess anxiety, worry, guilt,       nervousness 23. Increased anger, frustration, hostility 24. Depression, frequent or wild mood       swings  25. Increased or decreased appetite

26. Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing       dreams

27. Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts

28. Trouble learning new information

29. Forgetfulness, disorganization,       confusion

30. Difficulty in making decisions.

31. Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed.

32. Frequent crying spells or suicidal       thoughts

33. Feelings of loneliness or worthlessness

34. Little interest in appearance,       punctuality

35. Nervous habits, fidgeting, feet tapping

36. Increased frustration, irritability,       edginess

37. Overreaction to petty annoyances

38. Increased number of minor accidents

39. Obsessive or compulsive behavior

40. Reduced work efficiency or productivity

41. Lies or excuses to cover up poor work

42. Rapid or mumbled speech

43. Excessive defensiveness or       suspiciousness

44. Problems in communication, sharing

45. Social withdrawal and isolation

46. Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue

47. Frequent use of over-the-counter drugs

48. Weight gain or loss without diet

49. Increased smoking, alcohol or drug use

50. Excessive gambling or impulse buying

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Polybius Cipher, also known as the Polybius Square

This is a simple substitution cipher.  Use when given a set of numbers in pairs.  For example, CIPHER would be 13 24 35 23 15 41.  The first number applies vertically (column) and the second number would be horizontal (row).

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Identifying Sightedness

Due to the physics-related aspects of mirrors, one can identify whether someone is farsighted, nearsighted, or has astigmatism based solely on their glasses.

It someone is nearsighted, they require a concave lens.  Due to the concavity of their glasses lens, the outside of the lens will be slightly thicker than the center.

Conversely, if some is farsighted, they will be prescribed convex lenses, which means that the inside of their lenses will be thicker than the outside.  Farsightedness is more common in older individuals.

Lastly, if someone has astigmatism, their lenses will be thicker at the top than the bottom.

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Those annoying fruit stickers can, apparently, be quiet informative:

A 4-number code denotes conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables (pesticides used);

A 5-number code beginning with 8 means, organic or not, the fruit or vegetable was genetically modified (GE or GMO);

And a 5-number code beginning with 9 means the fruit was organically grown without genetic modification.

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Common Substances and their Densities

Air (20 degrees C, 76 cm Hg) - 0.001205

Aluminum - 2.739

Ammonia (liquid) - 0.771

Ammonium Nitrate - 0.730

Amonium Sulphate

Dry - 1.130

Wet - 1.290

Apples - 0.641

Asbestos - 2.2 to 2.8

Ashes

Wet - 0.730 to 0.890

Dry - 0.570 to 0.650

Asphalt - 1.1 to 1.5

Asphalt (crushed) - 0.721

Bakelite (typical) - 1.20 to 1.70

Baking Powder - 0.721

Barium

Barite (barium sulfate) - 4.5

Elemental - 3.5

Bauxite

Solid - 3.011

Crushed - 1.281

Beeswax - 0.961

Bentonite - 0.593

Benzene - 0.737

Beryllium - 1.85

Bismuth - 9.78

Bone - 1.7 to 2.0

Brick

Common red - 1.922

Fire clay - 2.403

Silica - 2.050

Chrome - 2.803

Magnesia - 2.563

Butter - 0.86 to 0.87

Cadmium - 8.65

Calcium - 1.55

Carbon

Carbon dioxide (at STP) - 1.79 grams per liter

Carbon monoxide (at STP) - 1.25

Graphite - 2.25

Carbon steel - 7.84

Powdered - 0.080

Solid - 2.146

Cardboard - 0.689

Cellulose

Amorph - 1.3 to 1.6

Wood - 0.5 to 0.9

Cement

Clinker - 1.290 to 1.540

Portland - 1.506

Mortar - 2.162

Slurry - 1.442

Ceramic

Alumina - 3.9

Aluminosilicate - 2.6

Boron Carbide - 2.5

Glass - 2.6

Iron Slag - 2.755

Graphitte - 2.163

Lead Glass - 2.8

Quartz Glass - 2.2

Sapphire - 3.99

Tungsten Carbide - 15.7

Zirconia - 5.75

Zirconium Carbide - 6.56

Cesium - 1.873

Charcoal

Oak - 0.57

Pine - 0.28 to 0.44

Chalk

Solid - 2.499

Lumpy - 1.442

Fine - 1.121

Charcoal - 0.208

Cinders

Furnace - 0.913

Coal ash - 0.641

Clay

Compacted - 1.746

Dry excavated - 1.089

Dry lump - 1.073

Fire - 1.362

Wet excavated - 1.826

Wet lump - 1.602

Coal

Bituminous - 1.2 to 1.5

Anthracite - 1.4 to 1.8

Coke - 1.201

Lignite - 1.25

Cobalt - 8.8

Concrete

Gravel - 2.400

Light Weight (with pumice) - 1.920

Limestone w/Portland - 2.370

Normal Weight - 2.400

Copper - 8.93

Cork

Solid - 0.240

Ground - 0.160

Crushed Stone - 1.600

Deuterium (H-2 at the boiling point of the liquid) - 0.0165

Diamond - 3.01 to 3.52

Dolomite

Solid - 2.899

Pulverized - 0.737

Lumpy - 1.522

Earth

Dense - 2.002

Fullers, raw - 0.673

Loam, dry excavated - 1.440

Moist, excavated - 1.442

Packed - 1.522

Soft loose mud - 1.730

Soil (standard) - 1.6

Wet, excavated - 1.602

Ethyl Alcohol - 0.802

Fiberglass Insulation - 0.032

Film emulsion - 3.815

Fuel oil (medium weight) - 0.89

Garbage (household rubbish) - 0.481

Garnet grit - 3.9 to 4.1

Gasoline - 0.721

Gelatin - 1.27

Glass

Borosilicate - 2.23

Broken or cullet - 1.290 to 1.940

Crown - 2.5 to 2.8

Flint - 3.7 to 7.2

Fused silica - 2.2

Lead - 6.4

Lead crystal - 3.1

Plate (avg.) - 2.4

Window - 2.579

Glue

Animal, flaked - 0.561

Vegetable, powdered - 0.641

Gold

Pure - 19.32

Coin - 17.89

Graphite (flake) - 0.641

Gravel

Loose, dry - 1.520

With sand , natural- 1.920

Dry, 1/4 to 2 inch - 1.682

Wet, 1/4 to 2 inch - 2.002

Gypsum

Solid - 2.787

Broken - 1.290 to 1.600

Crushed - 1.602

Pulverized - 1.112

3/8-inch Plaster Board - 0.76 g/m2

1/2-inch Plaster Board - 1.02 g/m2

5/8-inch Plaster Board - 1.27 g/m2

Helium - 0.0001785

Hydrogen - 0.00008988

Ice

Crushed - 0.593

Solid - 0.919

Indium - 7.43

Iron

Cast (pig) - 7.208

Metal - 7.86

Ore (Hematite) - 5.206

Ore (Magnetite) - 5.046

Oxide pigment - 0.400

Pyrites - 2.400

Sulphate (pickling tank), dry - 1.200

Sulphate (pickling tank), wet - 1.290

Wrought - 7.568

Ivory - 1.83 to 1.92

Lead - 11.389

Leather (common) - 0.946

Limestone - 2.739

Linoleum - 1.18

Lithium Fluoride - 2.64

Lumber (Framing, douglas Fir) - 0.561

Magnesium - 1.74

Manure - 0.400

Marble (calcium carbonate) - 2.5 to 2.9

Mercury - 13.55

Methyl Alcohol - 0.809

Mineral Oil - 0.914

Molybdinum - 10.3

Mud

Fluid - 1.730

Packed - 1.906

Muscle - ~1

Mylar - 1.39

Nickel - 8.8

Nylon - 1.09 to 1.14

Oil

Cake - 0.785

Linseed - 0.942

Petroleum - 0.881

Oyster Shells (ground) - 0.849

Paper - 0.7 to 1.201

Paraffin - 0.898

Peat

Dry - 0.400

Moist - 0.801

Wet - 1.121

Plaster - 0.849

Plastic

HDPE - 0.955

Kevlar (149) - 1.47

Kevlar (29) - 1.44

Polyurethane - 1

Rubber - 1.506

Platinum - 21.3

Plexiglass (Lucite) - 1.16 to 1.20

Plutonium - 17.35

Polyethylene - 0.92

Polymethyl methacrylate (Lucite) - 1.19

Polystyrene - 1.03 to 1.07

Polystyrene Insulation

Extruded - 0.029

Expanded - 0.024

Polyurethane Insulation - 0.024

Porcelain - 2.3 to 2.5

Potassium - 0.87

Pyrex glass - 2.23

Quartz

Solid - 2.643

Lump - 1.554

Sand - 1.201

Rip-Rap - 1.602

Rock salt - 2.18

Rock

Excavated with shovel - 1.600 to 1.780

Sandstone - 2.40

Limestone - 2.91

Granite - 2.45

Rubber

Caoutchouc - 0.945

Ground scrap - 0.481

Manufactured - 1.522

Natural - 0.92

Butadiene copolymer - 0.915

Neoprene - 1.23

Sand

Bank - 1.483

Dry - 1.602

Loose - 1.442

Torpedo - 1.602

Water-filled - 1.922

Wet - 1.922

Wet, packed - 2.082

With gravel, dry - 1.650

With gravel, wet - 2.020

Sea Water - 1.025

Sewage sludge - 0.721

Silicon dioxide - 2.32

Silicon - 2.42

Silver - 10.49

Slag

Solid - 2.1 to 3.9

Broken - 1.762

Crushed, 1/4 inch - 1.185

Snow

Compacted - 0.480

Freshly fallen - 0.160

Soap

Solid - 0.801

Chips - 0.160

Flakes - 0.160

Powdered - 0.368

Soil (see Earth)

Sodium

Elemental - 0.971

Sodium Iodide - 3.67

Starch - 1.53

Steel

1% carbon - 7.83

Cold drawn - 7.83

Framing - 7.849

Soft (0.06% C) - 7.87

Stainless (Type 304) - 8.03

Stainless (Type 347) - 7.8

Stainless (27CR) - 7.47

Stone

Crushed - 1.602

Common, generic - 2.515

Sugar

Brown - 0.721

Powdered - 0.801

Granulated - 0.801

Raw cane - 0.961

Talc - 2.7 to 2.8

Tantalum - 16.6

Tar - 1.153

Tobacco - 0.320

Tin (cast hammered) - 7.352

Titanium - 4.5

Thorium - 11.6

Tungsten - 19.3

Uranium - 18.74

Vegetable Oil - 0.93

Vernucykute 0 0.641

Water

Pure (at 20 degrees C) - 1.00

Sea - 1.026

Wood

Alder - 0.42 to 0.68

Apple - 0.66 to 0.84

Ash - 0.51

Balsa - 0.11 to 0.14

Bamboo - 0.31 to 0.40

Birch - 0.705

Cedar - 0.49 to 0.57

Dogwood - 0.76

Mahogany - 0.705

Oak - 0.77

Pressed pulp board - 0.19

Red Oak - 0.673

Southern Pine - 0.65

Sugar Maple - 0.689

Walnut - 0.593

White Pine - 0.67

Zinc - 6.92

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Male Pattern Baldness

What you can infer about someone with male pattern baldness.

Male pattern baldness (MPB) is strongly associated with DHT, ordihydrotestosterone, which is a hormone attributed to "manliness."  People with MPB usually have an abnormally high level of DHT.  So what can you gather from this?

DHT also aids the body in developing acne, facial hair, nose hair, body hair, a deeper voice, overall masculinity, and the male genitalia.

Thus, people with MPB most likely also have more pronounced masculine features, such as the ones listed above.

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Muscles Developed by Different Sports

Running(long distance): calves

Running(track): hamstrings

Biking: quadriceps and gluteals

Swimming: shoulders, arms, hips

Football(Soccer): primarily legs (toned) and torso

Football(American): calves, thighs, upper arm (bicep/tricep)

Basketball: large muscles in arms, toned legs

Baseball: arms and shoulders, hamstrings (similar to track)

Volleyball: upper arms, back, hips

Tennis: back, shoulders, entire arm and wrist, calves

Water Polo: abdomen and muscles used in swimming

Golf: arms, shoulder, lateral obliques

Yoga: core, muscles in limbs, but nearer to core

Weights: large muscles, everywhere

Ice Skating/Roller Skating: calves and thighs, muscles associate with balance

Skateboarding: tight calves

Dancing: leaner muscles, great flexibility

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There is a high correlation between bring right-handed and having the whorl on the back of one's head (usually only visible in men) go in clockwise direction.  It is the opposite for those who are left-handed - their whorl probably goes counter-clockwise.

Also, statistically left-handed people have a 10-15% higher income than right-handed people on average.  The part of the brain that is used in left-handed people is also associated with language development, so it is sometimes inferred that lefties are better at learning and speaking foreign languages.

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Blood under a Microscope

Today I looked at blood under a microscope, but unfortunately only had access to microscopes with a 2x, 4x, 10x, and 40x magnification.  The blood had been dried for about twenty hours, and it really was fascinating.  Obviously, it's quite easy to ascertain whether the blood was dry or fresh, as the dried blood has cracks.  Looking under a 40x magnification, the edges of the blood between the cracks look rigid.  The blood itself looks, for lack of a better word, fuzzy. 

Will get pictures when I can.  Maybe experiment with some chemicals and other types of cells.

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10 Most Popular Poisons

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Physical Signs of Love include:

Dilated Pupils

Sweaty Palms

Increased Heart Rate

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Fingerprint Dusting

When trying to examine a fingerprint

Identify the surface area that you want to dust for fingerprints. Fingers are coated with perspiration and oil. When fingers touch any relatively smooth surface, the friction releases the oil from between the ridges and a print is left.  Pour a small amount of powder on a piece of paper. Use a powder whose color contrasts with the surface color. You can try a white powder on a dark surface and a black powder on a light surface.  Shake the brush so the bristles spread apart.  Dip the tip of the brush in the powder, and then gently tap the brush's handle to remove excess powder.  Run the brush's bristles lightly over the powdered surface in short and quick strokes.  Unroll the cellophane tape and gently press it on top of the print.  Pull the tape away from the print in one quick and fluid motion, and apply the tape with the print attached to a piece of paper.

Note:

You can obtain the best fingerprints from dusting wood, metal, glass, plastics, and tile surfaces. Dusting for fingerprints is less successful on paper, cardboard and leather surfaces. 

Never pour powder directly from a jar onto the surface area you're dusting for fingerprints. Too much powder can contaminate the prints.

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World Clock

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Common Poisonous Plants

Each plant will receive its own picture at some point.  To find the entire archive, go to the "Identification" tab and click on "Poisonous Plants."

HOUSE PLANTS

Hyacinth, Narcissus, Daffodil

Bulbs

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. May be fatal.

Oleander

Leaves, branches

Extremely poisonous. Affects the heart, produces severe digestive upset and has caused death.

Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane), Elephant Ear

All parts

Intense burning and irritation of the mouth and tongue. Death can occur if base of the tongue swells enough to block the air passage of the throat.

Rosary Pea, Castor Bean

Seeds

Fatal. A single Rosary Pea seed has caused death. One or two Castor Bean seeds are near the lethal dose for adults.

FLOWER GARDEN PLANTS

Larkspur

Young plant, seeds

Digestive upset, nervous excitement, depression. May be fatal.

Monkshood

Fleshy roots

Digestive upset and nervous excitement.

Autumn Crocus, Star of Bethlehem

Bulbs

Vomiting and nervous excitement.

Lily-of-the-Valley

Leaves, flowers

Irregular heart beat and pulse, usually accompanied by digestive upset and mental confusion.

Iris

Underground stems

Severe-but not usually serious-digestive upset.

Foxglove

Leaves

Large amounts cause dangerously irregular heartbeat and pulse, usually digestive upset and mental confusion. May be fatal.

Bleeding Heart

Foliage, roots

May be poisonous in large amounts. Has proved fatal to cattle.

VEGETABLE GARDEN PLANTS

Rhubarb

Leaf blade

Fatal. Large amounts of raw or cooked leaves can cause convulsions, coma, followed rapidly by death.

ORNAMENTAL PLANTS

Daphne

Berries

Fatal. A few berries can kill a child.

Wisteria

Seeds, pods

Mild to severe digestive upset. Many children are poisoned by this plant.

Golden Chain

Bean-like capsules in which the seeds are suspended

Severe poisoning. Excitement, staggering, convulsions and coma. May be fatal.

Laurels, Rhododendrons, Azaleas

All parts

Fatal. Produces nausea and vomiting, depression, difficult breathing, prostration and coma.

Jasmine

Berries

Fatal. Digestive disturbance and nervous symptoms.

Lantana Camara (Red Sage)

Green berries

Fatal. Affects lungs, kidneys, heart and nervous system. Grows in the southern U.S. And in moderate climates.

Yew

Berries, foliage

Fatal. Foliage more toxic than berries. Death is usually sudden without warning symptoms.

TREES AND SHRUBS

Wild and cultivated cherries

Twigs, foliage

Fatal. Contains a compound that releases cyanide when eaten. Gasping, excitement and prostration are common symptoms.

Oaks

Foliage, acorns

Affects kidneys gradually. Symptoms appear only after several days or weeks. Takes a large amount for poisoning.

Elderberry

All parts, especially roots

Children have been poisoned by using pieces of the pithy stems for blowguns. Nausea and digestive upset.

Black Locust

Bark, sprouts, foliage

Children have suffered nausea, weakness and depression after chewing the bark and seeds.

PLANTS IN WOODED AREAS

Jack-in-the-Pulpit

All parts, especially roots

Like Dumb Cane, contains small needle-like crystals of calcium oxalate that cause intense irritation and burning of the mouth and tongue.

Moonseed

Berries

Blue, purple color, resembling wild grapes. May be fatal.

Mayapple

Apple, foliage, roots

Contains at least 16 active toxic principles, primarily in the roots. Children often eat the apple with no ill effects, but several apples may cause diarrhea.

Mistletoe

Berries

Fatal. Both children and adults have died from eating the berries.

PLANTS IN SWAMP OR MOIST AREAS

Water Hemlock

All parts

Fatal. Violent and painful convulsions. A number of people have died from hemlock.

PLANTS IN FIELDS

Buttercups

All parts

Irritant juices may severely injure the digestive system.

Nightshade

All parts, especially the unripened berry

Fatal. Intense digestive disturbance and nervous symptoms.

Poison Hemlock

All parts

Fatal. Resembles a large wild carrot.

Jimson Weed (Thorn Apple)

All parts

Abnormal thirst, distorted sight, delirium, incoherence and coma. Common cause of poisoning. Has proved fatal.