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Hate decorating? Try ordering a half Christmas tree

'Tis the season -- well, almost -- but for those already in the Christmas spirit or at least thinking about getting a Christmas tree this year, a new option has emerged on the market -- half Christmas trees. 

That's right, multiple retailers likeAmazon,Wayfair,Walmartand more are offering the oddly clever take on a Christmas tree just in time for the holidays.

The tree is exactly what it sounds like, half of a tree. One side is robust with branches to hang ornaments, lights, and candy canes on, while the other side is flat allowing it to be positioned flush against a wall. 

This option is not just a solution for those who struggle with the concept of decorating a side of the tree no one will see, but also for those who have limited space in their homes.The Daily Starreported that the unique design also makes for easy storage when all is said and done, according to the item's description on one retailer's website. 

And for those who'd prefer their tree in the corner, well, there's something for you too as there is also a corner tree style available.

The trees vary in price depending on the style but many retail for under $100. 

How to Make Friends With Cats, According To Science

Animal behaviorists have revealed the most effective way to befriend a feline: the “slow blink.” The new research suggests that humans can signal goodwill by learning how cats themselves smile — that is, when a cat narrows its eyes and shuts them, holding them closed for a few brief moments. The move is a show of accord, both between cats and with their human companions.

“As someone who has both studied animal behavior and is a cat owner, it’s great to be able to show that cats and humans can communicate in this way,” said University of Sussex Professor Karen McComb in a statement on the University of Portsmouth website. The two institutions worked together to produce the study, published in Scientific Reports.

It was previously suspected that cats’ slow blink was an indication that they are feeling relaxed and non-threatened, and that cats often look at each other this way as a show of friendship. By contrast, a stare-down is often considered a threat in the animal world. The two-part experiment found that cats tend not to initiate the slow blink at their owner; rather, they wait for a human’s prompt before returning in kind. In the next test, scientists discovered that cats were more willing to approach a human’s outstretched hand if they had also used the slow-blink technique to greet the cat, as opposed to participants who imparted a neutral expression.

Link:Fox News

Steamy Novel About Falling in Love With Coronavirus in Human Form Goes Viral

‘Kissing the Coronavirus’ is a steamy 16-page e-book that’s as wacky and funny as it is disturbing. It’s basically about a female doctor who ends up falling in love with the Coronavirus after a vaccine trial gone wrong.

The 16-page e-book, which launched on Amazon on April 22, tells the story of Dr. Alexa Ashingtonford, a scientist tasked with finding a cure for the Coronavirus who ends up falling for the enemy. When a trial vaccine is injected into a fellow scientist, he dies and becomes the virus in human form, leaving the good doctor overcome with desire. The book cover features a woman kissing a green-colored man who isn’t the Hulk, but – you guessed it – the Coronavirus, and if that doesn’t get people’s attention, the short description certainly will: “She was supposed to cure the Coronavirus. Instead… she fell in love with it”.

Kissing the Coronavirus has been available since April, but has only been getting attention recently, after it went viral on social media. It currently has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon, and user reviews appear to be mixed, with some slamming it as a complete waste of time, and others calling it hilarious, a well-done parody, and definitely worth the 99-cents price tag.

Link:Oddity Central

Study: Older Women Who Have Babies May Live Longer

No one knows exactly when we’ll die, but having kids at an older age may boost our chances keeping the Grim Reaper at bay a bit longer. Anew studyfinds that a woman’s age when her last child is born is strongly linked to her longevity.

It’s all about certain measurements that can predict her life expectancy. Women who had babies later in life had longer telomeres, which are biomarkers for long-term health and longevity. Previous studies have shown a link between telomeres’ length and chronic conditions. Longer telomeres are associated with better health, but shorter ones can indicate health issues like Type 2 diabetes, cancers and cardiovascular disease.

But this study took the research further when looking at a diverse range of 12-hundred around menopause age. These results confirm the findings of a previous study that shows a woman’s age when she had her final child has a “positive association” with telomere length. So basically, women who have babies later in life are more likely to have longer telomeres – which suggests they have better health and longevity.

Source:New York Post


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