Let's talk about beards this time! It might sound boring for some but, still, there's something into it than just hairs ;-) By definition, a beard is the collection of hair that grows on the chin, upper lip, cheeks and neck of human beings and some non-human animals. Yes, you might have overlooked it at times; animals do grow beards of their own. Though in humans, usually only pubescent or adult males are able to grow beards. However, women with hirsutism, a hormonal condition of excessive hairiness, may develop a beard. Ouch, might be embarrassing for some, no offense ;-) When differentiating between upper and lower facial hair, a beard specifically excludes the moustache. Societal attitudes towards male beards have varied wildly throughout the course of history, depending on factors such as prevailing cultural-religious traditions and the current era's fashion trends. Some religions (such as Islam and Sikhism) have always considered a full beard to be absolu

While some have claimed that Barbie was molded or sculptured from the actress Julia Roberts, that's why Barbie's fictional full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, who you are about to meet is a beautiful model, a one-of-a-kind work of art. Meet Valeria Lukyanova, she born August 23, 1985 at Tiraspol, in what was then part of Moldavian SSR in the Soviet Union. Irina, her mother, had worked for the military sector and her father was a builder who also worked part-time as a disk jockey. During her childhood, Lukyanova had a huge doll collection, and she was intrigued by spirituality. She studied at Odessa State Academy of Constructions and Architecture and has a bachelor's degree in architecture there. She is a Moldavian-Ukrainian model, best known for her resemblance to a Barbie doll, with several sources describing her as, among other handles, a "real-life Barbie doll" and "human Barbie". To enhance the effect, Valeria Lukyanova uses makeup and c

One peaceful yet so humid evening, I'm trying to search anything about animé, don't get me wrong here, I'm not really into that stuff... anymore! ;-) Well, I came across with an article claiming that there's a girl who pulls some serious make-up sorcery to appear somehow, just like an anime character. Meet Anastasiya Shpagina, Ukranian, she's 19 years of age as of this writing year 2014, 1.58 meters tall, weighs just 39 kilos and is trying to lose one more in order to look just right. Yes, she's taking this stuff pretty much seriously. She has even taken the name Fukkacumi, to sound more Japanese. Due to her popularity, Anastasiya Shpagina appeared on a lot of TV shows there in Ukrain as well as being interviewed by various Ukrainian newspapers. On one interview, she admitted that a lot of people are freaked out by her look s when they see her on the streets of Odessa. However, she loves bumping into Japanese tourists, some of them try to talk to her, b

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) have issued stamps to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary (100 years) of Iglesia ni Cristo in the Philippines. Postmaster General Josefina Dela Cruz have presented the Centennial Commemorative Stamps to Executive Minister Eduardo V. Manalo last May 10 at the Iglesia ni Cristo Central Temple in Quezon City. Brother Felix Y. Manalo, the first executive minister, founded the Iglesia ni Cristo on July 27, 1914 in Punta, Sta. Ana Manila. Just for a brief history, according to Wiki, Iglesia ni Cristo pronounced [ɪˈgleʃɐ ni ˈkɾisto] (English: Church of Christ; abbreviated as INC) is a Christian denomination religion that originated in the Philippines in 1914 under founder Felix Manalo, who become the first executive minister. The Iglesia ni Cristo had become a nation-wide church by the time of his death in 1963 with 1,250 local chapels, and 35 large concrete cathedrals. His son Eraño Manalo became the next church leader and lead a c

I only encountered it first at Facebook, from then on, loombands became an immediate trend! Everywhere I go; from shopping malls, local markets, bookstores even at schools, you can see them everywhere! Well, needless to say, I decided to make my own. According to Wiki, Loombands AKA Rainbow Loom is a plastic toy loom used to weave colorful rubber bands into bracelets and charms. Cheong Choon Ng of Novi, Michigan invented it in 2011. It had sold over 1.2 million units as of September 2013 according to Ng, who has sued the makers of rival products FunLoom and Cra-Z-Loom for patent infringement. Just for a short history, Rainbow Loom was created by Cheong Choon Ng. He is a Malaysian immigrant of Chinese descent who came to the United States in 1991 to attend Wichita State University. He earned a graduate degree in mechanical engineering. He was employed as a crash-test engineer for Nissan Motor Company in 2010. He conceived the idea of a toy loom for rubber-band crafting while wat

Who doesn’t love chocolate? Hey, be true to yourself buddy, you can indulge yourself every once in a while ;-) As normal as it seems, there are five fabulous facts you need to know about the infamous CHOCOLATE! According to one certain expert, there are chocolate apologists, and there are chocolate advocates. How they differ is that chocolate apologists approach chocolate from a defensive point of view: Deep down, they consider it a vice, but they use scientific research demonstrating its virtues to justify their habit. Chocolate advocates like most of us, let’s consider ourselves as health conscious people, however, consider chocolate a bona fide health food, and actively seek out ways to include it in our diets for both the hedonic pleasure it provides as well as for its health benefits. 1.  Chocolate is health food for the heart. Regular chocolate intake has been associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease -- including events like heart attack and stro

Remember the movie The Day After Tomorrow? When the media interviewed the Director/Producer of that movie, he claims that it should be shown immediately as it will become more of a documentary rather than a movie. The Atlanta governor has declared a state of emergency for 89 counties as a wave of “crippling ice” befalls much of The Peach State in a storm the National Weather Service warns, “may be of historic proportions.” This statewide IcePocalypseMageddon occurs a little more than a week after Georgia’s last devastating ice storm, when the National Guard was called in to aid thousands of people stranded in their homes, vehicles, and schools. The polar vortex dropped temperatures from Chicago to Mexico a few weeks prior, breaking more than 50 records and leaving Minneapolis with sub-zero temperatures for 62 straight hours. That U.S. weather patterns seem more at home in the Book of Revelation than February hasn’t made an impact on Senator Ted Cruz, who joked to attendees of

An Arctic vortex drifted into Illinois on January 6 and caused an unusual sight – steam rising from Lake Michigan. This phenomenon is known as a steam devil, and it is due to the cold front of the vortex moving over the warmer water and humidifying, causing the visible steam. According to Wiki, a steam devil is a small, weak whirlwind over water (or sometimes wet land) that has drawn fog into the vortex, thus rendering it visible. They form over large lakes and oceans during cold air outbreaks while the water is still relatively warm, and can be an important mechanism in vertically transporting moisture. Because of the very high water temperatures, smaller steam devils and steam whirls can form over geyser basins even in warm weather. Although steam devils are generally quite a rare phenomenon, hot springs in Yellowstone Park produce them on a daily basis. You could probably remember the Yellowstone Park being featured on the movie 2012. A precondition for the formation

Soda, anyone? Yes, I’ve been dreaming to ask that everytime a certain guest came to my home unannounced, don’t get me wrong but, you know what I mean! Who don’t want to have his own soda fountain at home? The soda giant announced a $1.25 billion deal last week with Keurig-maker Green Mountain Coffee (GMCR) to put an at-home soda machine in kitchens around the country by 2015. Yes, you’ve read it right folks, an at-home soda machine in your own kitchen! Imagine that! It’s a move that clearly puts a target on the back of SodaStream (SODA), the reigning king of DIY carbonation. SodaStream saw 37% year-over-year revenue growth in 2013, adding $528 million to its coffers. Green Mountain CEO Brian Kelley said consumers can expect its new soda machine to be similar to Keurig machines, with K-cup pods that will hold Coke-flavored syrups according to an interview with the Wall Street Journal. "You put a pod in, push a button, and get a drink," he explained. We’re n