Batting a Thousand
Actors who were nearly professional athletes.
Making it to the top of any profession takes a lot of drive and hard work; this is why it comes as no surprise that many of Hollywood’s most successful actors almost made it to the top of the sports world, but ended up turning in their uniforms for costumes. While names like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Terry Bradshaw and Andre the Giant are well-known athletes turned actors, here are some with athletic backgrounds that might surprise you.
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Headache-Inducing Foods
Try avoiding these common triggers.
From tension headaches to migraines, there are many varieties of head-pounding pain. And although several different triggers may be to blame, like stress and allergies, some experts believe that certain foods can cause headaches in some people. "It is not unusual at all for food to trigger migraines or other types of headaches," says Noah Rosen, MD, Director of the Headache Institute at North Shore-LIJ Health System in Long Island, New York.
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The Top 10 Happiest Jobs
Did your occupation make the list?
Last year, Forbes.com featured a report by the National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago ranking the “happiest” jobs. Some may surprise you, and of course, there are exceptions to every rule. Nevertheless, the list is worth checking out.
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Choose Your Food Wisely
Strange side effects from every day foods.
You already know that eating ice cream too fast causes brain freeze, but there are plenty of other foods, like grapefruit, carrots and coffee, that can also cause some rather interesting after effects.
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Eco-friendly Baby Products
Go green with these items for your little one.
Parents have a lot to consider when buying items for their new baby, and more and more moms and dads are choosing eco-friendly products. Synthetic toys can contain harsh chemicals, and disposable products (like diapers) take their toll on the environment. If you want to go green with your baby, check out these gems:
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