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Stupidity related articles

 I hadn't read any article about stupidity. So here is someone who dared write about it: How often we see people and we think "how stupid they are?" Yeah, judgemental, but some are undeniable stupid. Anytime we occasionally watch the news, we say "how stupid ..." and we decide it's best to channel serf and not waste time with some stupidity of this or that politician. In our circles we could see someone who unintentionally sabotages themself, perhaps at times by lack of filter? That's why we say "think 10 times and then roll the ball"  Words are like a ball, think and then roll or throw the ball - Armenian popular saying "dasse medadze, meg klore".  (Armenian saying: "dasse medadze, meg gedree" think ten times and then cut it. When you are sewing, you have to plan how to cut the fabric, follow the pattern and make sure it's absolutely right and then proceed to cut).  Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupid

About oxalates and kidney stones

  Are Oxalates Bad for You? And Should You Avoid Foods that are High in Oxalates? Ocean Robbins · Published August 11, 2021 · 9 min read Summary Oxalates are compounds present in a wide variety of plant foods. Some health influencers tell us that they can cause kidney stones — and that they prevent your body from absorbing essential nutrients. But how warranted are those claims? Here’s what you need to know about oxalates, and whether to include foods that contain them in your diet.   Notes from the above article: " The kidney stones that contributed to Napoleon’s demise may have come (in part) from his almond consumption. But the medical field wasn’t quite as developed back then as it is today. And in the modern world, research is telling us that while high oxalate foods may contribute to the formation of some kidney stones, there are other factors that may be at least as significant. It turns out that there are four basic types of kidney ston

Life

  30 Things About Life I Wish I Had Known 10 Years Ago Like why it’s important to be a leader and how to lighten up. Darius Foroux   quotes from above article: Here are 30 of those reminders that others taught me. Struggle Is Good Never say “I can’t take it anymore.” Say “Bring it on!” Don’t Complain Complaining is the biggest waste of time there is. Either do something about it, and if you can’t, shut up about it. Spend Time With People You Love That’s your family and best friends. If you don’t have a family, create one. Most people in life are only visitors. Family is for life.     And here is another quote about life: 1 ... Nothing is eternal in this world, not even our problems. 2 ... I like to walk in the rain, so that no one can see my tears. 3 ... The most wasted day in life is the day we don't laugh. 4 ... The six best doctors in the world ... 1. Sun, 2. Rest, 3. Exercise, 4. Diet, 5. Self-esteem 6. Friends. If you see the moon, you will see the beau