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Why do my fingernails grow so fast?

William Bean of Walter Reed Army Medical Center measured his fingernail growth starting at age 32. Bean marked a spot on his nail, near the cuticle, and measured how far it traveled in a month. Over 20 years, the doctor discovered his rate of nail growth slowed as he got older, notes Wired.\nOxford dermatologist Rodney Dawber determined his finger wrapped in a splint following a rugby match grew 25 percent slower for three months while it healed, and then grew at its normal rate for three months following removal of the splint. Dawber did not determine whether the slow growth was from the inju..

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What short hairstyles work on a round face?

Women who have round faces should typically stay away from regular bob hairstyles, because such styles accentuate the roundness of the face. Bobs that are cut in a piece-y shape and styled imprecisely work well to break up the face's round appearance. The bob should be cut to a length that falls at least a couple of inches below the chin to enhance the facial features. Incorporating side-swept bangs adds angles to the hairstyle. This prevents the hairstyle from adding width to the face's natural roundness. The bangs should be cut so they hit at the cheekbones.\nHair that is cut in a ..

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What are the markings inside a ring?

Gold is typically expressed as 10k, 14k or 18k. Pure gold is 24k. Other weights contain a percentage of gold mixed with other alloys to strengthen the metal. For example, 14k gold is 58.5 percent gold mixed with other metals.\nAnother common stamp shows the carat weight of the gem set in the ring, expressed as a number. A marking such as .50 indicates a diamond that is half a carat, while a marking of 1.25 refers to a diamond measuring one and a quarter carats.

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What is the best permanent hair removal?

Electrolysis works best on small areas, such as the chin or upper lip. This is because it is a somewhat painful and arduous process. The patient needs to return for treatments every one to two weeks until all follicles in the desired area have been destroyed. In most cases, once the follicle has been destroyed, it is impossible for hair to return to the area.\nFor those looking to see permanent hair reduction in larger areas, laser hair removal may be a more realistic option. In laser hair removal, the roots are destroyed using strong beams of light. Laser treatments work best on those with da..

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Who are big beautiful ladies?

Abbreviated as "bbw," big beautiful women is a euphemistic term for overweight women, commonly used either in fashion or on fetish sites, according to Wikipedia. The term first appeared in 1979 when Carole Shaw launched BBW Magazine, targeting plus-sized women. As Crystal Renn discusses in her interview with Eric Wilson of The New York Times, the term is flexible and subjective, referring to women who are barely overweight, women who are morbidly obese, and anyone in between. In 2014, Renn disclosed to Glamour that she was currently a size 8, and to Wilson that magazines often doctor photos to..

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What are spinel gems?

Spinel gems are valued for their brilliance, hardness and variety of colors, notes Gemstone.org. Many famous rubies in crown jewel collections are actually spinels, including the Black Prince’s ruby that adorns the Imperial State Crown of England in the British Crown Jewels.\nSpinel gems have a similar appearance to, but a different chemical composition than, rubies and sapphires, states Geology.com. Most ruby red spinels are mined in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.\nA French chemist produced the first synthetic spinel in 1847. Along with its use as a gemstone, synthetic spinel is..

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How can someone make their own makeup?

Tinted lip balm is one of the easiest cosmetics to make. The recipe uses a simple beeswax base and natural ingredients like beetroot powder or cocoa powder for color. The lip balm base consists of:Three parts beeswaxFive parts coconut oil, sunflower oil, grape seed oil or castor oil.Crafters can also add a few drops of essential oil to add some natural scent to the recipe. To add color, they can use non-irritating spices such as cinnamon, cocoa powder, beetroot powder or natural food coloring. Cinnamon and cocoa create brownish tones, whereas beetroot powder and food coloring create reddish to..

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How do you clean satin ballet shoes?

Remove loose dirt, dust or debris from the ballet shoesUse a vacuum cleaner with a crevice attachment or a soft brush to gently lift away loose material from the surface and interior of the shoes.Make a paste with baking soda and waterBaking soda is an effective slightly abrasive cleanser that won't damage the slipper's shiny finish. Mix a thick paste with baking soda and only a small amount of water. Keep in mind that too much water will soften the shoes.Apply the paste to the slippers and let it dryApply the paste directly to the shoes with a soft toothbrush. Rub heavily soiled are..

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What are red blotches on your face?

As WebMD points out, rosacea is not contagious. It runs in families and most often occurs in those with northern European heritage. Rosacea is usually treated with oral antibiotics. Other lifestyle treatments include staying away from alcohol, spicy foods, stress and sun exposure, as well as using only hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic skin products and cosmetics.\nSkin care products, cosmetics and laundry detergents can cause reactions that produce red blotches in the face in those who do not have a medical condition, as HowStuffWorks explains. One should change products used and then get all..

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Why is my ring stamped "585"?

Jewelry stamped 14 karat means that 14 out of 24 parts are pure gold. Until 1981, it was acceptable to round up 13.5 karat gold and sell it as 14K. However, since then only 14K gold is considered standard and is expressed as 14K gold plumb. Plumb is a technical term used by jewelers when assaying pieces, especially those found at estate sales, according to BlueRidgeNow.com.

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