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Shailene Woodley Opens Up About 'Toxic' Relationship with Aaron Rodgers
entertainment1 year ago

Shailene Woodley Opens Up About 'Toxic' Relationship with Aaron Rodgers

Shailene Woodley has described her relationship with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers as both "toxic" and "beautiful" in an interview with Outside magazine. The actress, who was engaged to Rodgers before they split in early 2022, shared that the relationship was emotionally challenging and contributed to a period of depression and anxiety. Woodley reflected on a "traumatic" experience during that time, which led to a significant emotional struggle, including feelings of soul detachment.

Reevaluating Toxic Childhood Lessons and Parenting Practices
lifestyle2 years ago

Reevaluating Toxic Childhood Lessons and Parenting Practices

Redditors shared 16 common childhood lessons that they now realize are toxic. These include the need to always be productive, showing up early to everything, expecting people to read your mind, speaking negatively about others, feeling obligated to hug others, avoiding risks, not talking back, valuing material wealth, justifying one's mood, fearing going outside with wet hair, finishing all the food on one's plate, obsessing over weight, waiting until marriage for sex, negative self-talk, justifying bullying as a sign of affection, and always thinking the worst.

FDA Calls for Ban on Toxic Food Additive Found in Popular Drinks
health2 years ago

FDA Calls for Ban on Toxic Food Additive Found in Popular Drinks

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed banning the toxic food additive brominated vegetable oil (BVO), which is commonly used in sodas to enhance citrus flavoring. Studies have linked BVO to neurological problems and issues with the thyroid. California has already banned the use of BVO, and New York is considering similar legislation. The FDA is also reviewing the use of red dye no.3, found in some candies, due to safety concerns. Stakeholders will have a 75-day comment period before a final decision is made on the ban.

The Alarming Discovery of 'Ultrashort' PFAS Compounds in People and Homes
health2 years ago

The Alarming Discovery of 'Ultrashort' PFAS Compounds in People and Homes

A new study conducted by researchers at Emory University in Georgia has detected a "more toxic" type of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) known as "forever chemicals" at high levels in US homes for the first time. These shorter-chain versions of PFAS, which were introduced as a replacement for longer-chain versions due to health concerns, are believed to be more difficult to filter out of water and pose a greater risk to human health. The study found that between 70 to 100 percent of PFAS detected in samples from 80 homes in Indiana were the short or ultra-short-chain versions. PFAS has been linked to cancer, infertility, and other health problems, and further research is needed to understand the health effects of these smaller versions.

"Britney Spears Makes Streaming History with Spotify's 'Billions Club'"
music2 years ago

"Britney Spears Makes Streaming History with Spotify's 'Billions Club'"

Britney Spears has joined Spotify's "Billions Club" as her hit single "Toxic" from 2003 reaches one billion streams on the platform. She joins other artists such as ABBA, Whitney Houston, and DJ Khaled in achieving this milestone. This comes after her recent collaboration with Will.i.am and marks her second collaboration since her 2016 album "Glory" and the end of her conservatorship in 2021. Interestingly, "Toxic" was originally intended for Kylie Minogue but was turned down by the Australian singer.

When Beloved TV and Movie Characters Fall From Grace
entertainment2 years ago

When Beloved TV and Movie Characters Fall From Grace

A list of 17 popular TV characters who shouldn't be glorified includes Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City, Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl, Dexter Morgan from Dexter, Regina Mills from Once Upon a Time, Dr. House from House, Jim Halpert from The Office, the characters from The Wire, Rick Sanchez from Rick and Morty, Don Draper from Mad Men, Barry Allen (aka, The Flash) from The CW's The Flash, BoJack Horseman from BoJack Horseman, Hannibal Lecter from Hannibal, Thomas Shelby from Peaky Blinders, Negan Smith from The Walking Dead, Peter III from The Great, Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the characters from Friends.