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No doubt you grew up on frozen orange juice. It was tasty and affordable. Plus, if your mom let you mix it up, you could sneak a mouthful. It was the OG slushieđ€«
If youâre over frozen OJ, but still looking to enjoy some frozenâand maybe more adultâtreats in the hot summer, weâve got something for you. Check out these easy-to-make popsicles, with recipes that are fruit-based, cocktail-based, and more.
Have a cool, cool, cool summer ;)
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HEALTH
What a heart attack actually feels like
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Study after study has found that nobody wants to believe theyâre having a heart attack, even when they are.
"This is something I talk about with patients all the time: Many people worry about overreacting or donât want to cause a scene," says cardiologist Jeffrey Boone, MD. "But when it comes to your heart, hesitation can be dangerousâŠEven if the symptoms seem mild or youâre not sure, get checked. If youâre asking yourself whether you should go, thatâs usually your answer. Itâs much better to be told everything is fine than to miss a serious problem."
If youâre experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath, it isnât a guarantee that you are, indeed, having a heart attack. Under some circumstances, it could be an anxiety or panic attack, but that shouldnât stop you from getting medical attention ASAP.
Women, for example, tend to experience anxiety, fatigue, or back pain more than men when it actually is a heart attack.
But after you hit 50, doctors agree itâs better to be safe than sorry. You should always have yoursefl checked out if you experience symptoms.
"About half of people who suffer a fatal heart attack had no prior warning signs," Boone says. "But knowing the signs and reacting quickly could save you or your loved one's lifeâŠIt doesnât always feel dramatic, which is why itâs so important not to ignore anything that feels unusual."
CURIOSITIES
Please sir, I want some more
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According to researcher Jared Towers, executive director of Bay Cetology, a Canadian team of marine biologists based in Alert Bay, British Columbia, there are 34 known incidents of killer whales presenting food to humans, and there isnât any confirmed reason why.
Some have speculated that theyâre playing fetch, though that would likely only be typical of a juvenile, and several of the documented cases have involved adult whales.
Another theory suggests a horror scenario, in which the whales are luring humans, using a seal or a sea bird they caught as bait in order to get the bigger prize/mealâthe human him or herself.
Then thereâs Towersâ theory: the whales are simply just curious and trying to understand humans better.
âI donât think itâs easy to suggest there is one reason for this behavior because there are underlying mechanisms and proximate causes,â Towers said.
Others tend to agree.
âIn a way, itâs not surprising, becauseâŠeverybody whoâs on the water with (killer whales) has experienced how inquisitive and curious they are and have had interactions where you know thereâs something going on between us and them,â says Hanne Strager, a researcher and author of The Killer Whale Journals, who wasnât involved in the study.
MUSIC
Sir Paul gets back
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Paul McCartney announced the other day that he plans to get back the only way he knows how: heâs going on tour.
The Got Back tour includes 19 dates across North America, starting on Sept. 29 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Cali.
Heâll traverse the continent, with stops in Las Vegas, Nashville, Buffalo, Montreal, and more, before the tour culminates with what will undoubtedly be two sold out shows at Chicagoâs United Center.
This tour will surely be an incredible sight to see, but it will focus more on substance rather than flash. McCartney could sell out the Indianapolis Motor Speedway if he wanted, but heâll be playing venues of all shapes and sizes on Got Back, perhaps in the spirit of his February shows at New Yorkâs Bowery Ballroom (capacity: 500 people).
His show in Nashville will be at a new venue called the Pinnacle, which fits 4,500 people. On the other hand, Allegiant Stadium in Vegas can fit over 70,000.
Presale tickets go on sale to the public tomorrow, which you can sign up for here to have a chance to get in ahead of the general public.
HISTORY
Remembering LiveAid
Thanks to everyone who shared their LiveAid memories. We hope you took some time yesterday to check out the 40th anniversary live streamâŠespecialy you, Staker Syl! Same for anyone else who had to work that day and missed it đ
STAKE TRIVIA
Sensational siblings
It was on this day that the Mario Bros. arcade game was first released back in 1983!
That got us thinking about some other famous brothers and sistersâfrom musicians, to TV characters, actors and more. Think you know your stuff when it comes to famous siblings? Find out with todayâs trivia! Complete the game and earn a shot at a $25 Amazon eGift Card ;)
Winner will be notified tomorrow afternoonâkeep an eye on your inbox!*
Have a great day ahead Staker!
Todayâs issue written by Michael Cowan, Joey Cowan, and Maureen Norman.
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