A piece of lost German artwork stolen during World War II, recovered last year (AP/Michael Sohn)A Czech historian has discovered a long-lost collection of paintings belonging to Adolf Hitler. The Telegraph reports that the unearthed works of art include a "massive" painting entitled "Memories of Stalingrad." Even though the battle of Stalingrad was one of the German army's most brutal defeats in World War II, the painting is said to have been one of Hitler's favorites.
Adolf Hitler’s long-lost collection of paintings discovered
For a happier relationship, try actually doing stuff you love
My boyfriend and I are currently sailing around the southern coast of Australia on a Silversea cruise ship that started out in Auckland. For almost three weeks, we have been wined and dined, pampered and indulged. We have a butler, and he regularly brings us shrimp cocktail and chocolate chip cookies. The entire crew knows our names, and when they're not busy they happily chat with us about what it's like to see the entire world from a cruise ship. We sleep with the doors open to the saltwater air, and we particularly love standing over the bow of the ship with pre-dinner coupes of Champagne. A number of people on the boat are over the age of 65, and we have enjoyed the grandparent-like attention. When I got a sunburn despite diligent application of the onboard boutique's finest suntan lotion, it was a ship-wide scandal; I'm surprised no one threatened to call my mother.
Climbing Mount Everest Costs More Than a Sports Car
Have you ever dreamt of one day climbing Mount Everest, if only you could muster the guts to attempt it? Well, a thirst for adventure isn't all you'll need. The journey to Earth's highest summit also requires a considerable wad of cash -- more than most people might think.
Experienced climber Alan Arnette of Outside magazine outlined the different options for ascending the highest Himalayan peak. Those options are as follows: go it alone and put together your own expedition, join a logistics-only expedition, or, the priciest route, join a fully-guided expedition
9 Things You Should Never Buy at the Supermarket
Some things should not go in your cart.
While most grocery store products are perfectly fine to buy, there are a few things you should avoid due to poor quality or exorbitant pricing. Here we reveal nine items we recommend you buy elsewhere.
1. Pre-ground coffee
It sounds crazy, but buying pre-ground coffee can really put a dent in your grocery-shopping budget. The markup is tremendous! Luckily, many supermarkets offer great deals on whole coffee beans that can be ground right there. Another option: hit the nearby big-box store for some large cans. That's where you'll get the best bang for your buck.
Lana Del Rey channels Julia Roberts’s red dress from ‘Pretty Woman’
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Lana Del Rey looked like a pretty woman at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday night.
The "Video Games" singer wore a poppy red, floor-length Vivienne Westwood gown that recalled Julia Roberts's famous red dress from "Pretty Woman."
The two dresses share not only the same colour palette, they also boast a plunging dart neckline, off-shoulder sleeves, and a gathered waist.
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Taylor Swift and Zac Efron get cute on “Ellen”
They make sweet music together but that doesn't mean that Taylor Swift and Zac Efron are a couple.
While on a press tour promoting their new animated flick, "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax," Swift and Efron stopped by "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" to sing DeGeneres a song and deny that they're a couple.
A Quicker Way to Clean House
A few years ago, I found out that I've been cleaning all wrong. I was in a hotel room, when a maid came in and sprayed a solution on every surface…and then left. Right when I thought she'd forgotten, she returned. She wiped for less than two minutes with a thin dry cloth, and the whole place sparkled. It had, frankly, never occurred to me to let one solution do all the work, so I asked her what she'd used. It was something called Butcher's Bath Mate-an industry standby.
Pro cleaners have brilliant tricks to get the job done. We asked three pros to school us.
Victoria Beckham vs. Michelle Williams
Singer-turned-designer Victoria Beckham is a winner either way today! The former Spice Girl and Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams were both snapped wearing the same flirty frock from Victoria's new, more moderately-priced line of dresses (still a hefty $435 to $1,250), called Victoria by Victoria Beckham, five months apart. Now let's decide which of the lovely ladies wore it better!
Victoria Beckham: September 11, 2011. Josiah Kamau/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic
Michelle Williams: January 14, 2012. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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Babies understand what you're saying at six months old
Just because they can’t talk back, doesn’t mean they don’t know what you’re saying.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered that infants between the ages of six and nine months can grasp meanings of common words long before they can speak them.
"I think it’s surprising in the sense that the kids at this age aren’t saying anything, they’re not pointing, they’re not walking," said Elika Bergelson, one of the researchers. "But actually, under the surface, they’re trying to put together the things in the world with the words that go with them.”
8 Flat Belly Shortcuts
Shrink Your Middle
You've worn in your walking shoes. You fill your grocery cart with healthy fare. And you're careful not to dive headfirst into a pint of ice cream under stress. Yet your belly fat remains. It's frustrating, for sure, but far from permanent! Those healthy habits are a good start, but as you age, you need to work out and eat smarter to maintain a slimmer middle. "Belly fat can be very responsive with the right strategies," says Michele Olson, PhD, an exercise researcher at Auburn University. Here, science-proven ways to fine-tune your already healthy routine for fast results. For speedier flattening, try this workout plan and watch stubborn belly bulge disappear!
Whitney Houston's home lingers on the market
The late Whitney Houston's circular, Mendham, N.J. home remains on the market at $1.75 million.
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Currently priced at $1.75M, the 12,600-square-foot spread is only being shown to pre-approved buyers who've got $1.5M in liquid assets.
Body Language—Explained
woman doing different facial expressions
Can't figure someone out? Then you're probably not tuning in to her body language. We all speak without saying a word-you just need to know what to look for. Photo by: Phillip Friedman/Woman's Day
Have you ever been talking to someone when suddenly she crosses her arms? In that moment, the whole vibe of your conversation shifts. You start to feel a little defensive because you think that's how she's feeling. But are you reading her right, or just jumping to conclusions? The truth is, if you misread people's body language-or worse, don't pick up on it at all-you're missing more than you think.
Michelle Williams Wears H&M Gown To The BAFTAs
Michelle Williams at the 2012 BAFTA Awards, Photo by Keystone Press
Did you know that H&M made custom evening gowns? If you're campaigning for an Academy Award, apparently they do. Michelle Williams, hot on the Oscar trail, attended the BAFTA awards in London last night clad in a one-off frock by the Swedish fast-fashion house.
Want a Promotion? Change Your Name
Parents wanting to give their children a leg up in the workforce can start early by giving them a simple name like Michael, Tom, Jane or Mary, new research suggests.
A study by professors at the University of Melbourne and New York University revealed that people with simple, easy-to-pronounce names were more likely to be favored for a promotion at work.
"The effect is not due merely to the length of a name or how foreign-sounding or unusual it is, but rather how easy it is to pronounce," said Simon Laham, the study's lead author from the University of Melbourne
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