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Twenty one places where you can see the bluest water in the world

1. Cala Macarelleta, Menorca, Spain On the south western side of Menorca, this bay is a stunning mix of turquoise water and white sand beaches. The waters are shallow and clear which makes it a perfect swimming spot for families.

Talk to Your Children About Sex

Today, sex is everywhere​—on TV, in movies, and plastered all over advertising. It seems that the only place the subject is still considered taboo is in conversation between parents and children.  Often, parents are just as reluctant as their children to broach the subject.  If you are a parent, you need to take a different stance. Indeed, it is crucial that you personally talk to your children about sex. Consider three reasons:

Did you know?

Idleness Even Deadlier Than Smoking A life of inactivity is more deadly than smoking, according to a review of the exercise habits of 24,000 Hong Kong residents who died during 1998. The study revealed that physical inactivity increased the risk of dying prematurely by

Honey—The Bee’s Gift to Man

It is a quick source of energy, being composed mainly of carbohydrates   ​(about 82 percent). Interestingly, with the energy provided in just one ounce [30 g] of honey, a bee could theoretically fly around the world!

How important are toys to children?

Play is a natural activity for every young child. Play provides many opportunities for children to learn and grow​—physically, mentally and socially. If play is the child’s work then toys are the child’s tools, and appropriate toys can help children do their work well.

Guess the country whose second biggest export is heroin

About 40 tonnes of heroin could pass through this country every year. Heroin traders go through longer routes to as tighter security has closed more direct routes.

The Enteric Nervous System—Your Body’s “Second Brain”?

The enteric nervous system (ENS, shown in blue) is embedded in the digestive tract How many brains do you have? If you answer “one,” you are correct. Yet, there are other nervous systems in your body. One network of neurons is so extensive that some scientists have referred to it as a “second brain.” It is the enteric nervous system (ENS) and is located, not in your head, but mostly in your belly. It takes an enormous amount of coordination and effort for the body to transform food into fuel. Hence, it is fitting that the brain is designed to delegate, as it were, most digestive control to the ENS. A CHEMICAL WORKSHOP