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Top 13 Worst Slogan Translations Ever

13) When Parker Pen marketed a ball-point pen in Mexico, its ads were supposed to have read, "It won't leak in your pocket and embarrass you." The company thought that the word "embarazar" (to impregnate) meant to embarrass, so the ad read: "It won't leak in your pocket and make you pregnant."


12) Scandinavian vacuum manufacturer Electrolux used the following in an American campaign: "Nothing Sucks like an Electrolux."


11) Clairol introduced the "Mist Stick," a curling iron, into Germany only to find out that "mist" is slang for manure. Not too many people had use for the "Manure Stick."


10) Coors put its slogan, "Turn It Loose," into Spanish, where it was read as "Suffer From Diarrhea."


9) Pepsi's "Come Alive With the Pepsi Generation" translated into "Pepsi Brings Your Ancestors Back From the Grave" in Chinese.


8) When Gerber started selling baby food in Africa, they used the same packaging as in the US, with the smiling baby on the label. Later they learned that in Africa, companies routinely put pictures on the labels of what's inside, since many people can't read.


7) Colgate introduced a toothpaste in France called Cue, the name of a notorious porno magazine.


6) Frank Perdue's chicken slogan, "It takes a strong man to make a tender chicken," was translated into Spanish as "it takes an aroused man to make a chicken affectionate."


5) When American Airlines wanted to advertise its new leather first class seats in the Mexican market, it translated its "Fly In Leather" campaign literally, which meant "Fly Naked" (vuela en cuero) in Spanish.


4) An American T-shirt maker in Miami printed shirts for the Spanish market which promoted the Pope's visit. Instead of "I saw the Pope" (el Papa), the shirts read "I Saw the Potato" (la papa).


3) The Dairy Association's huge success with the campaign "Got Milk?" prompted them to expand advertising to Mexico. It was soon brought to their attention the Spanish translation read "Are You Lactating?"


2) General Motors had a very famous fiasco in trying to market the Nova car in Central and South America. "No va" in Spanish means, "It Doesn't Go".


1) The Coca-Cola name in China was first read as "Kekoukela", meaning "Bite the Wax Tadpole" or "Female Horse Stuffed with Wax", depending on the dialect. Coke then researched 40,000 characters to find a phonetic equivalent "kokoukole", translating into "Happiness in the Mouth."

Gum Is Good

Chew sugarless gum after you eat or drink. It's the next best thing to brushing your teeth!
Basically, saliva is good. Chewing gum keeps the saliva flowing after you eat, which helps to buffer your teeth against the bacteria that are ready to take over once a meal is finished. Keeping that flow going after eating helps reduce the formation of cavities. (Up to 10%, warning: .pdf)
Then there's Trident, which is sugar free and contains xylitol. Xylitol is excellent stuff for your teeth.

Wikipedia:

Xylitol is a "Toothfriendly" sugar substitute. In addition to not encouraging tooth decay (by replacing dietary sugars), xylitol may actively aid in repairing minor cavities caused by dental caries. Recent research^[3] confirms a plaque-reducing effect and suggests that the compound, having some chemical properties similar to sucrose, attracts and then "starves" harmful micro-organisms, allowing the mouth to remineralize damaged teeth with less interruption. (However, this same effect also interferes with yeast micro-organisms and others, so xylitol is inappropriate for making bread, for instance.) Dental pioneers such as Dr. Ellie Phillips have championed the use of xylitol as a preventive dental treatment, although most traditional dentists in the United States are still hesitant to recommend it to their patients, or are ignorant of the proven benefits.

So chew some gum! It's fun and it (mostly) tastes good.

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Have A Beer

It tastes so good when it hits my lips! The key word in that title up there at the top is "A". Drinking beer in moderation (one or two a day depending on your weight) has been shown to reduce the risk of stroke and coronary heart disease. Beer has a lot going for it as far as preventing these ailments. Increases the amount of "good" cholesterol in your bloodstream. Decreases the chance of blood clots. Contains vitamin B6. This helps to prevent build-up of an amino acid called homocysteine that is linked to heart disease. It relaxes you, relieving stress, which is a big-time contributor to heart problems. We could consider this stout a proxy for beer — what's good in stout is good in other beers, and what's not so good isn't. That said, not all beers are alike. Some contain more calories, some more carbohydrates, etc. Meanwhile, the medical profession faces its own dilemma: Is it ethical to advocate drinking alcoholic drinks; Or is it ethical not to when the benefits are well established? With that in mind, we've tried to stick with the facts.
Point	Counterpoint
Beer contains no fat.	Beer contains alchohol, and there are about 7 calories per gram of alcohol, compared to 4 calories for carbohydrates or protein. Fat has about 9 calories per gram.
Beer is low in sugar.	Alcohol can cause blood sugar levels to drop more rapidly. That can stimulate your appetite, and disrupt your ability to tell when you've had enough to eat. This can also create fatigue and your energy level will suffer.
Beer is a source of soluble fiber which is derived from the cell walls of malted barley. A liter of beer contains an average of 20% of the recommended daily intake of fiber and some beers can provide up to 60%. As well as aiding healthy bowel function, this has a further benefit by slowing down the digestion and absorption of food and reducing cholesterol levels, which may help to reduce the risk of heart disease. Beer itself has no cholesterol.	Because alcohol interferes with the body's absorption of vitamins and minerals, it can lessen the body's ability to burn stored fat. Calories from alcohol may go right to your stomach. Also, alcohol is detoxified by the liver. In the process of metabolizing excess quantities of alcohol, the liver swells and may itself become filled with fat. All these factors contribute to what is known as a "beer belly."
One 12-ounce serving of "regular" (150 calories) beer per night adds more than 1,000 calories a week to a diet, and that works out to an extra 15 pounds per year. One light beer per night adds 10 pounds.	A 5-foot-9, 160-pound, 30-year-old man must walk only about 40 minutes at 3 miles per hour (moderate pace) to burn 150 calories.
Moderate levels of consumption of beer have been shown to reduce stress and the chances of heart disease.	Alcohol can impair your judgment, causing you to drink more than you should. To top it off, many people eat high-calorie, high-sodium snacks when they drink.
Beer contains significant amounts of magnesium, selenium, potassium, phosphorus, biotin, and is chock full of B vitamins.	Alcohol destroys Vitamin C and Vitamin B complex. Drinking beer that has not filtered out the Vitamin B (such as English "real ale," many microbrewed beers and homebrew) will help combat the effects of alcohol — most notably a hangover.

Go from couch to 5k in 6 weeks.

This is how I did it:

(In almost 7 steps)

Step 0) Get shoes that fit.

This is really important. It will help keep you motivated and prevent injury.

1st) Pick a 5k and Sign up (Or have your wife pick one and sign you up.)

People may think this is an odd step to list, "Of course I'm going to sign up!" Maybe, maybe not, but if you take this step it will help motivate you to get out there and run a bit. Also, the picking of your first event is very important. If it's your first 5k, then I would pick one that is a run/walk. I think many people's greatest fear in doing a race is coming in last. Well, if it's a run walk, and you run at least part of it, then you'll beat the walkers. I know that this was my main concern when I did my first 5k.

2nd) Come up with a plan.

That's why your here, right? Assuming you're going from couch to 5k, we'll set a very easy to hit goal pace of 10 minutes per mile. This means your 5k should take you about 32 minutes if you never walk. (I think my first one took me 34 min., which I've slowly whittled down to 29:38 over the course of a year of very light training.)

Set the goal time of 30 minutes as the length of your longest run in the 5th week and work up to it from there. If you've never run before, consider something like this:

Week 1:

• Mon. 5 min run with 5 min cool down (start small, more on this later)
• Wed. 5 min run with 5 min cool down (Your cool down can always be a 5 min walk)
• Fri. 10 min run, cool down

Week 2:

• Mon. 7 min run, cool down
• Wed. 7 min run, cool down
• Fri. 15 min run, cool down

Week 3

• M: 12 min run, cool down
• W: 15 min run, cool down
• F: 20 min run, cool down

Week 4

• M: 15 min run, cool down
• W: 18 min run, cool down
• F: 25 min run, cool down

Week 5

• M: 20 min run, cool down
• W: 25 minute run, cool down
• F: 30 min. run, cool down

Week 6

• M: 15 min run, cool down
• W:20 min run, cool down
• F: 10 min run, cool down
• Sat/Sun. Go race!

3rd) Execute your plan.

Ah this is where our path to hell is paved as our lonely plan sits in the corner, ignored and purposely forgotten. Well, nobody puts Plan in the corner!

The way I was able to (mostly) get around my laziness was to set myself a reward for reaching my goal. Sure you get a t-shirt or some cheap medal for completing what ever race you entered, and don't get me wrong: I'm all about race t-shirts, but I needed something more to get me through that first one. Promise your self a personal accomplishment prize. Mine was new running shoes. I have a minor obsession with ugly running shoes, so this worked out great. Just pick something you want (that you can afford) and then keep your eyes on the prize!

Another important part of this step is to not let yourself get down if you fall off the horse. It's OK to miss one workout. Move it to another day! We're only talking three days a week here. It's easy to move one or two of the days. Just try to make sure you still have your recovery days in between. Especially when you first start. more on this in step 4.

4th) Start slow.

Ok, once you get out there make sure you take it easy, especially the first two weeks. Stretch often. If something's especially sore: ice it. The start of my running got derailed twice. Both times it was the same thing: shin splints. Those are no fun.

You see, I would get out running and be having a good time. It's fun to run, sometimes. I hadn't remembered this since I was a kid so I would get excited and run too fast or for too long and hurt myself. I also didn't properly stretch or cool down. These are always necessary, but much more so for when you start out.

So stretch, don't be afraid of a walk break if you need one, cool down, and stretch some more.

The amazing thing about our bodies is that they will heal themsleves from abuse like running. They'll come back better, faster, stronger! But you have to give them a chance.

5th) Diet.

Don't go on a diet, just pay attention to what you're eating. Chances are, when you start running, your appetite will increase. Don't let that increased intake be ONLY junky snack foods. If you do eat lots of carb-y stuff try and do it before a run. I like to eat half of a granola bar or something in the morning before my runs. Afterward: A cold glass of milk is awesome to drink because it is protein and calcium rich. Get some chocolate milk so it's a treat if that's your thing. (It's definitely mine.)
Eat proteins: it will fill you up more than sugar and carbs to satisfy your growing appetite, plus it will help you build your muscles. You'll see incredible amounts of growth right when you start any new exercise; exploit this!
6th) Show up on race day no matter what.

A lot of people blow this. Don't be scared! You can do it. Even if you didn't hit your training exactly, you can do it. I've entered plenty of races where I didn't quite live up to my training regimen, and I was able to do it. Some call it a race day high; I know I get one. It's also a lot of fun to be part of something with a lot of other human beings and the rush will give you a boost once you get going.
Another thing is, hopefully, you picked a walk-run, so you'll be in the middle of the pack. If you've got some walkers behind you, this should make you feel better. It makes me feel better, anyway. I will tell you that I've been passed by a speed walker in a 5k while I was running. At least I had no where to go but up!

There's also usually some fun stuff after a race, like a food tent. This has been my favorite part of many a race. It's also a great place to meet like-minded folks and maybe sign up for your next one…

7th) Pick up your shirt; congrats.

What Happens To Your Body If You Drink A Coke Right Now?

What Happens To Your Body If You Drink A Coke Right Now?

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Have you ever wondered why Coke comes with a smile? It's because it gets you high. They took the cocaine out almost a hundred years ago. You know why? It was redundant.

• In The First 10 minutes: 10 teaspoons of sugar hit your system. (100% of your recommended daily intake.) You don't immediately vomit from the overwhelming sweetness because phosphoric acid cuts the flavor allowing you to keep it down.
• 20 minutes: Your blood sugar spikes, causing an insulin burst. Your liver responds to this by turning any sugar it can get it's hands on into fat. (There's plenty of that at this particular moment)
• 40 minutes: Caffeine absorption is complete. Your pupils dialate, your blood pressure rises, as a response your livers dumps more sugar into your bloodstream. The adenosine receptors in your brain are now blocked preventing drowsiness.
• 45 minutes: Your body ups your dopamine production stimulating the pleasure centers of your brain. This is physically the same way heroin works, by the way.
• >60 minutes: The phosphoric acid binds calcium, magnesium and zinc in your lower intestine, providing a further boost in metabolism. This is compounded by high doses of sugar and artificial sweeteners also increasing the urinary excretion of calcium.
• >60 Minutes: The caffeine's diuretic properties come into play. (It makes you have to pee.) It is now assured that you'll evacuate the bonded calcium, magnesium and zinc that was headed to your bones as well as sodium, electrolyte and water.
• >60 minutes: As the rave inside of you dies down you'll start to have a sugar crash. You may become irritable and/or sluggish. You've also now, literally, pissed away all the water that was in the Coke. But not before infusing it with valuable nutrients your body could have used for things like even having the ability to hydrate your system or build strong bones and teeth.

This will all be followed by a caffeine crash in the next few hours. (As little as two if you're a smoker.) But, hey, have another Coke, it'll make you feel better.

*FYI: The Coke itself is not the enemy, here. It's the dynamic combo of massive sugar doses combined with caffeine and phosphoric acid. Things which are found in almost all soda.

Survey conducted by the U.N

Last month, a survey was conducted by the U.N. worldwide.
The only question asked was:

"Would you please give your honest opinion about solutions to the food
shortage in the rest of the world?"

The survey was a HUGE failure for the following reasons:

In South America they did not know what "please" meant.

In Asia they did not know what "honest" meant.

In Eastern Europe they did not know what "opinion" meant.

In the Middle East they did not know what "solution" meant.

In Africa they did not know what "food" meant.

In Western Europe they did not know what "shortage"meant.

And in the USA they did not know what "the rest of the world" meant.

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When I read about the evils of drinking...I gave up reading.

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Getting caught is the mother of Invention.

Laugh and the world laughs with you, Snore and you sleep alone.

The surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is the fact that it has never tried to contact us.

Seen on a bulletin board: Success is relative. More the success, more the relatives.

Sign at a barber's saloon in Juhu, Bombay: We need your heads to run our business.

A traffic slogan: Don't let your kids drive if they are not old enough or else they will never be.

Sign in a restaurant: All drinking water in this establishment has been personally passed by the manager.

Seen in railway station at Patna: Aana free, Jaana free, Pakde gaye to khana free.

Sign on a famous beauty parlor window: Don't whistle at the girl going out from here. She may be your Grandmother!!