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Every Lightsaber in the Star Wars Universe

One cannot deny that the lightsaber is one of the most easily recognizable weapons in pop culture history. What little kid hasn't imagined — nay, acted out — lightsaber battles after watching Star Wars? (Remember Star Wars Kid?) As Obi-Wan put it, the lightsaber is "an elegant weapon for a more civilized age" and Star Wars just wouldn't be Star Wars without it. Between movies, TV shows, video games, and books, there exists quite a number of lightsabers in the Star Wars universe. Well, the good folks at PixlParade have done the legwork and created the ultimate guide to all the lightsabers in the Star Wars universe. Check it out below: The article at PxlParade includes some other facts about lightsabers after the infographic, such as how...

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Skincare Device Reviews: NuFACE, Light Salon, & Medicube

As a self-proclaimed geek, it's a give-in that I incorporate technology into my skincare routine. There are three devices I have been rotating regularly, and they are: the NuFACE Trinity (with Eye and Lip Enhancer attachment), the Light Salon Boost LED Face Mask, and the Medicube Age-R Ussera Deep Shot. The NuFACE Trinity is the one device where I can see an immediate effect upon use. The device sends microcurrents down to the muscles of the face to tone, lift, and contour, eventually reducing lines and wrinkles. I swear that when I do one half of my face, it looks more lifted than the other half! I actually have the NuFACE Trinity with the Eye and Lip Enhancer attachment. The Eye and...

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The Evolution of Happiness (And an Announcement)

We all know that what made us happy as children may no longer apply. But is it just a matter of our tastes changing?Social psychologist Jennifer Aaker, PhD, theorizes that your happiness is not based on your likes and dislikes, but rather, the motivating forces that drive you. Our definition of happiness tends to shift every 5 or 10 years, evolving through 5 basic "chapters" throughout our lives.The first chapter lasts through your childhood and teen years, where happiness is found through discovery and excitement. You gain happiness by understanding the world around you.Most people go through the second and third chapters through their 20s and 30s, where pursuit and balance become the primary motivators in their lives. For example, success in your career may help fill your bucket in your 20s,...

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