Why We Often Fail on Diets
Even though I like to focus on what you should be eating and doing, sometimes I have to discuss what you shouldn’t be eating. People still come to my office for the first time thinking that “fat free” must be the healthier option. You may already be aware of
some of the foods I’m going to discuss in this section, but I think they are worth a quick refresher. So before I begin listing off all of the wonderful, delicious foods I want you to eat, make sure you steer clear of these Nutritious Life saboteurs.
Diet Soda
Though diet soda may save you liquid calories in the short term, in the long term not so much! One study showed that with each can of diet soda consumed, an individual’s risk for being overweight increased by 41 percent.
Diet soda is not only bad for your waistline, it may also be damaging to your health. No surprise here. Have you read the ingredient list on a can of soda? Hello chemicals! A study presented at the American Stroke Association, which followed 2,500 New Yorkers who drank diet soda every day, found that these individuals had a 61 percent higher risk of vascular events, including stroke and heart attack, than those who did not consume diet drinks.
Instead try seltzer with sliced fruit (such as orange, lemon or lime) for zero calories and loads of flavor. The seltzer provides the fizz that most people like in sodas without all the artificial sweeteners and other chemical ingredients.
Artificial Sweeteners
High Fiber Cereal (loaded with sugar)
Veggie Chips
Turkey Burgers
Fat Free Anything
Organic Packaged Foods
Even though I like to focus on what you should be eating and doing, sometimes I have to discuss what you shouldn’t be eating. People still come to my office for the first time thinking that “fat free” must be the healthier option. You may already be aware of
some of the foods I’m going to discuss in this section, but I think they are worth a quick refresher. So before I begin listing off all of the wonderful, delicious foods I want you to eat, make sure you steer clear of these Nutritious Life saboteurs.
Diet Soda
Though diet soda may save you liquid calories in the short term, in the long term not so much! One study showed that with each can of diet soda consumed, an individual’s risk for being overweight increased by 41 percent.
Diet soda is not only bad for your waistline, it may also be damaging to your health. No surprise here. Have you read the ingredient list on a can of soda? Hello chemicals! A study presented at the American Stroke Association, which followed 2,500 New Yorkers who drank diet soda every day, found that these individuals had a 61 percent higher risk of vascular events, including stroke and heart attack, than those who did not consume diet drinks.
Instead try seltzer with sliced fruit (such as orange, lemon or lime) for zero calories and loads of flavor. The seltzer provides the fizz that most people like in sodas without all the artificial sweeteners and other chemical ingredients.
Artificial Sweeteners
Sugar substitutes may seem like a good choice for people looking to watch their weight because they cut down on the number of calories in sweetened beverages and foods.
However, these artificial sweeteners may actually make people more prone to overindulge and crave sweet foods. Artificial sweeteners are 200 to 700 times sweeter than sugar. When you consume them your body expects calories to follow the
sweetness. When those calories don’t come, it goes looking for them later (aka “I just have to have something sweet after dinner!”).
Research done in the study published by Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health in 2008 showed that artificial sweeteners may not only lead to weight gain, but also cause damage to beneficial microflora in your gut. A healthy gut is critical to overall health and weight management. A healthier alternative to artificial sweeteners is using a small portion of the real thing such as raw honey or better yet sweet spices like cinnamon or nutmeg or vanilla.
High Fiber Cereal (loaded with sugar)
Most people want to get a little more fiber in their diet. That’s a good thing. And, most people think of breakfast cereal as being one of the easiest ways to do so. It seems easy enough to read the nutrition facts panel for the grams of fiber, right? Not so fast. Many of these high fiber breakfast staples come with the surprise of your not-so-friendly friend: sugar. In a cereal like Raisin Bran there are 6.5 grams of fiber per cup along with 17.6 grams of sugar.
Make sure to check the ingredient list first before making any assumptions about your favorite fiber friend. Remember, added sugar comes from ingredients like corn syrup, white or brown sugar, honey and evaporated cane syrup, as well as dried fruit. A high fiber diet has been shown to protect against heart disease and the risk of type 2 diabetes (yay!). A high sugar diet can increase your risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes (boo!). All that sugar negates the goodness of the fiber.
A cereal high in fiber usually contains 3 or more grams of fiber per serving. I like a cereal to have at least 6 grams. Ideally, if you’re going to eat cereal choose one that has 6 grams of fiber and less than 6 grams of sugar. Remember, the best sources of fiber are going to come from the least processed foods. In other words, they won’t come in a box at all. Think about swapping in brown rice or quinoa for a breakfast starch instead of grabbing the pretty box
Veggie Chips
Veggie chips must be healthy because they are made from veggies, right? Wrong! Often, veggie chips aren’t much healthier than regular potato chips. Most varieties of veggie chips contain mostly corn flour or potato, with small amounts of veggie powder or puree mixed in. Vitamins such as A and C that are found in vegetables are lost in the processing of these chips, so they don’t offer much in the way of nutrition. Remember, just because the chips look green doesn’t mean the main ingredient isn’t potatoes.
Most of these chips are also high in fat, calories and sodium. One ounce of veggie chips usually has 150 calories, the same as potato chips. That would be ok if you were reaping the nutrient benefits, but as just mentioned, usually you’re not.
Still want chips? I get it because I love them too! Here’s what you can do instead: Make your own veggie “chips” at home. Try chopping kale or slicing sweet potatoes or beets and tossing with a small amount of olive oil and sea salt, then popping in the oven and baking until crispy. YUM and healthy.
Turkey Burgers
Many people assume that because a burger is made with turkey rather than ground beef that it contains less calories and fat. But this is often not the case. Usually, turkey burgers ordered in restaurants are made from dark meat and turkey skin – and can be higher in calories and fat than a lean beef burger.
Your better option is to make your own turkey burger using ground turkey that is at least 95 percent lean and instead of seasoning with the skin, use herbs and spices for an antioxidant, flavorful kick. I also love grass fed beef burgers. When purchasing poultry or beef go for lean and organic. It’s worth the extra dollars.
Fat Free Anything
When you see “fat free” stamped on that bottle of salad dressing, you’re probably
thinking, “Oh, look! Fat free! This must be the healthier option.” That may be the case with naturally fat free foods like veggies and fruit, but not with foods like salad dressing, cookies, or even yogurt. When food manufacturers take the fat out, they replace it with sugar to give the product taste. The calories are usually about the same and the satisfaction value of the food goes way down.
Fat provides satiety, meaning it helps keep you satisfied. Also, don't forget that about one-third of our diet is supposed to come from fat. A high sugar salad dressing will not keep you satisfied, will not allow your body to keep burning fat and also won’t provide the fat to help absorb all those good fat soluble vitamins and minerals found in the salad itself. As I always say, eating fat free peanut butter is like eating vitamin and mineral free vegetables! In other words, eat it the way nature intended it!
Organic Packaged Foods
The word “organic” refers to the way farmers grow and process fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and meat. To be certified “organic,” all produce must be grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Meat, poultry, eggs, or dairy products labeled “organic” are free of antibiotics or growth hormones. Regulations require that all organic foods be processed without irradiation (when food is treated with a small amount of radiation to eliminate germs and parasites) or chemical food additives, and they can’t be grown from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The term “organic” is regulated by the USDA, so true organic food has the green USDA label. Before a product earns the label, a certifier must inspect the farm where the food is grown and make sure it meets all standards.
First and foremost I want you to eat real food. When possible go for organic. Read what I just said again. Eat real food. Packaged foods are generally not real. An organic cookie is still a cookie. In an organic nutshell: eat an apple, try to make it organic and skip the cookie regardless of whether or not it's organic. Of course, if you’re going to
indulge or a keep a box around organic is the better option, but don’t be fooled into thinking these packaged crackers or cookies are “good” for you.
Why We Often Fail on Diets !??
By TAKI_EDDINE
1. Skipping meals is an easy way to lose weight.
In theory, skipping one meal while keeping everything else in your diet the same
will help you lose weight. But, when you skip a meal, you’re eating pattern
changes and you tend to overeat and overcompensate later (like your late-night
snack) which will likely lead to weight gain. And if you start skipping meals, your
body will start to think you’re in starvation mode and will actually slow down
your metabolism to compensate. When it comes down to it, it’s really about
energy balance (calories in vs. calories out) and meal timing for optimal health and fitness. Eating more frequently will actually keep your engine running at its
optimal best.
2. ‘Low-fat’ or ‘fat-free’ means lower calories.
A serving of low-fat or fat-free food may be lower in calories than a serving of
the full-fat product, but most processed low-fat or fat-free foods have just as
many calories as the full-fat versions of the same foods, and often can have
even more. On top of that, many of these foods contain added flour, salt,
starch, or sugar to improve flavor and texture after the fat is removed. This can
offset energy balance as much as any type of food, so being aware of nutrition
labels is critical when grocery shopping.
3. The ‘eight glasses of water per day’ myth.
You should replace water lost through breathing, elimination and sweating each
day, but that doesn’t necessarily total 64 ounces of water. If you’re exercising,
this could in fact be much higher. Water intake needs are as individual as calorie
and energy needs, so it’s best to use
your own body’s signals, like thirst and
urine color, to make sure you’re taking
in enough fluid from foods and liquids.
Remember: a lot of the foods we eat
are full of the water we need.
4. As long as you’re eating healthy
foods, calories really don’t matter.
The most important factor with regards
to calories and weight management is energy balance (calories in vs. calories out). The overall principle doesn’t change
all that much depending on the types of foods we eat. Whole-wheat pasta (or
bread, pie crust, whatever) has just as many calories as “regular” pasta. Same
goes for brown and white rice. Avocados, nuts and olive oil deliver heart-healthy
fats — but they are very calorie-dense. Red wine and dark chocolate may be
full of antioxidants, but if you indulge every day without accounting for their
calories, you’re going to gain weight.
5. Going on a diet is the best way to lose weight.
In the short-term, you do lose weight on any plan that results in your eating
fewer calories than you need. But temporary results don’t lead to long-term
results. This is because they are not lifestyle changes; they are a goal on a
calendar. Hence the famous ‘rebound’ weight gain after diets are over. The best
way to lose weight is to view it as one of the outcomes of a new approach to
eating, and understanding nutrition as a major factor of your total health, not
focusing on weight loss as the only goal. No one’s been on a diet forever, but a
lot of people eat right day after day with great results.
6. Healthy food costs more (too much).
With some planning and wise choices, you can create tasty, healthy and
affordable meals. To get the most value, choose foods that are big on nutrients
and low on cost. Many healthy staple foods can be lower-cost items, including
bulk flours and whole grains, in-season fresh produce, eggs, legumes (dried
beans, peas and lentils), powdered milk, and sale-priced frozen or canned
vegetables, fruits and fish. Scanning flyers for specials, stocking up on sale
items and cooking meals from scratch can all save you money.
Top 10 nutrition myths -part 2-
By TAKI_EDDINE
Top 10 nutrition myths
1. Fat is bad.
The fact is: we all need fats. The
trick is to consume fat in mild to
moderate amounts, not in excess.
Fats aid in nutrient absorption and
nerve transmission, and they help to
maintain cell membrane integrity. But
all fats are not created equal. Fats
such as mono- and poly-unsaturated
fats help to lower total cholesterol and
LDL (bad) cholesterol while increasing
HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol). Foods like nuts, avocado, olive oil,
salmon and fish are all great sources of these healthy fats.
2. Late-night snacking will make you gain weight.
Late-night snacking can lead to weight gain, but it’s not due to the time on
the clock. The trouble is that after-dinner snacking can lead you to eat more
calories than your body needs in a day, especially if you’re having high-calorie
snack foods and sweetened beverages. If you usually get hungry for an
evening snack, try eating dinner a little later. Still hungry? Sip on water with a
squeeze of lemon, or go for small portions of healthy choices, like a piece of
fruit or something similar.
3. Cutting out carbs is the best way to lose weight.
The key message that most low-carb diets promote is that carbohydrates
promote insulin production, which in turn results in weight gain. Cutting carbs
therefore means losing weight, right? WRONG! You might see short-term changes, but these are primarily from a change in water balance (water loss)
with the loss of glycogen (carbohydrate stores). The truth is that low-carb diets
are often calorie-restricted, so it’s creating an overall negative energy balance
(taking in fewer calories than you are using) and promoting weight loss. The
trick is not to totally eliminate carbs, but to choose healthy ones, like fruits,
vegetables, and even legumes (dried beans, peas and lentils), to make sure
you’re getting the healthiest balance of all macro-nutrients.
4. Fruit has too much sugar and should be cut out
with other sugars in the diet.
It’s true that fruit has naturally occurring sugars, but it is also chock full of
vitamins, minerals and fiber, which are all important for good health. Choosing
more vegetables and fruit, naturally sweetened by Mother Nature, can help you
maintain your weight and reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases. Enjoy
whole, fresh, frozen or canned fruit each day. And aim to limit foods that are
high in added sugars but low in nutrients, like candies, cookies, chocolate treats
and sweetened soft drinks. Try satisfying your sweet tooth with fruit or yogurt
topped with berries.
1. Fat is bad.
The fact is: we all need fats. The
trick is to consume fat in mild to
moderate amounts, not in excess.
Fats aid in nutrient absorption and
nerve transmission, and they help to
maintain cell membrane integrity. But
all fats are not created equal. Fats
such as mono- and poly-unsaturated
fats help to lower total cholesterol and
LDL (bad) cholesterol while increasing
HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol). Foods like nuts, avocado, olive oil,
salmon and fish are all great sources of these healthy fats. 2. Late-night snacking will make you gain weight.
Late-night snacking can lead to weight gain, but it’s not due to the time on
the clock. The trouble is that after-dinner snacking can lead you to eat more
calories than your body needs in a day, especially if you’re having high-calorie
snack foods and sweetened beverages. If you usually get hungry for an
evening snack, try eating dinner a little later. Still hungry? Sip on water with a
squeeze of lemon, or go for small portions of healthy choices, like a piece of
fruit or something similar. 3. Cutting out carbs is the best way to lose weight.
The key message that most low-carb diets promote is that carbohydrates
promote insulin production, which in turn results in weight gain. Cutting carbs
therefore means losing weight, right? WRONG! You might see short-term changes, but these are primarily from a change in water balance (water loss)
with the loss of glycogen (carbohydrate stores). The truth is that low-carb diets
are often calorie-restricted, so it’s creating an overall negative energy balance
(taking in fewer calories than you are using) and promoting weight loss. The
trick is not to totally eliminate carbs, but to choose healthy ones, like fruits,
vegetables, and even legumes (dried beans, peas and lentils), to make sure
you’re getting the healthiest balance of all macro-nutrients. 4. Fruit has too much sugar and should be cut out
with other sugars in the diet.
It’s true that fruit has naturally occurring sugars, but it is also chock full of
vitamins, minerals and fiber, which are all important for good health. Choosing
more vegetables and fruit, naturally sweetened by Mother Nature, can help you
maintain your weight and reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases. Enjoy
whole, fresh, frozen or canned fruit each day. And aim to limit foods that are
high in added sugars but low in nutrients, like candies, cookies, chocolate treats
and sweetened soft drinks. Try satisfying your sweet tooth with fruit or yogurt
topped with berries.Top 10 nutrition myths -part 1-
By TAKI_EDDINE
NUTRITIONAL MACRO-NUTRIENTS
Macro-nutrients are any of the nutritional components of the diet that are required in relatively large amounts: protein, carbohydrate, fat.
Carbohydrates
The main purpose of carbohydrates is to give us the energy we need to fuel our
activities. This energy comes from the breakdown of starches and sugars to
their simplest forms, which your cells can then easily convert to usable power.
Although protein and fat can also supply you with energy, your cells prefer the
calories from carbohydrates.
Remember: carbs can come from fruits, vegetables, grains — not just the
doughnut everyone’s afraid of. In fact, some organs (your brain and kidneys, for
example) have a specific need for a carbohydrate fuel source.
Protein
Found in meats, milk, eggs, soy, legumes and whole grains, protein supplies
your body with a pool of amino acids, which are the building blocks of all your
cells. As part of muscle, bone and skin tissue, it supports your body’s structure.
It also repairs cells if they become damaged and provides antibodies to cope
with inflammation and infection. Your dietary protein helps keep your cellular
machinery running smoothly.
Fat
Fat supplies more than twice the calories per gram as protein or carbohydrates
and is a highly concentrated source of energy your body can store for later. It
provides structure to cell membranes and cushions your internal organs to help
prevent damage to tissues. Fat serves as a vehicle for delivering vitamins, and
it can store these nutrients as insurance against a deficiency. Dietary fats can
come from both animal and plant sources, with plant-based foods, nuts and fish
offering a healthier version.
VITAMINS an organic compound essential in minute amounts essential to general growth and health. Vitamins and Minerals These are small-molecule food components you need in order to support your health. Vitamins are involved in energy production, healing wounds, eye and skin health, bone formation and immunity. Minerals provide structure to your skeleton, maintain your cardiovascular health, and help maintain your nervous system. Eating a well-balanced diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables helps ensure you have plenty of these nutrients in your body
WATER AND FLUID Of all the nutrients in foods, the most important is water or fluid. It assists with maintaining normal body temperature, lubricates and cushions your joints, protects your spinal cord and removes wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements. You need water to replace what your body loses through normal everyday functions.
Macro-nutrients are any of the nutritional components of the diet that are required in relatively large amounts: protein, carbohydrate, fat.
Protein
Found in meats, milk, eggs, soy, legumes and whole grains, protein supplies
your body with a pool of amino acids, which are the building blocks of all your
cells. As part of muscle, bone and skin tissue, it supports your body’s structure.
It also repairs cells if they become damaged and provides antibodies to cope
with inflammation and infection. Your dietary protein helps keep your cellular
machinery running smoothly. VITAMINS an organic compound essential in minute amounts essential to general growth and health. Vitamins and Minerals These are small-molecule food components you need in order to support your health. Vitamins are involved in energy production, healing wounds, eye and skin health, bone formation and immunity. Minerals provide structure to your skeleton, maintain your cardiovascular health, and help maintain your nervous system. Eating a well-balanced diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables helps ensure you have plenty of these nutrients in your body
WATER AND FLUID Of all the nutrients in foods, the most important is water or fluid. It assists with maintaining normal body temperature, lubricates and cushions your joints, protects your spinal cord and removes wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements. You need water to replace what your body loses through normal everyday functions.
NUTRITIONAL MACRONUTRIENTS
By TAKI_EDDINE
There is a big difference between the latest fad, or the opinion of the newest
blogger, and a real strategy based on scientific research and proven to get
results. Nutrition is no different.
In taking on anything new, there are always questions. And when it comes to
diets and eating, it’s hard to cut through all of the noise out there. The actual
truth about nutrition, however, is that it’s fairly simple
REAL, EFFECTIVE NUTRITION FOCUSES ON ONLY FIVE THINGS:
1. Balance You’re getting the right amount of the right things and limiting the things that can have a negative effect on your health
2. Calorie Control This isn’t about just reducing calories; it’s about making sure you have the right amount of calories throughout the day to keep your system working effectively.
3. Moderation You don’t take in an excess amount of those things that can have a negative impact on your health.
4. Variety Ensure proper nutrition but also eliminate the monotony of a diet. Variety is the spice of life!
5. Adequacy Make sure you’re getting all of the essential nutrients you need to maintain health and replace what is lost on a daily or weekly basis.
The meal plan you have in your hands will follow these five guidelines — and it’s a rock-solid foundation. Even if you stray now and then, by using this plan as a guide, you will be learning to eat better, and creating the changes you need to develop and maintain the healthy lifestyle you want over the long haul. You will continue to see dietary trends and advice on late-night TV, on blogs and maybe from well-meaning friends. Forget all that and just keeping coming back to these basics.
REAL, EFFECTIVE NUTRITION FOCUSES ON ONLY FIVE THINGS:
1. Balance You’re getting the right amount of the right things and limiting the things that can have a negative effect on your health
2. Calorie Control This isn’t about just reducing calories; it’s about making sure you have the right amount of calories throughout the day to keep your system working effectively.
3. Moderation You don’t take in an excess amount of those things that can have a negative impact on your health.
4. Variety Ensure proper nutrition but also eliminate the monotony of a diet. Variety is the spice of life!
5. Adequacy Make sure you’re getting all of the essential nutrients you need to maintain health and replace what is lost on a daily or weekly basis.
The meal plan you have in your hands will follow these five guidelines — and it’s a rock-solid foundation. Even if you stray now and then, by using this plan as a guide, you will be learning to eat better, and creating the changes you need to develop and maintain the healthy lifestyle you want over the long haul. You will continue to see dietary trends and advice on late-night TV, on blogs and maybe from well-meaning friends. Forget all that and just keeping coming back to these basics.
What is nutrition?
By TAKI_EDDINE
- Get organised: u should always, make a plan of all the things that should be done. List all the tasks for the day, calculating the amount of effort involved and time you need to achieve it. Then, if you’ve committed yourself to finishing a job by 10 a.m., you’ll be more motivated to meet that deadline. If you impose these restrictions, and don’t get distracted or have too many breaks, you’ll have more free time at the end of the day
- Limit your break times: especially in the summer months, or if you’re stressed, you often feel like taking lots of breaks during the day. No-one will tell you not to, but you need to make sure you’re not wasting too much time, so impose a limit on your coffee or cigarette breaks, and stick to it! Again, it’s up to you to take the initiative.
- Make a to-do list Take time, either at the beginning of the day or just before you go home, to list what you need to do. Try to put items in order of importance. You’ll always stay on top of your workload if you can reference a list – and you’ll get a great sense of satisfaction ever time you cross something off.
- Know yourself Are you most alert in the morning or the afternoon? Decide when you do your best work and then plan your day around this. Generally it’s a good idea to do smaller and easier tasks when your energy is low (like after lunch), and tackle more challenging tasks when your energy is higher.
- It all comes back to a system that you put in place that will enforce some rules that you choose
- There are many good books and courses out there that can help teach you how to do these things. Start with one of those, and continuously work on improving the technique.
- Prioritize: they’ll certainly be some tasks that are more important than others. So it’s best to start with the important ones, because your mind is sharper in the morning and you’ll produce better work. Also, if it’s vital to finish them by a certain deadline, it makes sense not to get caught in a last minute rush. Multi-tasking won’t save time If you’re faced with a long to-do list, do not, under any circumstances, pick up a job, do a bit of it, and then put it back on the pile. Starting lots of jobs at the same time isn’t the most efficient way of dealing with them.
how to be methodical at work !!??
By TAKI_EDDINE
At take-off and before landing, flight attendants always ask us to open the window shades. Have you ever wondered why you can’t leave the window shuttered?
Bright Side has found the reason why you shouldn’t neglect this requirement.
Take-off and landing are considered the stages when accidents are most likely to occur, and everything should be fully controlled by the crew. Windows help them look outside, notice if anything out of the ordinary happens, and report it.
During day flights, the main lights onboard are off at take-off and landing, and the windows are the only source of light. Besides, when the shades are up, your eyes will get used to daylight, and it’ll be easier to find your way in case of emergency.
Rescue workers will be able to see what’s going on inside the plane through the windows and make the right decision on further actions.
The plastic window shades can become a source of injury. If a landing is hard, the plastic can break, and shards may hurt your face or other body parts.
A Crucial Reason to Open the Window Shades on a Plane
By KaRiM
Canada beats all records for popularity, and its reputation is completely justified. This is a country that boasts incredible natural landscapes, polite and well-educated people, and many unique things and phenomena that you can find only here.
Bright Side selected 20 things that you’ll encounter if you decide to visit.
20 Reasons Why the World Fell in Love With Canada
By KaRiM
Everyone makes mistakes, and they actually make us learn faster. This is even truer, perhaps, for masters of their trade, whose errors may remain unnoticed for many years and result in calamity.
Bright Side would like to tell you about 8 such obvious mistakes in famous things that weren’t noticed and unluckily so.
Square Windows
The first airplanes had square windows, which once led to an accident that took the lives of 56 people. The thing is, the corners take on a high load that becomes even higher during the flight. The same effect can be seen in old buildings, which have deep cracks at the corners of their windows.
Soon after the accident, the mistake was corrected, and since then planes have had windows with rounded edges.
Disney Concert Hall
The structure was built from curved metal frames that efficiently protected the hall from the heat and "roasted" the nearby buildings at the same time. The sun reflected from the metal surfaces melted the sidings of stores and heated the asphalt up to 60°C (140°F).
The problem was later solved by covering the building with a protective layer. Still, many keep wondering, jokingly, whether it had been an elaborate attack on civilians or just a mistake.
Crazy Horse Memorial
This is the largest mountain carving in the world, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Legend has it that an Indian called Crazy Horse was asked by the conquerors, “So where are your lands now?“ The Indian sadly pointed at the horizon and proudly replied, ”My lands are where my ancestors are buried.“
After many years, the state decided to commemorate this by carving a statue of Crazy Horse pointing at the horizon. Soon, however, it was found that the pointing gesture in the Indian culture is an obscene one, meaning simply “Go to hell!”
Aircraft Carriers
Airplanes had difficulty both landing and taking off from the first aircraft carriers. A lack of space made the planes bump into each other, leading to accidents. The engineers solved the issue by turning a part of the runway 9 degrees to the side.
Wikipedia
In 2007, several faults were found in the structure of the encyclopedia that allowed any user to edit any articles. This resulted in vandalism and mistrust in the website. This error was soon corrected, but another one followed suit.
The logo of the site is a globe made of puzzle pieces with letters from various alphabets. The mistake was in two symbols: because of wrong spelling, a Japanese hieroglyph and a Hindi character lost their meaning.
Bridgewater Place in Leeds
Almost as soon as it was opened, this building was nicknamed "The Windraiser." Because of an engineering error, the winds around it are so strong they throw people off their feet. When the wind overturned several cars in a parking lot, the traffic near the place was restricted. In 2008, the building was nominated for the ugliest construction in Europe.
Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci loved riddles and secrets, so it’s really hard to say whether the following are his mistakes or actual intentions.
- The very name of the famous painting is thought to be a mistake. In Italian, “Monna“ means ”my lady." Leonardo, however, wrote this word with only one “n.”
- X-ray analysis revealed that the painting has 3 layers. The artist probably repainted it, and many believe he forgot to add eyebrows.
- If you look at the lady’s right hand, you’ll see a strange bump on the wrist. Some think da Vinci may have made an anatomical mistake.
The White House
An error was noticed on the White House emblem after it was printed: one window arch looked different from the real one. It was quickly corrected, but other errors followed in the process. Several arches were different now, and second-floor windows had more sections than in reality. This emblem was not amended, and it is like this even today.
8 Mistakes in Famous Things You Never Noticed
By KaRiM
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