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Those words touched me deeply, because I had just spent several years imagining, researching, writing a book about, admiring, and above all empathizing with Antonina Zabinska, a Polish Catholic woman who risked her own life and her family’s to save more than 300 Jews during World War II. Her husband, Jan, the director of the Warsaw Zoo, had smuggled many of them out of the ghetto himself, and the refugees hid in the zoo’s bombed-out cages and were given the code names of the animals whose cages they occupied....

Not only are they rich in vitamins and minerals (potassium being one of the most famous), not to mention being one of our favorite post-gym snacks, bananas are also said to help infuse hair with moisture and promote shine. A banana conditioner can also act as a chemical-free substitute to your regular deep conditioner, in case you were looking to supplement your routine with more natural alternatives. Scroll on and get ready to glam up your Netflix and chill situation, and here’s to Self-Care Saturday, Sunday, and every day!...

2. The Spoilers You’re Looking For When choosing what to watch, it’s often good to look both ways, so to speak. The site doesthedogdie.com helps film and series buffs do just that: It’s an online database for content warnings. Users contribute info on what’s in a film or a show, from violence to strobe effects, ableism to clowns, and of course, dogs or other animals dying. Crowdsourcing lets viewers support each other in making informed decisions about their entertainment....

His and Hers Love Notes His and Hers Love Notes We created these chocolate box packaging ideas specifically to work for both a wife and a husband. For instance, we know that women and men are different, right? Their love tanks get filled in different ways. So, we created 20 ways to say I love you for each. Here’s how it works! Simply print out the sheet (his or hers) that you want to give to your spouse....

Calm yourself, and step away from the hair brush. The short answer is no: Studies have purported that women can lose up to 100 strands a day, which can add up to an alarming level in your shower drain, especially if you go longer between washes (yes, the amount accrues!). We’re guessing this number doesn’t even take into account hair loss from breakage, or the hair strands you see without the root, a common mishap of vigorous brushing or a too-tight hair tie....