Hey Team,

You know what really grinds my gears? When people share things on the internet that aren't true! I try really hard not to be that guy spamming Snopes links all over peoples social media feeds but sometimes it just can't be helped. That said, I decided to look up some popular myths and some even surprised me! Granted, I used Wikipedia as a resource so please feel free to fact check. Trust me, Karma says I deserve it!

* Dairy products do not make bones stronger. Studies show they actually contribute to Osteoporosis. 

* Throwing your head back will not stop a nosebleed. In fact, you could end up choking on your own blood.

* Shaving does not makes your hair thicker. Hair grows from the roots, right? So why would cutting the tips off do anything?

* A human will not "explode" in outer space. Take a deep breath and you could survive for a short time! (Just ask Princess Leia).

* If you touch a toad, a wart will not appear. Warts are caused by a human virus.

* Black holes are apparently more like "fuzzy balls" then they are funnels.

* Vikings did not, to our knowledge, wear horned helmets. Blame 19th century artists on that one. 

* The sun is not orange. That's right. The sun is white! Apparently we perceive it as orange/ yellow due to atmospheric scattering. 

* The standard Earthworm does not become two worms when cut in half. One half can still feed and survive though so don't worry, your childhood isn't completely ruined. 

* Goldfish do not have a memory span of a few seconds. They actually have a memory span of many months!

 And sadly ... the most life shattering illusion of them all ... Twinkies only have a shelf life of 45 days. I think deep down we all knew the truth. Something that good can't last forever ...

Hi everyone, today I want to share my experience with motorcycles! When I was little, I was a tomboy and was always fascinated with motorcycles. As I grew up, the fascination remained but it was one of those “that’s not me, I could never muster up enough courage to be on one of those” situations.
After spending years on the back of my fiancé’s motorcycles, I finally thought it was time to get my own license. I took a motorcycle course and was probably the most nervous one in the group. I had the least amount of experience and my nerves definitely showed for the first portion of my training. I made a promise to follow through with the course though, and I put every ounce of effort and trust into the situation. After a long week of training, I got my permit and eventually my license!!!

I decided that I wanted to start slow and bought myself a Vespa 150cc. After a few months, I noticed that I wanted more power and I started riding my fiancé’s Yamaha Bolt 950cc and I was hooked! I could finally go the speed of the freeway and I had additional power to get out of any dangerous situations.
After this, I knew it was time for a big girl bike. It took months of going back and forth between bikes but I decided on a Kawasaki Ninja 650cc and I couldn’t be happier!

I finally found my dream bike and am so proud of myself for following through with my goals. Now I get to experience the world through a new perspective, my helmet! Let your interests be the fuel to get your life rollin’!

Living in Sacramento gives me a geographical advantage not a lot of other places have. There are countless sought after destinations that people from all around the world travel to experience, yet I live only a couple hours away. Lake Tahoe for instance, is one of the most famous lakes in North America. There aren't many places quite as beautiful as the Tahoe area, especially during the winter. The photo above was taken while snowshoeing up to Maggie's Peak (8,477') this past weekend. The view from the top overlooks Emerald Bay (the most photographed place in Lake Tahoe) and gives you a 360 degree view that is definitely worth the effort. 

Lake Tahoe Facts:

-Lake Tahoe is the nation's second deepest lake (1645' deep).

-Lake Tahoe is estimated to be about 2 million years old. 

-Lake Tahoe is fed by 63 tributaries. These drain an area about the same size as the lake and produce half its water, with the balance entering as rain or snow falling directly on it.

Living so close to this rare geographical location, alongside so many others, makes me want to take advantage of the weekends, fully experiencing what is so close.