Healthy lifestyle

A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.

Mental Health

Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.

Public health

Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.

Reproductive Health

For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.

Health

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

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How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lives on Through the Fight For Civil Rights

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On April 4, 1968, America lost civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Fifty years after his death, at a time when Dr. King would have been 89, his message is still being held close to heart - and is still being fought for.

At the time of Dr. King's death in Memphis, TN, unrest broke out in response to the assassination. Dr. King was in Memphis in anticipation of a march he was to lead, one that his attorneys were fighting for in federal court, one that was unequivocally supposed to be orderly and peaceful. He was killed at the Lorraine Hotel in the company of musician Ben Branch and Rev. Jesse Jackson, preparing to depart for dinner.

In the time that has elapsed since that fateful April day, there are things that have and have not changed in America. "Dr. King bequeathed African-Americans the will to resist and the right to vote," Rev. Jesse Jackson recently wrote in The New York Times, reflecting on Dr. King's death and highlighting current activism against hate. "Five decades ago, a segregationist governor, George Wallace, peddled hate and division in reaction to the civil rights movement. Today, it is the president himself who is inciting anguish, bigotry and fear."

Similarly, former president Barack Obama sat down with civil rights activist Rep. John Lewis to reflect on Dr. King's life and legacy. The conversation was a part of a roundtable at the My Brother's Keeper Alliance with students in Washington, DC, in the hopes of inspiring future leaders. "Being on the right side of history isn't always possible," Obama said. "And it isn't always easy . . . You don't know whether your labors will deliver." Lewis continued his thought, noting that, "when you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a moral obligation to do something, to say something."

"Dr. King inspired us to do just that," Lewis said.

A tension in Dr. King's narrative, because he is remembered both as a freedom fighter as well as an outlaw, and it's a fact that resonates sharply in a deeply divided contemporary America, with parallel activism taking place today. While rumors that Dr. King's death was orchestrated by the FBI or Ku Klux Klan continue to roil (unproven), the root of these stories underscore the sanitation of the activist's legacy: Dr. King was seen as unAmerican and a "danger" to the nation set against the unpopularity of civil rights movement at the time. This sentiment has been noted as extremely similar to comments made by critics of Black Lives Matter, today.

Today, on the anniversary of his death, Dr. King is being celebrated far and wide by sometimes antithetical public figures. Memorials and inspirational quotes are swirling on and offline, coming from a mix of public figures from Fr. James Martin to Qasim Rashid, former vice president Joe Biden to Vice President Mike Pence, Rep. Kamala Harris to Gov. Mike Huckabee, RuPaul to Piers Morgan.

President Donald Trump added his voice to the mix by sharing a video on Twitter regarding Dr. King's work uniting Americans. "On this cherished day, we honor the memory of Rev. King," Trump said. "We rededicate ourselves to a glorious future where every American from every walk of life can live free from fear, liberated from hatred, and uplifted by boundless love for their fellow citizens."

It's a far cry from the last time Trump honored Dr. King. During the annual MLK Day Proclamation on Jan. 12 - he refused to answer questions regarding comments made the day before in which he referred to some African and Caribbean nations as "sh*thole countries." It also should be noted that Trump once violated the Fair Housing Act by refusing to provide housing to black tenants in the 1970s.

Regardless of the current administration, Dr. King's legacy continues to be heard and held dear in America - and his words will never be forgotten, the words that will continue to inspire generations of Americans for decades (if not centuries) to come.

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Flamethrowers, Cassette Players, and Fake Teeth: Trump's Utterly Bizarre Choices For Chinese Import Tariff Hike

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President Donald Trump made it to the highest office in the land by promising a slew of haughty (and in some cases, damn near impossible) policy changes, but while the vast majority have yet to materialize, the looming midterm elections appear to have kicked the administration into overdrive on getting at least something to show for the year-and-change since he became POTUS. As a result, on April 3 we saw two incredibly inadvisable moves from the White House: first, Trump announced a plan to send the National Guard to the Mexican border as a stopgap for his yet-to-be-realized wall, and second, he announced a tariff would be imposed on a staggering $50 billion worth of Chinese imports, presumably to save face with regards to the trade practices the president has frequently deemed "unfair."

Here's the thing about those Chinese imports, though: there are a lot of utterly bizarre products in the 45-page document that will soon face a 25-percent hike in taxes. And while the vast majority of the list does indeed make sense, we couldn't help but point out some of the most inexplicable line entries that have left us scratching our heads.

Behold:

  • Medicaments containing vitamin B12 synthesized from aromatic or mod. Aromatic compounds, in dosage form or packed for retail
  • Artificial parts of the body (other than artificial joints) and parts and accessories thereof, nesoi
  • Nuclear reactors
  • Bakery ovens, including biscuit ovens
  • Dishwashing machines of the household type
  • Fire extinguishers, whether or not charged
  • Snowplows and snowblowers
  • Brewery machinery, nesi
  • Cash registers
  • Cassette players (non-recording), nesoi
  • Black and white or other monochrome video projectors
  • Balloons, dirigibles and non-powered aircraft, gliders and hang gliders
  • Lasers, other than laser diodes
  • Catheters, cannulae and the like nesi, used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, and parts and accessories thereof
  • Dental cements and other dental fillings; bone reconstruction cements
  • Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors
  • Hearing aids, excluding parts and accessories thereof

At this stage it's unclear how increasing the cost of nuclear reactors, flame-throwers, and hang gliders is going to aid the White House with any type of messaging – but what is clear is that China is willing to go tit-for-tat when it comes to laying down the law. The country was quick toissue a counter-proposal which includes several items that hit a little closer to home for US citizens than, say, cassette players: soybeans, cars, and chemicals.

While this may bring us one step closer to a full-on trade war with China, all is not lost – these are not official declarations just yet. There are still 60 days in which comments can be made before the public hearing takes place, so if you are feeling really outraged by the idea that biscuit ovens will soon skyrocket in price, the Office of the US Trade Representative encourages individuals to head on over to the public docket and speak their minds.

Naturally, as of the time of publication – at 12:00 p.m. ET, on April 4 – you'll get a page error.

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Here's What Those Russian Facebook Ads We've Heard So Much About Actually Look Like

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Thanks to ongoing public hearings in Washington DC centered on Russia's social media meddling during the 2016 election, we finally have our first real look at what it is that Vladimir Putin's fabled troll farms were actually doing. The bad news? Much of what was provided as evidence by the House Intelligence Committee on Nov. 1 is not that far off from what we've come to expect from overzealous Americans on all sides of the political spectrum.

To be clear, only a sampling of the more than 3,000 ads that were purchased in the lead-up to the election have been shared with the public so far. But what is immediately evident to any regular Facebook user is that outside of some very, very misused colloquialisms and a few bizarre cultural interpretations, the extent to which the Russian infiltrators were able to successfully manipulate social tensions is staggering. Tackling everything from Black Lives Matter to gun policy to Islam, the level of sophistication and mimicry present is incredibly hard to wrap your head around, especially when put against a background of fringe voices that are louder now than ever.

Ahead, we've pulled together many of the images released by Congress as evidence for easy viewing. But as California Senator Dianne Feinstein said during the hearings, "What we're talking about is a cataclysmic change. What we're talking about is the beginning of cyberwarfare. What we're talking about is a major foreign power with sophistication and ability to involve themselves in a presidential election and sow conflict and discontent all over this country. We are not going to go away, gentlemen. And this is a very big deal."

From where we stand, with nearly 126 million Americans having seen these downright inflammatory posts and not having thought anything of it - well, we really couldn't agree more. And perhaps being able to put some tangible imagery behind the amorphous idea of Russian meddling will make us all think twice before we scroll past an image such as the ones ahead on any of our social feeds ever again.

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Salt Bae Who? "Walmart Yodel Boy" Is Shaping Up to Be 2018's Best Meme Yet

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It's truly only a matter of time before 10-year-old Mason Ramsey makes a well-deserved appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The young boy is taking the internet by storm after video footage surfaced of him showing off his yodeling chops in the middle of a Walmart in Harrisburg, IL. In the now-viral clip, Mason belts out the lyrics to Hank Williams's "Lovesick Blues" while engaging in some offbeat foot-tapping (and standing in front of a lovely selection of air mattresses). Having donned a red bow tie, a sizable belt buckle, and clunky boots, Mason puts his impressive yodel on display for his fellow Walmart shoppers, and to be honest, the kid's got talent that anyone - even nonyodelers - can appreciate.

When the internet caught wind of Mason's legendary singing skills, the Illinois boy went through what we like to call "the meme treatment": almost instantaneously, dozens of Twitter users found themselves cracking wise about his yodeling on social media. Below is just a sampling of the LOL-worthy meme, but watch out, Salt Bae - "Walmart Yodel Boy" is here to snatch your spotlight faster than you can sensually sprinkle salt on a hunk of meat.

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No one can seem to get Mason's yodeling out of their heads.









A few dedicated fans went so far as to imitate him in their local Walmarts.



Some people even made their own interesting remixes.







One person made a Sims version of Mason's viral video.

The internet thinks he could be a serious threat to other artists.



*Waits for official confirmation of Mason's first musical tour*

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A Senator Suggested the Death Penalty For Women Who Get Abortions, and There Are Just No Words

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Posted by Nonini for Idaho Lt. Governor on Sunday, October 15, 2017

A congressman is facing some well-earned backlash after a recent statement about abortion shocked even his most pro-life supporters. Idaho Senator Bob Nonini is currently running in the state's lieutenant governor race, and during a panel hosted by CrossPolitic on April 2, Nonini suggested the death penalty should be considered as punishment for women who have an abortion.

"There should be no abortion, and anyone who has an abortion should pay," the senator said according to the Associated Press. When moderators pressed him on the matter and asked if he considered the death penalty a possible punishment, Nonini reportedly nodded in agreement.

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After news of his controversial statement broke, Nonini and his campaign seemed to be scrambling. Now, Nonini is claiming he never nodded in agreement to the suggestion of the death penalty – but is maintaining his staunchly pro-life stance. "Since abortion is murder, I believe we should consider penalties for individuals involved in these procedures," Nonini said in a statement following the panel.

Ultimately, the senator suggested there was a flaw in the fact that women have never been prosecuted for having abortions. "Prosecutions have always been focused on the abortionist," he said. Adding, "There is no way a woman would go to jail let alone face the death penalty. The statute alone, the threat of prosecution, would dramatically reduce abortion. That is my goal."

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This 1 Old Trump Tweet Contradicts Everything He's Now Saying About the NFL

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Donald Trump is a man of many words tweets, and more often than not, the thoughts he shares with his Twitter audience tend to directly contradict the tweets he's sent in the past. From tweets about the Oscars, to criticism of Barack Obama's handling of Hurricane Sandy, and just about everything in between, President Trump's past has come back to bite him. The latest incident? The National Football League.

Back in 2013, when then-President Obama urged the Washington Redskins to change the team name to something that didn't offend Native Americans, Trump had some thoughts. He tweeted that "our country has far bigger problems" and that the president should "FOCUS on them, not nonsense."

Now, just four years later, we find ourselves saying the exact same thing to Trump - and if we're being honest, the "far bigger problems" in hand seem a lot worse now than in 2013. The week of, Trump condemned Colin Kaepernick and the NFL players who have taken a knee during the national anthem to protest racism and police brutality across the country. He spent three full days tweeting about athletes "disrespecting our country or our flag," while our country faces the threat of a nuclear war with North Korea - what we'd qualify as a "far bigger problem."

Looks like we have yet another set of tweets to add to the Presidential Flip Flops line of contradictory Trump tweets.

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People Are Creating the Most Incredible Dances . . . to the Nostalgic Wii Theme Song

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If you played video games growing up, then there are probably a few theme songs that can send you right back to the good ol' days in just a few bars. Who could ever forget the iconic score to Legend of Zelda, or even the elevator music that plays while you build your home on Sims? But there is one tune in particular that is capable of inspiring the most earnest nostalgia in the hearts of millennials: the Wii theme song that plays in the background of the Mii Channel. And while it's not exactly a "lit" track that inspires you to get up and dance, people are doing their damnedest.

In order to prove their ability to dance to even the most basic song, people on Instagram have turned the simple theme into a dance challenge: #TheWiiChallenge. Started by So You Think You Can Dance season 13 winner Kida the Great, the challenge is simple: turn the nostalgic video game theme song into a dance worthy of sharing with the world. Somehow, people are nailing it, too! Check out some of these surprisingly great examples of dancers channeling their inner Mii, then blow the dust off your Wii and let the music flow through you.

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The 1 Character Related to Sirius Black That We Didn't See Coming at All

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Harry Potter fans are known to constantly uncover new theories and details in the series. All it takes is one session of rereading a book and suddenly a new link between characters is clear. It's probably how one Reddit user discovered the possibility that Sirius Black's great-great-uncle might be Elphias Doge.

Posted by Reddit user Obversa, the theory involves a lot of history and knowledge of the Harry Potter universe. It boils down to three main points:

  • Professor Dumbledore and Phineas Nigellus Black's second son, Phineas Black Jr., were good friends during their time at Hogwarts.
  • The relationship between Phineas Nigellus Black Sr. and Dumbledore is both friendly and hostile, because Black Sr. didn't approve of his friendship with his son Black Jr.
  • Dumbledore's relationship with Sirius Black was similar to what he had with Black Jr. And Sirius's unfriendly relationship with the portrait of Black Sr. is because Black Sr. sees Sirius repeating the same "mistakes" as Black Jr.

How does Black Jr. somehow become Elphias Doge? Well, based on when Dumbledore went to Hogwarts and the timing of when Black Jr. was born, they would've gone to the school at the same time. It was their friendship and Dumbledore's influence over Doge on Muggle-born rights that drove Black Sr. to disown him as his son. And though Doge is a pureblood, there's no record of his family in Harry Potter Limited Edition - A Guide to the Graphic Arts Department: Posters, Prints, and Publications from the Harry Potter Films, meaning perhaps he is a pureblood - but of another family, the Black family.

Still curious to fully understand how Doge and Sirius Black are related? Read the full theory below.

[Harry Potter] Elphias Doge is none other than Phineas Black [Jr.], the disowned great-great-uncle of Sirius Black. Thus, he is / was the last remaining Black. from FanTheories

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The Viral Story of an Abandoned Dog Found in a Garbage Bag Will Make Your Heart Cry

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Malissa Sergent Lewis was driving through her hometown of Harlan, KY, when she noticed a black garbage bag moving along the side of the road. Curious, Lewis went to inspect the bag only to find an abandoned puppy inside of it. Though the puppy had a collar, it didn't have a tag.

In an interview with The Dodo, Lewis explained the unexpected and horrifying discovery. "I could hardly wrap my mind around that," she said. "Something was alive in that bag, and I just knew I had to get whatever it was out." As one might imagine, the dog was relieved to be found. "As soon as I opened it up, and he saw light, he just started wagging his tail. He knew he was OK," she said.

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Lewis has yet to figure out the circumstances surrounding the dog's abandonment, but investigators are reportedly looking into it. Lewis did share the miraculous story on Facebook in a series of videos that have gone viral with close to 20,000 shares. Accompanying the videos is a caption that states, "If this is your puppy, let me know. If you are the scoundrel who put it in a garbage bag and tossed it on the side of the road . . . you're a sicko."

Lewis is currently trying to find a permanent home for the dog, but she will continue to foster it until that happens. Perhaps one of those 900,000 viewers might be interested?

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This Café Was So Fed Up With the Gender Pay Gap They Started Charging a "Man Tax"

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Solve the Brain-Teaser That Is Driving People on Facebook Insane

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Posted by Lisa Woelke on Friday, January 29, 2016

Facebook user Lisa Woelke shared a brain-teaser that has been driving the Internet nuts. The post - which has been shared by more than 170,000 users - depicts a math equation with fruit items in lieu of numbers. For example, it can be deduced from the first line that one apple is equivalent to the number 10. Harmless enough, right? Wrong.

The most common answer for the remaining final line was 16 - and you shouldn't be discouraged if that's the answer you arrived at . . . it just isn't the correct one. The final answer is actually 14. You might be asking yourself, "What the what?" as you ponder the degeneration of your math skills, but it's OK. We can work through this together.

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So yes, one apple equals 10, one banana bunch equals four, and the coconuts equal two. However, the final line alters the coconuts and bananas so that they are each missing one, respectively. In the case of the last line, there is only one coconut - equaling one - and three bananas in the bunch, which equal three. So one apple (10) plus one coconut (one) and three bananas (three) equal 14. Voilà!

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Forget Trump, Let's Just Look at Pictures of 3 Former Presidents Watching Golf Together Forever

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Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton came together for the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey, and spoiler alert, THERE ARE PHOTOS.

In what can only be described as a welcome respite from the normal news cycle of increasingly frantic crazy, on Sept. 28, our three most recent presidents got together to watch some golf. To be clear, they weren't playing golf - like a certain other president we know - but Clinton, Obama, and Bush were all present for the opening round of the four-day event, which features the best male golfers from the US facing off against the most lauded international figures in the sport.

Regardless of how you feel about each of our last three presidents, it's hard not to look back fondly at the times that once were - so ahead, bask in the glory of the most nostalgic set of photos you'll see all day. And be sure to read through to the end for a bonus shot of one Barack Obama and a very well-known fan.

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The Shooting at YouTube HQ Was the 58th Mass Shooting of 2018

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On April 3, an active shooter opened fire at YouTube's San Bruno headquarters, injuring three individuals and leaving one victim in critical condition.

The events began to unfold at 1 p.m., and according to YouTube employees who were present during the attack, it was initially mistaken for a fire drill - the building's alarm sounded, signaling employees to evacuate. By 2 p.m., President Donald Trump had been notified and briefed on the attack, after which he tweeted out the requisite "thoughts and prayers" response to the tragedy. The shooter, San Diego resident Nasim Najafi Aghdam, took her own life at the scene.

Aghdam was an aspiring YouTuber, but had become a vocal critic of the platform after it demonitized her videos. She expressed beliefs that YouTube was filtering her content and discriminating against her, comparing their "censorship" tactics to that of Hitler. Aghdam was a noted vegan and animal rights activist known for making videos on these subjects, as well as in the fitness space.

These issues were raised to police by Aghdam's family; her brother shared with local news outlets that their family had warned police of potential misbehavior or harm after Aghdam stopped answering her phone and reportedly had driven from San Diego to Mountain View, near the YouTube headquarters. Police reportedly found Aghdam at 2 a.m. on April 3, reporting to her family that the situation was "under control." Hours later, she opened fire at YouTube. Her family is unclear as to how she acquired a gun and noted that she would have celebrated her 38th birthday the following day, taking her own life on the eve of her birth.

The tragedy has been received in myriad ways. Sandar Pichai, the CEO of YouTube parent company Google, sent a late afternoon tweet that the situation was being monitored and that the victims and their families would get the support they needed. Executives ranging from Tim Cook of Apple to Jeff Bezos of Amazon have similarly expressed their condolences.

Many in and out of tech have already pivoted the conversation to the ongoing debate regarding gun control. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey most notably scolded Trump for his "thoughts and prayers" by amplifying the March Of Our Lives cause. Nancy Pelosi, who represents the San Francisco area, expressed the need for real action on guns while YouTube stars like Jake Paul reiterated this, expressing that "we need change...now!"

Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr. has reportedly been liking tweets that co-opt Aghdam as an unhinged, far left activist.

While further details regarding the victims and attacker are developing, the shooting at YouTube is the 58th mass shooting of 2018. The April 3 tragedy is still being processed and analyzed by police, but will surely add to the momentum of action and activism which arose in the wake of the Parkland shooting less than two months earlier.

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1 Connection Between Dumbledore's Army and the Marauders You Probably Missed

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Throughout the Harry Potter series, the connections between Harry and his parents are made abundantly clear; Harry and his dad, James, look so similar that they're often mistaken for one another, and Harry picks up his dad's knack for Quidditch naturally. It's frequently mentioned that Harry has his mother Lily's eyes, and his fierce, untiring defense of what's right is also something he inherits from her.

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But there are other similarities between the Potters' generation and their son's friend group, many of which are subtle . . . yet when articulated, the connections between the Marauders and Dumbledore's Army are striking. In a now-viral post, Tumblr user cameralinz connects several key characters in the series to older generation counterparts.

This is why I love HP related theories!

In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Sirius tells Harry: "Anyway, I suppose you're the young ones now." The theory reflects this sentiment, suggesting that each of the major characters in Harry's friend group is an opportunity to redeem the losses or failings of the previous generation.

"Anyway, I suppose you're the young ones now."

According to the theory, Neville Longbottom represents what Peter Pettigrew could have been if he'd made better choices. In this same vein, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, and Luna also act as foils to other members of the Marauders-era Hogwarts class.

But in a more fleshed-out reply to the theory, another Tumblr user challenges the initial character pairings . . . and we're inclined to agree.

Image Source: Tumblr user mischievous-mo0ny

Per this alternate reading, Harry and his friend correspond to different Marauders. In a shocking twist that would surely disturb each of them, Neville actually plays foil to his least favorite teacher, Severus Snape. Why? They each struggle to live up to their families' respective legacy before finding their place among a core group of friends and allies in young adulthood. Snape falls in with the wrong crowd, while Neville chooses a better crew of friends.

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Similarly, Ron plays foil to a character that he hates: Peter Pettigrew. Overshadowed, jealous, and insecure in his social standing, Ron displays what Peter could have been if he had overcome his insecurities and remained loyal to his friends.

Ron displays what Peter could have been if he had overcome his insecurities and remained loyal to his friends.

Hermione, who found Sirius Black irresponsible albeit charming, acts as his generational foil: they each fiercely love their chosen families, and struggle with politics related to their blood status.

Luna and Remus Lupin are connected through their outsider status, and their knowledge of fringe magical communities. While each are often socially isolated and ridiculed because of who they are, Luna is different than Lupin due to her confidence and self-acceptance. (On another note: they both have names related to the moon!)

The theory goes on to connect Ginny with confident, sometimes-showoffish James Potter, and Harry to his muggle-raised, talented mother, Lily. The characters are undeniable in their similarities, and might even make you feel silly for not having noticed before.

So, do you agree with this assessment of the Marauders and their Dumbledore's Army counterparts? Let us know in the comments whether you buy into this version of J.K. Rowling's magical series!

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This Beauty Influencer's Hack For Making Lip Gloss Last Longer Is Totally Brilliant

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You know the mini mourning period you go through after finishing a good book or Netflix show? You probably face a similar sadness upon reaching the bottom of your lip gloss tube. What's even more aggravating about the experience is that there's often more product lurking at the bottom - it's just impossible to reach. Luckily, beauty influencer Tiara Willis (aka MakeupforWOC) shared a hack for getting the most out of your beauty tubes - and all you need is a pair of tweezers.

In a thread titled "How to Save Money on Makeup," Willis shared many thrifty tidbits, but one specific hack is going viral, probably because it's so damn genius. To elongate the life of her liquid concealers and glosses, Willis pulls out the stopper using her trusty extraction device. This provides more room to scoop up your product, which means you get to use more of it. Three cheers for conservation!

Willis mentioned that L.A. Girl's bestselling Pro Concealer ($4) and Nars's beloved Radiant Creamy Concealer ($30) are some of her usual suspects for tube hacking. As you can see in the photo above, she also performs this trick on Almay Color + Care Liquid Lip Balm ($6).

Whatever product you decide to operate on, may all roads end in longer-lasting makeup and fuller wallets!

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9 Eyebrow Gels That Will Give You the Best Arches Ever

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I take pride in perfecting my eyebrows every day. Whether I'm drawing them on with a pencil or applying powder, the one thing that always pulls them together is using a setting gel. This finishing makeup comes in both clear or tinted choices that you can find to match your hair color. It helps hold and form your shape, keeping brows in place throughout the day. We rounded up a list of popular picks from brands like E.L.F., Glossier, and MAC. Find yours ahead.

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The Dry Shampoo Method I Use to Wash My Hair Way Less Often

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Washing my thick hair takes forever and is one of my least favorite chores. I've tried every dry shampoo, clarifying shampoo, and technique under the sun to try to extend my time between washes, and I've finally got my routine down. It works so well that several of my coworkers have been shocked when I revealed I hadn't washed my locks in four or five days.

The most important discovery is that I've finally found a dry shampoo that really absorbs all of the dirt and oil from my head. After reading several recommendations of the DryBar Detox Dry Shampoo ($23) on the Sephora Beauty Insider Community, I quickly switched over to this spray and will never go back.

Keep reading to find out how I successfully put off washing my hair to once or twice a week - without it looking like a greasy mess.

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15 Styles That'll Make Your Hair the Mane Event During Festival Season

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There are worse things you could do than show up at a music festival with uninspired hair, but getting dressed up and prettified is half the fun of Summer festival season! Whether you're into pixie glitter energy, dreamy desert vibes, au naturel, or low-key glamour, this roundup of music festival hair ideas for 2018 will get you in the mood for all that's yet to come! We pulled inspiration from the runway, the red carpet, street style, and festivals themselves.

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Is Mascara Bad For Your Eyelashes? We Demand the Truth

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This is definitely one of those stories that you're probably unsure if you want to read. Mascara is, after all, a makeup staple that many of us feel incomplete without. Chances are someone reading this has double backed home for a few swipes after leaving without it. So the possibility that it's bad for your lashes may be one that you're okay with not knowing - but hear us out. Yes, the internet is filled with scary rumors about the potential dangers of mascara, but two experts weighed in on the question, and it's actually not as bad as you night think.

Find the Right Formula

The stuff inside most mascaras are pretty basic: waxes, pigment and iron oxides - nothing that's going to be too damaging to these fragile hairs. While ingredients are important (more on that later), it's the type of formula and how gentle you are when applying and removing it that can impact your lash hairs.

"Waterproof mascara tends to damage lashes and the eye area more since it's harder to remove and involves lot of rubbing," said Piret Aava aka The Eyebrow Doctor, and guru of pretty much all things eye area. She adds that there are formulas that offer the run-resistant effects of waterproof versions, but that are a lot easier to remove and ultimately less harsh on your lashes. "I prefer mascaras that develop a tube-like coating around each lash like Kevin Aucoin The Curling Mascara ($28). It's still water and smudge proof but comes off with warm water and without having to rub your eyes," noted Aava.

Keep an Eye on Ingredients

The negative effects of mascara can be somewhat two-fold. On one hand, there's the potential harm that it can cause to the skin around your eyes, and then there's how the actual formula impacts the actual lash hairs. Beauty expert and CEO of the Long Island Nail Skin and Hair Institute, Dana Persico, said that as with many makeup products, there are some ingredients found in mascara that can cause different types of allergies, inflammation, and even eczema.

"Retinal acetate is an ingredient that has been banned in Canada and prohibited in the use of any cosmetic products, and studies have linked it to changes in the make up and composition of cells [when absorbed into your body]," said Persico. Other additives like parabens, sulfates, and phthalate can also irritate the already sensitive skin around your lashes - so read labels carefully and of course stop using if you experience any side effects.

Don't Get Dry

Once you've settled on an option that you know won't bother your eye area, be diligent about not letting your lash hairs dry out. This can happen one of two ways: as mentioned earlier, waterproof formulas are a bit harsher, since the basic chemistry behind them is to resist moisture. So prolonged used of these types can actually suck moisture from your lashes.

The other culprit, no matter what the formula, is not removing your mascara before bed. Letting it sit on your eyes overnight can cause the actual mascara to become stiff. As it cracks and sheds your lashes will go right along with it. Think of it like the hairs on your head, when each strand become brittle it's prone to breakage. So no matter what state of sleepy you're in at bedtime, take a moment to clean your eyes.

Take Care of the Hairs

There are plenty of mascaras with conditioning ingredients already built in, like Josie Maran's Argan Black Oil Mascara ($22). But if you need something a little extra, try swiping castor oil or Vitamin E on each night using a clean spoolie brush. If you're a waterproof devotee, switch formulas for a bit to give your lashes a break. And for removal, swap in a cleanser that's oil based like L'Oréal Paris Micellar Cleansing Water Complete Cleanser ($8). It'll remove even the tough stuff with less friction and condition at the same time.

The Teflon Talk

There's been recent talk of Teflon being used in makeup, including mascara, to help make it more waterproof. And yes, we're talking about the same Teflon that's used on non-stick pots and pans - but Persico said that it's nothing new and isn't significant enough to cause any harm.

"Teflon has been in cosmetics and even nail polish for as many years as I have been doing research and development and product launches in the beauty industry. Don't stress! The trace amount of Teflon found in cosmetics will not cause overexposure and or any significant penetration of the layers of skin," Persico concluded.

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16 Fresh Makeup Looks to Inspire Your Summer Festival Face

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If there's one thing we love most about the music festival beauty scene, it's that anything goes. Truly - you can throw on lime green eye shadow and bubblegum pink lips and it looks fresh, inspired, and free. Or you can go mascara-free, draw on a smattering or sweet freckles, smear glitter across your forehead, or create the sickest smoky eye of your life. We challenge you to let creativity win when prepping for your upcoming music festivals! For some inspiration, check out these 16 fresh makeup looks.

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I Found the Best Beauty Product I've Used in My 25 Years of Life - and You Can't Even Tell I'm Wearing It

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I'm going to shoot straight with you: I'm pretty much a sucker for any seemingly off-the-wall beauty product. So when I saw that Milk Makeup released a green Matcha Toner ($26), I knew I had to have it. And by have it, I mean beg POPSUGAR's Beauty editorial assistant, Alaina Demopoulos, to call one in for me. And as soon as that little green stick of vegan bliss landed on my desk, my life was forever changed for the better.

What drew me to this product at first? Well, that's easy. It's a green stick that's supposed to go on your f*cking face. And like any loyal Shrek enthusiast, I decided to give it a whirl. Oh, and full disclosure: before I actually tried it out, I thought it was actually going to roll on green in some capacity because I am a certified asshat. And while the revelation that the toner does not in fact leave a green residue felt like a punch to the gut at first, I got over it as soon as I saw my skin start to clear up within a few days.

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And let me tell you how big of a deal that is. On a good day, my combination skin is acne prone if I switch up my routine in the slightest. Forget to take off my makeup after one night of going out? Chin zit. Try the new moisturizer everybody's raving about? Double chin zit. I fall into that category where washing my face totally dries out my skin, but applying rich moisturizer afterward makes me break out. Insert sarcastic "yay."

"I'd be lying if I said it wasn't gentle. Even my fiancé says my face is as soft as a baby's bottom, and trust me, that's a first."

To make matters worse? The weather has been absolute sh*t in New Jersey, and that means big trouble for my face. On April 4 alone, there was supposed to be a low of 32 and a high of 60. That's a 28-degree difference in one day. That is both absurd and cruel. Throw in a few snowstorms mixed with a sun that can't make up its mind and you have a recipe for disaster - unless, that is, you have the power of the Matcha Toner.

Given the name of this product, it's also important to note that I am not one of those people who's obsessed with everything kombucha-related. I have not poured kombucha down my gullet, nor do I plan on doing so in the future. I see people on the streets of NYC shelling out $8 for a bottle and drinking it by the gallon. I understand it's good for you; it's just simply not my cup of tea. I'll stick with my hot water with lemon and go about my business.

But when it comes to applying kombucha to your face, I'll admit my tune completely changes. Milk's toner is made from a combination of witch hazel, matcha green tea leaves, and kombucha, and I'd be lying if I said it wasn't gentle. Even my fiancé says my face is as soft as a baby's bottom, and trust me, that's a first. Another plus? There's no sulfate it in, which is apparently a good thing, because according to Jonathan from Queer Eye, whom I would trust with my life, it's too harsh for your hair, let alone your face.

So, as far as the application goes? It's pretty easy. After showering and washing my face, I roll it all over my visage and then crawl into bed with my cats. I also apply it before I put my makeup on, including primer, and it leaves my skin feeling silky-smooth all day. The Matcha Toner has also allowed me to cut back on moisturizing my face as frequently because my skin is far less dry after standing under a scalding-hot shower for 20 minutes, and that's a major win.

Long story short: should you buy this product? Yes. It will totally transform your skin for the better and, well, it's green. Your makeup counter probably needs a pop of color anyway, right?

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Drugstore Beauty Queen Cardi B Loves This $5 Lip Balm

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One of the many, many reasons we love Cardi B is that the woman who enjoys making money moves also understands the ubiquitous delight of a good drugstore beauty product. Take, for instance, her favorite foundation, which costs a cool $10. Or her go-to concealer, a little L.A. Girl number that costs less than some lattes.

Turns out, we can add lip balm to the list of Cardi's affordable skincare staples. The "Bartier Cardi" singer uses Eos Crystal Lip Balm ($5) - or, at least, she does in the music video to her latest single. Want proof? Watch the video above. Right around 1:22, you can see Cardi applying the see-through swiper in the backseat of a Lyft. I literally did the exact same thing this morning!

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Eos gave its iconic balm a dramatic upgrade just last year when it switched out its opaque, spherical shape for a sleeker, rounder crystal one. This salve is vegan, hypoallergenic, and free of wax, so it hydrates the heck out of your mouth with a natural blend of shea butter and coconut, avocado, castor, and sunflower oils. No wonder Cardi's into it.

This isn't the first time Eos has made an appearance in a music video. Back in 2013, Miley Cyrus twerked her way through the "We Can't Stop" music video, pausing to apply the brand's balm. Guess there's something about Eos that makes a hit song!

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6 Foolproof Tips For Getting a Tattoo You Won't Regret Later

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I waited until I was 26 to get my first tattoo, and I am so, so glad that I did. I'm not exactly a Kat Von D type. I'm not covered in tats from head to toe, but I have three custom tattoos that I absolutely love. While some people commit to tattoos easily, for most of us, the process is more difficult. We worry about whether our idea is something we'll still be connected to in 30 years, whether the artist will be able to pull off a design we'll love, and how the tattoo will wear over time.

That said, if you've always wanted to get a tattoo but want to make sure it's just right, I know how you feel. Here's my advice for getting a high-quality tattoo you'll love that will stand out from the crowd and complement your personal style.

1. Find the Right Artist

Finding a good tattoo artist is a lot harder than you'd think. In most major cities, leading tattoo artists often don't take new clients, or they have lengthy waiting lists. This is to be expected. One artist I absolutely loved and followed on Instagram for many years didn't even take client requests - she just put designs she wanted to do on her Instagram page, and people applied for them!

So to find the right artist, do your research. Don't rule out artists in smaller cities nearby. Scour the internet for tattoo studios in your region and look at every. single. page. Check out the artist's reviews and Instagram page and the studio's Facebook page. You want someone who is legit.

2. Decide What You Want

Ultimately, your tattoo is yours, so no one else's opinion really matters. But think long and hard about what you really want to put on your body. Some questions to ask yourself include: Does this match my personal aesthetic (not just today's style)? Is the subject of this tattoo something that means a lot to me? I recommend that people view tattoos as symbols of important times and places in their life. So, let's say you get a tattoo in honor of your home city . . . even if you don't live there in 30 years, your tattoo will be a reminder of an exciting time/place in your life.

3. Set Aside an Appropriate Budget

The cost of tattoos vary widely, but most respected artists run from about $150 per hour to $400. This can be lower or higher, depending on the artist's desirability and your metropolitan area. Tattoos also vary widely in the amount of time they take. Talk with your artist ahead of time about how much he or she thinks your design will cost.

4. Prepare Your References

Another part of your discussion with your artist will include laying out your ideas for your design. References (photos you show your artist, which showcase your style) are important, but remember: your artist is ultimately the one designing the tattoo. They have to create original work, so don't expect them to copy another artist's design.

5. Voice Your Concerns

Some tattoo artists can be a little bit bothered by lots of questions. Some don't even want to let you in on the design process until the day of your tattoo. They may be great artists, but I personally decline to work with these kinds of people. There are plenty of artists out there who are more than happy to collaborate with you on your design. It's harder to find those people, but seek them out - you want to be able to express your desires and concerns and not feel like you're bothering your artist by doing so.

6. Expect It to Turn Out a Little Differently Than You Imagined

Especially if this is your first tattoo, be prepared that there's a good chance it won't look 100 percent the way you imagined it. Ink on the skin tends to do that. But the good news is, if you're really committed to the idea of having art on your skin, you're probably going to love it anyway. Once something is etched into your body, it becomes a part of you.

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20 Fab and Feminine Bob Haircuts With Bangs

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Committing to a bob with bangs is a beauty decision that you shouldn't take lightly. It is, after all, a look - one that you kind of have to be ready to rock for a few months, depending on how fast or slow your hair grows out. The good thing, as you'll see from these celebrity looks, is that there are tons ways to style it. So if you're considering the Anna Wintour special or looking for a way to freshen up your own version of this cut, here's some inspo to get your styling juices flowing.

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Why the Newest (and Grossest) Beauty Trend Is Total Bullsh*t

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Let's just go ahead and insert all the poop emojis right now, because we're totally going there. Yep, we're talking about colonics and - specifically - how they may or may not affect your overall skin health. And if you're thinking, "How in the world does that part of my body have anything to do with the rest of me?" then we're all on the same page heading into this.

Over recent years, we've seen an uptick in the number of people voluntarily getting a colonic as a way to "detox" the body. We'll go more into those claims shortly (and also discuss if they hold up), but first let's discuss what a colonic is.

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These 10 Makeup Items Will Help Your Perfect Natural-Looking Makeup

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As much as we beauty junkies love a strong lip, bold cat eye, and carefully chiseled contour, there's something refreshing about ditching our usual full-coverage foundation for a lighter, no-makeup makeup look. Not only is going a little less bold less of a time commitment, but it's also a refreshing way to get out of a makeup rut.

The keys to perfecting this low-maintenance look are choosing sheer formulas, fresh colors, and making sure your skin looks dewy. When done correctly, you'll look perfectly put together and naturally gorgeous. Thanks to the Sephora Beauty Insider Community, I've found products that help me to perfect my lighter makeup routine, along with some of my own tried-and-true favorites.

Read on to discover the 10 items to add to your makeup bag to get natural-looking, flawless makeup easily.

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Here's the Difference Between Retinol-Induced Skin Purging and a Breakout

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Anyone who's ever been prescribed a topical treatment for a skincare concern has probably heard their derm utter the following cliche: "This will make things worse before it gets better." One common culprit is retinol, an ingredient that's beloved by many for its ability to treat everything from fine lines and wrinkles to acne, along with improving skin's elasticity, stimulating collagen production, and smoothing out uneven texture.

I'm currently testing a new serum, Algenist Elevate Advanced Retinol Serum ($98), which I love more than most of the people in my life. But before completely eliminating my stubborn acne and pesky hyperpigmentation, this stuff reeked havoc on my complexion.

Turns out, "getting worse before it gets better" has an actual name: purging. And the title is apt - after seeing a uniform pack of pimples pop up on the left side of my face, I was so out for blood that I could have starred in The Purge 37, or whatever sequel number that horror film franchise is on by now. I reached out to Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research for NYC's Mount Sinai Hospital, for everything I needed to know about this process.

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First, a little science lesson for you: "Purging is the skin clearing blockages from the pores in a rapid manner," Dr. Zeichner told me. "This usually occurs in the setting of using topical retinoids, which enhance cell turnover and help open blockages within the pores."

"The breakouts should look similar to each other, as they tend to develop at the same time"

It can take anywhere from days to weeks, a time frame that depends on how much oil or gunk is clogging your follicles to begin with. Zeichner says if you have a fairly clear complexion and are using retinol to treat wrinkles rather than acne, "purging may be so minor that you do not notice it at all." Translation: a retinol won't create a pimple that wasn't already budding underneath your skin.

So what makes purging different than just a normal breakout, or perhaps a bad reaction to your retinol of choice? A purge is just a rapid breakout that can occur all over the face. (But not always - mine was confined to the left side, as that has always been a problem area for me).

The key to self-diagnosing purging is making sure that your pimples are all uniform. "The breakouts should look similar to each other, as they tend to develop at the same time," Dr. Zeichner said. "In the case of regular acne, breakouts occur at different times and individual pimples are usually in different stages." My purge took form as multiple whiteheads that literally sprouted overnight - such a pleasant surprise to wake up to!

So why keep slathering a retinol on your face? "Once you clear the pipes, if you continue to use the retinol, you can keep them clean and prevent them from getting clogged again." To quote Robert Frost (and also my dad during a particularly gruesome fourth-grade soccer game), "The only way out is through." Luckily, if you continue using your product, it should not happen more than once. However, sometimes extreme aggravating factors like stress or hormonal change like switching birth control cause a rapid increase in oil buildup.

And if you're going through a purge, just remember this: there's nothing wrong with proudly rocking your acne.

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These 11 Spring Tops Look Designer, but They're All From Amazon and Under $14!

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With Spring fully in bloom, we're doing a major wardrobe refresh. An easy way to start is by treating yourself to some new tops. There are so many cute options on Amazon - seriously! Not only are they insanely stylish, but they're also quite affordable. Whether you want something flowy and boho or sweet and simple, we curated choices you'll find irresistible. They go great with jeans, skirts, and everything else you already own. Shop through them all and add them to your cart before they disappear!

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15 Reasons You Should Trade In Your Jeans For Stylish High-Waisted Pants

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Squeezing into your denim jeans on a hot day isn't always ideal, so this season, trade them in for a pair of cool high-waisted pants. These versatile trousers are easy to wear with everything you already own. You can dress them up with heels and a silky top or go for a more casual look with a crop top and sneakers. We rounded up a list of our favorite finds right now. From affordable brands like H&M, Topshop, and Express, take a look ahead.

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GabiFresh's New Swimsuit Collection Will Have Curvy Women Singing "Hallelujah"

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Blogger and body positive activist GabiFresh (also known as Gabi Gregg) blew us away when her Swimsuits For All resort collection debuted earlier this year. The campaign celebrated the "Power of Survival," and featured two women with inspiring stories. Fast forward to her Summer 2018 collection and Gabi has outdone herself - this time she featured nine diverse women. All of them are fans that Gabi hand-picked during Swimsuit For All's first open casting call.

"I am constantly motivated and inspired by my followers. Their support means the world to me and to have so many people come out for this casting call was truly a mind-blowing experience," Gabi said in a statement. "This collection is all about bringing to life the fun, flirty, playful spirit of summer. These nine women had no problem showing that side of themselves! My hope is that this campaign, featuring such a beautifully diverse group, will encourage others to feel confident and have fun in a swimsuit, regardless of their race, size or shape."

Each of the women featured represents one of the nine sizes (10 to 26) the collection comes in. The 10-piece collection showcases fun, bright colors and bold prints that retail for up to $150. Keep reading to see the fabulous range that you'll be craving to rock all year round.

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