Takeaways from CNN's town hall with Mike Pence
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized his former boss President Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and his praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin in a CNN town hall on Wednesday night.
2023-06-08 09:57
AI chatbots offer comfort to the bereaved
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2023-06-08 09:57
Ukraine dam: Floods devastate tracts of rich farmland
The long-term consequences for agriculture will be severe in one of Ukraine's most fertile areas.
2023-06-08 09:55
3 former Red Sox who the club wishes were still in Boston
The Red Sox are middling a bit in the 2023 season and it's hard not to imagine how much these former players would help if they were still in Boston.Things haven't been completely bleak for the Boston Red Sox, even sitting at the bottom of the AL East standings. Frankly, that has more ...
2023-06-08 09:24
Japan’s Economy Grows Faster Than Estimated Amid Election Talk
Japan’s economy expanded at a faster pace than initially estimated as businesses ramped up spending, a largely positive
2023-06-08 09:18
'The Gorgas really hit rock bottom': 'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga slammed for shading Teresa Giudice with new merchandise
Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga were accused of fighting like 'kindergartners' at 'RHONJ' reunion
2023-06-08 09:15
'The Tony Awards: Act One': Julianne Hough and Skylar Astin to co-host the unscripted pre-show
According to a source, introductions and guidance will not rely on a teleprompter
2023-06-08 08:52
Utah to hold election for retiring congressman's seat in November
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says elections to replace resigning U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart will take place in the fall
2023-06-08 08:47
'I'm going to miss him': Niall Horan opens up about Blake Shelton, recalls what he said after winning 'The Voice'
'When we left the seat, they announced the winner and I stood up, and then he came for a big hug. I gave him a big hug,' said Niall Horan
2023-06-08 08:46
George Winston, million-selling pianist known for his melodic style, dead at age 73
Grammy-winning pianist George Winston has died
2023-06-08 07:50
GOP conservatives shutter House to protest McCarthy-Biden debt deal, setting up next budget brawl
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is suddenly confronting a new threat to his power
2023-06-08 06:55
Gamer finds indent in head from prolonged headset use after shaving his hair
A Twitch streamer was left stunned after he livestreamed himself shaving his hair for charity, only to find an indent on his head from wearing his gaming headset. The gamer, who goes by Curtoss on streaming platform Twitch, went live on 3 June to raise money for the charity organisation, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. While shaving his head for charity, viewers witnessed Curtoss’s shock when he discovered that his head shape had completely changed due to his prolonged headset use. “The shaver’s working like a champ,” Curtoss said, as he began shaving his hair down the middle of his head. Within seconds, he noticed an indent across the top of his head. “Dude, I have an indent like right here, this is where my headphones go!” he told viewers. “I have a f***ing headphone indent on my head! What the f***?” “I always thought that was just my hair,” he added. It didn’t take long for Curtoss’s reaction to go viral on social media. He shared a clip of his mid-shave discovery to his TikTok, while on Twitter, a video of his head indent received more than 42 million views. Surprisingly, Curtoss wasn’t the only one to find an indent on their head from wearing headphones. “Welcome to the club,” replied one Twitter user, who shared photos of two gamers with indents on their skulls. “We all got one of those at one point or another,” another gamer joked. “Tell me why I’ve just rubbed my head to make sure I don’t have one,” shared one person, while another wrote: “New fear just unlocked” “This is why I will never wear a headset for prolonged time periods,” said someone else. So, can prolonged headphones really cause permanent damage? Yes and no. While there are risks to wearing headphones for long periods of time, head indents are temporary. In fact, Headphonesty reports that it takes at least 135 kg to cause a minor fracture to the skull. However, streamers can get “headphone hair” from wearing a headphone headband for too long, wherein the headset puts too much pressure on the head and flattens the hair. But much like indents on the scalp, hair should gradually return to its original shape in just a few minutes. In order to help get rid of headphone dents on the scalp or hair faster, gamers can gently massage the dent and the surrounding area. A hot shower might help return the head to its original shape, but taking breaks from wearing headphones is the most effective way to avoid causing a dent in the scalp. @curtoss please don't call it "Brain Valley" ?♂️ #twitch #livestreamfails #gamer ♬ original sound - nintendo loser While gamers and Twitch streamers don’t need to worry about changing the shape of their head, prolonged headphone use can lead to permanent hearing loss. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 50 per cent of people ages 12 to 35 are at risk of hearing loss due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud sounds, including through headphones. According to the American Osteopathic Association, many headphones and MP3 players today can produce sounds up to 120 decibels, which is equivalent to a sound level at a rock concert. At 120 decibels, hearing loss can occur after only about an hour and 15 minutes. Experts suggest that people should exceed no more than 60 per cent of maximum volume when using headphones. The Independent has contacted Curtoss for comment. Read More Ukrainian schoolboy to buy home for his mother after selling Minecraft server Male characters in video games have 50 per cent more dialogue than female counterparts What is Discord, the chatting app tied to classified leaks? Mother sparks debate over parent who wouldn’t give her daughter a slice of cake How to protect pets from wildfire smoke amid air quality alert ‘Fearful’ Shannen Doherty reveals her cancer has spread to her brain
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