You might have a general lack of confidence or awkwardness when talking with women, but this is easy to overcome with the right approach. If you have difficulty coming up with things to talk about with a girl, use some of the following topics to get started. Soon, after you have had some practice, you won’t need lists like these to become a master of conversation. First things first: You can’t start talking to a girl if you don’t know how to greet her....

Pleasurable feelings come and go, but genuine happiness is both natural and unplanned. Everyone experiences significant moments of happiness at times. Maybe you got a raise or won a race — and if you could bottle and sell the euphoric feeling of falling in love, you’d be a millionaire. During these situations, you might truly believe that sustained happiness comes from these exterior events. Since the mind relaxes during these experiences, it gives you a mistaken sense of relief....

In a world of three physical dimensions, time is the 4th dimension where shapes take on movement, age and evolution. To celebrate this, 22 Design Studio has created a clock with that represents all four dimensions in kind. Height, width, depth and time are all represented here, with a clock that folds into itself in concrete spirals. Out of the concrete rise three arms, one for seconds, another for minutes and a third for hours, all revolving within a staircase-style design....

You know you can’t force someone to feel what they don’t, but knowing this doesn’t lessen the pain of unfulfilled love. Sometimes, though, it helps to know you’re not alone. And you’re definitely not. Most of us will experience this pain at some point in our lives — many of us more than once. So, we’ve collected the following unrequited love quotes from others who have been where you are....

Did you know that Dr. Harry Coover accidentally invented super glue while working on plastic gun sights during WWII? What’s more, it took nine whole years for its inventor to rediscover its fast-bonding properties, along with its commercial benefit. Since then, the market has become flooded with strong adhesives capable of bonds which are nigh unbreakable. While instant glue works on many types of surfaces, some work best for specific materials....

You don’t want to propose too soon and scare your partner away, but you also don’t want to wait so long that they lose interest. So how do you know when the timing is right? How soon is too soon to get engaged? There are plenty of signs to look for to see if you’re both ready for marriage, but there are also some red flags that indicate you may not be quite there yet....

Do you look back to a time before a particular decision and wish you could go back and choose differently? While not all of your choices have negatively impacted your life, you sometimes wonder why a single ill-advised choice should hold so much power. Some choices affect more of your life than others. But every time you face two very different options, your choice is likely to impact one area of your life more than others....

If you are asking a question means, you are controlling the situation and the person you are interacting with. In order to make that situation or conversation stand out, make sure your thought and intention are in a right place. Make use of your intuition to formulate your questions to gain respect and love. So, if your love is in just a beginning stage and you want to make a good first impression or strengthen your connection, asking questions is the best way to continue....

Whether you want to learn just enough to decide whether or not to ask for a second date, or you’re ready to ask some deep personal questions, you’ll find some gems here. These questions will make your conversation more interesting without making either of you uncomfortable. It should go without saying that you won’t find any cheesy pick-up lines in this article, but there is a time for humor — preferably at no one’s expense....

But no matter the category you fall into, there’s one common thread that connects everyone —the need for an ice-cold beverage. The refreshing feel of a frosty drink under the blazing hot weather is heavenly. And to achieve this unmatched feeling, you need a great cooler. And while you may want to show off your muscles by lifting a sixty-plus quart cooler from point A to B, it isn’t really necessary now that we have wheeled coolers in the market....

Another perk about going for wood is that it’s also durable and will last years of use. A wood wallet will match most accessories, adding its vibrant yet earthy feel to your day. If you are looking for a wallet with a unique character, below are eight of the best wood wallets for a simple, legacy, and fuss-free look. But first… Why Buy a Wood Wallet? I’m assuming that since you’re reading this, you most likely are bent towards getting a wood wallet....

There are many people who say that Shakespeare is the man responsible for inventing these jokes. How true that is will never be known. However, should it be decided that the bard himself deserves the credit, surely that raises the validity in knock knock jokes being a viable form of humor. The more traditionally accepted history is that knock knock jokes started in and around the United States in the 1940s....

This familiar adage sadly often rings true. It’s not just a romantic notion, but there’s some scientific evidence behind it. What may be more important than whether we hurt the ones we love is why we do so and what we can do to ease that pain. Can You Hurt Someone and Still Love Them? You can. It’s much more common than you might think. The reasons why we hurt the ones we love might be rooted in how close we feel to them....

Mid-century modern homes are all the retro rage for creative-minded home buyers these days. The common problem, however, is the rough state that most of those 1950’s homes are in. This 1957 Salt Lake City home is in prime, entirely rehabbed condition with an interior sexy enough to be featured here on TheCoolist. Indoors, this home is lined with natural hardwood floors, calming white walls and ceilings, stainless steel fixtures and soft lighting....

Apple iPad | After months of speculation and feverish excitement, Steve Jobs has officially revealed the Apple Tablet, dubbed the Apple iPad. The Apple iPad is a 9.7-inch tablet computer that bridges the gap between smartphones and laptop computers, but with the processing power and software capability that netbook computers do not offer. “Netbooks are just cheap laptops,” Apple Chief Steve Jobs explained when debuting the Apple iPad. The iPad, however, is something entirely different....

BMW has officially revealed their Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show coming next month. The Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept is a plug-in hybrid with a three cylinder turbodiesel engine, a car that bridges the gap between sports car performance and eco-friendly attitude. This new BMW concept will produce a total 356 hp between its engine and two electric motors– enough to push this beast to 62mph in 4....

The Bureau A Antoine Boulder Cabin is a compact, single-room unit designed for one or two occupants. It features a wood-burning stove, a fold-down cot, a window and a skylight. And that’s about it. This boulder cabin has two distinct values to weekend campers. First, it provides a rare kind of privacy by blending in with the surroundings. Second, it’s safe and secure when you’re away, as those who do actually discover the boulder cabin will have trouble even finding the lock....

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The new Chinon Bellami HD-1 Digital Super 8 can shoot full HD video through a flexible set of available lenses. It can shoot 1080p video at 30fps, a standard resolution at an admittedly less-than-standard frame rate. Those who might scoff at the lack of 60fps recording will want to consider just what this camera is– it’s retro in design and functionality but in a digital capacity. If you want 4k video and next-gen frame rates, there’s a Black Magic Pocket Cinema or a Nikon D4 with your name on it....

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