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5 Fun Ways to Personalize Your Vehicle
We all crave opportunities to express ourselves, whether it’s with our clothing, makeup, art, writing, or other expressions we share with the world. If you’ve ever wanted to personalize your vehicle and express yourself on the road, here are some fun and cool ways to do it.
1. Get a custom license plate frame
Are you still driving around with your dealership’s license plate frame? If so, you’re a moving advertisement for their company. There’s nothing wrong with that if they’re a reputable business, but it’s wasted real estate. Your license plate frame is an ideal opportunity for self-expression, so why not make it your own?
Personalized license plate frames are fun because you can get anything printed on them, including phrases, quotes, funny sayings, edgy statements, birthdates, and even icons. Some frames are bordered by die-cut shapes to make things even more interesting. For example, there are customizable frames for dog lovers that have die-cut paw prints on the corners.
Whether you want to express yourself with a sport, an animal, an anniversary date, or your favorite quote, you can do it easily with a custom license plate frame.
2. Get vanity plates
You’ve probably seen some cool, funny, and ambiguous custom license plates out on the road. They’re popular because they give you a chance to express yourself or make people laugh when they pull up behind you at a red light.
Just like custom license plate frames, vanity plates can be used to make a statement, although you have to be a little more discerning with your choices. First of all, in the United States, you only get seven spaces, which isn’t much. You also need to consider your state’s rules for what’s allowed.
The rules for vanity plates vary by state, but in general, you can’t print something that is or has the potential to be vulgar, racist, indecent, or derogatory. In some states, like Texas, you can’t reference gender, ethnicity, race, or sexual orientation, whether or not it’s derogatory. This is probably why applications for plates like “L8YBUG” get rejected.
If you really want to say something your DMV won’t approve, put it on your custom frame and choose a more neutral vanity plate expression.
3. Try a car wrap
A car wrap is a series of vinyl film stickers that are often printed with some kind of custom design and applied to a vehicle to change its appearance without ruining the paint job. Most of the cars with wraps belong to businesses, but it’s available for personal vehicles, too. Some people use solid-colored wraps instead of painting their car because it’s cheaper.
If you choose this form of self-expression, be sure to let the pros handle the job. It’s not as easy as it looks. It takes expertise to properly measure, cut, and apply the vinyl decals in a seamless manner.
Wrapping your car is a massive opportunity to express yourself because your car has so much surface area to work with. You can get a full or partial wrap, though, so don’t worry. You don’t have to cover your entire vehicle if that’s not what you want. You can choose to wrap your trunk, your hood, your sun/moon roof, or just add designs to your wheel wells. The possibilities are endless.
4. Decorate your car’s interior
In addition to decorating the outside of your car, you can also deck out the interior with cool things like:
- Custom air fresheners hang from the rear-view mirror.
- Seat covers.
- Steering wheel covers.
- New seats (you can even get race car seats if that sounds exciting).
- Internal LED strip lighting along the doors or glove box.
- Novelty gear shift covers.
As long as it doesn’t obstruct your view, the sky’s the limit.
5. Get an antenna ball
Antenna balls aren’t as popular as they once were, but you can still get novelty antenna toppers and even ones that slide down to the bottom, like plastic hot dogs and other funny items. If you’re brave enough, you can turn your car’s antenna into a barbecue skewer of fun to give people something to laugh at when they drive by your car.
Satisfy your desire for self-expression by personalizing your car
There are endless ways to express yourself in this world. Chances are, you’re already doing so with your clothes and social media posts, so why not try personalizing your car? You’ll have fun doing it, and you might give other people something to smile about when they see you driving around town.
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A UK Bar Pretends To Be A Church To Get Around Pandemic Rules
The pandemic has made it difficult for some businesses to run, which is why this bar is getting creative by registering as a church to their customers
With everyone being in lockdown and not being able to go out, not a lot people have been able to offer up prayers to the 400 rabbit gods, and with 2020 being the hot mess that it is, a tequila joint in Nottingham, England is planning to change that and keep their business afloat, as well.
England just got out of its second nation-wide lockdown as of December 2, and now implements a system where they have tiered restrictions. Nottingham currently sits on the highest risk, the tier 3 category, which states that businesses targeted towards hospitality will stay closed with the exception of delivery or takeout.
Church of 400 Rabbits is an Aztec-themed bar that has an extensive choice of tequila and an application to become a worship center that is currently waiting for approval from Nottingham’s registrar general.
This bar decided to mix spirits with spirituality in hopes that it can implement a loophole in the COVID-19 rules of England, which says that if you’re a church or a place of worship, groups from the same bubble or household can enter your business.
After posting their application that will certify their bar to operate as a place of worship, Church of 400 Rabbits is now looking for devotees through their website.
People who are interested in becoming a Bunny Believer can do this for free, and with a small fee of $13, (£10), you can be ordained as a Reverend, with a t-shirt that you use as your official robes.
James Aspell, owner of Church of 400 Rabbits isn’t too hopeful that Nottingham will consider the application, but says that it’s an attempt to show how ridiculous the tier system is and how some of the rules are contradictory.
He says that it’s difficult because the government insists on these strict rules but that there is little to no financial support. Aspell believes that even if they moved down to a tier 2, they wouldn’t be able to open without dishing out substantial meals, and adding that it’s another Scotch Egg debacle.
For those of you that don’t know what a Scotch egg is, it’s a hard-boiled egg that is wrapped with sausage meat and breadcrumbs. After a lot of debate, it has been considered a substantial meal by Michael Gove, who came under fire when he described it as an appetizer.
Church of 400 Rabbits isn’t the first business that tried to apply as a place of worship, as Atlantic Squash and Fitness Club also rebranded to Church of the Healthy Body to keep their gym open.
Aspell notes that the number of devotees for 400 Rabbits is multiplying rapidly, as rabbits would and has decided to donate all proceeds to a Nottingham homeless charity group.
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Disneyland Attractions That Have Been Lost In Time
Many Disneyland attractions have survived since it first opened in 1955, but others have come and gone.
Disneyland has brought joy to children and adults alike since it first opened in 1955. Many attractions have survived since the beginning, but others have come and gone. Here are some of the most memorable Disneyland attractions that have been lost but not forgotten.
MIDGET AUTOPIA
This attraction only existed in Disneyland from 1957-1966. It featured miniature cars that traveled along a permanent path. The driver could control the speed using gas and brake pedals, but the steering wheel was not functional. It eventually was removed to make room for “It’s A Small World,” but it lived on for another ten years in Marceline, Missouri, the birthplace of Walt Disney himself.
COUNTRY BEAR JAMBOREE
One of the more classic attractions on this list, The Country Bear Jamboree survived from 1972-2001. It featured animatronic bears (and a few other forest creatures) that would perform pre-recorded songs. It was eventually removed and was replaced by “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.”
ADVENTURES THRU INNER SPACE
An attraction ahead of its time, Adventures Thru Inner Space was a part of “Tomorrowland” and took guests on a magical tour through the atoms of a snowflake. It used an “omnimover” system that is still used in many rides to this day. It was eventually replaced by “Star Tours” in 1985.
FLYING SAUCERS
The Flying Saucers were a popular attraction within “Tomorrowland,” although they only existed from 1961-1966. Guests would sit on single-rider “saucers” that would move around in a fashion similar to how an air hockey puck moves. It also had a very exciting bumper cars element as riders could slam into each other.
MONSANTO HOUSE OF THE FUTURE
Another attraction involved in the early days of “Tomorrowland,” The Monsanto House of the Future served as a glimpse into what a future house might look like. Complete with futuristic appliances. It lasted in the park from 1957-1967 and was the joint brainchild of Monsanto, M.I.T., and Walt Disney Imagineering.
MINE TRAIN THROUGH NATURE’S WONDERLAND
The Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland was a ride enjoyed by Disneyland guests from 1960-1977. It served as a tour of the fictional town of Rainbow Ridge and featured multiple waterfalls over a thousand animatronic elements. It was eventually replaced by “Big Thunder Mountain.”
THE PEOPLE MOVER
The aptly named “People Mover” did just that – it moved people! Another element of “Tomorrowland,” it ran from 1967-1995. It was a roughly 16-minute ride and provided riders with a scenic tour of Tomorrowland as a whole. It later served as a tour of the “World of Tron,” an attraction built in partnership with the release of the hit movie.
CHICKEN OF THE SEA PIRATE SHIP AND RESTAURANT
This incredible attraction was a staple of Disneyland from 1955-1982. It featured an extensive, tuna-specific menu and was a joint venture with the tuna company, Chicken of the Sea. The company eventually removed their sponsorship and the beautiful pirate ship was turned into “Captain Hook’s Gallery” in 1969.
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An Alarming New Technique Used By Human Traffickers To Abduct Women
The world we live in is a scary place full of danger and you should always be on guard, especially when alone. Women should definitely be aware of their surroundings while in public. Unfortunately, there are predators everywhere and they are waiting for you to be caught off guard. You never know when danger […]
The world we live in is a scary place full of danger and you should always be on guard, especially when alone. Women should definitely be aware of their surroundings while in public.
Unfortunately, there are predators everywhere and they are waiting for you to be caught off guard.
You never know when danger will strike, just like it did for Savannah Nguyen’s mother of Appleton, Wisconsin. She was almost a victim of a ruthless crime syndicate that preys on women who are alone.
In today’s wild world, it’s important to be cautious of your surroundings and thankfully Savannah’s mom was and acted accordingly to avoid danger.
She was leaving the local mall and was parked in an empty section of the parking lot until an SUV with dark tinted windows pulled up next to her car. She thought that was weird since every other space in the entire parking lot was empty… she thought that was odd.
The mother of four felt immediately uneasy and wanted to get into her car quickly, but she struggled with her keys.
Once in her car, she noticed that there was something under her windshield wiper, but instead of getting out, she locked her doors, started up her car and sped away.
Something in her gut just told her to drive away, and thankfully she did. She could see whatever was under her wiper blade was flapping away in the wind, but she didn’t stop until she was safe in her own garage.
Her mother rushes into the house and tells her daughter all about what had happened and they investigated what was under her wiper blade.
When they looked under the blade, they found a small plastic bag with a ring inside and a note written on the bag. The note said the ring was a gift and was free.
When Savannah realized what was happening she freaked out, her mother was almost a victim of human trafficking. She had heard stories of women finding things under their wiper blade and when they got out to investigate, they were abducted.
Luckily, her mother felt uneasy when that SUV drove up next to her car and she got out of there before investigating.
Savannah wanted to get the word out so she shared her mother’s story on Facebook and the response was epic. The next key step is for you to share this story and get the word out that human trafficking is real and is closer to home than you could ever expect. Women and children are getting abducted all over America in big cities and small towns.
Be safe out there, be aware of your surroundings and if you feel something is off, get out of there and tell someone.
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