I just read something in the news that had me scratching my head. (Happens a lot!).<\/p>\n

Before I share the link to the article with you, please .. humor me!<\/p>\n

Please perform this little experiment: Have someone handcuff you, hands behind your back.<\/p>\n

What? No handcuffs? Booooring!! Anyway, if you lent someone your handcuffs, or lost them, then just do this: put your hands behind your back.<\/p>\n

Then, hook your two pinkies, so as to emulate the idea of having your hands handcuffed behind your back.<\/p>\n

Don’t let go! Keep those pinkies hooked!<\/p>\n

Done that?<\/p>\n

Good!<\/p>\n

Now … strangle yourself!<\/p>\n

Then let me know what you think of this article<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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