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This might sound ridiculous, but do you know that there are countries where citizens are being begged by the government to have more s*x? Have a look at the s*x-starved nations. Minister for S*x Appointed in Spain, Edelmira Barreira     There are few things more important than fertility in determining a nation's future viability. Demographers suggest that a country needs a fertility rate of just over two children per woman to hit "replacement fertility" — the rate at which new births fill the spaces left behind by deaths. But because of certain cultural and economic forces, only about half of the world's 224 countries currently hit replacement fertility. For those that don't, encouraging people to have sex can involve strategies that range from highly explicit to downright bizarre.   1. Denmark If you aren't going to have a kid for your own family, Danes are told, at least do it for Denmark. No, literally, do it for Denmark. The small Nordic coun...

Soon, men may have the ability to become pregnant and have babies thanks to groundbreaking advancement in uterus transplant surgeries.   A fertility doctor says that in theory, men could attempt to become pregnant as soon as  "tomorrow"  thanks to advances in uterus transplant surgeries. But other experts say that such a procedure won't happen anytime soon because many more studies are needed to know whether it could be done safely.   Dr. Richard Paulson, the outgoing president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), said he thinks it would be possible to perform uterus transplants on transgender women, who are born male and transition to female, according to The Telegraph. Speaking at ASRM's annual meeting, he said he sees no biological reason why the procedure wouldn't work in the male body.   "You could do it tomorrow,"  Paulson was quoted as saying.  "There would be additional challenges, but I don't see a...

ISTOCK/SEB_RA You might want to remember these 13 surprising and strange laws next time you're traveling to avoid embarrassment, fines, or worse! Culture clashes can occur anytime you travel, but every once in a while they happen in some truly unexpected ways. From a harmless hug to lighting up a cigarette outdoors, these are the strange travel faux pas any globetrotter would do best to avoid. Vicks inhalers are forbidden in Japan ISTOCK/DANIELTAEGER In Japan, over-the-counter allergy/sinus medications that contain the ingredient pseudoephedrine such as Vicks inhalers and Sudafed  are banned under Japan’s strict anti-stimulant drug laws . Medications that feature codeine are also prohibited and shouldn’t be brought into Japan. Here in America, don't miss the  50 dumbest laws in every state . Don't eat on church steps in Italy ISTOCK/HORST GERLACH Be careful where you consume a relaxing lunch or refreshing beverage in Italy.  It’s an...

  We sent our humor editor, Andy Simmons, on a cross-country trip and you won't believe these funny town names actually exist. Worn out shoes TATIANA AYAZO/RD.COM "I was holed up in  Boring, Oregon , wondering whether I should try someplace different. So I hopped in my car and drove to  Why, Arizona , to figure things out. After a few days I found my answer in  Whynot, Mississippi : I needed a town with some life to it. I made a beeline for Disco, Tennessee , where I danced so much, I wore out my shoes. The next day, I headed to Loafers Glory, North Carolina , for a new pair..." (These funny town names are anything but boring. Have you seen  these hilarious road signs ?)  Eddy wasn't around TATIANA AYAZO/RD.COM "Afterward I looked sharp enough to take a break in  Handsome Eddy, New York . Eddy wasn't around, but I knew where to find him—in  Loveladies, New Jersey , where it seemed that all the women were trying to get...

GEORGE CRISTI/SHUTTERSTOCK Hop on the scale right next to your Samsonite. A trip to the airport is one of pragmatism; the expectations are pretty low when it comes to amenities and at this point, you just want to get into that giant metal bird, arrive in a different city, and avoid as many surcharges as you can. If you want a meal, if you want a Woodford, if you want extra legroom, if you want to bring luggage that weighs over 50 pounds, you have to pay extra. (Make sure to  read up on these air travel tips  before you head out to avoid all these extra charges.) But one airline is flipping the scales a bit, requiring their passengers to get right on the scales with their luggage. Finnair will start weighing their passengers, but not for the reason you think. The process isn’t meant to charge passengers extra for crossing a weight threshold. It’s meant to get a better idea of the exact weight and balance of the aircraft so that the company can streamline the fueling pro...

Biotin is the secret to stronger hair and nails. Monthira/Shutterstock Biotin is great for healthy skin and nails. While you can take it in the form of a supplement, you can also find biotin in some essential foods. From almonds to carrots, there are the best foods to eat for healthy skin and nails. Could more biotin be the secret to stronger hair and nails? Experts think so. Find out more and get the foods you need to add to your shopping list for fast results. The power of biotin The vitamin B, formerly known as vitamin H or coenzyme R, is often touted as a cure-all for brittle nails and thinning hair, especially during pregnancy. And it's because of the vitamin's ability to stimulate new cells, speeding hair and nail growth, that it remains a regularly buzzed-about beauty solution today. "Biotin is needed so that the body can metabolize the protein known as keratin and fatty acids, which are essential elements in hair growth," says Keri Glassman,...