A male Saudi Arabian teenager has been arrested in Riyadh over a series of online videos of conversations between him and a female Californian streaming-video star that went viral.

A Riyadh police spokesperson, Colonel Fawaz Al-Mayman, said the teenager, known online as Abu Sin, was arrested on Sunday for engaging in “unethical behaviour” in videos with Christina Crockett, a popular broadcaster on the conversational live-streaming site YouNow. Abu Sin’s real name is not known.

“His videos received many comments and many of the commenters of the general public demanded for him to be punished for his actions,” Al-Maymann added, according to the Saudi Gazette.

The two amassed thousands of fans on the YouNow network, and later on YouTube after videos of the two speaking were uploaded there. The videos featured Abu Sin – a nickname given to him for his broken teeth – and Crockett communicating despite their significant language barriers.

The popularity of the videos of the two of them surprised Crockett, she told the Guardian in an interview. As a broadcaster on YouNow, she can invite her fans to join her broadcasts on split-screen, which is known as “guesting”.

“I guested this kid – I don’t know what he’s saying because I don’t speak Arabic, [but] everyone thought he was really funny, and everyone liked him, and I guess this video went viral,” she said.

“He didn’t speak much English, so I was trying to get him to understand what I was saying most of the time; it wasn’t that good communication,” Crockett said. “He was dancing and being funny, we would both dance on there because we can’t communicate with words. It was pretty funny.”

The two were not in a relationship – Crockett points out in one recent video that she has a boyfriend – but their unlikely interactions captured the imaginations of thousands of viewers.

Their conversations are moving perhaps because of their banality; the two struggle to overcome cultural and language barriers to discuss topics like Justin Bieber.

A police spokesperson said Abu Sin is 19 years old, despite looking much younger. Crockett is 21. “The two of them composed enticing videos which received thousands of followers and viewers from all over the world within a short period of time,” Mayman told the Saudi Gazette.

Mayman said police began tracking Abu Sin after several commenters on YouNow called for his arrest for inappropriate behaviour. A lawyer told Okaz – the Arabic-language sister-paper to the Saudi Gazette – that he now faces up to three years in prison.

“I think it’s terrible and I don’t think he deserves it,” Crockett said. The experience, she said, had been “pretty upsetting”.

Crockett said she had received some abuse on the site from people blaming her for what happened. “They say, I hate you for what you did, why were you talking to him, this is your fault that he went to jail, all that stuff. I don’t see it as my fault, I talk to everyone in my guest queue.”

Those kind of comments are a minority, though, she added. “I just block them and move on.”

Abu Sin’s arrest was captured on a live stream on YouNow while he was conversing with another user. The video was later uploaded to YouTube and shows Abu Sin in a car with two friends when they are approached by police.

The two friends return to the car and tell the camera that Abu Sin has an arrest warrant, before the video cuts out abruptly.
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#1 The Magic Of Eggs

Eggs are a delicious breakfast staple which millions of people around the world eat daily, but did you know just how beneficial it is for your health? While many are worried about the 180-186 mg of cholesterol found in each egg, this is no danger to your overall well being.

#2 The Nutrients

Vitamins vitamins A, B6 and E, thiamin, riboflavin, folate, iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium are all found in eggs, which are important in your health.

#3 Eye Sight

Eggs contain Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which improve your vision and protect your eyes from sunlight harm. Your chances of contracting Cataracts is decreased by 50%

#4 Protein

1 portion of meat is the equivalent of two whole eggs, providing just as much protein without the unnecessary fats...

#5 Strong Bones

Vitamin D and calcium assist with bone development and density, allowing massive absorption of calcium.

#6 Weight Loss

The most important to many people is weight loss, as the low in calorie and help curve your appetite for the rest of the day.

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As it turns out, not all pets are appropriate bed mates.

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One woman learned this the hard way when she let her beloved python sleep next to her in bed every night. 

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The snake would often lay out across her body, spreading from her head to her toes.

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Then one day, the python suddenly stopped eating, and the woman took him to the vet to find out what was wrong. 

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The vet asked several questions about the snake’s behavior, and the woman told her about the unusual sleeping arrangement. That’s when the vet started asking a series of pointed questions.

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See what happened on the next page!

The vet told her the shocking news – the python had stopped eating because it was preparing its stomach for a big meal that he had been stalking: her.

Thanks to a trip to the vet, this dutiful pet owner narrowly avoided her sweet snake-filled dreams turning into a nightmare…literally.

Close call! It’s safe to say that this lucky woman will make her crafty python sleep somewhere else from now on.

Share this unsettling story with your friends below!

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This is Gabriella Guardado, a 22-year-old registered nurse from Florida who has a pretty cool stepdad that she recently surprised with a very unexpected birthday gift.

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Gabriella’s mother, Lori Ann Lynde, said that she and David had been married since 2004, when Gabby was 10, following an abusive relationship with the father of Gabriella and three of her siblings.

Gabriella had wanted Lynde to adopt her since she was 12, but her biological father would not sign off on the papers, so she just kind of gave up until she learned that adult adoption was a possibility.

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“I did research and found out that I could do that without the consent of my biological dad,” she said, and she prepared the paperwork as a gift for David’s 53rd birthday, putting it at the bottom of a gift bag.

As you'll see in the video below, Lynde is a great sport and looks thrilled to see what he thinks is his gift — a pen.

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He then is shown digging through the bag and pulling out the papers.

Holding the stack in his hand, he reads out "adult adoption" before skimming through the pages, still not fully understanding what was going on.

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“His reaction was so funny because at first he had no idea what I was handing,” Gabriella said of the video, “when it clicked, he just started crying, which made me cry and my mom and everyone else in the room.”

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You might think that your choice in nail colors is just about appearances, but actually, the shade you choose can reflect who you are and your personality at the time you're wearing it.

It’s no science, but if you’ve ever changed your shade of nails to put a different vibe out to the world, you know what we’re talking about.

So find the color that closely matches your nails, then see what you’re saying about yourself by wearing it.

It’s no surprise that pink projects a very feminine energy and mindset.

It also means that you’re a nurturer, and probably lighthearted.

People who wear orange are almost uniformly optimistic. They look on the bright side of things and will take on a risk if they’re confident in it.

It also says that you’re active, and you know it.

Purple signifies creativity and imagination.

It’s not a practical color, but that’s ok, because you’re not feeling very practical.

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#1 The Fist Personality

As strange as it may seem, the way you use each part of your body reveals another part of your personality and characteristics. The fist may seem like a strange choice, but you’d be surprised by what you discover about yourself!

#2 Fist #1

Balling up your fist with your thumb resting against your index finger means you are extremely kind and unselfish, but can be taken advantage of because of this. You love to explore and learn, so never lose your spark!

#3 Fist #2

You’re extremely creative if you ball your fist with the thumb covering numerous other fingers. You half high self-esteem, which constantly draws people to you! But no matter how confident, you sometimes do not make bold decisions out of fear of losing everything. So just go for it!

#4 Fist #3

Your charm and wit attracts many people, and have an inner peace that no one can disturb. You get sad for others and their situations, but should learn to not let it completely get you down!

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#4 Remember Little Hercules

Richard Sandrak, aka ‘Little Hercules,’ was famous as a child for being a bodybuilder. He could benchpress 180 pounds when he was only 6 years old.

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Water makes up 60% of our body weight. It’s an essential component to our survival.

#2 We Lose Water Constantly

Our bodies are constantly losing water through sweat, urine, and other functions. That’s why we need to constantly replenish it.

#3 Dehydration Is A Major Threat

Dehydration is actually a pretty serious problem. That’s because without water, your body can’t engage in the vital life support functions.

#4 This Chart Will Give You An Idea Of How Much You Need To Drink

This handy chart will give you an idea of how much you need to drink each day. It’s based on how much you weigh.

#5 Just Drink As Much Water As Possible

However, if you can’t do the math, don’t worry. Just drink as much water as you can. You have to drink tons of water before it becomes too much, so drink away.

#6 Water Can Cure So Many Things

Water is an amazing cure for tons of problems. These include kidney problems, constipation, and much more.

#7 Water Also Helps You Build Muscle

If you’re working out a lot but not gaining muscle, it might be because you’re not drinking enough water. This is because water is needed to build muscle.

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The human body is quite astonishing. The body can give us signs for physical problems and nutritional deficiency on parts of the body you may not think of, like the human nails.

Now you can learn what your fingernails tell about your health with 10 warning signs you should not ignore.

1. Discolored Nails

Discolored nails can be used as a sign to indicate an infection, a nutritional deficiency and problems with your organs.

Yellow fingernails may be caused by excessive use of nail polish, but it can also be caused with fungal nail infection, or psoriasis.

Brown nails can be a sign of a thyroid disease or malnutrition.

White nails can point to an iron deficiency.

Bluish-gray tint nails can sign your body might not be getting enough oxygen.

Make sure your nail color is normal.

2. Brittle, Crumbly Nails

Dry, brittle nails that frequently split or crack can be related to thyroid disease and fungal infections.

They can also indicate lichen planus (itchy rashes on the skin and the mouth)

Brittle nails can also happen when you age, and from long usage of nail polish.

3. Thickened Nails

Mostly this happens when you are infected with a fungal infection to your nail, yet it can also be caused when you have arthritis and lung diseases and diabetes

Eczema and psoriasis can give you yellowish, slow-growing, and thickened nails.

4. Spoon-Shaped Nails

Nails that are curved inward can be a sign of koilonychia, a disease that can indicate hypochromic anemia.

hemachromatosis, a liver condition can also be a sign when you have spoon like nails.

5. Denting In Nails

If you have pits or dents in your nail, don’t be alarmed as it is quite normal as a genetic occurrence.

Although we do need to mention that psoriasis and reactive arthritis and eczema are also related to the dents in your nail.

6. Grooves In Nails

Horizontal grooves can be caused from malfunctions during cell division, infections in the nail fold, or finger injuries.

Also there are believed to be caused by nutritional deficiencies, chemotherapy, diabetes, and prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures.

7. Nail Clubbing

“Drumstick” fingers are when nails curve around the fingertip.

Usually the Nail Clubbing is harmless as it is a genetic occurrence.

If your nail begins to soften – it is a whole different story.Low oxygen levels in your blood causes the softening.

8. White Lines Across Nails

Mostly seen on your index finger.

They sign low levels of protein in the blood, as it is a warning sign to liver diseases and malnutrition.

Stress can also be related to these lines.

9. Dark Stripes Running Down Nails

Usually harmless, yet they could be a sign of subungual melanoma, a ferocious form of skin cancer that occurs on the toes or fingers.

This usually happens one nail at a time, so be careful and see a doctor if you have it.

10. Red Or Brown Streaks Underneath Nails

AKA splinter hemorrhages are thin red/brown streaks under the nails.

Usually there is nothing to be afraid when having these, as they are tiny clots or damaged capillaries.

Sometimes though they are related to rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.

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