The US Mint announced this morning that they will phase out the production of new pennies beginning in late 2014, and mint the last batch of pennies on April 1, 2015.
Longer Leg Illusion. Excess fat on your legs can make them look shorter, but when you lose fat, you create the illusion of longer legs. Muscle-building activities that create definition in your legs can make the illusion of longer legs even more powerful. Moreover, sometimes exercise improves posture and reduces muscle tension.
They also believe that sitting or standing still for long periods of time can increase your chances of getting one of these cramps or pains. These leg cramps happen most frequently during the last months of pregnancy, but do occur as early as the 2 nd trimester.