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November 15, 2013 6:50 AM
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(Image: Citynoise)The United States secured its independence from Britain through the Treaty of Paris in 1783. The second article attempted to define the boundaries of the new nation.
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November 14, 2013 6:33 AM
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An automaton (plural: automata or automatons) is a self-operating machine or robot. Seen above is the Writer, an automaton built in the 1770s by world-renowned Swiss watchmaker, Pierre Jaque...
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November 14, 2013 6:32 AM
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"I don't think the dot-com revolution would have happened without tractors."In fact, farm-equipment companies have a long tradition of earni...
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November 13, 2013 11:00 AM
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This Bacon Body Wash brings the exhilarating aroma of bacon to yet another part of your morning routine. The friendly Mr. Bacon on the label wants you to smell like he does.
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November 13, 2013 10:59 AM
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A fascinating new look at the cultural differences between the 11 nations that make up North America.
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November 12, 2013 6:25 AM
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November 12, 2013 6:24 AM
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Meet the 25,000-horsepower Bertha.
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November 12, 2013 6:23 AM
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November 12, 2013 6:19 AM
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You have an eye inside your head, here's a look at it's potential function—from perceiving what your external eyes cannot to producing melatonin.
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November 12, 2013 6:00 AM
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Explore Bio.com, your source for true stories about notable people. Watch full episodes, read exclusive biographies and discover the unexpected ways you're connected to your favorite celebrities.
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November 12, 2013 2:08 AM
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Kristin Steed is using Pinterest, an online pinboard to collect and share what inspires you.
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November 12, 2013 2:07 AM
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Bright ideas for how to design your living room, bedroom, bathroom and every other room in your house.
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November 11, 2013 8:11 AM
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The Micro Aerial Vehicle Laboratory at the TU Delft faculty of Aerospace Engineering is claiming to have created the of the world's smallest autopilot modul...
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November 14, 2013 6:34 AM
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School buses are the primary mode of student transportation in North America. An estimated twenty-six million students in the United States alone are transported to school every school day via bus—over half the student population in the country.
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November 14, 2013 6:32 AM
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Man’s best friend has been used in warfare since ancient times; and today, thanks to specialized training, these canine combatants are taking on crucial military roles and have become, in effect, guardians of national security. Debbie Kandoll, who founded Military Working Dog Adoptions, reckons that your typical war dog can save the lives of 150 human comrades-in-arms throughout its service in the military. US representative Walter Jones says, “Those who have been to war tell me that the dogs are invaluable.” He adds, “They are just as much a part of a unit as a soldier or marine.” Here’s a look at ten of the most incredible security roles military canines have fulfilled over the years.
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November 13, 2013 11:01 AM
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Now, we already covered stories about bad choices people make when it comes to spending their money, when we discussed some of the largest bills ever recor
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November 13, 2013 11:00 AM
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These ARE the Star Wars-inspired furniture you've been looking for! If you're a Star Wars lovers looking to decorate your home with desks, beds, chairs, coffee tables inspired by the sci-fi series, you've come to the right place.
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November 13, 2013 10:58 AM
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The towers are tall structures, usually taller than they are wide, often by a significant margins. These slender buildings are generally built to take advantage of their height, and can stand alone on the ground, or as part of a larger structure.
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November 12, 2013 6:25 AM
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ModiFace is the virtual makeover technology leader with unique anti-aging, skin care, cosmetics, hair color, and dress try-on technology across all platforms (web, in-store kiosk, Facebook, iPhone, iPad, Android).
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November 12, 2013 6:24 AM
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Tea isn't just a comforting and pleasant beverage, it also has remarkable healing properties--so much so that it's deemed a sort of "wonder drink" that may be even healthier than drinking water.
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November 12, 2013 6:20 AM
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Dutch researchers at Max Planck Institute in Nijmegen said that while there were subtle differences in each country, all used a near-identical sound.
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November 12, 2013 6:19 AM
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Have you ever wondered where that cork in your bottle of wine comes from? The answer is most likely to be Spain or Portugal, where over half of the world’s cork is harvested - it is in fact the National Tree of the latter country.
However, unlike other forms of forestry, the production of cork never involves the death of a tree.
Instead, they are gently stripped, leaving a strange but fascinating landscape of denuded trunks.
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November 12, 2013 5:55 AM
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November 12, 2013 2:07 AM
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Katelyn Elizabeth is using Pinterest, an online pinboard to collect and share what inspires you.
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November 11, 2013 8:12 AM
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Dogs are like people in some respects. Many are homebodies and prefer their creature comforts. Others prefer to be a little more adventurous. Although not a species renowned for its participation in extreme sports there is a cross section of the canine community which likes nothing better than to take to the waves – on surf boards.
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