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From arsenic-tainted milk to mercury-poisoned fish, these are 10 of the most shocking and devastating food contamination cases in history.
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Positive compilation of Russian dash cams Tired of all the brutal dash cam videos? Here are positive for a change. Stay safe! Любой поступок способен стать с...
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College students are often considered one of the most politically active sections of the population. Whether the issue is war, desegregation, gay rights or freedom of speech, throughout history students have rallied and protested, to make their stances known and their voices heard.
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The 1900 United States Census showed the population of America growing by over 20% since the previous census ten years before. Good news for a still expanding, young country. Yet there was another astonishing figure which appalled many. One in six children aged between five and ten were recorded as being in gainful employment.
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Recently, many iPhone and iPad users were incensed to learn that Siri — the personal digital assistant for iOS devices — has an eerily long memory. Unbeknownst to Apple customer...
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Armoured trains usually had a number of railroad cars, equipped with machine guns and heavy artillery, and were heavily protected with armour. The armies of several countries used these military trains during the late 19th and early 20th century and in World War II. Armoured trains were protected by a variety of thick metal plates, but concrete and even sandbags were sometimes used to create makeshift armoured trains in some conflicts.
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As a marker of singularity, our voices are as effective as our fingerprints. Though people may share a similar pitch or certain vocal characteristics, under close examination, no two voices are alike.
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Found in southern Africa. In the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa you can find the Sociable Weaver. They are social because they live in colonies and because these huge nests are home to several species of birds. These photos are made by photographer Dillon Marsh.
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adj. attractive in a pretty or endearing way. ex: "That cat in a box is so cute!" |
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The Kingdom of Bhutan is sometimes overlooked, locked between Tibet and India, but the Land of the Dragon as the Bhutanese call it is home to some of the most exquisite Buddhist monasteries in the world. Here, we take a fleeting visit to some of the over forty monasteries in Bhutan – quite a number considering the population of the entire country is only around 700,000.
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Photos taken of the flannel moth in Peru have emerged that bear an uncanny resemblance to the hairstyle of property mogul Donald Trump.
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Nobody knows what exploded over Siberia in 1908, but the discovery of the first fragments could finally solve the mystery.
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Have you ever left the cinema wishing for that little bit extra? Well, some film and TV buffs really take their passion to the next level and bring the magic of the movies home with them. From Peter Jackson’s epic tale The Hobbit to cartoon classics like The Flintstones, here’s a look at epic properties from around the world that were inspired by film, TV and cartoon classics.
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Learn something new every day. Make your brain bigger.
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Logos can be a highly effective way of increasing the recognition and presence of your business. The key is simplicity and boldness. The more striking and
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AC Units: extremely useful things but hardly easy on the eye. These street artists have turned the humble metal box into something truly beautiful. They’ve left us wondering why everyone doesn’t make their air conditioning unit into a masterpiece. Whether they’re cleverly camouflaged or playing a major part in a magnificent mural, these air conditioning units blend seamlessly into the walls they’re on. Cool.
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“Shirts were regarded as a form of underwear until the early 1920s."In particular, in the 19th century, men's underwear was closely linked...
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China Danxia is a UNSECO World Heritage Site and the name given in China to landscapes developed on continental red terrigenous sedimentary beds influenced by endogenous forces (including up... |
