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April 19, 2013 1:12 PM
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From polar exploration to summit bids to marathons, claims of heroic journeys have turned out to be tales woven with lies
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April 19, 2013 1:11 PM
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The hotel opened in 1885, a 12-storey pachyderm with 31 organ-themed guest rooms that faced the ocean and featured an observation deck and a cigar store in its leg.
The press was given a tour when it opened that spring: "The 'Stomach Room' ... is 60 by 35 feet and trinagular in shape. From the stomach room the explorers walked through the elphant's diaphragm and along his liver up into his left lung, where a museum is to be situated during the summer. Then the course was from the lung into the 'Shoulder Room, then up the 'Cheek Room, where they looked through the elephant's right eye out onto the ocean."
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April 18, 2013 8:03 AM
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I am really enjoying the program, Scoop It. It reminds me of the old habit I used to have of keeping scrapbooks. Very fun!
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April 18, 2013 8:00 AM
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Could individuals live and prosper on the Red Planet?
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April 18, 2013 7:59 AM
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While the beer brand Dos Equis can proudly proclaim that they have The Most Interesting Man in the World, in the bird world, the mustache sporting Inca Tern…
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April 17, 2013 7:05 AM
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BIQ House, a 15-unit net-zero energy apartment complex clad with an algae-filled bio-adaptive shell, is completed in Hamburg, Germany, as part of the International Building Exhibition.
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April 17, 2013 7:04 AM
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Vintage fashion is finally having its moment in the sun. Or, that is, the bright lights of cable reality TV. Two shows that premiered this s...
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April 17, 2013 7:02 AM
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Located 135 meters (443 ft) underground is the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine in southern Poland. Entered into the UNESCO First World Heritage List in 1978, it was also proclaimed a Historical M...
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April 16, 2013 7:50 AM
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Pollopel Island in the Hudson Highlands of New York is home to the abandoned Bannerman's Castle built by munitions dealer Francis Bannerman.
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April 16, 2013 7:47 AM
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Blood rust: I hadn’t thought of that. I guess it would turn water red, but the steak comment is kind of creeping me out, as is the growing...
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April 15, 2013 8:15 AM
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Image Source When it comes to public health, there’s little margin for error. And when crises break out, the repercussions can be serious, not to say From genuine mistakes and media-fueled hysteria, to willful and even malicious deception, medical scandals and other health disasters can be truly devastating. It’s troubling to think that the companies and individuals people turn to when their wellbeing is at stake are far from infallible; indeed, some might even have more sinister agendas in mind.
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April 15, 2013 8:12 AM
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The beautiful Mediterranean island of Corsica is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Just south of the small village of Porto in the west coast of the island lies the heart of Corsica. Literally.
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April 15, 2013 8:11 AM
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7 billion people on 1 page
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April 19, 2013 1:12 PM
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Previously on TG we looked back at early attempts to develop working roadable aircraft. Despite the best efforts of those pioneering inventors, none of their experiments and prototypes managed to produce a flying car for the masses – or even for the wealthy elite, for that matter. Still, the dream is alive, and even today, inventors, designers and manufacturers are working hard to create vehicles capable of bypassing busy traffic jams. Here’s a look at seven roadable aircraft that are currently available – or hopefully will be in the near future.
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April 19, 2013 8:13 AM
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Nowadays we look around and all over the places see QR codes embedded into the ads, buildings, billboards, newspapers, cups, clothes and even into the road
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April 18, 2013 8:00 AM
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Gorges, also known as canyons, are deep ravines found between cliffs. They are formed from the landscape after being carved by rivers which naturally reach a baseline elevation, creating these stunning natural visuals in the process.
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April 18, 2013 7:59 AM
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We all cry, but what biological function does it serve, asks Mark Honigsbaum. And why are humans the only species to shed tears of sorrow and joy?
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April 18, 2013 7:58 AM
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With its myriad shades of purples and blues, this stunning photograph provides an eery and touching snapshot of life on the Li River, in Guangxi, China.
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April 17, 2013 7:05 AM
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This is how you should talk to people, at least according to old guides to etiquette.
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April 17, 2013 7:03 AM
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Hobos have been freighthopping for almost two centuries, riding on freight train boxcars for free, often illegally.
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April 16, 2013 7:52 AM
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Computerized Clothing Infographic by Shirtworks. T-shirt printing and embroidered clothing including hoodies, polo shirts, workwear and accessories.
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April 16, 2013 7:49 AM
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A dam is a man-made structure built across a river. Most dams are built to control river flow, improve navigation, and regulate flooding. However, some dams are built to produce hydroelectric power. The sight of a dam one of the largest and most complex structures that humanity has ever created can be quite breath taking. Here is a top 12 highest dams list.
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April 16, 2013 7:46 AM
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On the 11th day of every month, we post a whole bunch of 11 lists. Arika Okrent gets us started with a look at tautological place names.
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April 15, 2013 8:14 AM
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After opening in 1914, the Silahtarağa Power Plant was Istanbul’s sole source of electric power for almost forty years. Today, the former plant has been converted into a cultural center called Sintralİstanbul. The original equipment has been refurbished and left in place, and now constitutes the exhibits of the unique Museum of Energy.
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April 15, 2013 8:11 AM
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Detroit’s horrible, beautiful decline has been so well documented by urban explorers that to the outside world, it might seem it’s the only thing to know about this once great industrial metropolis.
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