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February 12, 2013 8:55 AM
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The following article is republished from Uncle John's Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom ReaderYou've probably never heard of Gunpei Yokoi, but if you've ever played a Game Boy, a Color Game Boy, Donkey Kong, or just about any other Nintendo product made...
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February 11, 2013 10:41 AM
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It’s a scary thought, putting your health and wellbeing in the hands of complete strangers halfway around the world. And the number of high profile, and often deadly, food scandals that have made headlines over the years definitely doesn’t ease troubled minds. There are various causes – from accidental contaminations to pure recklessness and even greed – but public outrage is universal.
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February 11, 2013 10:38 AM
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Ask anyone what color an elephant should be and you may get a raised eyebrow (or two) but the answer will normally be grey or greyish – perhaps even black or brown. The more observant might say there is pinkness around some parts of the body such as the ears and trunk. Red would almost certainly not be the answer even though some would swear they had witnessed pink elephants on parade. Yet in the Kenyan National Park of Tsavo East you will find red elephants aplenty.
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February 10, 2013 7:59 AM
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Human brain is a complex organ and exhibits unique properties. some of which are mentioned here.
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February 10, 2013 7:57 AM
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Stunning shots of life of American children from Master Lewis Hine photographer. Lewis Hine was born in Oshkosh Wisconsin. As a boy he worked long hours at the
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February 10, 2013 7:52 AM
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From humble beginnings to a global tech powerhouse.
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February 9, 2013 8:59 AM
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The human body is the entire structure of a human organism, and consists of a head, neck, torso, two arms and two legs. By the time the human reaches adulthood, the body consists of close to 100 trillion cells, the basic unit of life. These cells are organised biologically to eventually form the whole body.
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February 9, 2013 8:57 AM
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The land speed record is the highest speed achieved by a wheeled vehicle on land. There is no single body for validation and regulation; in practice the Category C ("Special Vehicles") flying start regulations are used, officiated by regional or national organizations under the auspices of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. The record is standardized as the speed over a course of fixed length, averaged over two runs (commonly called "passes"). Two runs are required in opposite directions within one hour, and a new record mark must exceed the previous one by one percent to be validated.
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February 8, 2013 7:39 AM
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On January 28, remarkable photo and video footage appeared that showed 45-year-old Hawaiian Garrett McNamara sliding down a mammoth peak at Nazaré, Portugal.
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February 8, 2013 7:35 AM
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A hot spring (often called hot spring pool) is a spring that is produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater from the Earth's crust. The hot spring pools contain micro organisms know as thermophiles, a type of extremophile.
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February 7, 2013 7:50 AM
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Hearts are a flutter this week over Valentine's Day. Here's a brief history how the heart became the representation for everlasting endearment.
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February 7, 2013 7:49 AM
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The notion that men are from Mars and women from Venus is nonsense, according to experts who claim there is virtually no psychological difference between the sexes.
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February 6, 2013 9:38 AM
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The Yeah Yeah Yeahs recently surprised fans with the polarizing artwork to their new album, which started us thinking about other strange album-art decisions.
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February 11, 2013 10:42 AM
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To build and supply a lunar base, astronauts will need heavy-duty space trucks for transporting gear. There’s just one problem: no roads. That’s why
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February 11, 2013 10:40 AM
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The Richat Structure, Oudane, Mauritania, is not really a "structure" per se, but a huge circular formation (50 km in diameter - 30 miles) that somewhat resembles a human eye when looked upon from space. Originally thought to be a crater, this volcanic dome is most likely a product of erosion, an ancient geological artifact in the middle of featureless Maur Adrar desert, in Africa's Western Sahara. The earliest space missions used it as a landmark, the adventurous 4x4 enthusiasts today consider it to be their playground, and scientists are still debating its origin.
Read more at http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2007/09/richat-structure-eye-of-earth_12.html#7lmV92JtHPE2wSl7.99
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February 10, 2013 8:01 AM
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This module explores how far we'd come by the turn of the 20th century. It tells the story of Edwardian Blackpool, the annual mecca of seaside fun for hundreds of thousands of mill families across the North West.
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February 10, 2013 7:58 AM
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February 10, 2013 7:54 AM
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The Zanzibar archipelago consists of over 50 islands – which vary from tiny outcrops to the larger, more populated islands of Zanzibar and Pemba. The beaches are often stunning: powdery white sand, shaded by palm trees. The sea is shallow, but venture further out into the sparkling, turquoise water and you'll find coral reefs for great snorkelling and diving. The larger islands are lush and highly fertile and everywhere the air is suffused with the aroma of fruit and spices; it's an intoxicating, exotic atmosphere
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February 10, 2013 7:51 AM
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The Ring of Fire is a long chain of volcanoes and other tectonically active structures surrounding the Pacific Ocean.
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February 9, 2013 8:58 AM
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Have you ever walked into your local liquor store and wondered, without reading the labels of each and every bottle there, which is the strongest alcohol they sell? Which would let you get the most bang for your buck? Which to slip into your dates drink to ‘loosen her up?’ (By the way, don’t do that.)
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February 8, 2013 7:39 AM
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While every region has its own particularities when it comes to food that could eventually lead you to a heart attack, here in Quebec we've got something ca
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February 8, 2013 7:38 AM
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When directors need onscreen menace and sheer physical presence, they often turn to giant-sized people. Auditions, chance discoveries and worldwide searches have all proven to be stepping stones for these larger-than-life aspiring actors, but it almost seems that if you can strap on a mask and fill up the screen, whether or not you have talent is often not an issue. Unfortunately, roles for anyone over seven feet tall seem pretty limited, and giant actors frequently end up typecast as bad guys, hidden behind their masks and costumes (and perhaps moonlighting as professional wrestlers).
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February 7, 2013 7:54 AM
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Nestle is famous for its candy, but did you know it's also the creator of the fine line of Hot Pockets-brand foods? Or, did you know, P&G could pretty
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February 7, 2013 7:50 AM
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Image Source Over the centuries, Christian martyrs have trodden bravely in the face of danger; their convictions so strong that they’ve been willing to put their lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice for their religion.
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February 7, 2013 7:48 AM
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Every country has place names that make you scratch your head and say, "What were they thinking?" So I looked up what they may have been thinking when these places in Canada got their names. (One name further down the page is NSFW.)
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