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Top Ten Questions Millennials Ask the Internet
Thanks to search giant Yahoo, we now know what’s on the mind of the average Millennial. The burning questions on this 18-35 age group are telling in that they illustrate a desire to learn about...
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Seven States Labeled Most Obese in America
Ah, Americans. We’re known for our passion for free enterprise, love of entertainment, and addiction to food; in fact, new obesity numbers prove that awareness has done little to dispel negative...
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Plagiarism at 35,000 Feet
Some people don’t like to fly. They’re the ones that you’ll see fidgeting preflight, or with their eyes clamped shut during takeoff. They might be the ones you see a bit later, flagging down a flight...
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Man Hits Pay Dirt
If you’ve always been wooed by the commercials for metal detectors, this story might just about get you to buy one. A man in England named Wesley Harrington has recently found 159 gold coins valued at...
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iPhone Fixers Make Bank
We’ve all had that moment when our cherished mobile device departs from our hand without prior warning and hits the floor or skitters dangerously across a tabletop. In these moments, we may feel...
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Is the Hot Dog on its Way Out?
As the Fourth of July is mere days away, it seems prudent to contemplate the state of the hot dog. Yes, now is the time to consider its place in American culture and muse upon its continued relevance....
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A High Prevalence of Flat Skulled Youngsters
A new study indicates that nearly half of all infants have a flat spot on the back of their head two months after birth. Before you faint, know that this flat spot is not necessarily dangerous by...
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Beware the Lionfish
If you’re feeling anxious about what a lionfish is, you can put your more irrational worries to the side. A lionfish won’t be hunting you down like its namesake on the Serengeti any time soon. But...
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A Taste of Punk in NYC
You don’t have to be a “fashionista” to enjoy this exhibit. “Punk: Chaos to Couture”, a new exhibit at New York City’s, Metropolitan Museum of Art, is entertaining, edgy, and unique. Each aspect of the...
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Apple Hacks
Good old Apple. Brought back from the brink of failure by tech luminary and leadership legend Steve Jobs. Huge innovator in the tech space over the last ten years. Almost fetish-like attachment to...
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Twinkies Last Longer, But Still Not Forever
Hostess Brands, LLC is the company formed in 2013 which owns the Hostess and Dolly Madison brand names is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Owned by the private equity firms Apollo Global...
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Flipper Beware, There’s Something in the Water
An unusually high number of bottlenose dolphins are washing up on Mid-Atlantic shores on the East Coast. Most are dead upon being found. Federal scientists and scientists from the National Oceanic and...
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The Shifting Arctic Climate
Scientists have recently noticed a rapid shift in arctic life. Warmer weather has resulted in the melting of substantial amounts of sea ice. With the decreased quantity of sea ice, the algae that...
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Skyscraper Melts Car
In London, you may want to watch out where you park. It’s not just a matter of getting towed; your car may actually be melted if it’s sitting in the wrong place at the wrong time. Construction on the...
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Zimmerman Can’t Get Enough Publicity
“If you can’t be famous, be infamous,” seems to be George Zimmerman’s motto these days. After being found not guilty of murder in the Trayvon Martin case, Zimmerman was advised by attorneys to keep a...
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Rare Condition Causes Man to Get Drunk on Food
At first, doctors didn’t believe a man that came into a Texas emergency room drunk and claimed that he had not been drinking. Blood alcohol tests determined that the man had a blood alcohol content of...
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Mariano Rivera Retires from the Yankees
After a twenty-three year career with the New York Yankees, Mariano Rivera threw his last pitch last night. Retiring at the height of popularity and respect, Rivera will be missed by teammates and...
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New Dog Disease
An unknown canine disease has resulted in the death of several dogs in Ohio and Michigan. In the past few months, at least ten dogs have died from the disease. The disease works quickly, first showing...
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Giant Hornets Kill in China
At least 42 people have been killed and another 1600 injured by Asian Hornets, the largest species of hornet known. Most of the deaths have occurred in China’s Shaanxi province. Although the hornets...
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Alligator Spotted in Front of Wal-Mart
Shoppers at the Wal-Mart in Apopka, Florida Sunday at around midnight had a new loiterer to watch out for. A six foot alligator was spotted lounging near one of the entrances. The store was kept open,...
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Origins of Halloween
While many people around the world celebrate Halloween in different forms, most do not know the origins of the holiday. Halloween in the United States has only evolved into the holiday that we...
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Largest Recorded Typhoon in History Slams Philippines
On Friday, the largest typhoon to make landfall in history devastated six Philippine islands. Typhoon Haiyan ravaged homes and buildings with hurricane force winds and flash-floods. The typhoon is now...
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Zimmerman Arrested Again
Again George Zimmerman is testing the limits of Florida law. Zimmerman, the man that was acquitted in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin amidst a nationwide firestorm of controversy in 2012, has had...
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Single Mom Gets a Thanksgiving Surprise…
Rosa Cotto, a single mother of eight children living in South Florida, stood in line to get a free turkey at an annual Turkey giveaway hosted by a local radio station-Power 96, on Monday. When she got...
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Skyping with Santa
Through the magic of technology and Make Believe Labs, your children can now have a personal chat with Santa Claus on Skype. Dorian Collier, the CEO of Make Believe Labs, came up with the concept...
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Give a Gift to Someone in Need
The holidays are all about giving, and giving to someone in need can really make the difference in that person’s life. While it is easy to find ways to give-there are Santa’s ringing bells in front of...
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Carl Bozenski’s Christmas Village
Since 1947, people have come from miles around to experience the wonder of Carl Bozenski’s Christmas Village in Torrington, Connecticut. The wait is guaranteed to be long-the line usually takes about...
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New England Braces for Storm
Early Thursday morning, a storm that may become a blizzard descended upon the Northeastern United States. In some parts of coastal New England, a state of emergency was declared, and special parking...
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Giant Squid Caught Near Japan
On Wednesday, a giant squid was caught off the coast of Japan. The rare capture was made by fisherman Shigenori Goto. Goto had been using a net to catch buri yellowtail when the squid became...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Recordings Found
A recording of Martin Luther King Jr has been released to the public today as the nation observes the Civil Rights Leader’s birthday. The tape was discovered several years ago, and a portion of it was...
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Polish Kayaker Struggling in Bermuda Triangle Refuses Assistance
67-year-old Aleksander “Olek” Doba is attempting to become the first person to kayak from Europe to North America. The Polish adventurer began his journey on October 5, and has been paddling his way...
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Heroin Epidemic in Northeast Turns Lethal
A rash of heroin overdoses in the Northeast throughout the last few months has prompted officials to take a closer look at the deaths of overdose victims. In nearly all cases, Fentanyl laced heroin...
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Busch Gardens Roller Coaster Malfunction Traps Passengers
16 horrified guests of Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida were safely removed from the roller coaster “Cheetah Hunt” after a malfunction left the unwitting passengers stuck in the air for hours. At...
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13 Year Old Charged with a Felony for Throwing Snowball
On Wednesday, a 13 year old boy was arrested for throwing a snowball at a police officer in Chicago. The boy has been charged with a felony for the prank. The incident happened at a West Side...
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Ellen Hosts Oscars, Cracks Controversial Joke
On Sunday, the Oscars were hosted by Ellen DeGeneres. While there were many hilarious moments throughout the ceremony, one joke cracked by DeGeneres has sparked a bit of controversy. The actress Liza...
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Family Held Hostage by Cat
A family in Oregon fled to a bedroom and called 911 when their 22 pound Himalayan cat Lux went berserk. The incident started when the family’s seven-month-old baby pulled Lux’s tail. The cat scratched...
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72 Cats Taken from Hoarder’s Home
Authorities in Fort Myers, Florida responded to an anonymous tip and found 72 cats living in horrible conditions in a home on Fourth Street. Rescue workers wore hazmat suits while extracting the...
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Girl Shaves Head to Support Friend-Suspended for Dress Code Violation
A compassionate 9-year-old girl in Colorado shaved her head to show support for her best friend that is battling cancer, and was promptly suspended from school for violating the dress code. The...
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New Island Swallows Neighboring Island
In an amazing display of the wonders of natural science, an island that had formed as a result of volcanic activity towards the end of 2013 swallowed a neighboring island a few days ago. Both islands...
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Oldest Message in a Bottle Found
A German fisherman pulled a bottle out of the Baltic Sea and found that it contained a postcard. The fisherman turned the rare historical find in to the International Maritime Museum in Hamburg,...
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Loch Ness Monster on Apple Maps?
An image on Apple Maps of Lake Loch Ness has an image which some are saying could be the Loch Ness monster. The image, which is low resolution, depicts a large light-colored form which appears to have...
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Storms Continue Reign of Destruction
The storm system that swept across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Alabama bringing tornadoes and leaving many homeless, wounded, and even dead has continued the path of destruction. Flooding in...
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Dog Keeps Missing Boy Safe
A 3-year-old North Dakota boy, Carson Urness, went missing from his back yard around 7pm on Monday. His distraught parents called in a search team to help find the boy, and about 200 people including...
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Cat Renuited with Owners 3 Years after Tsunami
On March 11,2011, many people lost their homes, belongings, and pets in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan. Among those that lost a pet were Kazuko and Takeo Yamagishi, whose...
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Tracy Morgan Accident Sparks Debate
Early Saturday morning, a Walmart tractor trailer crashed into the back of a limo bus carrying comedian Tracy Morgan and several others. One of the vehicle occupants, comedian James McNair, was killed...
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Woman Lights Home on Fire While Trying to Exterminate Spider
Ginny Griffith of Hutchinson, Kansas, started her home on fire this past Friday while attempting to kill a spider. The 34 year old woman says that she had lit a bunch of towels on fire using a...
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Dog Travels Miles Every Day to Feed Family
Lilica is a very special dog. As a puppy, she was abandoned in Sao Carlos, a large city in Brazil. A junk yard owner was able to take her in, but unable to supply enough food for her along with the...
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God is Dead…in CNN user comment
On occasion, amid the cornucopia of layman idiocy, there’s a stroke of beauty that comes from a site’s user comment section. And seeing that we lean a bit towards the existential, Nietzsche’s “God if...
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Peeing in tacos and the beauty of online vigilantes
Growing up, I recall a friend telling me tales of his older brother peeing in the fry oil at Burger King. It seemed like a blatant lie, and anyone who knows the physics of piss hitting hot oil can...
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Olympic tragedy for S. Korea fencing
It’s easy to complain about NBC’s coverage of the Olympics. Especially when #NBCFail is trending on Twitter. But in reality, this is a business, and the race to cover the 1 Billion plus rights tag is...
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