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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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