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15 Of The World's Strangest Natural Phenomena
Sarah Park of Matador Network brings us some of the most dangerous, beautiful, and downright weird wonders of the natural world.See the bizarre natural phenomena >More From Matador Network:14...
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The Search Is On For Water In Our Solar System And Beyond
This article was originally published on The Conversation and has been re-printed here under the Creative Commons license. Earth is the only planet in our solar system with a long-term, stable supply...
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It Only Takes A Few People To Make A Traffic Jam
Canceling some car trips from just a few strategically located neighborhoods could drastically reduce gridlock and traffic jams in cities, a new study suggests.The study, conducted amid a global trend...
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10 Cool Alternatives To The World's Most Popular New Year's Eve Destinations
It’s often said that New Year’s Eve is for amateurs.To that end, there are some obvious destinations that any joker could tell you will be “fun” on New Year’s Eve.Steer clear of the obvious and...
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If Santa Had A Credit Score...
Every year, he makes a list and checks it twice. He notes who's naughty or nice.Indeed, Santa Claus is coming to town. But while you know what his job is, have you ever wondered what his finances look...
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How To Spin Your Duties Into Accomplishments On Your Resume
You often hear that your resume should list your accomplishments, not your job duties.And it’s true—accomplishment statements are the best way to showcase the amazing things you’ve done at your past...
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11 Songs That Will Make You Want To Cancel Christmas
So how's the Christmas season going for you so far?Are you feeling… almost too festive?Well, fear not. These songs will leach the Christmas spirit from your body until all you can think about is...
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Even Super-Wealthy Families Are Cutting Back This Christmas
The wealthiest households, generally considered 1 percent to 2 percent of the population, "tend to spend even if taxes are going up," economist Diane Swonk says."They don't tend to pull back as much on...
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Swaziland Is Going To Jail Women For Wearing 'Rape-Provoking' Miniskirts
Police in Africa's last absolute monarchy Swaziland have banned women from wearing miniskirts and midriff-revealing tops, saying they provoke rape, local media reported on Monday.Offenders face a...
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These New Board Games Let You Play At Being A Rogue Trader Or An Embezzling CEO
During the recent trial of Kweku Adoboli, a former trader with UBS, the prosecution described his trades that saddled the Swiss bank with a $2.3 billion loss as “unprotected, unhedged, incautious and...
View ArticleYou Can Make Yourself Happier By Changing How You Remember Things
Your memory is terrible.Sadly, it’s even really bad when it comes to remembering what makes you happy. Looking at Daniel Gilbert’s book Stumbling on Happiness my main takeaway was this:Much of our...
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Sad The World Didn't End? You Aren't Alone
You might expect the world not ending to be a cause for celebration. But for believers in doomsdays like yesterday's supposed Mayan apocalypse, the continued existence of the planet can be quite...
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Here's Why Dec. 26 Is The Greatest Shopping Day Of The Year
Despite the fact that many of us have already spent several weeks seeking out gifts for loved ones, the shopping season doesn't come to an end once Christmas rolls around.In fact, December 26 is...
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Four Times It's Better To Rent Your Outfit Than Buy It
Life's special events often require expensive attire. Unfortunately, special-occasion wear is often donned once, never again to see the light of day.Naturally, we rationalize this outlay of cash. After...
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Santa Will Spend $518 Million In Computing Costs To Deliver Presents This Year
Santa requires a huge technology operation to track his supply chain for toy manufacturing, optimize his delivery schedule, and maintain his naughty/nice list.However there is little research on the...
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Renewable Energy Will Start To Be Seen As 'Normal' In 2013
Last year saw a shift from a reliance on oil and coal to an exploration of untapped natural gas resources and renewable energy. Few will bet against this topsy-turvy, transitional energy state...
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How This Entrepreneur Tackled $50,000 Of Debt And Built A New Business
Carrie Rocha estimates that she and her husband had somewhere between $50,000 and $60,000 in debt in 2006, including student loan debt, a car loan, and tax debt, in addition to their mortgage.After...
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How To Actually Achieve Your Goals In 2013
If you're a left-brained thinker who behaves in a calm, focused manner, read another article. You already think rationally, schedule fastidiously, document your objectives clearly, and check them off...
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Ideas Are Worthless When They're Just Sitting In Your Head
Ideas. They bubble up all day long, when we're sitting at stoplights or standing in line for our mocha-lotta-frappa-no-whip concoctions. And, I've noticed, the idea supply chain goes into overdrive...
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A Surgeon Accidentally Infected Patients With Hepatitis B
A doctor with hepatitis B who performed joint replacement surgeries unknowingly passed the virus on to at least two of his patients, according to a new report.The report, issued by researchers at the...
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