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Two-Year-Old Tank Wins Drake University's 36th "Most Beautiful Bulldog" Contest
Every year, bulldogs from across the country make their way to Des Moines, Iowa to participate in Drake University's "beautiful bulldog" contest. In addition to the bragging rights that come with the...
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Why No Fans Were Allowed At This MLB Game In Baltimore
In this era when baseball fans flock to cheer their favorite players even during spring training, April 29th's game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox was a little unusual. That's...
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Pittsburgh Woman Creates Gender Pay Gap Awareness By Asking Men To Pay More
At first sight, Elana Schlenker's pop-up store, Less Than 100, which was open in Pittsburgh during the month of April appeared just like any other gift store. However, when shoppers went to pay, they...
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Stanford Scientists Reprogram Dangerous Cancer Cells To Immune Cells
A team of scientists from California's Stanford University recently announced that they may have accidently stumbled on a way to reprogram certain cancerous cells to turn against their own! The...
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Celebrate Mother's Day - It's Good For Mom And The Economy!
On Sunday May 10th, the approximately 85 million moms that reside in the United States will celebrate Mother's Day. This means a one-day role reversal, where moms get to enjoy all the things kids take...
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Brown Researchers Believe Gamers Are Able To Learn Visual Tasks Faster Than...
As gaming moves from just a casual pastime to becoming a more significant part of our lives, researchers are getting increasingly curious to find out how it affects learning. A 2011 Michigan study...
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Love A Good Bargain? You May Change Your Mind After Reading This
How often have you walked out from your favorite store with a great sense of accomplishment for snagging an incredible pair of jeans or a gorgeous dress for next to "nothing?" However, would you feel...
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Oakland-Based Imperfect Will Sell Only "Ugly" Fruits And Vegetables
Similar to humans, produce comes in different shapes and sizes. Yet, chances are you have probably never encountered a gnarly looking carrot or an apple with "character" at your local grocery store or...
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This Memorial Day Remember Our Fallen Heroes
Memorial Day, a Federal US holiday that is observed annually on the last Monday of May signifies different things to different people. For some it's a reminder to firm up summer vacation plans, for...
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Fake Orca Summoned To Scare Astoria's Sea Lions
The Port of Astoria in Oregon is battling an unusual challenge - how to rid the area of the over 2,300 sea lions that have taken up residence on the piers, without harming them. That's because while...
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Madrid's Museo Del Prado Encourages Visitors To Touch And Feel Masterpieces
One of the first signs visitors encounter at most museums is "Please do not touch the exhibits." However at the new "Hoy toca el Prado" (Come touch the Prado) exhibition at Madrid's Museo Nacional Del...
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World's Longest And Highest Glass-Bottom Bridge Promises Planet's Highest...
Earlier this month, the officials of China's Hunan Province revealed what they believe will be a new "Wonder of the World" - the planet's longest and highest glass-bottom bridge. When complete, the...
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Scripps National Spelling Bee Crowns Co-Champions For The Second Consecutive...
In 2014, Sriram Hathwar and Ansun Sujoe made history when they were declared the first co-champions of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 52 years and only the fifth since the contest began in 1925....
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Self Healing Concrete Uses Bacteria To Repair Cracks
Concrete has been a major contributor to the spread of civilization. From the Pantheon built by the Romans almost 2,000 years ago to our homes today, the concoction made from water, aggregate, and...
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World's Rarest And Most Valuable Stamp Goes On Display In Washington D.C.
To amateurs, the 1856 British Guiana One-Cent Magenta stamp that measures a mere 2.5 cm by 3.2 cm may appear to be like any other ancient postage stamp. However, for philatelists this octagonal scrap...
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Prepare To Celebrate The Longest (Or Shortest) Father's Day!
If you happen to live in the Northern Hemisphere, you may want to plan extensive activities to keep dad entertained this Father's Day. That's because June 21st happens to be the start of summer and...
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The Bride Wore . . . Um . . . Toilet Paper?
Any designer worth his/her salt can create a chic wedding gown using silk, satin or chiffon. But to craft one from a few rolls of toilet paper takes some talent. That, however, is exactly what the ten...
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Taylor Swift - Music Diva Turned Crusader
Taylor Swift isn’t content just making headlines for selling millions of albums, scooping up countless awards, or being friends with feminists like Karlie Kloss, Lena Dunham, and Cara Delevingne. The...
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Carli Lloyd Leads Women's Soccer Team To A Decisive World Cup Win Over Japan
Most soccer players are ecstatic if they score one goal in a major tournament. So you can only imagine how Carli Lloyd must have felt after she managed to put away three goals, within a span of just...
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10-Year-Old Quasi Modo Crowned "World's Ugliest Dog"
There are numerous dog contests held across the world. However, very few compare to the one that takes place annually in Santa Rosa, California. That's because the judges at this competition are not...
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