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The movies we watch as children carry very different meanings to us than what was intended. Our young minds are not able to comprehend what we are seeing. So we focus on the aspects we do understand. One movie has recently resurfaced. “The Blue Lagoon” is one of the most popular movies of its time, […]
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Even if it might seem like humanity is losing itself, some stories rejuvenate our faith in it. In 2018, more than a dozen truck drivers sprung into action in a seemingly random act of kindness. It was the dead of night too – 1 A.M. The cause was a police distress call. But what could […]
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When you need to measure something, most of us are pretty accustomed to using a ruler or measuring tape. But what do you do when you don’t have either of those things? Thankfully, there are a number of ways you can measure without a ruler, provided 100% accuracy isn’t required. How To Measure Without A […]
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We all know that school dress codes can be a drag. Growing up, no one likes being told what to wear, and sometimes we use the way we dress to rebel against authority. Clothing has always been a way of expressing yourself, even at schools with strict uniform policies. Remember those girls at school who […]
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We just LOVE these impossible equations! Are you any good at them? Math is not everyone’s strong point, but that should not stop you from giving it a go anyway! We have ten just ready and waiting for you to solve, so give it a bash and let us know how you faired! Are you […]
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The issue of homelessness and protecting the environment are two major topics today. Over half a million people are homeless on a single night in the United States. About 65% are in homeless shelters, but 35% are left on the street. [1] In addition, billions of plastic bags are made every year, according to Worldwatch […]
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There was a fatal car crash in Gainesville, Georgia. The accident took the lives of three people: Two young moms and one baby girl. Naturally, the families were devastated. Another young woman, however, captured a photo of the wreck while on her way to work that day. In the picture, what looks like a “pathway […]
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Visual mind teasers are a great way to get your brain active and working. These “optical illusions” are proof that not everything you see is always as it is! According to Susana Martinez-Conde, who is director of the laboratory of visual neuroscience at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Ariz: “They’re important tools in visual research to help […]
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A dog is left homeless and with a broken heart after his owner died. The Staffordshire bull terrier cross was once full of life, but ever since the tragedy, he lost his “spark”. Albert’s story made headlines as many people pitied the dog with such human-like grief. He resided at the Good Life Dog Rescue […]
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If you’ve ever shopped at a large grocery store, you probably know the drill. Grab a shopping cart, do your shopping, check out, and head back to your car. But what do you do with the shopping cart? There are likely corrals for the carts all over the parking lot, making it easy for grocery […]
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There is a doctor in Australia who one day decided to start wearing his scrub cap a little differently. Specifically, he decided to start writing his name and occupation on the front of the cap so that people looking at him can read it. It caught on and became a trend amongst doctors across the […]
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Graduation can be a stressful time for everyone. It’s enough just making sure you show up on time and don’t miss your name being called when you’ve fallen asleep during the ceremony. Every institution has its rules about what you should wear. However, can you imagine not being allowed to walk in graduation because of […]
