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Evolution's Hidden Nurturing Instinct Rivals Fight Or Flight
We are, indeed, cousins... and nurturing is as much an evolutionary instinct as fighting or "flighting."
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More Facts About Millionaires
* 86% of millionaires have a college degree. * 75% of millionaires work. One out of four is retired. * 86% of millionaires are married, including 65% in their first marriage. * 66% of millionaires own at least…
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Why The New Old People Will Disappoint
Why the new old people are going to suck...
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Why Only The Monkey Wears Clothes In Animal Crackers
Since 1902, 37 different kinds of animals have been featured in Nabisco’s Animal Crackers – and the only one wearing clothes has been the monkey. This bizarre fact has been a topic of conversation on the…
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This Guy Is Genuinely Hilarious
This guy is funny...
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Why September Births Dominate The Birthday Calendar
Nine of the 10 most common birthdays are between September 9 and 20. That’s a lot of Virgos and a lot of New Year’s romance.
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The Typewriter Artist — January 10, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svzPm8lT36o&feature=youtu.be
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The Original Meaning Behind Unraveling Clues
A clueoriginally meant a ball of thread. Thus “unraveling clues.”
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The Overlooked Argument Against Drug Prohibition
I was aware of the ineffectiveness of the war on drugs. It never made any sense. But I never heard this argument. It made me feel dumb.
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Nicaragua Emerges As Top Winter Escape Destination
According to Yahoo Lifestyle, Nicaragua is “The Warm-Weather Winter Travel Destination of 2020.” You can read the entire article – including yet another great review of Rancho Santana – here.
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New Year Weight Loss Strategies Worth Trying
If you are trying to lose weight in 2020, take a look at this...
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Nicaragua Emerges As An Underrated Beach Destination
The Daily Beast recently published a great review of Rancho Santana. You can read the entire article – “Forget the Caribbean. Nicaragua Is Your Next Beach Getaway” – here.
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The 2020 edition of Bob Bly’s daily desk calendar: “Words You Should Know to Sound Smart
In a review of last year’s calendar, Amy F. says: “In the age of auto correct, I realized my language skills were becoming substandard. Now, through assiduous lucubration of my new vocabulary, my friends don’t…
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The Two-Faced God Behind January's Name
January is named for Janus, the Roman god of gates and doorways. He is depicted with two faces – one looking backward and one looking forward.
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Paris Streets Come Alive In Rare 1900 Footage
"A Look At Paris In 1900" - This made me feel like I was there. Note how the passersby look at the camera, a novelty at the time.
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First Places On Earth To Ring In 2020
If you want to be one of the very first people to celebrate New Year’s Day 2020, you’re going to have to position yourself somewhere along the International Date Line, which runs through the Pacific Ocean a…
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Andre Rieu Performs O Holy Night
Andre Rieu - "O Holy Night"
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The Mysterious Origins Of Eggnog's Oddly Named Ingredient
You know what eggnog is – the traditional Christmas/New Year’s drink consisting of milk or cream, sugar, and eggs beaten together and often mixed with rum or brandy. But why is it called “eggnog”? Egg, yes…
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The Little Drummer Boy Gets A Metal Makeover
An exciting rendition of "Little Drummer Boy"...
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Ancient Gifts: The Medicinal Power Of Frankincense And Myrrh
When the Three Wise Men gave the Christ child frankincense and myrrh, they were doing much more than giving him something that smelled good. They were giving him a gift of good health. Because in those days…
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Silent Night Performed With Stunning Simplicity
A beautiful video of "Silent Night"...
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How Irving Berlin's Parody Became A Christmas Classic
“White Christmas,” Irving Berlin's wistful ode to homesickness, was originally meant to be a parody, according to Jody Rosen, author of White Christmas: The Story of an American Song. Inspiration for the song…
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Lindsey Stirling's Electrifying Little Drummer Boy
An exciting rendition of "Little Drummer Boy"... https://youtu.be/5l1CS0Jhk90
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Beijing Duck Restaurant Seats Nine Thousand Diners
China’s Beijing Duck Restaurant can seat 9,000 people at the same time.
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The Magic Behind Impressive Card Tricks
Not sure which I like better, the technology or the talent...
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How Music Engages Your Entire Brain
Listening to music utilizes the entire brain.
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Ten Christmas Life-Hacks Worth Trying
10 life-hacks for Christmas...
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Why Your Butt Is Your Body's Strongest Muscle
The gluteus maximus – the main muscle in your buttocks – is the largest and one of the strongest muscles in the human body.
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Virtual Reality Brings Angel Falls To Your Home
Thanks to technology, you can get an amazing experience of Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall.
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The Major Muscles That Make Your Back Strong
The back is home to several large muscles. These include the rhomboids (upper back, near the shoulders), latissimus dorsi (“lats” – the muscles behind your armpits that help you pick up things), and spine…
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Why Modern Art Seems So Bad
Why is Modern Art so Bad?
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Hallucinations Can Involve All Five Senses
A hallucination can involve any of the five senses: sight, smell, hearing, taste, or touch.
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Hard People Decisions Business Leaders Must Navigate
“What to Do When You’re Confused” from BusinessMadeSimple.com Midway through my career I noticed that the hardest choices I had to make always involved people: Closing down an unprofitable division and laying…
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Thomas Jefferson's Quiet Brilliance Behind The Revolution
Thomas Jefferson had a speech impediment and was shy to speak. But he was a great writer, and was known as “the pen of the revolution.”
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Bureaucracy Gets In The Way Of Baking
All I Want to Do Is Make Cookies...a good and funny bit on excessive regulation.
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How Many Ads Do We Actually See Daily
The average American sees 500 advertisements a day.
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Why Adults Need A Kid-To-English Translation App
Do you have trouble relating to little kids? This is funny... and the app is meant to be a joke. But I truly with there was one.
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Why Men's Bodies Give Them Athletic Advantages
On average, men have more testosterone, more strength, less body fat, and more hemoglobin in their blood than women. The last is important because it affects how much oxygen an athlete can use per minute.
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Good Samaritan Helps Stranger In Need
Another Good Samaritan story...
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How Snakes Hear Without Ears
A snake has no ears but can pick up sound waves with its tongue.
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Cats In Therapy: A Hilarious Video
Cats In Therapy...very funny!
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How Philadelphia Police Invented Black Friday
The term “Black Friday” was supposed to persuade people to not go shopping on the day after Thanksgiving. In 1966, the Philadelphia Police Department started referring to it as Black Friday in hopes that it…
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Street Performer Masters The Ancient Ring Dance Art
The Ring Dance I saw someone doing this in San Francisco a few years ago. This performer brings it to an artistic level.
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What The First Thanksgiving Meal Actually Included
The first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 lasted for three days – and it looked nothing like the “traditional” meal we enjoy. No turkey (which didn’t become popular until the 19thcentury), no corn on the cob (they…
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The Absurd Economics Of Modern College
A funny but sad look at college education today.
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One In Seven Americans Has Gone Skinny-Dipping
Fifteen percent of Americans have admitted to skinny-dipping.
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What Fits Inside Modern Tiny Packages — November 24, 2019
It's amazing what you can fit into a little package these days.
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Four Mammals That Cannot Jump
There are four mammals that can’t jump: elephants, sloths, hippos, and rhinos.
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Bruce Gilden’s Gritty Vision of a Lost New York” in The New Yorker
“Bruce Gilden’s Gritty Vision of a Lost New York” in The New Yorker
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McDonald's Big Mac Secret Sauce Revealed
The “special sauce” in a Big Mac is Thousand Island dressing – basically, ketchup and mayonnaise.
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