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1947 vs. Today: How the Economy Really Changed in the Last 65 Years [chart]
— As we mourn the decline of manufacturing, why isn't anybody talking about the tragic decline of agriculture?
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Mother's love can prevent illness in middle age
— A mother's love is not only priceless but and can even prevent illness in middle age, new research claims. Experts say that a mum who nurtures...
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Internet Against SOPA: Does absolutely nothing to get rid of goddamn Lolcats
— Last week, several websites, including Google and Wikipedia, raised awareness of the prohibitive measures included in the Stop Online Piracy Act (S...
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'Red State Socialism' graphic says GOP-leaning states get lion's share of federal ...
— Many GOP-leaning states get more in federal funding than they contribute in federal taxes. That's the point made by a graphic that’s circulati...
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House Republicans Are In Favor Of Ads That Make Your Child Harass You Into Buying Junk Food
— Tossing that box of Lucky Charms back on the shelf at the grocery store after your kid tried to sneak it into the cart is going to be a lot harder,...
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How Poor Performance in College Sets Students Up for a Lifetime of Difficulty
— College students not used to being asked to study are struggling in the real world. Last year, a controversial academic report-turned book touched ...
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Senator Calls Out Spirit Airlines For Trying To Mislead Public About Airfares
— You may recall that earlier this week, bottom-dollar carrier Spirit Airlines launched an e-mail campaign to convince customers that the new FAA reg...
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Why Does the Next Xbox Need Discs At All?
— If the next generation of Microsoft's Xbox gaming system will be designed to bring us well beyond 2020, why would it still rely on last centur...
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Canadian teenagers send Lego man into space
— Using home-stitched parachute and equipment found on Craigslist, two 17-year-olds send Lego-naut 80,000ft into the air
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