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5 People With Amazing Abilities

5 People With Amazing Abilities
The human body and mind are powerful things. There are things that humans are capable of that defy science, logic, and reasoning. Here are 5 such people that have amazing abilities. 1.) The Iceman – Wim Hof Wim Hof is a 48-year-old Dutch man. He holds the world ice endurance record by standing... 
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7 Real Uses for FarmVille Animals

7 Real Uses for FarmVille Animals
In the Facebook game FarmVille, you can collect animals. As they stay on your farm, they slowly collect certain things. For example, for a cow, you can collect their milk once they reach 100%. For chickens, you can collect eggs. However, what if the game reflected the animal’s real life uses?  Read More →

8 Things That Will Disappear in 10 Years

8 Things That Will Disappear in 10 Years
Life is moving at such a fast pace. Technology changes everyday. Something you buy today will become obsolete the moment you walk out of the store. Here are 8 things that will disappear by the year 2020. 1.) Landline Phones With cell phones, the internet, and video conferencing, who really needs a landline?... 

26 Funny Homeless People Signs

26 Funny Homeless People Signs
We’ve all seen a person on the side of the road or on the sidewalk holding up a cardboard sign. Most of the time, the sign is asking for food or money. There have been some signs, though, that have been creative and funny. Here are 26 such signs.  Read More →
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4 Objects That Could Change the History of the World (If Authentic)

4 Objects That Could Change the History of the World (If Authentic)
There have been events that have changed the course of history. World War II, September 11, and the discovery of the Americas have all helped shape the world we live in today. But what about specific objects? Here are 4 objects that have been found that could dramatically alter the history of the world... 

4 More Unsolved Mysteries

4 More Unsolved Mysteries
Mysteries. We love mysteries and can’t get enough of them! If you have yet to read the original article, read it here. Now, here are 4 more mysteries that have been unsolved for years. 1.) Jack the Ripper Jack the Ripper was the name given to a mysterious serial killer who murdered at least five... 

5 Better Names for the Apple iPad

5 Better Names for the Apple iPad
Apple unveiled their highly anticipated tablet computer, the iPad. While the product has the tech world abuzz, everyone can agree on one thing: The name sucks. Usually the marketing people at Apple are renowned for their ability to brand and market products, but they dropped the ball on this one. Here... 

3 Dinosaurs We Wish We Had As Pets

3 Dinosaurs We Wish We Had As Pets
Dinosaurs have been a fascination of children and adults alike for generations. Dinosaurs surged in popularity following the film Jurassic Parkand its sequels. It’s just a damn shame that they went extinct 65 million years ago. If they had survived to this day, there would certainly be some that... 
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10 Funny Exam Answers

10 Funny Exam Answers
Exams are usually a barometer of how well students are grasping the material. Students study tirelessly to get a good grade on the exam and pass the class (or to get college credit) – most of the time. However, there are times when, no matter how hard someone studies, they are just not going to... 
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Facebook News Feed of Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace

Facebook News Feed of Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
What if the characters of Star Wars had updating their Facebook statuses during the climatic battles and adventures? Well, here is a sample of what the Facebook News Feed would look like during Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace.  Read More →

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6 Famous Telephone Numbers

6 Famous Telephone Numbers
Telephone numbers have been around since before the turn of the 19th century. With the addition of cell phones, there are now billion of numbers and combinations worldwide. Among those billions of numbers though, 6 of them have managed to become famous. 1.) 9-1-1 (Emergency Services) The number 9-1-1... 

10 Ways FarmVille Would Change the World If It Was Real

10 Ways FarmVille Would Change the World If It Was Real
The Facebook application FarmVille launched in June 2009 and in just a few short months, it has become the number one played game on Facebook. At the time of this writing, it has over 73 million active users. For those who don’t know what FarmVille is, it is a simulation game where players can... 

8 People Who Won the Lottery, But Then Lost It All

8 People Who Won the Lottery, But Then Lost It All
Benjamin Franklin once said, “Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of filling a vacuum, it makes one.” There is no doubt that these 8 people would agree with that quote. Each of them won millions of dollars playing the lottery, only... 

7 Dates the World Was Supposed to End…But Didn’t (Or Won’t)

7 Dates the World Was Supposed to End...But Didn't (Or Won't)
The idea of the world as we know it coming to an end has been around for thousands of years. The Bible, Nostradamus, past and present civilizations, and Hollywood directors have all had their own versions of how the world will end. Most versions have the world ending in horrific disasters like giant... 

8 Incredible Facebook Stories

8 Incredible Facebook Stories
Everyone and their mom is on Facebook now. With over 350 million users (and growing) now on the site, there are bound to be some interesting and noteworthy stories and events involving Facebook and its users. So without further ado, here are 8 incredible Facebook stories. 1.) Burglar robs home, logs... 
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2009 Awards – Poll Results

2009 Awards - Poll Results
Over 200 people voted in the end of 2009 polls! After crunching some numbers, here are the results of what you guys thought about the year 2009 (no recount necessary): Best Movie of 2009 - The Hangover (45%) Second place - Up (27%) Best Video Game of 2009 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (62%) Second... 
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6 Ways to Ruin Christmas

6 Ways to Ruin Christmas
Christmas is a time for spending quality moments with loved ones and celebrating the joy of the holidays. Families across the world make migrations to other family member’s houses and stay for extended periods of time, sometimes even longer than they were invited for (like permanently moving in).... 
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12 Fake Tweets From Real People About Events in Oct-Dec 2009

12 Fake Tweets From Real People About Events in Oct-Dec 2009
A ton of incredible and news worthy stories and events have occurred since the calendar switched over to October. If only they had been Tweeted about, as they were occurring. Without further ado, here is the final Fake Tweets from Real People for 2009 (about events from October-December). Don’t... 
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4 Ways Technology Hurts (Physically)

4 Ways Technology Hurts (Physically)
Technology is a wonderful thing. It makes our lives easier and encourages innovation. Too lazy to change the channel on the TV? That’s what the remote is for. Too impatient to wait for that food to cook? That’s what the microwave is for. But alas, we must be careful. Technology can also... 
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