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Rising deathtoll from earthquakes in Central Africa Posted: 2 years ago by rambler
First reported here yesterday. It doesn't seem fair that even the earth is "punishing" this part of the continent that is already enduring so much human suffering. Let's hope this sort of thing will lead people to stop their self-induced, mutual suffering, by working together to alleviate earthquake damage. History, unfortunately, indicates that this is unlikely to happen...
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Baby Powder and Lotion Impairs Male Reproductive Function Posted: 2 years ago by mahler87
Kind of ironic, don't you think?
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Why do you sometimes shiver when you wee? Posted: 2 years ago by TheJehosephat
"Shiver wee? This is not to be confused with chivalry (the valorous qualities of a knight or gentleman) or a shivaree (a noisy mock serenade by friends of a newly wed couple).
This is a surprisingly commonly-asked Odd Body Question (OBQ), and no research has been done on this topic."
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Ice, Ice...baby? Posted: 2 years ago by Bornbad
Funky properties of frozen water may have made life possible.
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The Science of the Double Dip Posted: 2 years ago by MissWinkle
A scientific report has some new findings that may cause football fans to take a second look at that communal bowl of dip. And yes...it is really, really gross.
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Judge: Navy must follow sonar rules Posted: 2 years ago by dollyllama
President Bush cannot exempt the Navy from environmental laws banning sonar training that opponents argue harms whales, a federal judge ruled Monday.
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Pigs spill onto highway Posted: 2 years ago by dollyllama
Pigs shut down a portion of a California highway after a truck that was transporting them overturned.
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What I Killed Today Posted: 2 years ago by Marli
The blog of a vet tech who decided to memorialize every animal she's had to euthanize. Very sad, but in a way, it's very nice to see that each animal was with a caring person at their passing.
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How Old Are You in Planetary Years? Posted: 2 years ago by DemureArt
Calculate what your age would be on other planets in the solar system.
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Robbie Williams unsold CDs will be used to pave roads in China Posted: 2 years ago by wildminou
Take That!, former "Take That" member
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Cockatoo rescue Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
He spent two weeks stuck up a gum tree in Melbourne - and if it hadn't been for other Cockies feeding him, he wouldn't have survived.
This story impressed me because of how his fellow cockatoos fed him while he was stuck.
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Resuscitation Science: Is There a Third State of Being? Posted: 2 years ago by deepchill
They call it resuscitation science. It's a new area of research at the University of Pennsylvania, where a Center for Resuscitation Science opened less than a year ago, and where the line between life and death is shifting.
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Dark energy makes galaxies keep their distance Posted: 2 years ago by deepchill
Galaxies today are struggling to clump together against the incredible repulsive power of dark energy, hints a new survey of thousands of galaxies. Measuring this anti-clumping effect puts a new arrow in the quiver of cosmologists seeking to uncover the nature of the mysterious force.
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Irish setter has record 16 pups after living on diet of cod and chips Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
An Irish setter has had a record-breaking 16 pups - after wolfing down battered cod from the local chippy. Kelly's bumper litter of puppies is proof that fish is just the job for a dog's dinner. Her owner Dee Farndell last night revealed battered cod was the secret behind the stunning baby boom - the biggest in her 35 years of breeding.
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Frozen Sperm Revive Jurassic Park Dreams Posted: 2 years ago by mahler87
The goal of a new study is to bring extinct species back to life, including woolly mammoths from over 20,000 years ago.
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“Snack-size” cigarettes speed up smoking breaks Posted: 2 years ago by mitzuzake
The compact "Marlboro Intense" cigarette will be shorter than existing brands but just as smoky: it will deliver the same potency while taking less time to puff.
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Cat Hangs 10! Posted: 2 years ago by sUeBe
Nicolasa, a Peruvian feline, enjoys catching the big waves with surfing buddy.
More here
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NASA and India Sign Agreement Posted: 2 years ago by buddha
"Helllooo, thank you for calling Nasa, my name is Rasheesh, how can I help you?"
"Uh, Houston, we have a problem..."
I've heard of outsourcing, but damn!
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What is water conservation costing you? Posted: 2 years ago by tigertony
Cities are raising water rates to offset the loss of revenue caused by using less water.
Can anyone say Catch-22?
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The Joys of Salvia Divinorum Posted: 2 years ago by suckersklub
Salvia divinorum has a long continuing tradition of use as an entheogen by indigenous Mazatec shamans, who use it to facilitate visionary states of consciousness during spiritual healing sessions. Now Alex wants to try it, too.
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Anti-Obesity Snacks Posted: 2 years ago by Pocksucket
Snack foods containing natural appetite suppressants are being suggested as a method of combating obesity. Galactolipids found in oats, cereals and green leaves alter the rate at which food is digested which in turn alters the brain's perception of how much nutrition is needed, reducing appetite.
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Dog Eats Super Bowl Tickets Posted: 2 years ago by suebe
Buddy thought he was getting a treat when the courier dropped the package through the mail slot!
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"Send my love to the aliens" says Sir Paul Posted: 2 years ago by suebe
Beatles "Across the Universe" to be beamed into deep space on Monday Feb 4 in honor of several cosmic-themed anniversaries.
Watch the launch live on Monday at NASA TV
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Think you have good attention to detail? Posted: 2 years ago by thenegativeone
Watch the videos and try to spot the difference between the first and second images. This is what is known as change blindness. You'll be surprised at what you miss.
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Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow Posted: 2 years ago by dollyllama
Thousands of people gathered at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Saturday morning...
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