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Africans and the desire to bleach their skin
A recent study by the University of Cape Town suggests that one woman in three in South Africa bleaches her skin. The reasons for this are as varied as the cultures in this country but most people say they use skin-lighteners because they want "white skin".
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How Bullying Creates Suicide Bombers
Three years ago when a Jordanian suicide bomber killed 7 U.S. intelligence officers were killed, jihadists praised his bravery and the CIA blamed his ideology, but bullying explains his treachery. Adam Lankford on how we misunderstand the psychology of suicide bombers.
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Snowboarding toddler
An 18-month-old toddler who can snowboard better than me.
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Friend knocks out his friend to prevent him from driving drunk
A tale of some friends.
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Neil Armstrong Lied About ‘One Small Step’ Line
Neil Armstrong lied about the famous line he said when stepping onto the surface of the moon. On July 20, 1969, Armstrong placed his boot onto the rocky surface of the moon and said: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
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How Rich People Celebrated New Year's Eve in the Gilded Age
For many people around the world, New Year's Eve was (and still is) a rustic holiday. Homely traditions include running outside with luggage, if you want to travel in the new year, and exchanging money or tokens to bring wealth.
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Canadian words, phrases or slang that most Americans wouldn’t understand
Toque, toboggan, toonie, two-four... and so many more!
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You get what you pay for
Todays lesson: Never cheap out on stuff that is permanently stuck to your body.
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Japan’s Population Falls by Record in 2012 as Births Decrease
Japan’s population last year declined by 212,000, the biggest drop on record, according to an estimate by the nation’s health ministry.
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The culture of the copy
On the printing press, the Internet & the impact of duplication.
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75 Healthy Recipes to Kick Off 2013
Happy New Year! We are welcoming 2013 with open arms. It is going to be a great year. We can feel it! 75 healthy recipes to kick of 2013. From breakfast to dinner, we have you covered!
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Japan – The Land of Vending Machines
Japan truly is the country of vending machines and some of the items you can get from them might surprise you.
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Capsule Hotel in Japan
A capsule hotel is popular among businessmen in Japan. Often times they work late and miss the last train home; therefore, needing a quick, quiet, inexpensive hotel with all the necessities.
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This Is Why You Can't Stop Eating, Fatty
High fructose corn syrup is in practically everything we eat these days, and doctors and health nuts have been waxing poetic about its dangers for years.
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The 12 Coolest Startup Offices We've Ever Seen
Some of the best-looking places to work for.
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The Tech Moguls Who Gave Big in 2012
The founders of Facebook Inc., eBay Inc. and Google Inc. dug deep for good causes in 2012.
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Online Dating Is a Horrific Den of Humanity
No, online dating is not a joy. It is a horrific den of humanity.
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Former NRA President: Banning Assault Weapons Is Like Banning People of Color
The National Rifle Association has repeatedly thumbed its nose at calls for stronger gun safety measures after the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. Current NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre shocked many by attacking these efforts and calling instead for armed guards in every school.
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Top Pet Names for 2012
Move over, Rover, there's a new top dog in town, and her name is Bella.
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The Spectacular Thefts of Apollo Robbins, Pickpocket
Apollo Robbins takes things from people’s jackets, pants, purses, wrists, fingers, and necks, then returns them in amusing and mind-boggling ways.
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