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Selfies Are Killing People

Selfies Are Killing People

Records show that about 73 people have died from taking selfies and in that 76% were men.  People don’t pay attention to what they are doing or what is around them when they are taking these selfies and end up ...
Blown up condom machine kills man

Blown up condom machine kills man

A man died on in Germany after he was hit in the head by a flying piece of metal from a blown up condom machine that he and two accomplices destroyed in an apparent robbery attempt. The 29-year-old man was ...

Son of mugger makes amends

■    The 15-year-old son of an accused mugger met this week with his father's alleged victim to make amends. Christian Lunsford sought out Tona Herndon—who had her purse snatched while visiting her late husband's gravesite in Bethany, Okla.—after learning that ...
Why is Earth Missing a Huge Part of its Crust?

Why is Earth Missing a Huge Part of its Crust?

When the earth was totally covered in ice it is believed that a thief called Snowball Earth took away the crust.  Geo scientists believe that when the earth was covered in ice the glaciers while traveling eroded the layer of ...

Parents can instill narcissism

Proud parents aren’t doing their kids any favors by constantly telling them they are “special” or “exceptional.” Such praise may be intended to bolster kids’ self esteem, but new research suggests that frequently telling children they are superior to other ...

Inmate Busted After Taking Pot Selfie

A Polish prisoner triggered a crackdown on other inmates after he posted a photo of a large cannabis plant that he'd grown in his cell. To boast about his green thumb, Dozy Zendarski took a selfie with the plant using ...

These 8 Cities Just Abolished Columbus Day

Following a growing trend, the city council of Albuquerque, New Mexico has voted six to three to recognize October 12th – typically known to most as “Columbus Day” within the USA– as Indigenous Peoples’ day in a new proclamation. Albuquerque has ...
Does the Moon Cause Earthquakes?

Does the Moon Cause Earthquakes?

Researchers believe that when the moon is in its full or new phase that its tidal pull places more stress on the fault lines.  During three of the most recent earthquakes in 2004, 2010, and 2011 were during the peak ...
Is Fiber Essential for Better Health

Is Fiber Essential for Better Health

If you eat more fiber you have a better chance of living a longer life.  Most people that don’t have fiber in their diet are more likely to die of cardiovascular diseases or cancer at an early age.  Fruits, vegetables, ...

Meditation delays aging

Meditation doesn’t just improve mental and physical health in the present. It also slows the aging process, and can help meditators stay mentally sharp into old age, a new study has found. Once people reach their mid- to late 20s, ...