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Brain-Eating Amoeba Strikes in Summer www.webmd.com — Six young men died last year after swimming in lakes or pools infested with a brain-eating amoeba, the CDC reports. More… 0 Comments Submitted By: destiney Categories: Humanity, Science |
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Drowsy driving is equal to drunk driving www.autoblog.com — "A new study from the National Road Safety Foundation, which is a non-profit group that produces driver aids, suggests that those drowsy drivers are equally as dangerous as drunk drivers." More… 0 Comments Submitted By: destiney Categories: Humanity, Science |
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Scientists: Why So Many Tornadoes? www.time.com — The brutal numbers for the U.S. so far this year: at least 110 dead, 30 killer tornadoes and a preliminary count of 1,191 twisters (which, after duplicate sightings are removed, is likely to go down to around 800). More… 0 Comments Submitted By: destiney Categories: Nature, Science |
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Religion is a product of evolution, software suggests www.newscientist.com — God may work in mysterious ways, but a simple computer program may explain how religion evolved By distilling religious belief into a genetic predisposition to pass along unverifiable information, the program predicts that religion will flourish. However, religion only takes hold if non-believers help believers out. More… 0 Comments Submitted By: destiney Categories: Humanity, Religion, Science |
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The Earth Strain: Is it OK if we contaminate the universe? www.dailygalaxy.com — In a vast, cold universe we aren't just "Keepers of the Sacred Flame" of life, we are the bloody flame. So if our microbes spread life, are we committing a sin or a brilliant blessing? More… 0 Comments Submitted By: destiney Categories: Religion, Science, Technology |
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8 Medical Terms Your Doctor Uses to Insult You www.cracked.com — Who do you think are the most cynical people in the world? Cops? Executioners? Or maybe prostitutes? Clowns?We're thinking it's doctors. If you want proof, check out some of the horrifying-yet-hilarious slang they use around the office. Yes, these are real. More… 0 Comments Submitted By: destiney Categories: Other, Science |
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The Other Footprint : The Water Footprint keepgreengoing.com — To produce 1 cup of coffee we need 140 litres of water. More… 0 Comments Submitted By: destiney Categories: Humanity, Science |
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Drug taken to stop smoking is linked to traffic mishaps www.latimes.com — Daniel Williams hoped Chantix would help him quit smoking and become healthier. Instead, he believes, it nearly killed him. More… 0 Comments Submitted By: destiney Categories: Humanity, Science |
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One-Way Mission to Mars: US Soldiers Will Go www.universetoday.com — Sargent First Class William H. Ruth III contemplates his current duty in a barren landscape in Afghanistan, and says he's willing to lead a human mission to Mars. More… 0 Comments Submitted By: destiney Categories: Government, Humanity, Science, Technology |
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The Value of a Human Life: $129,000 www.time.com — In theory, a year of human life is priceless. In reality, it's worth $50,000. More… 0 Comments Submitted By: destiney Categories: Business, Humanity, Science |