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February 3rd, 2012 at 12:34 pm »
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Marriage has been declining steadily in the USA for more than 35 years.
Many singles appear to be enjoying their unencumbered and unmarried state that two-thirds aren’t even sure they want to marry, suggests a broad national survey of the dating habits, sexual behaviors and lifestyles of 5,541 single adults across the [...]
February 3rd, 2012 at 12:11 pm »
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It is now more important than ever to cover your mouth when sneezing.
A flesh-eating bug, which has been known about for years, has gotten so virulent it can now be spread by sneezing and coughing. Doctors suspect new victims caught the virus on buses or trains and enclosed spaces like elevators.
Although the flesh-eating bug has [...]
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:12 am »
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You should start pursuing Android users if you are hoping to get some naughty action soon. Android users are more likely to have sex on the first date than those who use iPhone or BlackBerry devices, according to a recent survey.
January 29th, 2012 at 3:48 pm »
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Pucker power produces anti-aging outcome?
“This easy-to-use beauty and skincare product was developed by an ordinary housewife. Chikako Hirama was simply concerned about her own age and wanted an easy way to combat those telltale lines. Just try the yellow or pink Pupeko daily using such techniques as puffing out your cheeks or sucking them in [...]
January 29th, 2012 at 10:38 am »
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It may be easier for people to lie in a text message.
People might fib more frequently when text messaging, suggests a new study.
January 27th, 2012 at 10:20 am »
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They may look like other jeans, but these smell different.
These jeans look like any other pair of denim you’d see on a fashionable twentysomething. Dark, slim fit and cut perfectly, heck, I wouldn’t mind buying these myself. But unlike other jeans, this pair is made with scratch ‘n sniff raspberry scented denim. Yes. Scratch and [...]
January 24th, 2012 at 12:27 pm »
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Sometimes the mess sparks a desire for simplicity, making people think in a more organized fashion.
Bosses who harass employees to clean up their cluttered cubicles need to listen up. As it turns out, messy desks may lead to clearer, more organized thinking, according to a new study.
January 23rd, 2012 at 1:14 pm »
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Male sex drive is at the root of most conflict in the world.
From football players clashing on the field to soldiers killing each other on the front line, most conflict can be blamed on the male sex drive, according to a new study.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:06 am »
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Sleeping on a problem makes them more upsetting.
Unpleasant experiences stay more upsetting if we sleep immediately after the event than if we digest the memory while still awake, researchers have found.
January 16th, 2012 at 9:34 am »
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Space gas has its consequences.
Humans produce two flammable gases: hydrogen and methane. Flammable gases accumulate in an enclosed space and can ignite. Astronauts are humans who spend lots of time in enclosed space. The logic is irrefutable. So, what’s the risk to farting astronauts?
Between 1968 and 1971, researchers Edwin L. Murphy and Doris H. Calloway published [...]
January 15th, 2012 at 11:00 am »
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The death of a beloved pet can be a traumatizing experience, and most people love their pets as they would any other member of their family. But would you pay $50,000 to clone a new version of your beloved pet from the DNA of the deceased? The lady in this clip didn’t hesitate to head [...]
January 14th, 2012 at 3:50 pm »
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Changing the way you buy clothing.
This seems like the kind of invention we’ve needed for a long time now-a virtual dressing room that allows you to try on clothes without all that nudity and pointless human interaction.
There are no salespeople to hard sell you into buying that ill fitting garment, you simply try it on [...]
January 14th, 2012 at 10:21 am »
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The study looked at whether the psychological perception of power may cause people to feel taller than they truly are.
The Swedish-born Chairman of BP Carl-Henric Svanberg touched off a firestorm of controversy in June 2010 with his remarks about his company’s reaction to the Gulf oil spill.
“… we care about the small people. I [...]
January 13th, 2012 at 12:35 pm »
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Employers need to take steps to reduce employee boredom and encourage healthy eating.
Are you reading this because you are bored at work? New research suggests that you are probably also munching on chocolate and guzzling coffee. And an after-work beer doesn’t sound bad either, does it?
January 8th, 2012 at 1:16 pm »
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A clever new hearing aid concept.
Sounds Good is a hearing aid that looks like cool high-tech earrings! The hearing aid amplifies sound for the wearer, and tiny “decorative” screens give feedback on the incoming sound. The speaker can see by the color and wave amplitude whether they are speaking too loudly, too softly, or too [...]