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'Winnie the pooh' attacks onlookers

This has got to be one of the funniest stories I have read in a while. First of all, the images of the innocent and cuddly Winnie-the-Pooh turning violent and attacking someone is bizarre enough. The reason for...

created by JeffHuang | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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jwalanta

Yes, Running Can Make You High

Have you ever gotten back from a nice long run and felt really good? You're not alone, in fact for years it was known as a 'runners high' (many marathon and long distance runners describe this sensation). It was...

created by Rob Walker | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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ricknight

Unselfishness - not just humans anymore

Unselfishness not just a human trait - "Chimpanzees will often lend a helping hand even if there's no reward, suggests research published this week, challenging theories that altruism is unique to...

created by ricknight | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Wisco

Lamborghini Healthcare: Why Billionaires Shouldn't Determine Health Policy

"Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's richest man and its former Prime Minister, recently flew to a hospital in Cleveland to have a pacemaker installed. Such journeys are not uncommon for the world's elite jet-setters and...

created by killfile | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Wife swapping in southern China

"It's not an uncommon question for a foreigner in China to field from strangers on trains, planes, buses, sidewalks, and in stores and cafes. The urge for Chinese men, women, and children alike to learn better English, even randomly and at inopportune moments, is strong. In...

created by alaaron | 5 years ago
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Dealing With Distractions In Sales

"In todayâs business world it is not uncommon for many sales people to work from a home office. At first this may seem like a great opportunity, however, it does create some unique challenges. One of the biggest obstacles is the number of distractions that can take us...

created by emodinol | 5 years ago
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donbenito

Turkish Writer Wins Nobel in Literature

"Turkish novelist Orhan Pamuk, whose uncommon lyrical gifts and uncompromising politics have brought him acclaim worldwide and prosecution at home, won the Nobel literature prize Thursday for his works dealing...