Snow!!

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Snowed under for some time? These pictures will help you feel better.

Cape Towns Neighbourhoods you might want to visit

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Planning a trip to Cape Town? You don't have to be limited to the city centre - explore the cool, diverse neighbourhoods.

10 Best Forgers Stories

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To make, adapt or imitate objects, statistics, or documents so as to deceive others is called forgery. Counterfeiting is the art of forging money or currency. Here are forgers versions when it comes to literally making money 

The World Fooled by Hoaxes

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A hoax is a well planned falsehood so as to mask the truth. Even before the Internet, there have been hoaxes and we have all fallen for them some time or another.

Johnny Ringo: The Interesting Old West Outlaw You’ve Never Heard Of

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A Shakespeare quoting gentleman gunslinger, Johnny Ringo was a person who died a mysterious death which fitted his legend.

Seahorses:The Deadly Stealth Ninjas Of The Sea

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The most you might know about seahorses is that they look odd and that the males get pregnant. What you did not know is that they are one of the deadliest, stealthiest predators in the sea.

The Island Nation Predicted To Disappear Within 50 Years..

 
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With its white, sandy beaches and palms, Kiribati appears to be the ultimate island paradise. But, in a world threatened by rising sea levels, this tiny island nation in the centre of the Pacific Ocean is in danger of sinking. Kiribati could be the world's first entire nation to disappear thanks to climate change.

Thirty Eight Most Haunting Abandoned Places On This Planet

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These existing ruins portray an eerie look into a world without people. The walls inspire a sense of wonder like you've never experienced before.

Quinoa: Five Things You Maybe Didn't Know About it

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A grain-like crop named Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), is grown primarily for its edible seeds. It is a not a true cereal (or grain) but rather a pseudocereal, as it is not a member of the true grass family. Quinoa is closely related to species such as beetroots, spinach and tumbleweeds and is widely considered as one of the healthiest foods of all time.

19 Weird Hangover Remedies around the World

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Having a few drinks with your friends is a great way to relax. But excessive alcohol consumption can cause a hangover, which is universal. If you get a hangover somewhere overseas, your new friends probably already know a local remedy

Whether you find the preferred ritual to be shocking, disgusting, or delightful, here are 19 of the strangest remedies you'll encounter.

Insane Balancing Act On Two Wheels

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Craigslist being used to pay bills and rent of Government workers, as shutdown wears on

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About 800,000 government employees and countless contractors are not getting a salary  right now. Just search words like “shutdown” on Craigslist in any major city in the USA right now and you’ll likely find increasingly desperate people selling household items to pay rent and bills.

Your Date Of Birth Might Predict Your Future Health

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It seems ridiculous that your birth month can affect your future health. But how old you get, adult height, and how susceptible you are to develop a variety of diseases, including devastating conditions such as schizophrenia. These all turn out to be linked with the month of birth.

A Cuppa May Help Hydration And Memory

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Caffeine has numerous benefits but some people still believe that coffee can cause dehydration. This old wives' tale is really just that - a tale. 

The Rock Islands Of Palau

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Locally known as Chalbacheb or as it is more commonly known The Rock Islands, are 200 neatly capped with lush greenery, rounded limestone rocks found in Palau in the Pacific Ocean. This is why most tourists visit Palau at all. Palau is an archipelago nation in Micronesia with a population of about 21,000 distributed in its 250 islands. It is popular for snorkeling and diving throughout the region.

Set Your Devices Free - Jailbreaking ...And How To Do It

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The smartphone put a massive amount of computing power into our hands. However, that iPhone you own will only do what Apple and your service provider allows it to do. The urge to beat these restrictions resulted in the idea of “jailbreaking”

Breweries May Be Forced To Hand Out Free Beer Due To The US Government Shutdown

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You just can't waste good beer! Unfortunately, the partial US government shutdown is leaving some breweries with no choice. The federal agency, responsible for approving beer can labels, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB, for short), isn’t reviewing submissions at this time and breweries across the country are unable to release new beers.

Want to lose some weight? Eating chocolate may help you...

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You could be wrong if you thought chocolate, like any other candy, makes you fat. It’s easily taken for granted as it's such a basic and well-known fact.

This is scary stuff!...A search engine that finds Web-connected devices that Google can’t

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John Matherly, creator of Shodan, stated “When people don’t see stuff on Google, they think no one can find it. That’s not true.” Unlike Google, Shodan navigates the Internet’s back doors. It’s a kind of “dark” search engine. Scary stuff, if it got into the wrong hands.

Insane Things that People Search On Google

Here are the questions and the number of average monthly searches they got on Google.

E-cigarettes Are Bad For Your Lungs

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According to a recent study from The American Physiological Society, e-cigarettes are bad for you. Scientists found out, that Acrolein was detected both in the E-cig liquid (unburnt/vaporized), and in the vapor. They said this indicates that some of the negative effects are probably independent of vaporizing temperature.

Unreal Places To Visit Around The Globe

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There are so many exotic places around the world that needs to be visited. Here are just a couple of these sites. Of course, there are many more - maybe you've been to a similar beauty spot and it's not listed here..please comment the name/location.

Sparkling Water: Millennial Fad or Healthy Alternative?

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Sparkling waters are en vogue as a healthy, refreshing alternative to soft drinks and alcohol. Some claim sparkling water has injurious effects, such as reducing bone mineral density, but research shows such claims are overstated or outright myths. Not all sparkling waters are created equal, though. While some are just as hydrating as plain water, others can be unhealthy if not consumed in moderation.

Despite What You've Been Told: You Are Not 'Left-Brained' Or 'Right-Brained'

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From self-help and business success books to job applications and smartphone apps, the theory that the different halves of the human brain govern different skills and personality traits is a popular one.
No doubt at some point in your life you've been schooled on 'left-brained' and 'right-brained' thinking - that people who use the right side of their brains most are more creative, spontaneous and subjective, while those who tap the left side more are more logical, detail-oriented and analytical. Too bad it's not true.

Not to put you off your next sea cruise, however......

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I've been on a sea cruise in moderate windy conditions before. That was bad enough, but nothing like this. Thus if you booked and ready for that long-awaited sea cruise....I trust it will be smooth sailing.

10 Interesting Facts About Roses That Will Astound You

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Are you a rose lover? Here are some of the most exciting facts about roses that will make you experience the unfathomable beauty of these flowers in an innovative way. Used worldwide as an ingredient of rich perfumes, the rose has been a timeless inspiration for artists, poets or song composers.

Railway On The Doorstep In Hanoi

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This railway line passes right through the residential neighborhood and commercial area of Hanoi, Vietnam. Twice a day, the trains pass through the downtown, merely inches away from the doorsteps of buildings.
The people in Hanoi know the schedule of the trains well. At just about 4 pm and 7 pm every day, you suddenly notice people start to get into their homes and in the front yard where kids were playing and women were cutting vegetables is suddenly replaced by rushing steel and noise.

Have You Ever Read Your Shampoo Bottle?

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Next time you take a shower, use your fanciest natural herbal shampoo, your fanciest natural herbal conditioner, and your fanciest natural liquid soap. Then use your expensive moisturizer. And while you're doing all that, look at the ingredients they list on their labels.

Coping with Crosswind Difficulties

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Some landing and take-off highlights in awkward wind conditions this winter. Note the frequent flexing of the planes' wings in response to the turbulence. Of the five 'missed approaches' shown, three diverted to other airports, two were 'go arounds' and landed successfully on second attempt.

America's Loneliest Road - U.S. Route 50

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U.S. Route 50 is a major east–west highway, connecting Ocean City, Maryland and West Sacramento, California. Stretching 3,000 miles (4,800 km), the route runs through mostly rural areas in the Western part of the US.
It includes the section through Nevada known as 'The Loneliest Road in America.'

Dirty Money: A Jungle Of Microbial Thrives In Your Wallet

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You may have heard that dollar bills harbor trace amounts of drugs. But those greenbacks in your wallet are hiding far more than cocaine and the flu. They're teeming with life!
Each dollar bill carries about 3,000 types of bacteria on its surface, scientists have found. Most are harmless. But cash also has DNA from drug-resistant microbes. And your money may even have a smudge of anthrax and diphtheria. In other words, your wallet is a portable petri dish....

The Worlds Most Deadliest Animal

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What would you say is the most dangerous animal on Earth? Sharks? Snakes? Humans? Of course the answer depends on how you define dangerous. If you're judging by how many people are killed by an animal every year, then the answer isn't any of the above. It's mosquitoes. When it comes to killing humans, no other animal even comes close.
Mosquitoes carry devastating diseases. The worst is malaria, which kills more than 600,000 people every year; another 200 million cases incapacitate people for days at a time. It threatens half of the world's population and causes billions of dollars in lost productivity annually.

Home Remedies To Stop Hair Fall and Regrowth

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Hair fall is a big trouble for everyone lately and the reason of hair fall is our busy life style and food. Other major factor is pollution thus if you are facing serious hair fall then consult to the doctor or take treatment for this. Sometimes if a person is on medicine for a long time, then it can be a another reason of hair fall. Here are some home remedies to help stop hair fall.

South Africa's Tswaing Meteorite Crater

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Tswaing, meaning “place of salt” in the Setswana language, is an ancient impact crater outside the metropolis of Pretoria in South Africa’s Gauteng province. The Tswaing Crater formed some 220,000 years ago when a giant meteorite slammed into the Earth, creating a half-mile-wide crater and destroying all vegetation within a 25-mile radius.

Disney has been hiding a secret message in its movies for years

Something has been hiding in countless animated movies that you have watched by Disney and Pixar. You have probably seen it time and time again without ever realizing it: A113. 
This combination of a letter and numbers has been appearing in animated movies for years. Don't believe it? An online movie enthusiast was scouring through these movies to find examples and came up with plenty from both Pixar and Disney movies. The hidden message is everywhere.

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime, and Hulu in January 2019

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Every month, tons of new movies and TV shows become available to stream for free for subscribers to Netflix Instant, HBO Now, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. With so many different streaming services, it can be hard to keep track of them all—especially if you belong to more than one. Below, we present to you the ultimate streaming guide. (All titles arrive Jan 1 2019, unless otherwise specified).

FIRE ANTS - one of the world’s most invasive species...

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The red imported fire ant is one of the world’s most invasive species. Its sting delivers a burning poison that kills living tissue. Together groups of ants devour deer fawns, baby birds, reptiles, and almost any other source of protein they can get their mandibles on. 

It's A New Year...Time To Slim Your Wallet Down

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Having a Fat Wallet is nothing to be ashamed of. Sure you have a slim phone and slim laptop but when it comes to wallets, it's something you've probably never thought much about. Here are some tips on how you can slim your wallet for the coming year.

Izhikhothane – South Africa’s Bizarre Money-Burning Sub-Culture

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Izikhothane, which loosely translates to 'brag it,' is a South African subculture of youths who dress themselves in designer clothes they can barely afford. They arrive in minivans at public spots and participate in elaborate dance-offs against rival gangs.  During these performances, they indulge in burning wads of cash, destroying their clothes and spilling expensive food and alcohol on the streets. Why, you ask? To show off, obviously.

​In 1983, Isaac Asimov predicted the world of 2019. Here's what he got right (and wrong).

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In 1983, the Toronto Star asked science fiction writer Isaac Asimov to predict what the world would be like in 2019. Considering the title of this article, some predictions were surprisingly astute.