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Sunday, 6 January 2019

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....

Saturday, 5 January 2019

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.

Friday, 4 January 2019

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.

Thursday, 3 January 2019

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. 

Wednesday, 2 January 2019

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

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.

Tuesday, 1 January 2019

​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. 

Monday, 31 December 2018

Welcoming 2019 - New Year’s Eve Photos

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Festive and colorful images from around the world as people greet the New Year with fireworks, polar-bear swims, traditional festivals, and solemn observations.

The Dirtiest Things You Touch Every Day

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It’s not surprising that the world is a dirty place full of millions of bacteria. What may come as a surprise, though, is what the dirtiest items in your house and in public are! After you read this list, you might think twice about touching certain items and then forgetting to wash your hands. Ready to find out what the germiest and dirtiest places and things are? Here we go…here are the 25 Dirtiest Things You Touch Every Day!

Sunday, 30 December 2018

Twelve Greatest Coastlines Around the World

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Opinions abound on travel websites about the world's greatest coastlines. Indeed, it is a difficult list to narrow down due to the sheer number of breathtaking coasts that exist all over the world. Here are just a few examples of popular coastlines from around the world.

Saturday, 29 December 2018

The World's Smallest Country Almost Looks Like Heaven

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'Heaven on Earth' is a saying many travelers use to describe a place they adore. You might be thinking that it could only be possible in fairy tales, but a place like this truly exists.
If you ever have a great desire to touch the clouds, you might consider paying a visit to San Marino.

Friday, 28 December 2018

Hideaway hotels you can't reach by road


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Leave your suitcase above the wardrobe and your keys on the dresser, you won't be needing either on this trip around some of the planet's more access-challenged accommodation. Travel light, wear sensible shoes, and take some deep breaths...

Seven Reasons To Visit Namibia

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We hardly ever need a reason to go on holiday but more often than not deciding where to go is the real question. Namibia has a whole lot of new destinations available.

50 things to do in Cape Town, South Africa for under R50 (USD3.50)

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There are so many ways to enjoy what Cape Town, South Africa has to offer without spending a fortune. This festive season, be kind to your pocket and make the most of Cape Town without breaking the bank. Here are 50 things to do in Cape Town for R50 (US$ 3.50/GBP2.75/EUR 3.00) or less.

Thursday, 27 December 2018

Why Were These 10 Deserted Places Abandoned?

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With a total population of over 7 billion people, it's hard to imagine that any place in the world could be abandoned. And yet, they exist, each one with an eerie past and an uncertain future. Here are the tales of 10 abandoned places and how they came to be deserted.

The 50 Best Podcasts of 2018

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The word podcast has by now become completely untethered from its namesake—the iPod. Analytics that were once uncapturable have become fairly comprehensive (downloads from Apple Podcasts surpassed 50 billion this year) and specific (Chicago streams more podcasts on Spotify than any other U.S. city does), which has brought new money and possibility to the form. Recipes for how to create a decent series were invented through trial and error, and thousands of producers now understand what makes our ears stand up: cults, cold cases, politics, feminism, and relationships, but most of all: stories.

Those Famous Brands - How Companies Got Their Names

  Image credit Big company names are in your face every day, but do you know what they mean? In order to help you fill this gap of knowle...