Twelve Proposed U.S. States That Didn't Make The Cut

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There were many 'wannabe states' yearning to be one of the fifty States - however, some never quite got to full statehood. Here are twelve states that could have been.

Liquid Nitrogen...How Dangerous Is It Really?

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Liquid nitrogen has a boiling point of -196C which is intensely cold and can cause frostbite or cryogenic burns if it is not used and handled, properly. Liquid nitrogen also has a large expansion ratio on evaporation - one litre of liquid nitrogen can result in about 700 litres of gas...these facts resulted in a teenager that had her stomach removed after drinking a cocktail containing liquid nitrogen.

With Sushi Being So Popular - Do You Use Chopsticks Correctly?

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Chopsticks are a main feature of dinner tables throughout Asia. Even though Asian people have been using them since a very young age it does not mean that they've been using them correctly. In fact, many have not. A survey showed that 30 percent of people aged 40s to 50s use chopsticks correctly. 

Ever heard of Crystal Mill, Marble, CO?

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Located above the Crystal River in Crystal, Colorado, between the towns of Glenwood Springs and Aspen on Highway 82, seven miles southeast of Marble, there's a ghost town at the base of the Rocky Mountains. The Crystal Mill (Old Mill) or historically known as the Sheep Mountain Mill, is one of the most beautiful, picturesque area in Colorado state. 

The Aurora Borealis...What Causes It?

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The northern lights or aurora borealis is a spectacular display of colored lights shimmering across the night sky. What causes them? (As a matter of interest the southern lights is called the aurora australis).

Pics Of 23 Unreal Caves To Visit Around The World

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"A spelunker is an explorer of caves. If you hope to one day be a spelunker, you probably have a love of dark, damp spaces and headlamps. This word may seem to have German written all over it but it's actually Latinate: from spelunk, meaning cave." as per: 

https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/spelunker. For some of the caves listed, you’ll need some good equipment and a support crew. For others, all you’ll need is a pair of sneakers and a few dollars...

Abandoned Island Fortress Off The Florida Coast

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Set among a graveyard of over 200 ships, there is a series of seven islands which is located 70 nautical miles off the coast of Key West in Florida. The Dry Tortugas is a massive 19th century fortress (once hosted Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon and an influx of marauding pirates), which is now a bird and wildlife sanctuary and a national park.

The Japanese Invasion of Alaska: The Forgotten Battle

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Known as The Forgotten Battle, the invasion caused widespread outrage in 1942.  Pearl Harbor was still a fresh memory, having been attacked on December 7 of the previous year. 
Early on th morning of 6 June 1942, 500 Japanese soldiers landed on Kiska, one of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. The attack surprised the ten man (and six dog) US Navy Weather Detachment, the only inhabitants of the island at the tiime.

Must-see Photos Of Days Gone By

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Here is a series of images covering some of the most interesting oddities, rarities and wonders that occurred during the course of history. Enjoy them

Cooking Techniques You Might Want To Apply

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Become a better cook by incorporating the knowledge of how to sear, poach, blanch etc. Here are 6 techniques of how to perfect these cooking methods.

Some signs are just hilarious...

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Something on the lighter side. 
Most signs around the world sort of co-incide with matching colours, shapes and wording - but then there are the many confusing, weird, bizarre signs, directions and instructions. 

The 10 Most Clever And Easiest Dogs To Train

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Thinking of getting a dog? Many dogs have high intelligence levels hidden within them. Certain dog breeds have distinguished themselves as being more trainable. Here are the 10 best breeds to consider.

By Far The Best Italian Red Sauce - Made In The Oven

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Quality ingredients and an extended stay in a low oven are the keys to the best Italian-American Red Sauce. This is the kind of sauce you make with open windows to make sure that the neighbourhood knows what you're making for supper!

21st-Century Tech Can Save Notre Dame

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As the flames rose from the timber roof of the historic Notre Dame de Paris, the world watched in awe as the 850-year-old landmark’s tallest spire and roof succumbed to the heat. Ancient structures remain vulnerable - with Notre Dame being an extraordinarily tragic example. Laser scanning can be the solution...

Top 10 Forgotten US Muscle Cars From The 1960s

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A video that features the top 10 undeservedly forgotten US muscle cars from the 1960s - can you remember any of them?

Idaho's hidden gem: the Goldbug Hot Springs

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If you are into outdoors adventure, this is for you. After a moderately-rough hike through a canyon just south of Salmon, Idaho, you will find a hidden gem known as the Goldbug Hot Springs. These springs are a collection of five or six pools complete with waterfalls that offer an idyllic experience, off the beaten track with a view over an unforgettable valley landscape.

The world's worst hotel...and owners are proud of it!

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Rather than shunning away from negative press, the Hans Brinker Hotel embraces its reputation as ‘the worst hostel in the world’ and offers guests knowingly substandard accommodation in the heart of Amsterdam.

The toilet seat: You think it is the dirtiest place in the home? Think again!

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Toilet seats have an unfair reputation of being the dirtiest item in the normal household. Scientists claim there are far more filthier places in our house, some of them where you  least expect it!

Ingenious Hidden Rooms For Your Home

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Have hidden rooms or secret passageways always intrigued you? Ever dream of having something like this in your own home after seeing it in a movie? Here are some fabulous ideas to hide that one room...

The Kray Twins - Rulers of London's Underworld Of The Swinging Sixties

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Ronnie and Reggie Kray (aka The Kray Twins) may have owned many nightclubs and intermingled with celebrities, they also committed the most shocking murders gangland London had ever experienced.