There have been few wars like World War II, and when you compare the number of fallen against other wars in history, the contrast becomes even more stark. The video you watch below will help you put it in perspective; it’s your job to remember. The accompanying website mentioned in the video can be viewed
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Underlying many of the decisions we make on a daily basis, there are economic principles at work. This article introduces you to the guy who wrote the book — literally — on a principle called matching markets and it’s more a part of your life than you realize.
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And the best part of this nutritional program — with the state fair a bit over a month away, it will never be more convenient or easy. Get the skinny on this new easy-to-succeed diet here.
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The U.S. electrical grid is the original ‘web’, and it’s an aging piece of important infrastructure. The energy that traverses it shapes business, the environment, geopolitics, and almost every facet of our daily lives. Want to know more about it? Check this out.
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The argument over the toughest athlete will have to continue, but as to which sport has the toughest thing-that-you-play-with — it’s clearly hockey. But don’t take my word for it, check out the video below of a red-hot ball of nickel being placed on a hockey puck. It’s this weekend’s edition of pointless, but awesome.
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Nothing looks more out of place than a perfectly formed cloud hovering in a totally manmade environment. And one man has mastered the art of creating the cloud and capturing the ethereal moment.
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It’s a big world outside of Minot’s borders, and a few places even have long, scary, glass bridges you can walk on. Here’s one of them. Yes, it’s in China. Yes, there are lots of pictures with this article. No, I would never consider walking across.
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Don’t worry, if you’re not on the social network, this won’t convince you to join. But if you’re there and want to laugh at yourself, or if you’re not and want a taste, check this quick, cynics guide.
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Whatever your thoughts of the guy, last night marked the end of an era. Check out the final Top 10 list as read by many of the funny, regular guests he’s had over the years.
Read & ShareHave you ever met a bike you couldn’t ride? Most would say no, but today may be the day. In the video below you can see first hand that one small change to the steering mechanism on a bike throws brain-bike-processing skills into chaos. It’s both informative, entertaining, and perhaps worthy of a booth at
Read & ShareWant to see what it looks like in the bottom of an oil well? Here’s your chance.
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Generations of oil wealth on the Arabian Peninsula have resulted in some pretty luxurious spending, but if it’s built, an underwater tennis court will probably make a somebody’s top-ten list. It makes you wonder what our indulgences will look like in fifty years.
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If you're willing to embrace the idea that intellect and personality can be developed, you'll likely achieve more and lead happier lives. Get the details on a life of scientific research that has led to conclusions on leading a better life.
Read & Share sourced from: Brain PickingsYou know the situation, the one where you learn someone’s name and then forget it one-second later? Learn why in the video below.
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Troy Larson has been capturing North Dakota’s ‘ghosts’ for several years. In his most recently published gallery you get a view of old and new in Brinsmade — a little town West of Devils Lake. Title photo by Terry Hinnenkamp, Ghosts of North Dakota.
Read & Share sourced from: Ghosts of North Dakota.comYour adrenalin will be up a little bit after watching this, and it’s not because of when you see the shark, it’s because of when you don’t see the shark.
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