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Crazy, Disease Spreading Ants That Eat Electricity? Yes, You Heard Right
Picture this: a disease-spreading, sharp-toothed ant that gets high off of electricity. It sounds like a horror movie, right? Unfortunately, Mother Nature has once again proved how terrifying earth’s natural bounty can truly be. Dubbed the “Raspberry Crazy Ant” due to its jerky, erratic movement, this ferocious little insect has begun invading Britain in hordes,…
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Canadian Company Secures Patent For Space Elevator
Nearly 48% of retirees report feeling happier in retirement than expected, so imagine how happy they’ll be when they can spend their retirement on the moon! According to a recent story from the Huffington Post, a Canadian company called Thoth Technology has been planning an inflatable space elevator that would stand 12.4 miles tall and…
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New Study Shows Young Cancer Patients Do Not Know Their Fertility Options
A new study posted in the American Cancer Society’s journal Cancer shows that many young cancer patients may be unaware of ways to preserve their infertility. Fox News reports that out of the 459 adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer between 2007 and 2008, over 70% said that doctors had explained the risk of…
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Price Hikes Make Camping Trips Slightly More Exclusive
One of the most relaxing things you can do with your family is to whisk them away on a camping trip, whether you’re roughing it in a tent or staying in luxurious rustic cabins. Unfortunately, Wisconsin residents are now being forced to fork over big bucks to enjoy everything Mother Nature has to offer. According…
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Stolen Box Truck Smashes Into Concrete Wall During Police Pursuit
A Los Angeles County man is in custody after crashing a stolen box truck into a concrete barrier during a police pursuit on Monday, August 10th. A local CBS News affiliate reports that the chase, which lasted 45 minutes, began near Santa Clarita at around 9:30 am. The driver attempted to flee after Los Angeles…
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Triple-Digit Temperatures for Southern California Areas
According to a recent report from KTLA News California, Southern California natives can expect triple-digit temperatures to continue, according to the National Weather Service. Areas surrounding the desert and valley will get temperatures anywhere between 100 and 107 degrees, while the surrounding inland areas will get an average of 85 to 99 degrees. The high…
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Kids Are Making Friends Online, and It’s Okay
With about 4.49 billion web pages on the Internet currently, it’s fair to say that the web is a pretty big place, so it’s only natural that strangers might meet online, and become fast friends. Naturally, this has caused parents some anxiety. And with good reason — the San Diego County District Attorney reports that…
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America Could Save $19.6 Billion If It Stopped Drinking Sugary Drinks
Every 17 seconds someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with diabetes, and according to a new study published in the British Medical Journal, soda is one of the main reasons to blame. Although that may not sound like news, the relationship between type 2 diabetes and sugary drinks has been seriously put into stark relief.…
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Too Much Television Might Make Your Child Susceptible to Bullies
For many American families, TV time is all the time. With an average of 2.24 television sets in each U.S. household, it’s a common occurrence for a screen to be flickering all day like the candles of yesteryear. But for families with young children and toddlers, researchers are saying that too much television can be…
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Americans Are Getting Addicted to Their Phones, New Report Claims
Americans spend at least two hours on their mobile devices, and according to the Pew Research Center, about 67% of them find themselves checking for messages even when their phone didn’t ring or vibrate; 44% have slept with their phone beside their bed at night, just in case they might miss a call; and 29%…