Statement from the Minnesota Vikings Regarding Adrian Peterson

Statement from the Minnesota Vikings Regarding Adrian Peterson: " Adrian Peterson had surgery today with Dr. William Meyers at the Vincera Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Meyers was able to successfully repair Adrian’s adductor muscle while also doing a compartmental release. Adrian is expected to make a full recovery in approximately 6 weeks. "



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Oil refining what do we get from it

Oil refining what do we get from it: "A barrel of crude oil refining consists of 42 gallons of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons. They are different lengths and weights of hydrocarbons. During the refining process they break down the hydrocarbons in ways that allow them to get different products from the oil at different points in the oil refining process. So what do they get?"



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Ask HTG: Should I Store My Batteries in the Fridge? — www.howtogeek.com

Ask HTG: Should I Store My Batteries in the Fridge? — www.howtogeek.com: "Some people swear by storing their batteries in the refrigerator to extend the lifespan of the battery and, apologies for the obvious food-storage joke, keep them fresh. Does it actually help? Is there any legitimate reason for putting your batteries in cold storage?"



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Tiger Woods Ready to Resume Run at Sam Snead's Record | Golf Channel

Tiger Woods Ready to Resume Run at Sam Snead's Record | Golf Channel: "SAN DIEGO – The public remains fascinated by Tiger Woods’ pursuit of 18 majors, and for good reason: One of the world’s biggest stars is chasing arguably the most hallowed record in sports."



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Scientists turn table salt into forbidden compounds that violate textbook rules — www.gizmag.com

Scientists turn table salt into forbidden compounds that violate textbook rules — www.gizmag.com: "In the field of exotic new materials, we've examined one of the strongest ones and another declared to be impossible; scientists now report creating "forbidden" materials out of ordinary table salt that violate classical rules of chemistry. Not only does the development challenge the theoretical foundation of chemistry, but it is also expected to lead to the discovery of new exotic chemical compounds with practical uses and shed light on the deep interiors of planets."



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Sugar batteries could be greener, cheaper and store more energy than lithium-ions

Sugar batteries could be greener, cheaper and store more energy than lithium-ions: "Even today's best rechargeable lithium batteries do lose their ability to hold a charge after a while, and are considered toxic waste once discarded. In just a few years, however, they may be replaced by batteries that are refillable and biodegradable, and that will also have a higher energy density yet a lower price ... and they'll run on sugar."



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3D-printed prostheses give hope to amputees in war-torn Sudan — www.gizmag.com

3D-printed prostheses give hope to amputees in war-torn Sudan — www.gizmag.com: "While 3D printing technology has emerged to serve a wide variety of purposes, few appear more worthwhile than that of US-based company Not Impossible Labs. Through its Daniel Project, the company has not only provided 3D-printed prosthetic arms for amputees in war-torn Sudan, but empowered the local community to continue the initiative in its absence."



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Track N Go system adds tracks to trucks — www.gizmag.com

Track N Go system adds tracks to trucks — www.gizmag.com: "You may think that your 4 x 4 with its lugged tires is pretty good in the snow, but it's never going to match the traction and flotation offered by a tracked vehicle. While systems such as those made by Mattracks allow users to replace their vehicle's wheels with tracks, AD Boivin Inc's Track N Go lets you simply add tracks onto your wheels when needed."



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Battery Powered Hovercraft — www.instructables.com

Battery Powered Hovercraft — www.instructables.com: "Step 1: Gather Supplies
You are going to need
Gaffers tape (don't skimp)
Two plywood boards (we went all out , you can use what you have)
PVC pipe foam insulator
Two 120 hp lithium battery powered leaf blowers (1 actually worked, but don't play around)"



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MythBusters: Crash Cliches High-Speed 1 : Video : Discovery Channel

MythBusters: Crash Cliches High-Speed 1 : Video : Discovery Channel:



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Amazon to ship things before you've even thought of buying them? — news.cnet.com

Amazon to ship things before you've even thought of buying them? — news.cnet.com: "Whenever I think of the predominant sound emerging from Amazon, I decide it has to be a snigger.

First, the company intimated that it will soon be delivering your intellectual and household items by drone.

Now it's decided it's become so familiar with your predilections that it's going to ship the things you want to buy before you've even thought of buying them."



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New Flying Car Spreads Its WIngs : Discovery News

New Flying Car Spreads Its WIngs : Discovery News: "Mankind's primordial dream of flight is taking off with a new twist as a Slovak prototype of a flying car spreads its wings. Inspired by the books about flying by French authors Jules Verne and Antoine de Saint Exupery, Slovak designer and engineer Stefan Klein has been honing his flying machine since the early 1990s."



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