Sunday, January 26, 2014

Glacier National Park by spease

Glacier National Park by spease: "I have been to several national parks, this is my favorite. I wanted to share Glacier with everyone, this is a place that could possibly be the most beautiful place on earth. If you enjoy anything in nature, be it scenery, wildlife, waterfalls, mountains, or just the peace and tranquility of quiet and beauty, you need to visit Glacier national Park"



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Amazing Science Facts About The Earth

Amazing Science Facts About The Earth: "This is a collection of interesting facts and details about the Earth. You may or may not have heard or read about these facts before. There is something about reading interesting facts that you didn't know that makes you want to learn more.

Hopefully reading this will make you think, and make you want to learn more about these places, and about our amazing earth. It may even help you on Jeopardy if you get on the show at some point in the future. All of interesting facts listed here are very easily found on the internet if you want to find out more."



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Saturday, January 25, 2014

The 300 sparta warriors

The 300 sparta warriors: "This is about the battle of Thermopylae, The 300 Sparta warriors that fought and died there, and how that battle and their sacrifice changed the course of history and democracy for the world. There was a lot more significance to this battle than what most people know. The stand they took united Greece and led to the Greek concept of democracy being introduced to the world."



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Revealed – Why men forget birthdays and anniversaries — health.india.com

Revealed – Why men forget birthdays and anniversaries — health.india.com: "If your husband has one again forgotten the wedding anniversary date or your boyfriend has not left birthday wish on WhatsApp, take heart. Even researchers are puzzled why men forget most.

‘It was surprising to see that men forget more than women. This has not been documented before,’ said professor Jostein Holmen from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)."



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Friday, January 24, 2014

New video footage of world's tallest waterslide is absolute insanity

New video footage of world's tallest waterslide is absolute insanity: "You might have heard the rumors that Kansas City is about the receive the world's largest waterslide, but if you haven't seen the new drone-shot video.. you don't know how terrifying it's actually going to be."



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Thursday, January 23, 2014

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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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

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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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

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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