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Not getting enough sleep can wreak havoc on your life and could even age your brain significantly. Sleep deprivation makes us grouchy, it makes concentration difficult, and it makes us feel terrible all the way around. In the short term, missing sleep can make us more accident-prone, and too few Z’s lowers our resistance to cold and flu. It can cause damage to our bodies in the long-term, too. Sleep deprivation increases the risk of health problems like stroke, obesity, diabetes, permanent cognitive issues and “brain deterioration,” bone damage, cancer, heart disease, and early death. [1] [2] But it’s not just about getting enough … Continue reading →

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His military genius was a decisive factor in the Union Army winning the Civil War. So you might think this photograph showing General Ulysses S. Grant sitting astride a horse in front of a group of Confederate soldiers captured after a battle is the genuine article. But all is not as it seems. On closer inspection, the picture is actually a composite of three images, only one of which contains General Grant. The ‘extravagantly fictitious fusion’ – confusingly labeled ‘General Grant at City Point – was actually doctored decades after the end of the Civil War. The background photograph does … Continue reading →

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If your car is going to get egged, it will probably be Saturday night. Lots of things can happen on Halloween, but getting your car egged is one of the WORST. It happened to me a few years ago, and I am sure it was random, but the results could have been bad had I not known what to do. Thank goodness I saw it before I left for the day. As harmless as eggs seem, they can actually wreak havoc on vehicle paint surfaces and cause long-lasting, permanent damage. The yolk that’s now smeared all over your car has … Continue reading →

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The CIA was established in 1947 and tasked with carrying out intelligence work outside the United States. But the agency soon strayed from its original purpose, carrying out coups, assassinations, and other murky activities around the globe. And while much of the CIA’s sordid history was exposed by the Church Committee in the 1970s, there are still plenty of unanswered questions about the darker side of “the Company.” Featured photo credit: CIA 10 Who Killed Nick Deak? Even as a simple financier, Nicholas Deak was quite a character. An exiled Transylvanian aristocrat, he joined the US military during World War … Continue reading →

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The Roman poet Virgil opens his national epic, The Aeneid, with the statement, arma virumque cano—I sing of arms and the man.  Aeneas, a warrior of Troy, obeys the command of his mother, Venus, and escapes the fall of his city to journey westward to become the progenitor of Rome. The association of arms with men has been with us for millennia.  Here in America, the image of a man for much of the twentieth century was John Wayne, Winchester rifle in hand, Colt revolver on his hip, and a steely gaze that promised to tolerate no foolishness. But the radical … Continue reading →

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Sir Roger Moore was my favourite James Bond. A suave, smart, sophisticated, eloquent, absurdly charming, utterly ruthless assassin who oozed testosterone-fuelled heterosexual pheromones from every pore. He was the perfect embodiment of author Ian Fleming’s original 007 template: white, straight, male, impervious to long-term relationships and very happy killing bad guys. Now, Sir Roger has come under fire for saying that Bond should never be gay, female or black. His reason? ‘That wasn’t what Ian Fleming wrote. It’s not about being homophobic, or racist, it’s about being true to the character.’ Daniel Craig, the current Bond, disagreed. ‘Anything’s possible, so … Continue reading →

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It is a familiar social dilemma. You meet a stranger for the first time and in a split second must decide whether to offer a chilly handshake or risk offence with a kiss on the cheek. But new research from Oxford University has found that erring on the side of caution could be the best way to put people at their ease. The biggest study ever conducted into physical contact suggests that most people harbour an underlying reticence at being touched by a stranger anywhere but on their hands. In recent years, it has become fashionable to greet new acquaintances … Continue reading →

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Pancakes have always been one of my favorites breakfast treats, and I’m willing to bet that many of you reading this feel the same way. It hits the spot in all the right ways, yet somehow leaves you asking for more. It’s not unlike eating dessert for breakfast (hell, it even has “cake” right in the name). But that’s also kind of the problem. Pancakes are undoubtedly one of the least healthy ways to start your day, especially if you make them with Bisquick. If you haven’t already, read the ingredients list sometime. Every Bisquick pancake comes saddled up with a … Continue reading →

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Through history there have been many secret societies and conspiracy theories about those societies. This is a list of 10 of the most famous and popular secret societies or alleged secret societies. 1. Skull and Bones [Wikipedia] Members of the Skull and Bones (George Bush is left of the clock) [1947] The Order of Skull and Bones, a Yale University society, was originally known as the Brotherhood of Death. It is one of the oldest student secret societies in the United States. It was founded in 1832 and membership is open to anelite few. The society uses masonic inspired rituals … Continue reading →

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With the release of Spectre, perhaps you may wish to switch from your regular glass of sherry as an aperitif to a martini to mark the occasion? I hate to pour shade on the film franchise but those transatlantic producers have somewhat confused how the book’s Bond intended to have the drink. My guide, with the help from Bar Man Alessandro Palazzi, from Dukes Hotel, London (where Ian Fleming is thought to have taken inspiration for his character’s drinking habit), will set the record straight as how best to serve your martini the traditional, and proper, way. The Glass The … Continue reading →

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Earth may be in great danger as the sun’s path through the galaxy sends comet flying towards our planet, scientists have warned. Researchers have identified a 26 million-year cycle of meteor impacts that coincides with the timing of mass extinctions over the past 260 million years. The doomsday events are linked to the motion of the sun and its family of planets through the dense mid-plane of the Milky Way. Researchers have identified a 26 million-year cycle of meteor impacts that coincides with the timing of mass extinctions over the past 260 million years. Pictured is a graph showing how … Continue reading →

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Featuring up to 727 horsepower, the new Petty’s Garage 2016 Mustang GT King edition means that Ford’s pony will be hell for some cats. Yes, Petty’s Garage – the in-house speed shop of NASCAR legend Richard “The King” Petty – is back at it with a limited number of highly modified Mustang GTs built to the specifications of The King himself. “I’ve always liked the look of the Mustang, and the 2016 model gives us a great base car to work with,” said Richard Petty. “These new King edition Mustangs are pretty much the way I’d build my own. They are great … Continue reading →

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Prior to the late 1800’s, education was a private practice which took place in private institutions or through home schooling. That all changed in 1902 when John D. Rockefeller created the general education board in conjunction with Frederick T. Gates, Rockefeller’s business and personal adviser and good friend. The general education board was responsible for funding the American public school system, and provided over one hundred million dollars in 1902; they continued their support in a lesser capacity beyond that date. The board was responsible for the creation of the American public school system and has been used as a model globally for … Continue reading →

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