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Guns are a thorny issue in national and international politics. Defined by Merriam-Webster primarily as “a weapon”, it is clear that guns are manufactured as an object to cause harm. In fact, in the U.S. alone, every single year, over 33,000 people are killed by guns, and a further 80,000 are injured. But what if […]
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How would you feel if your job took you to a new beach every month and gave you the time and money you needed to find balance, calm your mind, and get in some yoga along the way? Well, that’s the everyday life of Maria Pettersson, a commercial pilot with a love for yoga and […]
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iPhones have become a basic need for most people. Whether they wake you up in the morning, save important messages or help you navigate your way to new destination, they have proven to be very handy – in more ways than one. However, there is one downside. Like most things in life, even iPhones have their limits. […]
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Sitting around a campfire is one of the most iconic activities that accompany camping. Aside from providing you with a source of heat and a way to cook your food, campfires also create the atmosphere that so many people look forward to when they go camping. Most people start their campfires using a match or a lighter, […]
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When I was a child, I always dreamed of having a treehouse where I could hang out with my friends. It would be filled with books, have a cozy daybed, and a retractable ladder. I’m sure I’m not alone on this childhood dream. It’s sad to think that I’ve literally outgrown my dream. Well, it […]
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Editor’s Note (06/16/2023): This article was originally published on November 4, 2019, and has since been updated. Best friendship at its truest! While my best friends and I are busy searching for the hottest shoes on a heavy sale, other best friends are planning their retirement in magical, little eco-towns. These four environmentalist couples have […]
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Keeping the bathroom clean is an absolute necessity. It can turn into a toxic nightmare at times. Apart from the dirt mess that can be created, cleaning products contain toxic chemicals which are very harmful to our health. Most of the common cleaners we use are made up largely of bleach and a number of […]
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Signs are necessary at times to let people know what’s going on, or to advertise, but these hilarious signs from around the world will make you laugh out loud. Some signs are obviously meant to amuse, and others are more subtle. Nonetheless, they are hysterical! There is an oldie but goodie to start off with […]
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When thousands of acres of forests and residential areas are up in flames at the same time, firefighters can only cover so much ground at once. Aerial firefighting has quickly become the future of fire control in areas prone to the terrifying disaster, and old passenger jets are being repurposed to save lives and preserve […]
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Cheating is never fun. It tends not to be fun for the cheater, as they get to carry guilt and fear with them after the act, and it’s certainly not fun to be cheated on. Research conducted by two researchers from CU Boulder found that 21 percent of men and 13 percent of women reported […]
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It may not be the most pricey or rarest of jewels, but amethyst is nature’s special blessing to humans. Purple is one of the coolest colors known to man, and naturally occurring amethyst jewels and other elements such as plants, flowers, and birds that bear the same color are simply a visual pleasure. One such […]
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Most people don’t realize how broad the concept of cheating in a relationship is. It’s already difficult enough to grasp the fact that someone you love might be in a romantic/sexual affair with someone else. It’s like adding fuel to fire when you understand that there are other ways to be cheated on without sex […]
