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cool stuff / learning
Map Shows the Literal Translations of U.S. Place Names
The meanings behind some American place names are straightforward, while others require some context. You can read the literal translations of every...
mentalfloss.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
BTech placements plunge by over 10 percentage points in more than half of IITs since 2021-’22
The rate of graduate students finding employment fell in 22 out of 23 Indian Institutes Technology over the three years between 2021-’22 and 2023-’24....
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entrepreneurship
Follow The Money Or Get Left Behind—Women Are The Future Of Wealth
Follow the money. It’s a sentence that is often tossed around in boardrooms, investment pitches, and economic forecasts. But here’s the twist, if...
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cooking
25 Potato Side Dishes That Turn Spuds Into Showstoppers
These potato side dishes go way beyond basic and have no intention of playing second fiddle on your plate....
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movie & tv
Hans Zimmer once named his most overlooked score: “Nobody went to see the movie”
When it comes to the Mount Rushmore of movie composers, Hans Zimmer has more than earned his place on the side of the mountain. Throw...
faroutmagazine.co.uk
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Apple and Starlink 'Literally Saving Lives' During Hurricane Helene Crisis
Starlink and Apple’s satellite services restored communication in hard-hit areas post-Hurricane Helene while thousands remained without power. Apple...
decrypt.co
- 30+ days ago
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science
Precolonial farmers thrived in one of North America’s coldest places
Ancestral Menominee people in what’s now Michigan’s Upper Peninsula grew maize and other crops on large tracts of land despite harsh conditions....
sciencenews.org
- 30+ days ago
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gaming
All mainline Tekken games, ranked by Metacritic score
Fighting games have become such a mainstay that it’s hard to imagine the gaming industry without them. Such iconic names as Street Fighter and...
destructoid.com
- 30+ days ago
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entrepreneurship
An existential crisis for markets?
David Brancaccio is host and senior editor of “Marketplace Morning Report.” There is a money story under nearly everything, but David often focuses on regulation...
marketplace.org
- 30+ days ago
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books
In memoir Big Girls Don’t Cry, Susan Swan searches for a place to fit
The goddesses and amazons of ancient Greece were often depicted as tall to symbolize their power, majesty and divine presence. But between those gals and...
theglobeandmail.com
- 19 days ago
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how-to
How to Light a Gas Fireplace the Right Way
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More ›If you want to use your gas...
bobvila.com
- 30+ days ago
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travel
You don't need a passport at these 7 US destinations that feel international
Traveling internationally as a family is a true privilege, but not everyone can swing a journey abroad. Flights alone can put you well over budget,...
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- 30 days ago
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shopping
'Insanely high' rates in a popular Welsh seaside town are forcing shops to close research shows
ITVX is the streaming home for all of ITV and so much more! With exclusive new series launching every week, an ever-changing library of blockbuster...
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- 30+ days ago
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job & work
'Pieces falling into place': Analyst sees Harris breaking 'doom loop' as election nears
Vice President Kamala Harris is drawing undecided voters to her campaign with policy proposals and messaging on a crucial issue, according to a new...
rawstory.com
- 30+ days ago
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nutrition
7 Health Benefits Of Blackcurrant Supplements And Who Should Take Them, Per Experts
This supp might have a place in your cabinet. Blackcurrants are a bit of a sleeper hit in the health world. Most people haven't heard...
womenshealthmag.com
- 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
1-Of-50 BMW 3.0 CSL Shows Up For Sale, Costs Seven Figures
At €250,000, the M3 GTR Strassenversion holds the official title of the most expensive new car ever sold by BMW in Germany. However, we firmly...
bmwblog.com
- 30+ days ago
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cycling
New Leak: Garmin to add Game-Changing Features for Downhill Mountain Biking: 5Hz Data Recording and Timing Gates
I like the innovation that Garmin shows here.The post New Leak: Garmin to add Game-Changing Features for Downhill Mountain Biking: 5Hz Data Recording...
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- 30+ days ago
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job & work
‘Hanging By A Thread’ A Handcrafted Stop-Motion Campaign on Workplace Psychological Health
See Creature Animation, in collaboration with Cossette and Rodeo FX Production, have released Hanging By A Thread, a 60-second stop-motion commercial...
skwigly.co.uk
- 30+ days ago
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fitness
One type of exercise is as good as medication for lowering blood pressure, study shows
Isometric exercise, which involves contracting a specific muscle or muscle group and holding it in the same position, has been found to be...
the-express.com
- 30+ days ago
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outdoors
Huge bison herd treks across snowy Yellowstone valley, stunning video shows. ‘Magical’
A huge herd of bison trekked across a snowy valley in Yellowstone National Park in a stunning video. Yellowstone Forever, a nonprofit partner of the...
bnd.com
- 30+ days ago
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auto
The Canadian Press Is Convinced Influencers Literally Stole Their Lunches At The Surprisingly Good 2025 Canadian International Auto Show
Over the past few years, the auto show as we know it seemed to be dying in North America. From brands dropping out of Los...
theautopian.com
- 30+ days ago
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outdoors
Bizarre Video Shows Salmon Crossing a Road in Washington State
Why did the salmon cross the road? Apparently, because they were migrating upstream. But why did that include crossing a road? We’re not sure,...
outdoors.com
- 30+ days ago
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job & work
'No job is worth sticking out a terrible manager': NZers suffer in toxic work environments
Christchurch woman Carolyn says it took her a long time to shake the effects of a toxic workplace. Carolyn, whom RNZ has agreed not to...
rnz.co.nz
- 30+ days ago
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movie & tv
‘Together’ Trailer Promises Neon’s Next Horror Phenomenon
Ready to get “Together?” The film, which premiered earlier this year in the midnight section of the Sundance Film Festival, places real-life couple...
thewrap.com
- 30+ days ago
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celebrity
Hulu’s new true crime drama is one of the most shocking shows I’ve ever watched — and you can stream it now
Hulu, you’ve done it again — “Good American Family” left me completely floored. After watching the streamer’s new dark thriller “Control Freak,” I...
tomsguide.com
- 30+ days ago
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shopping
Walmart Is Selling $ 420 Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chairs for Just $ 200, and Shoppers Say the Quality Is 'Amazing'
"The material will outlast any other outdoor furniture." One thing that every deck, porch, patio, and balcony needs is a good place to sit. If...
mensjournal.com
- 30+ days ago
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