Markets Went Gangbusters In Europe — Here's What Happened
Markets are closed in the U.S. for Independence Day.But they were open in Europe, and they went totally nuts.England's FTSE 100 jumped 3.0%.France's CAC 40 rallied 2.9%.Germany's DAX climbed...
View ArticleFireworks In Reverse Are Mesmerizing
These digitally reversed 2012 New Years fireworks at Docklands in Melbourne, Australia were shot by Filmmaker Julian Tay:Join the conversation about this story »
View ArticleThe 25 Most American Foods Of All Time
When it comes to cuisine, America lives up to the adage "bigger is better."In honor of July 4, we chose the 25 most American foods. Some are fast food concoctions that combine a variety of USA...
View ArticleHere's What The Elecromagnetic Force Field Coming From A Macbook Looks Like
You've probably heard people say not to sit with a laptop on your stomach or sleep with your phone under your pillow.We've always known our computers and mobile devices give off invisible charges,...
View ArticleLIVE FROM CAIRO: Egyptians Celebrate, Denounce Obama For Supporting Morsi
Wafaa Badry is a broadcast journalist based out of Cairo covering the incredible protests and events taking place that could end the Muslim Brotherhood's rule and Morsi's Presidency. She's in contact...
View ArticleWhy Social Commerce Is Set To Explode
Overall usage on social media platforms is exploding. Millions and millions of consumers are expressing likes on Facebook, tweeting about products on Twitter, and pinning on Pinterest every single day....
View ArticlePeople Are Now Exchanging Cronuts For Sex On Craigslist
The $5 cronut — croissant and donut hybrid — is in such high demand in New York City that people are now creating Craigslist ads offering sex for the pastry.A particularly gross ad is titled ""Seeking...
View ArticleSorry, Everyone: Artificially Intelligent Bots In 'Quake III' Game Do NOT...
There's a wonderful story making its way through the tech/gaming media right now: That if you set 16 bots to fight each other in the video game "Quake III: Arena," and then leave the game running for...
View Article25 Movies That Will Make You Proud To Be An American
We understand that a list of the most American films could run 237 items long, the number of years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.It's an outlandish dream to narrow that list to...
View ArticleThe Craziest And Most Scandalous Wimbledon Outfits Of All Time
Wimbledon is one of the classiest sporting events of our time.It takes place in England, known for its long history of royalty, it's played on grass courts, and the tennis stars are only allowed to...
View Article10 Do’s And Don’ts When Working From Home
Working from home is becoming a common trend in the workforce. According to recent data, 3.1 million people in the U.S workforce consider their home as their primary location for work.While working...
View ArticleDoctors Recommended That Nelson Mandela Be Taken Off Life Support
Nelson Mandela is in a vegetative state and doctors recommended last month that he be taken off life support, according to court documents obtained by Agence France-Presse.The court documents were...
View ArticleDEAR AMERICA: Here's Why We Need To Stop PRISM
"There are more instance of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." -- James Madison, 1788My first day...
View ArticleThe 22 Maps That Define America
It's the Fourth of July, and there's never been a better day to reflect on the state of the country. Everything from the teams Americans root for, to the companies they work for, to the dangers they...
View ArticleApple Is Building A Massive Solar Powered Data Center In Reno, Nevada
Apple is building a massive, solar-powered data center in Reno, Nevada. It will use 100% renewable energy and provide energy to the local power grid, through a first-of-its-kind partnership.Join the...
View ArticleSuper Cool Your Soda To Make A Slushie In Seconds
This is a great party trick or anytime cool-down treat — by shaking up an unopened bottle of soda before cooling it for a few hours, you can make an instant slushie of any flavor you want.Here's the...
View Article27 Charts That Will Have You Shouting 'America Is Number 1!'
In honor of the Fourth of July, here are 25 great things about America.1) The odds are overwhelming that if you don't have an outdoor grill, your neighbor does.2) There is now craft beer everywhere.3)...
View ArticleCongress Will Discuss How To Reduce Wildfires In Wake Of Deadly Arizona Blaze
Congress is going to take a hard look at wildfires next week.Two days after the planned memorial service for the 19 firefighters killed while battling the Yarnell Hill wildfire in Arizona, on July 11...
View ArticleForget Hawaii –– These Cheap Vacation Destinations Will Have You Saving Money
With the start of summer upon us, many travelers are in the midst vacation planning. Others, however, have decided to put traveling on the back burner due to limited savings. In an ideal financial...
View ArticleThe Simple Reason Edward Snowden's Leaks Are So Damaging To America's Snooping
Edward Snowden, the 30-year-old whistleblower/leaker responsible for exposing U.S. government secrets, is now a fugitive.The ex-Booz Allen employee revealed some of the covert practices of National...
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