Gravity is often assumed to be constant across the entire planet, but because the Earth varies in shape and density, that’s not really the case. Now, this super-accurate gravity map reveals that the fluctuations are even more extreme than scientists previously thought.
Super-Accurate Gravity Map By Australian Scientists Shows You Where You Can Weigh Less
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Super-Accurate Gravity Map By Australian Scientists Shows You Where You Can Weigh Less
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9 Most Amazing Train Railways
Check out some of the most unique train tracks from around the world.
9 Most Amazing Train Railways
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14 Illegal Things You're Doing on the Internet
We've all done it. One day it's pirating an album, the next day it's streaming movies from a sketchy site. Of course, we know all these things are illegal.
14 Illegal Things You're Doing on the Internet
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
5 Amazing Facts About Tonight's Blue Moon
The Blue Moon on Aug. 20 is not the second full moon of August, but actually gets its name from a relatively obscure rule of astronomy. And there are a few other details about the full moon that might surprise you.
5 Amazing Facts About Tonight's Blue Moon
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Monday, August 19, 2013
Aldi Mobile: Everything You Need To Know
Aldi’s own low-cost pre-paid mobile offerings have launched, and we have everything you need to know about the new service. In light of the recent ispONE drama taking down Kogan Mobile, it might be a good idea to look at your options.
Aldi Mobile: Everything You Need To Know
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Sunday, August 18, 2013
Warren Buffet explains why you can't beat the market
For openers, there is one huge, obvious pitfall. I am virtually certain that above-average performance cannot be maintained with large sums of managed money. It is nice to think that $20 billion managed under one roof will produce financial resources which can hire some of the world’s most effective investment talent. After all, doesn’t the big money at Las Vegas attract the most effective entertainers to its stages?
Warren Buffet explains why you can't beat the market
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Area 51 Secrets Revealed in Unclassified Documents
Newly declassified CIA documents have revealed some of the history behind Nevada's Area 51. The area was never home to aliens or UFOs, but it was a super secret site for testing spy planes such as the U-2.
Area 51 Secrets Revealed in Unclassified Documents
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Saturday, August 17, 2013
A ‘no-reformat reinstall’ for Windows 8
Win8′s Refresh your PC without affecting your files feature lets you rebuild your operating system in minutes. A refresh returns Windows 8 to like-new condition while leaving users’ accounts, data, passwords, and personal files intact. But there are a few limitations to consider.
A ‘no-reformat reinstall’ for Windows 8
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Friday, August 16, 2013
Things The Authorities Say To Mislead People About NSA Surveillance
It’s been two months since US President Barack Obama first said that he welcomes a debate about NSA surveillance, which he once again reiterated last week at his press conference. Unfortunately, it’s very hard to have a real debate about a subject when the administration constantly and intentionally misleads Americans about the NSA’s capabilities and supposed legal powers.
Things The Authorities Say To Mislead People About NSA Surveillance
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
How to Let Someone Else Use Your Computer Without Giving Them Access To All Your Stuff
If you let someone use your computer, they could gain access to your saved passwords, read your email, access all your files, and more. Instead of looking over their shoulder, just use your operating system’s guest account feature.
How to Let Someone Else Use Your Computer Without Giving Them Access To All Your Stuff
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Monday, August 12, 2013
The English Language Is Pretty Crappy When You Think About It
They say that the hardest language to learn is English, what with all its crazy silent letters, weird tenses and other strange rules. There’s no denying it: the English language is just a little bit rubbish as The Fresh Gentlemen explain.
The English Language Is Pretty Crappy When You Think About It
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Approaching Darkness: One Man Blogs His Descent Into Alzheimer's
Retired physician David Hilfiker, 68, has invited me to his Washington, D.C. home to discuss the blog he’s operated for the past 10 months. David has Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia that causes memory deficits and difficulty performing everyday tasks. This cognitive disorder manifests variably across patients, and its symptoms can appear in people as young as 30 or as old as 90.Approaching Darkness: One Man Blogs His Descent Into Alzheimer's
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Saturday, August 10, 2013
Truckload of gas cylinders explodes 39 times
On a Russian highway, a truck filled with propane cylinders explodes 39 times, boom, boom, boom, each explosion more spectacular than the last.
Truckload of gas cylinders explodes 39 times
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Friday, August 09, 2013
How to Photograph Sports
Have you ever seen sports advertisements in magazines and wondered how you could take pictures like the pros? After reading this article, you'll be well on your way to producing quality sports images.
How to Photograph Sports
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The Most Bonkers Scientific Theories (Almost) Nobody Believes Anymore
In this gallery we present to you the silliest of the silly scientific theories, some of which you’ll no doubt recognize because for whatever reason people refuse to give up on them. So remember, there are no dumb theories, just dumb reasons to keep believing in long-discredited theories.
The Most Bonkers Scientific Theories (Almost) Nobody Believes Anymore
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Thursday, August 08, 2013
More on the Fukushima water leaks
The New York Times has a story that ties together several reports of contaminated, radioactive water leaking into the ground and the nearby harbor at the site of the Fukushima Daiichi power plant in Japan.
More on the Fukushima water leaks
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Town swallowed by sinkhole
Bayou Corne, Louisiana is being swallowed by a massive sinkhole. Yes, the whole town. OK, it is a small town. But it's definitely a massive industrial disaster.
Town swallowed by sinkhole
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Monday, August 05, 2013
How To Extend Your Wi-Fi Network With An Old Router
When you upgrade to a faster, better router, don’t throw out your old one. You can turn it into a repeater that will carry your Wi-Fi signal to the dark corners of your home.
How To Extend Your Wi-Fi Network With An Old Router
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Saturday, August 03, 2013
How To Fix 11 Of The Most Common Household Appliance Problems
At least a quarter of all appliance repair calls are resolved with no-brainer solutions like pushing a button or flipping a circuit breaker. The team at Family Handyman shares what to look for and how to avoid these expensive lessons.
How To Fix 11 Of The Most Common Household Appliance Problems
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Vintage celebrities' passport photo-pages
The Guardian rounds up the passport photo-pages of various glamorous and celebrity personages of the 50s and 60s.
Vintage celebrities' passport photo-pages
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