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• October 17 2011

  10 Can’t-Miss Short Films

  You won't see these short films in the theater, but they're some of our favorite videos. Read More

  
  Filed under: Arts and Culture, Features,
• October 13 2011

  Pregnant Woman Amber Miller Runs Chicago Marathon, Then Gives Birth

  Amber Miller ran the Chicago marathon 39 weeks pregnant, then gave birth after finishing the race. Read More

  
  Filed under: Weird,
• October 12 2011

  Five Surprising Foods That Boost Immunity

  Try these foods to avoid getting a fall cold or flu. Read More

  
  Filed under: Health and Wellbeing,
• October 09 2011

  CSAs for Local Arts Take Off

  Two Minnesota arts-focused non-profits worked together to launch a CSA program for local arts. Read More

  
  Filed under: Arts and Culture,
• October 07 2011

  New Fabric Could Make Doing Laundry Unnecessary

  A new type of fabric can kill bacteria with sunlight. Read More

  
  Filed under: Green, Science, Weird,
• October 05 2011

  Top Ten Ways to Spend Less and Get More

  Check out these great strategies for saving money. Read More

  
  Filed under: General Interest,
• October 02 2011

  Harold Hackett Receives Thousands of Replies to Messages in Bottles

  Harold Hackett has sent out close to 5,000 messages in bottles, and has received replies to more than 3,000 of them. Read More

  
  Filed under: Weird,
• September 29 2011

  Nine Awesome Uses for Junk Mail

  Check out these nine tips for creative ways to recycle your junk mail. Read More

  
  Filed under: Green,
• September 26 2011

  Scientists Recreate Dreams and Memories on Video

  Scientists at UC Berkeley have developed technology to reconstruct images from brain wave activity. Read More

  
  Filed under: Science,
• September 21 2011

  9 Affordable Ways to Destress

  Feeling on edge? No need to pay for a spa - try these 9 budget-friendly solutions. Read More

  
  Filed under: Health and Wellbeing,
• September 19 2011

  Game Players Solve Molecular Puzzle that Stumped Scientists for a Decade

  After puzzling over a science problem for 10 years, researchers took their problem to an online game called Foldit. Players had the answer in less than 2 weeks. Read More

  
  Filed under: Health and Wellbeing, Science,
• September 15 2011

  San Diego Chargers Fans Return $1,000 in Lost Money

  When a waitress dropped more than $1,000 in bills, fans returned every last dollar to her. Read More

  
  Filed under: General Interest, Weird,
• September 14 2011

  Better World Materials Converts Trash into Building Materials

  Better World Building materials is converting rejected recyclables into materials to create railroad ties, sheds, and houses. Read More

  
  Filed under: Business, Green,
• September 12 2011

  New Mobile App iZup Blocks Texting While Driving

  A new mobile app can prevent texting while driving. Read More

  
  Filed under: General Interest,
• September 09 2011

  Dave Cornwaithe Travels Mississippi River by Stand-Up Paddleboard

  Dave Cornwaithe is attempting to complete 25 separate 1,000 mile journeys without using motorized transportation, in the Expedition 1000. Read More

  
  Filed under: General Interest, Green, Health and Wellbeing, Non-Profits, Weird,

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