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    Business, General Interest

    Young Brothers Invent Bestselling iPhone App

    Think all of the bestselling iPhone apps are created by Silicon Valley geniuses in their spare time? As it turns out, the technology is child's play. More »

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    General Interest

    13-Year-Old Girl Survives Plane Crash into Indian Ocean

    Amidst the tragedy of Tuesday's Yemenia Airline crash, there is one bright spot: A 13-year-old girl who'd been on board the flight was discovered alive with only minor injuries. More »

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    General Interest, Green

    Bar Code Trackers for Food Could Help You Eat More Ethically

    While the technology isn’t commercially available yet, several companies are working to implement food tracking software, which will help conscientious consumers to find out where their local shops’ food was grown before making a purchasing decision. More »

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    General Interest, Weird

    Teen Mugging Victim Uses Google Street View to Nab Criminals

    Google can be good for all sorts of things, from searching to shopping. Now, you can add crime-solving to the list. More »

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    Animals and Pets, Arts and Culture, Features, General Interest, Weird

    Five Bizarre and Fun Summer Festivals Around the World

    While you probably won’t find a city in America that doesn’t celebrate Independence Day in some form or another, you may not be aware of some of the other fun and bizarre summer celebrations that you’ll find around the world. If you feel like having fun at a unique and quirky summer festival, here are a few upcoming events you might want to mark on your calendar. More »

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    Health and Wellbeing, Heroes, History

    The South Pole Doctor Who Treated Her Own Cancer

    In honor of her recent death, we'd like to share the story of Dr. Jerri Nielsen, a doctor who discovered she had breast cancer while working in the remote South Pole, and was forced to treat her own disease in order to survive. More »

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    General Interest, Green

    The 12 Greenest Cars of 2009

    In the market for a new car and hoping to find something a little easier on the Earth than your old SUV? From our friends at EcoSalon, here's a great round-up of 12 eco-friendly cars. More »

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    Arts and Culture, General Interest, History, Science

    Archaelogists Discover World’s Earliest Musical Instruments

    Archaeologists recently discovered bone flutes that are at least 35,000 years old, proving that music truly is timeless. More »

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    General Interest, Heroes

    Homeless Straight-A Student Receives Full Scholarship to Harvard University

    Despite bouncing from shelter to shelter, Khadijah Williams worked hard to maintain a straight-A average in school—and now it's paid off with a full scholarship to Harvard University. More »

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    General Interest, Heroes

    Blind Adventurer Hikes Entire Appalachian Trail with Help from Strangers

    Hiking the entire Appalachian Trail is a major challenge for any outdoors enthusiast—but imagine how tough it must be for a blind man. But against all odds, Trevor Thomas managed to complete the entire hike with help from strangers he met along the way. More »

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    Animals and Pets, Arts and Culture, Features, General Interest, Weird

    Four Unforgettable Cat Stories

    Whether you’ve been a feline aficionado for years, or you’ve never come across a kitty you could tolerate, we’ve found four cats that prove how fascinating the species truly is. More »

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    General Interest, Green, Science

    British Grocery Store Uses Kinetic Parking Lots for Power

    At the new Sainsbury's supermarket in Gloucester, you can help provide power to the shop simply by driving your car through the lot. More »

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    General Interest, Heroes

    Adam Bender, the Child Baseball Star with One Leg

    8-year-old Adam Bender lost his leg to cancer as a baby, but his disability hasn't stopped him from becoming a star player in baseball and several other sports. More »

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    Arts and Culture, Health and Wellbeing, Science, Weird

    Guitar Hero and Other Video Games Can Help Patients Heal

    While Guitar Hero may not always be easy on the ears, the video game has been shown to help aid hospital patients' rehabilitation efforts. More »

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    General Interest, Weird

    Rubber Duck Saves Elderly Woman’s Life

    When 90-year-old Shirley Madsen settled down for a bath, she realized that she couldn't get up again. She nearly died there—but was saved by a little rubber duck. More »

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