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    Image of TIL that, of reddit's front page posts, 52% have already been posted before
    TIL that, of reddit's front page posts, 52% have already been posted before
    niemanlab.org link posted by peace_on_earth in todayilearned
    On Reddit, good links rise to the top - but it can sometimes take a few attempts to get there. A study of the social news site's voting behavior finds that about half of its most popular links die...

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    Image of I'm offering free editing services. Do you have a blog but aren't the best writer? Want to enhance your dating profile? Need a review of your turnpaper before submitting to your professor? Write something and I'll suggest edits for you.
    I'm offering free editing services. Do you have a blog but aren't the best writer? Want to enhance your dating profile? Need a review of your turnpaper before submitting to your professor? Write something and I'll suggest edits for you.
    editorial posted by c_prompt in writing
    Title says it all. A sample of my writing: https://valme.io/all/user/c_prompt/only/editorials. Just post what you've written into your own /journal community (for example, this is my journal commu...

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    Image of My favorite quotes
    My favorite quotes
    editorial posted by b_independent in b_independent Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
    I love quotes. The ones to which I most relate become a part of me. They inspire me. They guide me. They strengthen my resolve. They reinforce my values. They comfort me. These are mine (without a...

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    Image of Periodic Table of the Elements, in Pictures
    Periodic Table of the Elements, in Pictures
    elements.wlonk.com link posted by digdug in teens
    Inspired by this post, these colorful, fun, and informative periodic tables are great for elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as adults.
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    Image of Entering the Intelligence Labyrinth
    Entering the Intelligence Labyrinth
    original.antiwar.com link posted by c_prompt in politics
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    Image of Why You're My Friend
    Why You're My Friend
    editorial posted by c_prompt in relationships Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
    I enjoy writing. It helps me think and organize my thoughts. It prompts me to constantly ask why. The other day, I discussed with someone the difficulty I was having selecting a topic to write abou...

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    Image of Environmental Psychology: The study of human nature, reasonable behavior and durable living
    Environmental Psychology: The study of human nature, reasonable behavior and durable living
    www-personal.umich.edu link posted by c_prompt in environment
    TIL what environmental psychology is.
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    Image of Is a Cancer Cure Being Suppressed?
    Is a Cancer Cure Being Suppressed?
    lewrockwell.com link posted by c_prompt in cancer
    A developmental drug company announced it had obtained Food & Drug Administration approval for an investigational new drug application on July 24, 2013. It’s a Phase I study to test the...

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    Image of There's Hope America: Anchor Walks Off Live TV, Refuses To Report On Kardashians
    There's Hope America: Anchor Walks Off Live TV, Refuses To Report On Kardashians
    zerohedge.com link posted by digdug in funny
    Is the distracted citizenry beginning to wake up? We can only hope so. Giving hope to Americans everywhere, after covering the usual local news, Orlando-area news anchor John Brown was transitioning i...

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    Image of Georgia Davis: Woman once dubbed Britain's fattest teenager lifted into ambulance by crane in seven-hour rescue operation - Wales Online
    Georgia Davis: Woman once dubbed Britain's fattest teenager lifted into ambulance by crane in seven-hour rescue operation - Wales Online
    walesonline.co.uk link posted by digdug in health
    Georgia is said to weigh close to 60 stones and medics and emergency services were needed to move her.
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    Image of New research sheds light on how the body regulates fundamental neuro-hormone
    New research sheds light on how the body regulates fundamental neuro-hormone
    bristol.ac.uk link posted by c_prompt in health
    New research has revealed a previously unknown mechanism in the body which regulates a hormone that is crucial for motivation, stress responses and control of blood pressure, pain and appetite. The br...

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    Image of Map maker, map maker, make me a map... make me a perfect map
    Map maker, map maker, make me a map... make me a perfect map
    editorial posted by c_prompt in politics Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
    Generally speaking, we're clueless as to what happens in the rest of the world. For proof, try this experiment: mention in polite company that there are riots in the Ukraine where police are mu...

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    Image of Mom offers food to baby if he can say "mama." Hungry dog says it first. Baby smacks dog.
    Mom offers food to baby if he can say "mama." Hungry dog says it first. Baby smacks dog.
    youtube.com link posted by c_prompt in funny
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    Image of Free photo mug! If you go to Shutterfly.com and order a mug with the promo code "FAMILYTOUR" at checkout, the price and shipping should drop to $0.00
    Free photo mug! If you go to Shutterfly.com and order a mug with the promo code "FAMILYTOUR" at checkout, the price and shipping should drop to $0.00
    invite-shutterfly.com link posted by c_prompt in freebies
    Just got mine :)
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    ValME needs user tagging in posts and comments
    editorial posted by Clarisse88 in SuggestionBox
    I think it would be useful if valME would have the option of tagging people in a comment, just like FB does. For instance, if I am writing a comment and I mention a person in it (by writing down the...

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    Image of Self-change is tough, but not impossible, nor does it have to be traumatic. Here are 10 principles necessary for successful change.
    Self-change is tough, but not impossible, nor does it have to be traumatic. Here are 10 principles necessary for successful change.
    psychologytoday.com link posted by c_prompt in Note to Self
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    Image of How Blogging Can Advance Your Career - A Personal Perspective
    How Blogging Can Advance Your Career - A Personal Perspective
    twintechs.com link posted by peace_on_earth in writing
    if you’re not sharing your ideas, code, solutions to problems, and the like via a blog or other social content tools then you’re doing yourself a disservice. When I look back at how I...

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    Image of Chipotle: Is the public willing to stay faithful after norovirus outbreak scandal?
    Chipotle: Is the public willing to stay faithful after norovirus outbreak scandal?
    wired.com link posted by Yield4Nothing in Infectious_Disease
    When you promise fresh, ethically grown and sourced food to the masses, your supply chain becomes more complex. And more complexity means more risk. As a formerly faithful customer of Chipotle, I adm...

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    Image of I’ve Been Doing Painting Videos All Wrong
    I’ve Been Doing Painting Videos All Wrong
    zedshaw.com link posted by c_prompt in painting
    For the last year or so I’ve been obsessed with watching instructional videos for painting. I probably own a few thousand dollars worth of videos, plus a subscription to Lynda.com and ArtistsNetw...

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    Image of The mainstream of human progress: individual freedom and the principles of cooperation
    The mainstream of human progress: individual freedom and the principles of cooperation
    editorial posted by b_independent in politics Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
    Throughout most of human civilization, centuries of men have starved, died from the elements (for lack of proper housing), suffered terrible health, and barely lived. Even today, starvation kills m...

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    Image of The Fluid Dynamics of “The Starry Night”: How Vincent Van Gogh’s Masterpiece Explains the Scientific Mysteries of Movement and Light
    The Fluid Dynamics of “The Starry Night”: How Vincent Van Gogh’s Masterpiece Explains the Scientific Mysteries of Movement and Light
    brainpickings.org link posted by c_prompt in science
    In a period of intense suffering, Van Gogh was somehow able to perceive and represent one of the most supremely difficult concepts nature has ever brought before mankind.
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    Image of Stephen Wolfram's Introduction to the Wolfram Language
    Stephen Wolfram's Introduction to the Wolfram Language
    youtu.be link posted by c_prompt in programming
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    Image of Neuroscientist Sam Harris on Drugs and the Meaning of Life
    Neuroscientist Sam Harris on Drugs and the Meaning of Life
    samharris.org link posted by digdug in philosophy
    The power of psychedelics, however, is that they often reveal, in the span of a few hours, depths of awe and understanding that can otherwise elude us for a lifetime... I believe that psychedeli...

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    Image of Free guacamole & chips from Chipotle; play the game!
    Free guacamole & chips from Chipotle; play the game!
    guachunter.com link posted by Yield4Nothing in freebies
    Thanks to a friend, play a silly Spot the Difference game online from Chipotle and earn a free guacamole & chips! No winning required. Equivalent to "hey, everyone gets a trophy today!" but.....fr...

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    Image of An Open Letter to Young Muslims Everywhere: The Seed of Triumph in Every Adversity
    An Open Letter to Young Muslims Everywhere: The Seed of Triumph in Every Adversity
    ramzybaroud.net link posted by c_prompt in politics
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    Image of Lisp: Learning to Think about Thinking | Restless Device
    Lisp: Learning to Think about Thinking | Restless Device
    restlessdevice.com link posted by jeffs in programming
    Great podcast about the Lisp programming language and why it's special.
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    Image of Birth control for men - new contraception on/off switch, size of a gummy bear, implanted on the vas deferens makes men temporarily sterile
    Birth control for men - new contraception on/off switch, size of a gummy bear, implanted on the vas deferens makes men temporarily sterile
    bimek.com link posted by c_prompt in sex
    The Bimek SLV regulates the flow of sperm cells in the spermatic ducts and does not require additional hormones or medication.
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    Image of Killer Viruses - Should we make them?
    Killer Viruses - Should we make them?
    editorial posted by Yield4Nothing in Infectious_Disease Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
    We all have previously learned about the Great Flu Pandemic of 1918, which killed between 20-40 million people worldwide in our history classes. Now with the advance of modern molecular biology techn...

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    Image of The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat: And Other Clinical Tales (Oliver Sacks) - The President's Speech
    The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat: And Other Clinical Tales (Oliver Sacks) - The President's Speech
    junkfoodforthought.com link posted by c_prompt in psychology
    ROFL. This is not only hysterical but also incredibly insightful. tl/dr: Some people who have language disorders are unable to understand the meaning of words. Instead, they rely on facial express...

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    Image of IRONY ALERT! This U.S. Banker Says China Should Let Companies Fail
    IRONY ALERT! This U.S. Banker Says China Should Let Companies Fail
    ronpaullibertyreport.com link posted by c_prompt in politics
    The irony is so thick in this story, you may not be able to handle it. Let's go back to the financial crisis of 2008. Easily, one of the biggest heists in world history went by the name of TARP, an...

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    Image of Baby is scared of a dinosaur, but keeps going back for more
    Baby is scared of a dinosaur, but keeps going back for more
    youtube.com link posted by peace_on_earth in videos
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    Image of Let's teach kids philosophy. You really can't start too soon, I've found.
    Let's teach kids philosophy. You really can't start too soon, I've found.
    thetyee.ca link posted by b_independent in teens
    Suppose I said "Love is the answer to the question. Now, what is the question?" To consider this requires you to think abstractly. You likely wouldn't ask this question to a child, but why not? Pe...

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    This Woman Can Sing Multiple Notes At Once!
    io9.com link posted by Clarisse88 in music
    What singer Anne-Maria Hefele is performing is a style of overtone singing, and it's one of the most otherworldly sounding things I've ever heard. The whole thing is worth a watch, but the par...

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    Image of The genesis of valME.io - what were you thinking?
    The genesis of valME.io - what were you thinking?
    editorial posted by command_line in FAQ
    Social networking is great. Well, it's great for people who like to be social. Come to think of it, it's great even for people who don't like to be social. Social networks, from...

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    Image of In defense of Google
    In defense of Google
    editorial posted by digdug in technology Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
    Never did I expect to write a screed with that as the title. But principles must be defended even when the actors are evil. First things first: however reluctantly, I admit to using Google for som...

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    Image of Scientists discover infinite energy: toast always lands butter-side down. Cats always land on their feet...
    Scientists discover infinite energy: toast always lands butter-side down. Cats always land on their feet...
    memedepot.com link posted by c_prompt in funny
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    From cries to contentedness
    editorial posted by c_prompt in c_prompt
    As I’m walking on my treadmill while working to the sounds of life passing by my open window, I hear the distant cry in frustration of a neighbor’s daughter (as all parents learn to differenti...

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    Image of First They Came for the Anti-Vaxxers
    First They Came for the Anti-Vaxxers
    lewrockwell.com link posted by c_prompt in health
    The manipulation of the conversation around vaccines in the mainstream media has been nothing short of a tour de force. If you read only mainstream publications, you might come away with the impres...

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    Image of Crypto for everyone. Crypto 101 is an introductory course on cryptography, freely available for programmers of all ages and skill levels.
    Crypto for everyone. Crypto 101 is an introductory course on cryptography, freely available for programmers of all ages and skill levels.
    crypto101.io link posted by peace_on_earth in hacking
    Start to finish: Comes with everything you need to understand complete systems such as SSL/TLS: block ciphers, stream ciphers, hash functions, message authentication codes, public key encrypt...

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    Image of What If We Admitted to Children That Sex Is Primarily About Pleasure?
    What If We Admitted to Children That Sex Is Primarily About Pleasure?
    psmag.com link posted by c_prompt in parenting
    So the morning of sex ed, I found myself wondering whether they were going to mention pleasure. Or would it be all about disease and pregnancy, all gloom and doom? ...How funny that we can't bring our...

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    Image of How a nerdy kid from nowhere self-published a best-seller and got noticed by Google CEO Larry Page and The Wall Street Journal
    How a nerdy kid from nowhere self-published a best-seller and got noticed by Google CEO Larry Page and The Wall Street Journal
    federicopistono.org link posted by c_prompt in teens
    Last week Larry Page, the CEO of one of the largest corporations in the world, and possibly one of the most powerful people on the planet, released an interview with the Financial Times endorsing m...

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    Image of Good resource to practice math and English (K - 12)
    Good resource to practice math and English (K - 12)
    ixl.com link posted by c_prompt in teens
    IXL provides unlimited practice in more than 3,000 math and English topics. An adaptive learning system, featuring games and awards, inspires students to achieve.
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    Image of TIL the US government infected unsuspecting blacks and Guatemalans with syphilis and gonorrhea in order to study the effects of the diseases and to experiment with cures, and a scientist is now claiming they did the same with Ebola just before the outbreak
    TIL the US government infected unsuspecting blacks and Guatemalans with syphilis and gonorrhea in order to study the effects of the diseases and to experiment with cures, and a scientist is now claiming they did the same with Ebola just before the outbreak
    globalresearch.ca link posted by c_prompt in todayilearned
    Between 1946 and 1948, the United States government under President Harry S. Truman in collaboration with Guatemalan President Juan José Arévalo and his health officials deliberately...

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    Image of Ladies first - men, please say chivalry isn't dead
    Ladies first - men, please say chivalry isn't dead
    telegraph.co.uk link posted by b_independent in relationships
    In good society, there are general rules for polite behavior that facilitate relationships, and good relationships help us live better lives. Society works better when people have manners, act civi...

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    Image of Have you heard about Common Core? The chilling truth behind these new national educational "standards" will terrify you.
    Have you heard about Common Core? The chilling truth behind these new national educational "standards" will terrify you.
    youtu.be link posted by c_prompt in education
    I had to pause this video a few times to allow myself to calm down. This isn't new. I started researching the genesis of "new math" and "everyday math" back in 2007 when I...

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    Image of Three days in Beijing with three of the world’s most famous dissidents
    Three days in Beijing with three of the world’s most famous dissidents
    fusion.net link posted by digdug in politics
    As a result of their activism, Ai Weiwei, Jacob Appelbaum, and Laura Poitras have become three of the most justifiably paranoid people in the world. Long live Tor.
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    Image of TIL that, only after millions of Jews were herded into railroad cars destined for death and the remaining in dilapidated ghetto housing, a small resistance (ZOB) organized. It was wiped out within a month. Too little, too late. Lesson: pay attention and don't wait too long to resist.
    TIL that, only after millions of Jews were herded into railroad cars destined for death and the remaining in dilapidated ghetto housing, a small resistance (ZOB) organized. It was wiped out within a month. Too little, too late. Lesson: pay attention and don't wait too long to resist.
    jewishvirtuallibrary.org link posted by digdug in todayilearned
    It's so sad and fascinating to learn about the Holocaust. There are so many lessons, all at the cost of death, that we ignore. I think it difficult to fault people (including myself) who never pr...

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    Image of 25 Of The Most Creative Sculptures And Statues From Around The World
    25 Of The Most Creative Sculptures And Statues From Around The World
    news.distractify.com link posted by alice in FeelGood
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    Image of The origin of smiley faces/emoticons - Smiley Lore :-)
    The origin of smiley faces/emoticons - Smiley Lore :-)
    cs.cmu.edu link posted by digdug in technology
    tl/dr: The original smiley was proposed by Scott Fahlman at at Carnegie Mellon on Sept 19, 1982: 19-Sep-82 11:44 Scott E Fahlman :-) From: Scott E Fahlman <Fahlman at Cmu-...

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    Image of Android or iOS? Which system is preferred on each country? [World Map]
    Android or iOS? Which system is preferred on each country? [World Map]
    goo.gl link posted by pabloapicco in technology
    Android controls most part of the global market (nothing new!) But the interesting part of the trend is that is coming like the chosen one on european countries like France, Germany and Finland, plac...

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    Image of Deep Habits: The Importance of Planning Every Minute of Your Work Day
    Deep Habits: The Importance of Planning Every Minute of Your Work Day
    calnewport.com link posted by c_prompt in business
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    Image of A recent, partially Army-funded study conscripted Facebook users as unwitting participants during a weeklong experiment in direct emotional manipulation. Stop acting so surprised. It's Facebook after all.
    A recent, partially Army-funded study conscripted Facebook users as unwitting participants during a weeklong experiment in direct emotional manipulation. Stop acting so surprised. It's Facebook after all.
    techcrunch.com link posted by c_prompt in technology
    A recent, partially Army-funded study conscripted Facebook users as unwitting participants during a weeklong experiment in direct emotional manipulation. The study set out to discover if the emotio...

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    Image of Rules of Success to Adopt by Age 13
    Rules of Success to Adopt by Age 13
    garynorth.com link posted by c_prompt in Note to Self
    I don't agree with everything on his list, but included are many great principles. Here is why you should take me seriously. I was born in 1942. I have seen what works and what doesn't. I hav...

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    Image of A Fan Asks Mike Rowe For Career Advice...He Didn't Expect This Response, But It's Brilliant.
    A Fan Asks Mike Rowe For Career Advice...He Didn't Expect This Response, But It's Brilliant.
    news.distractify.com link posted by c_prompt in jobs
    After comparing him to a 42-year old woman who can't find the "right man... a soul-mate from her zip code," actor and comedian Mike Rowe (best known as the host of Discovery Channel'...

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    Image of Lying - The Death of Happiness
    Lying - The Death of Happiness
    editorial posted by Clarisse88 in philosophy Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
    From the time of our birth, we are victims to an infamous string of lies. Our innocence was used against us as an incubator for ignorance. We took the blue pill. In the graveyard of our minds, upon...

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    Image of Former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama said Japan committed “indescribable wrongdoings” by forcing women from South Korea and elsewhere to serve as wartime sex slaves
    Former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama said Japan committed “indescribable wrongdoings” by forcing women from South Korea and elsewhere to serve as wartime sex slaves
    japantimes.co.jp link posted by peace_on_earth in worldnews
    You think? The outrageousness of what governments do never ceases to amaze.
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    Image of How Covert Agents Infiltrate the Internet to Manipulate, Deceive, and Destroy Reputations
    How Covert Agents Infiltrate the Internet to Manipulate, Deceive, and Destroy Reputations
    firstlook.org link posted by c_prompt in politics
    The proof is now in the open: government is infiltrating websites to "deny, disrupt, degrade, deceive." Someone owes an apology to conspiracy "theorists."
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    Image of From Bump to Buzz
    From Bump to Buzz
    youtu.be link posted by peace_on_earth in FeelGood
    We took photos every day through the 9 months of our pregnancy, this is the result (plus a little song I wrote called "Something New").
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    Image of Told my gf I saw a girl at the grocery store that looked just like her. She asked "Was she pretty?"
    Told my gf I saw a girl at the grocery store that looked just like her. She asked "Was she pretty?"
    reddit.com link posted by peace_on_earth in AdviceAnimals
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    Image of Everything You Know About Fitness Is a Lie
    Everything You Know About Fitness Is a Lie
    mensjournal.com link posted by c_prompt in fitness
    Gym machines are boring, CrossFit is sadistic, and dieting sucks. Luckily, none of them is essential to being truly fit. Through years of trial and error — and humiliation at the hands of some o...

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    Hajj Stampede Accident - At least 700+ people killed
    goo.gl link posted by pabloapicco in worldnews
    At least 700 people were killed, and 719 were injured, in a stampede near Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday morning.
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    Image of Scientists discover how to ‘switch off’ autoimmune diseases
    Scientists discover how to ‘switch off’ autoimmune diseases
    bris.ac.uk link posted by digdug in science
    Scientists have made an important breakthrough in the fight against debilitating autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis by revealing how to stop cells attacking healthy body tissue. Rather tha...

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    Image of A No-Excuses Guide to Blogging
    A No-Excuses Guide to Blogging
    sachachua.com link posted by digdug in writing
    I can't tell you the number of times I've spoken with people who have such amazing ideas... that they keep to themselves. I try to encourage them to write a blog. "I'm not a go...

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    Image of FilePizza transfers large files directly to other users for free using encrypted peer-to-peer right in your browser. Never email large files again. Because the file never touches the server, the transfer is fast, private, and secure.
    FilePizza transfers large files directly to other users for free using encrypted peer-to-peer right in your browser. Never email large files again. Because the file never touches the server, the transfer is fast, private, and secure.
    file.pizza link posted by c_prompt in technology
    Overview FilePizza enables fast and private peer-to-peer file transfers in your web browser. By using WebRTC, FilePizza eliminates the initial upload traditionally required when sharing files...

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    Image of Handcuffed and Helpless:There’s a naive idea floating around that an innocent person should never be afraid of cops
    Handcuffed and Helpless:There’s a naive idea floating around that an innocent person should never be afraid of cops
    fee.org link posted by c_prompt in politics Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
    What you are about to read is not a philosophical argument. It’s a personal testimony. The aim of telling this story is neither to make a political statement, nor to score points for a particular i...

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    Image of Top 10 Reasons Libertarians Aren't Nice To You
    Top 10 Reasons Libertarians Aren't Nice To You
    christophercantwell.com link posted by digdug in libertarian
    I typically ignore top-10 lists as most are stupid. This one, however, is brilliant and wonderfully accurate.
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    Image of More punk, less hell!
    More punk, less hell!
    tagesanzeiger.ch link posted by  c_prompt in anarchism
    An extraordinary political experiment took place in Iceland: anarchists governed the capital city of Reykjavik for four years – and the amateurs achieved some astonishing successes. When Richard...

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    Image of Stephen King's Everything You Need to Know About Writing Successfully - in Ten Minutes
    Stephen King's Everything You Need to Know About Writing Successfully - in Ten Minutes
    msu.edu link posted by digdug in writing
    Written in 1988, his friendly advice and key points continue to be relevant: Be talented Be neat Be self-critical Remove every extraneous word Never look at a reference book while d...

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    Image of Satirical spaghetti monster image banned by London South Bank University as 'religiously offensive'
    Satirical spaghetti monster image banned by London South Bank University as 'religiously offensive'
    humanism.org.uk link posted by peace_on_earth in atheism
    Non-religious students at London South Bank University have had posters advertising their society banned for being ‘offensive’. The poster publicising the South Bank Atheist Society (SBAS)...

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    Image of Peek-A-Boo, Zika
    Peek-A-Boo, Zika
    editorial posted by Yield4Nothing in Infectious_Disease Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
    As the new darling of the worldwide infectious disease family, Zika virus has emerged as one of the most talked-about public health issues currently. But where did it come from? Why has public knowle...

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    Me dealing with my life right now...
    facebook.com link posted by Clarisse88 in funny
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    Image of The Logic of Hunger Striking Palestinians: When Starvation Is a Weapon
    The Logic of Hunger Striking Palestinians: When Starvation Is a Weapon
    middleeastmonitor.com link posted by c_prompt in worldnews
    Al-Qeq, works for Saudi Arabia’s Almajd TV network and was arrested at his home in Ramallah on November 21st. In its statement, issued more than 60 days after he entered into his hunger strike,...

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    Scientists Baffled After Finding 10th Century Medicine that Kills Antibiotic-Resistant ‘Superbug’ MRSA
    thefreethoughtproject.com link posted by c_prompt in health
    London, U.K. – An ancient Anglo-Saxon potion, used to treat eye infections in the 10th-century, has shown the potential to eradicate the modern MRSA superbug, according to research. The ancient...

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    What is the meaning of life?
    1.bp.blogspot.com link posted by b_independent in philosophy
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    What is love's purpose?
    editorial posted by Clarisse88 in relationships Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
    Being young, I don't have as much experience with love as others, yet the ideas around it keep me up at night. Often, I've thought it might be productive to write some of them down. Roma...

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    Skip The Hedge Fund: We Need Young People To Take Risks And Build Inspiring Things
    fastcoexist.com link posted by c_prompt in business
    Our definition of success has become narrow, boring, and limited. If we want young people to be creative and innovative, we need to reward them for it.
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    Image of TIL a mouse pointer is always at an angle because low resolution displays (33 years ago) made it next to impossible to see it when it was vertical
    TIL a mouse pointer is always at an angle because low resolution displays (33 years ago) made it next to impossible to see it when it was vertical
    ux.stackexchange.com link posted by c_prompt in todayilearned
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    Is Maleficent an Anarchist Fable?
    mises.org link posted by c_prompt in anarcho-capitalism
    The story of Sleeping Beauty always struck me as a libertarian fable. The central plot demonstrates the impotence of government: Aurora is cursed to prick her finger on a spinning wheel, and he...

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    Image of Why I won’t work for Google
    Why I won’t work for Google
    qnrq.se link posted by digdug in technology
    Brilliant response from Niklas Femerstrand to Google's attempt to recruit him.
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    Image of Study: Most women fake orgasms- but why? About 60% of women in survey report having faked orgasm during intercourse or oral sex
    Study: Most women fake orgasms- but why? About 60% of women in survey report having faked orgasm during intercourse or oral sex
    cbsnews.com link posted by b_independent in sex
    Sex therapists think that your fantasies of marathon sex romps aren't realistic. They think that "desirable" sex should last from 7 - 13 minutes. As men take about five minutes to org...

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    TIL maps are intentionally distorted and make less developed countries look smaller
    valme.io link posted by alice in todayilearned
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    Image of Looks like there's a new libertarian "country" to be started!
    Looks like there's a new libertarian "country" to be started!
    telegraph.co.uk link posted by Clarisse88 in libertarian
    Self-proclaimed libertarian micro-state whose founder admires Nigel Farage welcomes its first citizens on Friday, with the first 100 arrivals to be granted honorary citizenship
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    Image of Grandmas Smoking Weed for the First Time
    Grandmas Smoking Weed for the First Time
    youtube.com link posted by digdug in funny
    Condensed Version: Extended Cut:
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    TIL Benjamin Franklin’s quote on liberty vs. security was butchered, taken out of context, and really about taxes
    techcrunch.com link posted by digdug in todayilearned
    One of America’s favorite liberal phrases has been sent through the political spin machine and polished into a Frankenstein of sorts, thus rendering it inaccurate and far from its original inte...

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    Dancers among us!
    chicquero.com link posted by alice in FeelGood
    "Dancers are storytellers. They’re trained to capture passion with their bodies. The often create a fantasy world or offer us a deeper look into familiar settings. They bring to life what w...

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    Yes, You Can Catch Insanity: Reviving the debate about the immune system and mental illness.
    nautil.us link posted by c_prompt in health
    One day in March 2010, Isak McCune started clearing his throat with a forceful, violent sound. The New Hampshire toddler was 3, with a Beatles mop of blonde hair and a cuddly, loving personality. H...

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    Image of Creative Commons licensing template
    Creative Commons licensing template
    editorial posted by b_independent in csstemplates
    If you support Creative Commons copyright licensing, you can use this as a footer: <style> .footer { margin: 0; text-align: left; color: #686868; font-style: italic; font-size: 85%;...

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    Image of Intellectual Independence
    Intellectual Independence
    editorial posted by Clarisse88 in philosophy
    Throughout history, humans have repeatedly attempted to understand the nature of their existence. For some, it is a personal quest to understand the roots of human behavior. For others, the motivat...

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    CSS change for Bootstrap3
    getbootstrap.com link posted by shibuya246 in SuggestionBox
    It looks like the main container is set as a "container-fluid" which gives full width, but the rows do not need to have "-fluid" on them for bootstrap3. Suggest that the following...

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    Image of So Jesus comes back to Earth...
    So Jesus comes back to Earth...
    editorial posted by digdug in atheism
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    Image of 50 Things Every Girl (and Guy) Needs To Hear
    50 Things Every Girl (and Guy) Needs To Hear
    thoughtcatalog.com link posted by c_prompt in Note to Self
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    You can meet somebody tomorrow who has better intentions for you than someone you've known forever... time means nothing... character does
    editorial posted by Clarisse88 in Clarisse88
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    Image of valME.io - now with custom domains, including SSL/https support (and a bunch of other improvements while we were in the code). Take that WordPress and Tumblr!
    valME.io - now with custom domains, including SSL/https support (and a bunch of other improvements while we were in the code). Take that WordPress and Tumblr!
    editorial posted by c_prompt in GettingStarted
    I'm very excited to announce valME just rolled out some major enhancements. If you run a blog or forum elsewhere and pay $60 annually, check out what we can now offer: Custom domains, including...

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    Image of TIL the US Coast Guard can board your boat at any time for any reason effectively just about anywhere. You do not have Fourth Amendment constitutional rights when on a boat. It's called a "suspicionless search." Why? The Revenue Services Act... of 1790.
    TIL the US Coast Guard can board your boat at any time for any reason effectively just about anywhere. You do not have Fourth Amendment constitutional rights when on a boat. It's called a "suspicionless search." Why? The Revenue Services Act... of 1790.
    sailfeed.com link posted by c_prompt in sailing
    Per two statutes, 14 U.S.C. § 89(a)2 and 19 U.S.C. §1581(a), the US Coast Guard has virtually unlimited authority to stop, board, and search vessels without any suspicion of wrongdoing. No...

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    Highlight differences between private messages and posts
    editorial posted by Yield4Nothing in SuggestionBox
     Since I'm still relatively new to ValME, a suggestion would be to make more of a distinction between private messages in the inbox and what is actually posted/visible on the actual original post. Th...

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    Image of Civil forfeiture - cops are legally permitted to take stuff away from anyone with near-total impunity. No crime required. Your chances to get it back are slim to none. Last Week Tonight's funny man John Oliver nails it
    Civil forfeiture - cops are legally permitted to take stuff away from anyone with near-total impunity. No crime required. Your chances to get it back are slim to none. Last Week Tonight's funny man John Oliver nails it
    youtube.com link posted by c_prompt in politics
    Did you know police can just take your stuff if they suspect it's involved in a crime? They can! It’s a shady process called “civil asset forfeiture,” and it would make for a wei...

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    Good form - etiquette and manners in conversation
    books.google.com link posted by b_independent in relationships
    Some people make such a fuss about having good manners. But perhaps there is good reason for doing so. Proper etiquette is a way to show that you care about someone. It also helps people feel more...

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    Image of Are Passions Serendipitously Discovered or Painstakingly Constructed?
    Are Passions Serendipitously Discovered or Painstakingly Constructed?
    calnewport.com link posted by c_prompt in jobs
    What is Passion Common to most peoples’ thoughts about passion are the following three foundational beliefs: To feel passionate about something is to be engaged and fulfilled by work...

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    Image of TIL which countries make up the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), the difference between the United Kingdom (four countries) and Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales), and that it's all ridiculously complex
    TIL which countries make up the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), the difference between the United Kingdom (four countries) and Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales), and that it's all ridiculously complex
    youtube.com link posted by b_independent in todayilearned
    Damn politics. Also, here's a useful United Kingdom Venn Diagram from CGPGrey.
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    Image of Fukushima radiation levels underestimated by five times
    Fukushima radiation levels underestimated by five times
    rt.com link posted by peace_on_earth in worldnews
    TEPCO has revised the readings on the radioactivity levels at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant well to 5 million becquerels of strontium per liter – both a record, and nearly five times higher...

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    Image of How to observe reality
    How to observe reality
    editorial posted by Clarisse88 in philosophy
    Observing reality truthfully is an essential tool for human development. It is the tool that allows us to act in accordance with our environment, to modify it, and to enrich our lives. Observing re...

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    Image of TIL "auto-tune" technology transforms many terrible singers into pop stars (a music industry secret no one dares to mention) and the real voice of Britney Spears "hurts to hear"
    TIL "auto-tune" technology transforms many terrible singers into pop stars (a music industry secret no one dares to mention) and the real voice of Britney Spears "hurts to hear"
    youtube.com link posted by c_prompt in music
    I agree with the HuffPo: Britney Spears' isolated vocal track hurts to hear. I still love the music and think she's a talented performer, but this is disappointing and does take-away some of t...

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    Image of Woman gives birth in the car! Amazing video
    Woman gives birth in the car! Amazing video
    damn.com link posted by Clarisse88 in FeelGood
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    Image of Men won't get married anymore because of ladies argues Denigration of Men, by PETER LLOYD | Daily Mail Online
    Men won't get married anymore because of ladies argues Denigration of Men, by PETER LLOYD | Daily Mail Online
    dailymail.co.uk link posted by stryker in relationships
    George Clooney, Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne have all taken the plunge recently - but they are a diminishing band of brothers, writes PETER LLOYD.
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    Image of Our newest rockin' feature: video conferencing!
    Our newest rockin' feature: video conferencing!
    editorial posted by c_prompt in GettingStarted
    You're going to absolutely LOVE this! In these terrible days of COVID-19, so many are doing their best to stay connected through video. We all know of businesses who are no longer able to operate...

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    Image of So this one-legged man walks into a bar
    So this one-legged man walks into a bar
    everything2.com link posted by digdug in dating
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    Image of Sign up for BitGold and receive 0.5g ($18.82) of Gold instantly. You can cash it out in 60 days, or send it to anyone in the world.
    Sign up for BitGold and receive 0.5g ($18.82) of Gold instantly. You can cash it out in 60 days, or send it to anyone in the world.
    BitGold.com link posted by c_prompt in efreebies
    From their About page: Our mission is to make gold accessible and useful in digital payments and secure savings. We're advancing the digital payments revolution by helping people securely...

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    Image of Stephen Colbert Takes On Amazon's Ridiculous Photography Patent
    Stephen Colbert Takes On Amazon's Ridiculous Photography Patent
    libertycrier.com link posted by c_prompt in politics
    It’s always a pleasure when anything patent-related enters the mainstream. Recently, Stephen Colbert took on the absurd inventions that companies attempt to patent. In this case, the host of...

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    Image of Putin to Western elites: Play-time is over. Probably the most important political speech since Churchill's “Iron Curtain” 1946 speech. Russia sees the outbreak of global war as almost inevitable, is prepared for it, and is continuing to prepare for it.
    Putin to Western elites: Play-time is over. Probably the most important political speech since Churchill's “Iron Curtain” 1946 speech. Russia sees the outbreak of global war as almost inevitable, is prepared for it, and is continuing to prepare for it.
    cluborlov.blogspot.fi link posted by c_prompt in politics
    Make sure to read the full transcript at the link. Most people in the English-speaking parts of the world missed Putin's speech at the Valdai conference in Sochi a few days ago, and, chances...

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