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Men are 'raw dogging' it on flights  — what the travel trend means

“Raw-dogging” has become the buzziest travel trend of the summer for stealthy plane passengers. The "raw-dogging" trend sees frequent flyers take long journeys sans entertain, food, water or sleep as a self-imposed mental and physical challenge.

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The Secrets Behind Historic Magic Tricks

Over 9K fans have voted on the 10+ items on Secrets Behind Historic Magic Tricks. Current Top 3: Making The Statue of Liberty Disappear, Underwater Box ...

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What Is Tikkun Olam? - What does Tikkun Olam mean, who came up with it, and how do I do it? - Chabad.org

Tikkun Olam: In Jewish teachings, any activity that improves the world, bringing it closer to the harmonious state for which it was created.

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Amazing Photos From The Old Wild West You Might Be Surprised Exist

In the 1800s, the Wild West was a lawless land where bands of outlaws roamed free. It was a time of heroes and villains, adventure, and danger. Surprisingly, some photos from this era still exist, offering a unique glimpse into an often romanticized perio

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50 Must-See Moments In History

No one can predict the future, but we can better understand the present by looking back at history. Here are 100 must-see historical moments – significant events that have shaped our world. From wars and revolutions to scientific discoveries and technol

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How to quickly fold a shirt

Incredible demonstration of how to fold a shirt super fast.

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30 Most Romantic Things To Do In Charleston, South Carolina 2022

This article collects the best date ideas and romantic things to do in Charleston for couples based on major travel, blogs, reviews , and social media stories.

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What's the Best Way to Get Grease Stains Out of Clothes? | America's Test Kitchen

There's nothing worse than a grease stain on your favorite shirt. Read on for three essential steps for removing these stains.

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How a circular slide rule works

How does a circular slide rule work? What if it "overflows" by rotating more than 360 degrees?

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Story — Raise the Roof

Artists Rick and Laura Brown are not Jewish and not Polish, and yet they set out to rebuild Gwoździec, a magnificent wooden eighteenth century synagogue in Poland that was later destroyed by the Nazis.

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How to shop smart and save money on Prime Day

The much-anticipated Amazon Prime Day is almost here and shoppers are gearing up to score some major deals. The 36-hour mega-sale will start on Monday, July 16 at 3 p.m., and will feature over 1 million items for sale, according to Amazon. Last year’s P

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Second Degree Reiki: A Workbook

Take your Reiki practice to a whole new level with Second-Degree Reiki: A Workbook, an eye-opening introduction to a more advanced method of healing.

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Cosmic Secrets: A Key to Self Discover (Beyond Human Design)

Consciousness is a state of being that we often take for granted. But true consciousness—and all the multidimensionality that comes with it—is the key to unlocking a deeper and more meaningful relationship with our own personalities.

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Astrology Essentials: Understanding Charts (Beyond Human Design)

Activate the knowledge deep inside of you and learn how to chart your future with Astrology Essentials, a user-friendly guide from author Eleanor Haspel-Portner, PhD.

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9 Only in LA Things You Gotta See to Believe

Chicken boys and giant clown ballerinas can only be found in the City of Angels. See what other local silly sights delight young explorers.

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Healthy 'Vampires' Emerge From Graves In Medieval Polish Cemetery - Forbes

Polish archaeologists investigated skeletons from a Medieval cemetery for evidence of disease that might explain odd burial styles but found only healthy 'vampires'.

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$700 Craigslist car find worth millions

Have you ever looked at a Craigslist car ad and thought, “I wonder if I should take a chance?”

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Ask the Captain: Why was my plane towed to the gate?

Is this a fuel-saving measure and, if so, why isn't it used all the time?

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Cadillac for 1959 Commerical Pt 1 - YouTube

Visit http://www.gregsonline.com for a complete selection of factory literature, parts, apparel and accessories from Greg's Automotive Classic Car and Truck ...

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MadebyPade

I am so excited to be able to bring my handmade goods to you!

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Whom or who? | Dictionary.com Blog

Over the last 200 years, the pronoun whom has been on a steady decline. Despite its waning use in speech and ongoing speculation about its imminent extinction,

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9 questions about the Illuminati you were too afraid to ask - Vox

What about the Illuminati is real, and what's made up? This is the truth about the Illuminati.

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What that extra shoelace hole is really for?

It's a technique that will also prevent blisters when you run!

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The 10 old cars turning into collectable classics in 2015

View the The 10 old cars turning into collectable classics in 2015 photo gallery on Yahoo Autos. Find more news related pictures in our photo galleries.

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Ford dazzles Detroit by unveiling 600+ hp GT supercar

Ford will soon be celebrating the 50th anniversary of it placing first, second and third at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. To mark this event, rumors have been swirling that the Blue Oval has been plotting a return to the French endurance

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2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat crashed an hour after being bought

From Yahoo Autos: UPDATE: Colorado State Patrol have revealed that the driver of the crashed 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat was 34-year-old Lance Utley. He was traveling along Riverdale Road with two passengers when he lost control of the car and crash

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Porsche Sells Out of $310,000 Panamera Exclusive in 48 Hours

Not long ago, Porsche debuted its limited-run Panamera Exclusive Series at the LA Auto show – 100 specially minted cars that offer the best of what Porsche can cram into a luxury five-door. But at an astounding $310,000 a pop, they don’t exactly come

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What to do if you lock your keys in the car

The odds are you’ll lock your keys in the car sometime, and those odds are on the increase. The American Automobile Association reports that it gets calls from more than 4,000,000 locked-out moto...

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The Real Reason the Castaways Never Escaped Gilligan's Island

Are you creating incentives for specific behaviors, but motivating people to do something completely different?

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History of Veterans Day - Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as "Armistice Day."

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Mars 15 Days Later: REVISITED: Moving Animals? NASA Curiosity Rover

A re-look at some moving animals that appear in a Mars Curiosity Rover Image 15 Days Later. Is this proof of animal movement on the surface of Mars in Gale c...

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Gun found on Mars by NASA rover?

A video posted to YouTube on Oct. 5 appears to show what looks like an ancient "alien weapon" on the surface of Mars, captured by the NASA Curiosity rover on one of its recent photographic mapping and exploration jaunts around the planet. What is it?

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10 mile spacecraft and 60 mile highway discovered in 1968 moon photo?

A 1968 photo taken during a Lunar Orbiter mission to the moon shows what appears to be a spacecraft that is at least 10 miles (16 km) long resting inside the Cr

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10 Horrifying Technologies That Should Never Be Allowed To Exist

As we head deeper into the 21st century, we're starting to catch a glimpse of the fantastic technological possibilities that await. But we're also starting to get a grim sense of the potential horrors. Here are 10 frightening technologies that should neve

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15 Astonishing Little-Known Destinations Worth Traveling To - The Fairy Pools

Check out these stunning destinations before you book your next vacation! - The Fairy Pools #tourism, #destinations, #travel, #architecture

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This is What Third Street Promenade Looked Like Before the Gap Even Existed

What’s changed—and what hasn’t—about Santa Monica’s outdoor mall

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Why Apologizing the Right Way Matters

“It’s one of the largest, longest, and, we think, most definitive studies of the effects of conciliatory gestures on human conflict resolution ever conducted,” Michael McCullough, professor of psychology and lead researcher, said in a press release.

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How to fold a shirt in under 2 Seconds

How to fold a shirt under 2 seconds. This step by step guide shows you how to fold a shirt very quickly. Works on all short sleeved tops including t-shirts and polo shirts. Great tutorial and easy to learn.

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3 Ways to Escape Zip Ties: An Illustrated Guide

Zip ties are increasingly being used to restrain innocent folks in home invasion and kidnapping scenarios. With a quick Google search, you'll see a number of

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    Dachshund Left at Shelter with Heartbreaking Note Will Reunite with Owners

    An elderly couple who left their 13 ½ year old Dachshund tied outside of the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter near Los Angeles with a note asking for him to put to sleep because they could not afford to care for him will be reunited with the dog,

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      Jewish Surnames Explained

      Ashkenazic Jews were among the last Europeans to take family names. Some German-speaking Jews took last names as early as the 17th century, but the overwhelming majority of Jews lived in Eastern Europe and did not take last names until compelled to do so.