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For Google, Doodles are Oodles of Surprise

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Did you notice that your Google browser has been looking different from day to day? The daily changes in the Google logo were inspired by simple doodles. It is actually a job at Google for someone to create these logos. Click here to read more about these amazing doodles and what sparks the creativity.

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February 24, 2010   No Comments

A Seven Year Old Raises Thousands for Haiti Quake Victims

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A seven year old raised money in West London, doing what he does best: riding his bike. He played a big role in a bike-athon to raise money for the victims of the earthquake. He rode his bike for 5 miles along with participants who donated the money to UNICEF. Click here to see how much money was raised.

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January 28, 2010   No Comments

Gifts For the Traveling Family

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Something small, something that can get wet, something useful… having trouble finding what to get the person in your family who seems to always be living out of a suitcase? Click here to find great gifts for the man or woman on the go.

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December 20, 2009   No Comments

Drinking Coffee Will Not “Sober You Up” When Drunk

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A new study has shown that coffee does not help when you feel you are past your limit. A Temple University study has shown that while drinking alcohol and coffee will make you very a awake, you will still be drunk. Click here to read why.

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December 10, 2009   No Comments

A Day of Politeness

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A day without a sarcastic remark, grit teeth and rolling eyes, sounds simple enough. It is amazing how reflective our face is to the utter annoyance we feel daily. What if we actively tried to ignore that person in the super market line with 60 coupons that expired, but instead did the polite thing an offered to help? An author has challenged individuals and himself to be polite for an entire day. You don’t have to enter the contest to really challenge yourself, but if this is something your interested in click here.

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December 2, 2009   No Comments

In Lieu of Turkey, Thanksgiving Sparks Vegetable-Inspired Creativity

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So even if you’re not the “tofurky” kind of person on the official holiday of Thanksgiving, there is no reason why you can’t enjoy these turkey alternatives every other day of the year. For those of you who are looking for Turkey alternatives these delicious main courses are sure to bring out the vegetarian in all of us. Click here to see these recipes.

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November 24, 2009   No Comments

Woman Passes 950th Driving Test

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Mrs. Cha, of South Korea, has finally passed her driving test. After over $4,000 in application fees, almost 5 years and 949 tries she is finally a licensed driver. She never accepted defeat and continued to work hard to achieve her goal. Click here to read more about this particular driving exam.

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November 9, 2009   1 Comment

Sesame Street’s’ Been Swept, but the Magic of Show Remains

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The 40th anniversary of Sesame Street is approaching on November 10th. The show has changed so much in the past years and now that it has been cancelled, the life lessons will live on forever. The show was created to teach inner city kids simple school-aged lessons. As the media took control over television, the show was forced to change. Click here to read about the original Sesame Street.

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November 4, 2009   No Comments

K-9 Eden Lures Lucky Dogs

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A dog park in Texas is thriving during these hard times. How? You may ask, it’s because they have hit a nitch that no one has been able to, an indoor dog park complete with day care and overnight stay. This amazing indoor park has security, air conditioning and even a snack bar for humans. Now you can bring your dog to a park that is up to your standards. Click here to read more about this amazing indoor doggy heaven.

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November 2, 2009   No Comments

Florida Man Creates Giant Rubber Band Ball

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A man created a rubber band ball the size of a smart car. After six years of building the rubber band ball is ready for the world. Tuesday the people of Ripley’s Believe It Or Not came and took the rubber band ball away to share the accomplishment with millions. Click here to read how this young man creates such a monument.

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October 29, 2009   No Comments