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Did you read, Man Shares Effects After 11 Days, or 266 Hours, Awake: Part One? Because this is part two. Wright may be an advocate of sleeplessness but the Guinness Book of World Records no longer keeps a record of the most hours unslept because of the health risks associated with sleep deprivation. In an …
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Tony Wright, from Cornwall in the UK, attempted to set a new world record in 2007. And he was awake for 266 hours straight. He thought he set the record, as his long period of sleeplessness, beating 264 hours awake. This record was held by teenager Randy Gardner in 1964. But his time was broken …
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South Carolina’s capital Columbia has multiple arcades with pinball machines. In some of them (those open to people of all ages) you may run into a stereotypical sight — teenage pinball wizards crowded around machines, shooting for the high score. And each of them is committing a crime. Did you know that for decades, it …
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Did you know there as a place with the oldest ancient water? Because there is, and it’s in Canada. For comparison, it’s estimated that deep Pacific water is about 1,000 years old. This is the same time it takes for deep ocean water to make it’s way around the world. In 2018, mine researchers happened …
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Hell hath no fury like an artist scorned. And it’s easy to see why — you pour your heart and soul into creating your masterpiece only for critics to poo-poo all over it. But you should still take even harsh criticism with some dignity. And definitely not wipe dog s*** all over the critic’s face. …
A used automobile can be a great deal. You can get a well-maintained, nice car for possibly a fraction of the price of a new one. But you have to be careful with what you buy. Your seemingly perfect new used car could have any number of issues lurking just before the surface. The brakes …
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Did you read The CDC Puts Out “Average Number of Sex Partners” Numbers: Part One? Because this is part two. Findings were shared on Reddit and of course people had all different thoughts regarding the average number of sex partners. Many were left shocked, thinking the number would be much higher. While others commented saying …
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Statistics from the CDC have shocked people with the stats collected showing the average number of sex partners people “have had.” Sex isn’t usually an open conversation. though it should be and for so many reasons. It’s taboo and uncomfortable to talk about how many sex partners you’ve specifically had, much less the “average number …
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An expensive, fancy ride has stood as a sign of masculinity for ages. But it’s just as common to hear somebody snicker when a guy climbs out of a big sports car. Is he compensating for something? Well… Yes. Yes, he is. At least, that’s what a new study suggests. A group of psychologists decided …
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For the past few weeks, the Dallas Zoo in Texas has been struggling with a mysterious invader. An unknown intruder has cut enclosures open, allowed a leopard to escape its habitat, and reportedly caused the death of a vulture. But things came to a head on January 30 when two tamarind monkeys were stolen from …
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