Vacations used to be all about getting much-needed rest for the soul, getting some adrenaline rushes with new activities like skydiving, or eating something strange. But today, the strangest vacation habits aren’t even extreme. They’re boring. Tourists are doing things that used to be normal, like reading a book, napping, and sitting quietly watching people …
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Who understands fashion? The history of being stylish is full of bizarre trends, and even animals can hop on the fashion bandwagon. Well, the era of unusual fashion trends is far from over. Allow us to introduce you to tooth tattoos. Yes, you read that right. This strange fad is taking over China by storm. …
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The end times are here; the world is finished! If not today, then tomorrow! That’s the latest prophecy, at least. According to this prediction, the rapture will happen on either September 23 or 24, 2025. The prophecy isn’t specific on what exactly will happen, but the gist is that the faithful will be uplifted and …
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The Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM) is a standard created by the Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) about 25 years ago. It helps organize clinical trial data into a format that regulatory agencies can review. SDTM specifications guide how raw study data is turned into SDTM datasets. When these specifications are wrong, submissions face …
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When most people hear “AI” or “large language models” (LLMs), they immediately think of chatbots—digital assistants that can answer questions, draft emails, or help troubleshoot customer service issues. While those applications are certainly impressive, 2025 is showing us that this technology goes far deeper. Far from being just clever conversational tools, LLMs are increasingly driving …
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The annual Nobel Prize ceremony hands awards to the highest achievements in science and culture. The Ig Nobel Prize ceremony doesn’t. Instead, this annual tongue-in-cheek award ceremony recognizes some of the strangest and funniest science of the year. It’s not all about laughs, though — the organizers firmly believe that highlighting unusual science gets people …
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There are plenty of creatures out there that you really don’t want biting you. The list includes snakes, spiders, bats, lions, crocodiles — and humans. Why humans? That’s because human bites can be incredibly dangerous, as this unfortunate Turkish shopkeeper found out. Two masked robbers broke into a small store owned by the bite victim. …
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Politics can be a dirty game. Some people are willing to resort to any measures to ensure their favorite candidate succeeds, or their opponents fail. Even dark magic isn’t off the table, apparently. A Zambian court recently sentenced two men to prison for practicing witchcraft. The sorcerous duo was accused of attempting to cast spells …
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Americans are obsessed with American football but do you know what other countries think? Here are some opinions. Football becomes far more interesting once you learn the various strategies and tactics used and understand the game beyond just the basics. I grew up playing hockey and lacrosse which are much more fast paced “flow” based …
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Questions Answered in This Article: What GEHA Rehab Coverage Includes How GEHA Insurance Helps Pay for Rehab Programs Why Treating Co-Occurring Conditions Is Important Substance use disorders affect millions of Americans every year, making daily life and overall health hard to manage. Geha Rehab programs and geha drug rehab give structured support to help people …
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