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10 Bizarre Standards of Beauty From Around the World
Western standards of beauty clearly have the most influence and prestige around the world. Aspects like leaness, well-proportioned bone structure, healthy hair, and physical fitness are some of the features coveted in western culture. The pinnacles of beauty are often personified in Hollywood's leading actors and actresses, haute couture fashion models, and even certain high…
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10 People Who Overdosed on Caffeine and Died
via medical daily Caffeine is a wondrous stimulant that lifts our mood, enhances our performance, and increases our focus and productivity. It helps get us through the mid-day doldrums. Today, energy products are more popular than ever and companies are always seeking new things to stuff caffeine into. People have many options now when seeking a caffeine buzz,…
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Short horror story about a mad scientist
A. James Harris-Dodder by A. James Harris In most cases, much research is needed to understand that which we cannot explain. Years of study and long nights compiling information are a given. Luckily, that is not the case in this story. Parasites need no introduction to mankind. We drain the earth's supply of life, just…
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5 Super Short Stories To Creep You Out
My New Doggie! by Ratfink333 I went to the animal shelter a couple weeks ago and adopted a beautiful young golden retriever. He's the smartest dog I've ever met. Within days, he knew "sit," "stay," and "roll over." I even taught him the old trick where you make a gun…
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10 Killers Who Didn’t Eat Meat
"Murder" by Spirit-of-Dusk via deviantart Many murderers are reviled for their depravity and brutality. Such individuals are often incapable of feeling compassion or empathy for their victims and so then it may seem paradoxical that some killers would be opposed to the consumption of meat. Whether for ethical or health reasons these 10 killers abstained from eating dead animals…
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7 Of The Most Expensive Insurance Payouts Ever
Accidents happen, and they often come at a hefty cost. Hurricanes, car accidents, slip and falls... all of these can result in extensive and expensive damage which is why it is important to have insurance coverage to help foot the bill. Some insurance payouts are staggering in their magnitude so here is a list of…
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6 Ways People Try To Predict The Future
photographer: Monster Ménon: Artist Link Like Donald Trump, the future tends to be unpredictable. Oftentimes, the most important and life-changing events in the world occur without warning. For instance, who could of guessed that Bruce Jenner would become a woman? Or that Ben Affleck would make such a great Batman? There are however, a select…
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