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Time-lapse video: “Dance of the Northern Lights”

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Living (and loving) Life

The colorful auroras must surely be among the most magnificent phenomena in all of nature.

The night skies above the far northern and far southern regions of our amazing planet put on some rather spectacular shows that really must be seen in person in order to fully appreciate their beauty.

But sadly, a trip to one of the poles simply isn’t in the cards for most folks.

Fortunately, we have numerous time-lapse videos that can bring the beauty of the auroras right into our homes.  [Read more…]

Why the ability to feel pain is actually a good thing

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Did you know there are people who quite literally cannot feel pain?

These people have an extremely rare and intriguing condition called Congenital Insensitivity to Pain, or CIP for short.

Just how rare is CIP? Well, it’s so rare that only a couple dozen people in the entire world have it at any one time.

You’re probably thinking those folks are extremely lucky, but as it turns out most of them would likely disagree…

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Fascinating facts about Lake Superior

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Sunrise painting the sky over Lake Superior

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If you’re from the United States or Canada you probably know Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes, as well as the largest lake on the entire continent of North America.

That’s why it’s called “Lake Superior”, after all.

But other than those basic facts, most folks are unaware of just how “superior” this massive body of water really is.

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How to never lose at Tic Tac Toe (and an important life lesson)

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Do you remember playing Tic Tac Toe as a kid and getting frustrated every time you lost a game?

Well here’s a little secret for you…

If you take a few moments to memorize a few very simple strategies you’ll never, ever lose another game of Tic Tac Toe.

And I can say that with 100% certainty.  [Read more…]

Ever wondered why scratching an itch often makes it worse?

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Have you ever scratched an itch and felt relief, only to immediately start itching someplace else?

It happens all the time, right? Well, it isn’t your mind playing tricks on you.

Scratching an itch really does cause you to itch in other places.

And to add insult to injury, you’ve probably noticed how scratching an itch can cause the itching sensation to quickly return, only stronger.   [Read more…]