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For those in the military, sleep can mean the difference between life and death. But shut-eye can be very hard to come by, especially during active conflict.According to Sharon Ackman, the U.S. Navy Pre-Flight School developed a scientific method to help its pilots fall asleep. Through this technique, 96% of the pilots were able to fall asleep in two minutes or less.

Here’s a military trick that can help you fall asleep in 2 minutes

I’m a fan of junk builds, as well as projects that have no good reason to do other than to put smiles on the faces of those doing them. I mean that’s what hot rodding is all about, right? So when Tony Angelo decided to take a cheap old Dodge D100, that like so many is Slant Six powered, and then added a cheap turbo and some back yard ingenuity to make it do burnouts and not drive like a slug, we whole heartedly approved. And the video is great because Tony is having way to much fun with it! Wouldn’t you?

Tony Angelo Is Doing A DIRT CHEAP Turbo 6 Cylinder Build! With Boost On The Slant Six, They Cut The 0-60 Time IN HALF!

If you find it hard to imagine that a two-tonne creature with no wings could make itself airborne, you’re not alone. But a new study reveals that hippopotamuses (known less tongue-trippingly as hippos) sometimes run so fast that they become airborne. Though amphibious, hippos are some of the biggest...

Hippos can run so fast they become airborne, study finds

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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A mother-of-two died in a freak accident causing her to plunge hundreds of feet to her death in front of her husband and children.Margerita Lega was on holiday in Calasca Castiglione, in the Anzasca Valley situated in the Italian Alps, when her clothes snagged on a cable car on Thursday at 11am.The 41-year-old, originally from Trentino, was loading luggage onto a small telefrica machine - a cable car used to transport baggage and objects rather than people - when she got caught.She was dragged over a cliff edge when the transportation suddenly switched on, according to the Daily Mail.Ms Lega...

Mother-of-two dies in freak accident in front of family after clothes snag on cable car over Italian valley

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This bizarre piece of plastic below some big rig trailers has the internet puzzled.
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Why Do Some Semi Truck Trailers Have a Huge Plastic Kiddie Slide Underneath?

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It's cool to see 18-wheelers driving down the highway filled with lights dotting the entire trailer or huge sleeping quarters. As long as we're not stuck behind one, the fancier or more unique, whether it's the trucks colors or design, that double-take comes naturally. Those plain semi-trucks are so boring...

What’s That Kiddie Slide Thing Underneath Semi-Trucks?

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Unless you've got a big family that eats all the groceries within a few days, you want your food to keep fresh as long as possible. As it turns out, the conventional wisdom for food storage doesn't always facilitate that.

You've Been Storing Nuts & Other Foods Wrong Your Entire Life

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People Are Confused Why Nails Sink But Giant Metal Ships Float

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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A “man-eater” is an animal that regularly attacks and devours humans. This does not include consuming a human that the animal has killed due to feeling threatened or attacked first, scavenging from a deceased person, or attacking a person out of intense hunger. However, the last two of these scenarios may condition an animal to […]

Discover 15 Different Animals That Can, and Have Eaten Humans

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What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

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I'm American but live in the UK. On a recent trip to the US my kids were surprised at how big cars and portions were and how the AC was always on.

I'm an American mom living in the UK. When my kids visited the US they were shocked at how 'big the food' is and how every drink is mostly ice.

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

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Experts at UK-based Tombola have crafted a tricky brainteaser that features six cleverly hidden cherries in a busy Las Vegas scene - but can you beat the clock and find them in just 45 seconds?

Only people with eagle eyes can find all 6 hidden cherries in mind-boggling brainteaser - so, can you solve it in under 45 seconds?

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NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch investigates alleged UFO and paranormal activity at the ranch in Utah. The show explores various theories and legends surrounding the ranch, but lacks concrete evidence. Despite skepticism, the show has captivated audiences and continues to seek answers to the unexplained phenomena. Do aliens exist? Well,...

How Much of 'The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch' Is Real?

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It’s Hot, Hot, Hot, So Do These Little Neck “Air Conditioners” Actually Work? Should You Have One For Working During Summer Months?

We’ve all seen the stupid Facebook ads where they show some little cube that plugs into the wall and will “drop the temp in a million...

It’s Hot, Hot, Hot, So Do These Little Neck “Air Conditioners” Actually Work? Should You Have One For Working During Summer Months?

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