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Worries About Math on the Brain

The University of Chicago has released a study that shows when an individual worries about math, it has a similar reaction on the brain to when a person experiences physical pain.  A leading expert about math anxiety from the University …

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New Manned Space Missions?

Now that President Obama has been re-elected, NASA believes they can unveil their plans to send a man back to the moon.  There are several reasons for this, but one is to build a step towards a visit to an …

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George Lucas’ Generous Contribution

It was posted on the Internet that George Lucas plans to sell his company ($4 billion) to Disney.  Following the finalization, Lucas intends to put the remainder of his fortune into a fund that will deal primarily with education.  It …

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Pepper Spray iPhone Case

Just when we thought we had seen it all…Spraytect comes around.  This company is introducing functionality and effectiveness into one.  This iPhone case is equipped with pepper spray attached to the back for easy access.  They are marketing this as …

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Breaking the Speed of Sound

Felix Baumgartner became the first person to break the speed of sound on Sunday, while also making the highest jump EVER.  He traveled more than 24 miles above Earth, while also traveling faster than the speed of sound on his …

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Oral Burn Relief Strips

Ever have a burn that causes intense pain and even swelling? It could be from a hot coffee, pizza, or soup.  No matter the cause, the pain is undeniable.  Fortunately, a dissolvable oral strip is in the works to relieve …

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Snake Venom Used for Painkillers

Scientific American says that toxic venom could be combined with other ingredients for painkillers.  The black mamba snake would normally kill an adult under 30 minutes, but now might be used for just the opposite purpose- pain relief.  In a …

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Travel: Hands-free Suitcase

Traveler’s everywhere will be happy to hear that a new prototype suitcase has been released that uses a cell phone to follow its users around.  This new invention is called the “hop.”  Although it is not actually in production yet, …

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Which profession drinks the most coffee?

Can’t imagine a workday without coffee? You’re not alone! According to our annual survey with CareerBuilder® on U.S. coffee consumption trends in the workplace, nearly half of all U.S. workers (46 percent) claim that they are less productive without coffee.…

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Family Locates Snake with Two Heads

Finding a snake in your yard may be a little scary, but what about one with two heads?

A Greenwood County family is trying to figure out how this is possible, but they’ve been taking care of the little guy …

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