Hotter than July: 12 Things to Do in the Shade Today
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July equals blazing temperatures. This means lots of sweat, plenty of humidity and a strong dose of sun in our faces—and not all of us around here have air conditioning. According to the CDC’s Extreme Heat Prevention Guide, “Heat-related…
Conscious TV: 20 Life Lessons We Learned from Watching TED Talks
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If you haven’t seen a TED (Technology, Entertainment & Design) Talk, you’re cheating yourself out of some of the most intellectual and entertaining video out there. TED—whose mission statement is Ideas worth spreading.—began in…
25 Celebrity Leos Who Roar
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Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac with birthdays between July 23 and August 22. Like their powerful mascot, the lion, Leos love playing the role of king or queen and being in the spotlight. It’s no surprise that famous Leo Madonna has…
Is the Grass Always Greener? How to Fall in Love with Your City
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It’s easy to take where you live for granted and to wonder (or maybe even hope) if you might be happier living somewhere else. You might say to yourself, I’d be much more relaxed and healthy if I lived by the beach. My kids would be more…
10 Great Excuses to Eat a Hot Dog
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Apparently, Mickey Mouse’s first words on screen were, “Hot Dog!” Even the mouse understood the value of a meaty, tasty meal served on a bun. Confession time—we serve hot dogs for dinner on a regular basis, not just at barbecues or…
20 Life Lessons We Learned from Growing Up Disney
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When we were growing up, we didn’t watch movies On Demand or search YouTube for our favorite clips and songs. We were stuck waiting for the VHS to be released so we could rent them, buy them or wait for them to be aired on television—and…
15 World-Changing Inventions that Happened by Accident
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Scientific discovery takes years of research, failed experiments and lots and lots of money right? Maybe not. Many of the great discoveries and inventions that we take for granted were actually the serendipitous, result of a lucky accident.…
11 Reasons Why the Etch A Sketch is Still Awesome Today
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Yep, we said Etch A Sketch. Humble and entertaining, the classic Etch A Sketch debuted in 1960. Designed by a French electrician who sold his idea for $25,000, the Etch A Sketch is one of those toys that everyone owned. Along with the Hula…
15 UFO Tales that are Hard Not to Believe
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July 2 happens to be National Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) Day. If you’re like most of us, you’re not so sure you believe in them but aren’t so sure we’re alone in the universe either. Regardless of how you feel about the matter,…