Solar Soul: The 20 Best Places in the World to Take In a Sunset
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Sunsets are beautiful and just like every one of us, they come in all shapes and sizes. Finding the best sunset goes beyond the pretty colors and observation of the clouds though. Authors of Fit Souls, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier…
17 (annoying) Ways You Probably Drive Like a Girl
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We’ve all heard people joke about how women are bad drivers. It’s a stereotype based on...well, we don’t really know, actually. Some research shows that a woman driving is in fact safer than a man! Specifically, a University of Michigan…
20 Reasons to Fall in Love with Uruguay Right Now
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Uruguay is the smallest state in South America and, we think, a hidden gem. They celebrate Independence Day on August 25. It was on that day in 1825 that Uruguay declared its independence from the Portuguese Empire. In 2012, it was named The…
12 Ways to Survive the August Slump at Work
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The dog days of summer make us feel like working less. There, we said it. And we’re willing to bet you you’re wondering how to stay motivated at work too. A 2011 Captivate Network study revealed that workplace productivity decreases 20%…
15 Reasons You Should (at least) Consider Going to Burning Man
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From August 25 to September 1, approximately 60,000 people from all over the world will come together in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert (also known as “the playa”) for the Burning Man experience, a festival like no other. The Ten Principles…
What the Frack? 15 Facts You Need to Know About Fracking
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In a nutshell, hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, involves drilling several deep holes, connecting them with long tunnels, setting off small underground explosions to create fractures in the shale and pumping them at high pressure with a mixture…
12 Things You Didn’t Know About the Panama Canal
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The Panama Canal was officially opened on August 15, 1914 to create a faster, cheaper way of shipping merchandise between the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts. As a result, Panama gained independence from Colombia. Now, we’re in favor of independence…
Strange Currencies: 18 Facts You Need to Know About Bitcoins Now
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Bitcoin is a form of digital currency that allows users to bypass banks, avoid transaction fees, and maintain complete financial anonymity if they so desire. Because no physical money changes hands, bitcoin exchange can seem perplexing to…
10 U.S. Cities that are Steeped with Latin Culture
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The Latino population continues to grow in the United States and with it Hispanic culture has put its stamp on cities across the country. According to Pew Research, the Hispanic population in America is six times larger today than in 1970.…