Thousands of Mali's ancient manuscripts were saved from the fires of radical...
For eight days after the Islamists set fire to one of the world's most precious collections of ancient manuscripts, the alarm inside the building blared. It was an eerie, repetitive beeping, a cry from...
View ArticleCanada officially eliminates the penny, 35 billion pennies (82M kg/ 180M...
Canada’s iconic penny gets one step closer to extinction Monday as the Royal Canadian Mint officially stops distributing the coins to financial institutions.Businesses are now beginning to round cash...
View ArticleDad must pay child support for 3 kids that aren't his: Court rules
A father has been ordered to pay child support to his ex-wife despite results of DNA testing that found three of the four children he helped raise are not biologically his, a Quebec Superior Court...
View ArticleSuperfoods that Ring in for 99 Cents or Less
Every few months, it seems, there's hype about the latest, hottest superfood--chia seeds and acai berries spring to mind. But LOTS of foods, many of which are stocked in nearly every grocery store in...
View Article10 Surprising Clues You'll Live to 100
About one in 10,000 people seems to be a "slow ager" who lives to 100 -- sometimes even in spite of bad health habits, like smoking or exercising little, according to new research. Will you be among...
View ArticleSurprising Health Benefits Of Cranberries
Cranberry is one of the berries that is packed with many health and nutritional benefits. We use cranberries as a healthy evening snack, grind them into juice and blend with alcoholic drinks or just...
View ArticleChris Christie tells former White House doctor to 'shut up' after she says...
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took on a former White House doctor who said he was at risk of dying in office because of his weight, calling her a “hack” and telling her to “shut up” unless she...
View ArticleParents' horror as they catch their nanny smacking their baby in the FACE...
A mother’s intuition never lies.A suspicious Staten Island mother caught the nanny on a hidden camera hitting her infant daughter.The baby’s mother was out at the store at 4:20 p.m. Jan. 28 when Mamura...
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'Unbelievable' gift for dying mom
Like a typical graduation ceremony, the graduation march played, the graduate wore a cap and gown and all of the school officials were present. But this ceremony took place in an Ohio hospital room in...
View ArticleAnti-snow chemicals used in Moscow take 1.3bn years to dissolve – report
Toxic and even radioactive elements have been found in de-icing substances used for clearing Moscow streets from snow, according to data gathered by a group of activists. City authorities deny the...
View ArticleKepler Space Telescope Data Reveals Billions Of Earth-Like Planets Near Earth
According to a new study quoted in Space.com, the Milky Way Galaxy may have as many as 4.5 billion Earthlike planets, some within a close distance of Earth, as interstellar gulfs go, within 13...
View ArticleHorrifying video of girl, 16, being brutally beaten on school bus is posted...
The video is tough to watch.It shows a teenage girl viciously attacking a classmate, 16-year old Chase Cristia, on the school bus.Pasco County deputies say the Honor Roll student was ambushed and...
View ArticleCoffee Pros & Cons
The Good:1. Coffee Reduces Your Risk of DiabetesIn a 2005 review of nine studies, researchers found that for those that drank four to six cups of coffee per day, versus only two or fewer, their risk...
View Article4 Foods that Aren't as Healthy as You Think
1) Non-fat ice cream: When dairy products zap out the fat, they often add in sugar and the calorie count can still stay high (one cup of fat-free vanilla ice cream can be as much as 340 calories and...
View ArticleFoods That Cause Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is a common health problem for many people. Acid reflux is often accompanied by heartburn and acidity. It can be caused due to various reasons. Unhealthy lifestyle, bad habits and an...
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Dad's bold gamble to help his sick son
The man who purchased one of the earliest-known baseball cards in the country said he will list it on eBay and use the profits for his sick son.Jason LeBlanc, 36, was the highest bidder in an auction...
View ArticleAustralian children are to be banned from blowing out candles on communal...
Australian children are to be banned from blowing out candles on birthday cakes under new hygiene regulations that have been slammed by the Australian Medical Association as “bubble-wrapping.”According...
View ArticleStudy: Diet Soda Increases the Risk of Diabetes
Yet another study confirms what people have been saying for ages: Stop drinking diet soda. Like, right now. Drinking just one 12-ounce can of an artificially sweetened fizzy drink per week can increase...
View ArticleWhy Strength Training is a Must for Everyone
Think you're too old to start a strength training program? Well think again! Strength training is just what your body needs to fight the loss of muscle, bone mass and strength that comes with age....
View ArticleThe Eye-Opening Truth About Protein
Protein Facts You Need to Know 1. You're already getting enough protein."There's way too much hype about protein -- or rather, a perceived lack of it in people's diets," says Marion Nestle, PhD, a...
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