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12-Year-Old Utah Girl Says She’ll Never Stop Hunting After Giraffe Kill
It’s well documented that women are increasingly becoming involved in hunting as a sport: 72% more women hunt with firearms and 50% more practice target shooting than just five years ago. But few are taking it to the same extremes as 12-year-old Aryanna Gourdin. Gourdin recently became Internet-famous after posting a series of photos on…
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Photographers React to Instagram’s New Snapchat-Like Features
Sadly, only 13% of young adults aged 18 to 24 have ever owned a photo album. With smartphones in just about every pocket in the country, popular apps like Instagram and Snapchat are thriving as the most successful photo companies. According to Business Insider, 27% of U.S. teens considered Instagram their most important social network,…
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Studies Show That Training Your Cat is Possible
Kittens typically need to be brought to the vet for vaccines every three to four weeks until they’re 16 weeks old, but that’s also a crucial time to begin training your cat, researchers have reported. Unlike dogs, cats have become domestic pets only within the past 50 years. In countless ways, they are still wild…
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Severe Weather Takes Destructive Toll on U.S. Cities and Homes
Metal roofs are credibly proven to last 50 years or more with proper maintenance, but no amount of maintenance can prepare a roof for the kind of severe weather plaguing the U.S. this week. Iowa officials reported that severe storm winds ripped roofs off of homes, toppled trees, and even knocked out power in some…
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Nuclear Power Isn’t Suffering in the Nation’s Heat
According to the National Weather Service, about 12 million Americans are under heat alerts. The U.S. has been baking in extreme temperatures for the past few weeks, and according to Forbes, it’s affecting energy production, causing fires, water shortages, and more. One industry that hasn’t suffered? The nuclear power industry, which has recorded capacity factors…
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Little Boy Turns Garbage Man When Sacremento Grants His Wish
In Sacremento, California, Ethan Dean, a six-year-old boy diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, was granted a wish: he spent the day as a garbage and recycling superhero. Outfitted in a fluorescent sanitation safety T-shirt and a green cape, Ethan was applauded by more than 100 people who came out to cheer him on as he rode…
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Scientist Addresses Risks of Radiation Exposure from Power Lines
Residents of Hazlet and Middletown in New Jersey have concerns about the radiation exposure from the power lines that Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) wants to install. While JCP&L seems to be overlooking those concerns, it looks like residents may have a reason to be worried. David Carpenter, an independent expert in electromagnetic field…
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Over Half of College Graduates With Student Debt Uncomfortable Getting a Mortgage
Approximately 59% of homeowners report wishing they understood the details of their mortgage better, but a recent survey reveals that some young adults may not even want mortgages at all. According to the National Association of Realtors Housing Opportunities and Market Experience survey, roughly half of college graduates with student debt are uncomfortable with the…
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Study Reveals New York City Pools Cleaner Than Expected
According to a study performed by the New York Post, public pools in the New York City area are cleaner than most people think. The Post took water samples from seven different pools throughout the New York City area and processed them in a lab for comparison. A total of four private and three public…
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Northwest Missouri State University Adds 2 New Goalkeepers to 2016 Roster
Tracy Hoza, head soccer coach at Northwest Missouri State University, announced this year’s two new additions to the women’s Bearcat soccer team. Goal keepers Brooke McClusky and Rileigh Spahn have been added to the 2016 roster. “I’m very excited to add to our goalkeeper depth for 2016,” said Hoza. “Brooke’s biggest strength is that she…