It’s no secret that kids get sick often, and in the process, they can spread their illness to other members of the family. However, you might be shocked to learn just how large of an impact common colds and flus can have. According to the CDC, an estimated 60 million…
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The Nets Being Sued By Clothing Brand Over New Jerseys
Each year, the average American spends about $1,800 on clothing, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But this number is usually much higher for N.B.A. teams, like the Nets, who recently got new uniforms. Unfortunately, the uniforms are now the cause for a copyright lawsuit. The Nets have closely aligned…
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3 Gift Ideas for Your Friend Who Loves to Travel
Traveling is something many people enjoy doing — whether it’s to a new town a few hours away, the 597 square miles of Oahu, or a completely new country, traveling gives people the opportunity to experience new sights, new cultures, and so much more. So if you have someone in your life…
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Puerto Rico to Rely on 100% Clean Energy
Puerto Rico made a landmark decision to rely on 100% clean energy in the near future. The island has officially passed a bill to rely solely on clean energy resources by 2050. Puerto Rico plans to make this law a reality by building infrastructure to accommodate natural gas as a…
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Researchers Find Gene Therapy Can Restore Congenital Deafness in Mice
Over the years, some truly amazing progress has been made when it comes to restoring varying types of hearing impairments. And this is more important than ever with 20% of today’s teenagers having some form of hearing loss — which is 30% higher than it was in the 1980s and…
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How Science Uses Drugs To Battle Drug Dependency
The U.S. has been facing an opioid epidemic for years. Heroin continues to be one of the heaviest hitters when it comes to the addictive substance: in 2015, approximately 591,000 people abused the morphine-like narcotic, a shocking 6,000 of which were teenagers. Although the rehabilitation process is long and arduous,…
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All You Can Eat Buffet: Elephant Breaks Into Chinese Inn, Eats For Hours
It’s a tough market running a business. Apart from the economy being tough on business owners, there are random dangers that lurk around every corner. Some much larger than others. In the United States, radon, a common radioactive substance in residential and commercial buildings, is reported to be the second leading cause…
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Political Signage Disputes Continue Across Arizona and Texas
Approximately 85 million households across the United States have private lawns. Year after year, property owners can be found out in their yards mowing, planting gardens, and just relaxing. Every few years, however, many homeowners decide on sticking political campaign signs in their yards to raise awareness for their desired…
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Moving To Alaska: A Quick And Dirty Guide To Help You Prepare For The Journey
Moving is generally a hectic and costly endeavor, even when you’re just headed down the street. Preparing for a cross-country move involves a lot more planning, but the end result — being firmly planted in a brand new place on a brand new adventure — is always worth the effort.…
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Domestic Abusers May Go Free Due to Immigration Crackdown, Experts Warn
The Trump administration’s obvious distaste for immigrants — both documented and undocumented — has many Americans concerned, anxious, and outraged. While the United States Congress’ Immigration Act of 1990 created several avenues for legal immigration, including the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, there are still plenty of people who are unable…