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Facebook reveals selfish jerks, says study

Research by Western Illinois University has linked Facebook usage to narcissism, according to The Guardian. The study, which surveyed nearly 300 college students, found Facebook users who had more...

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Minn. firefighters battle truck fire in drag

Two volunteer firefighters from Sedan, Minnesota deserve to be voted “best dressed.” A video of Ted Aubert and Ben Terhaar went viral this week after they went to work while wearing designer dresses at...

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Chocolate may keep you thin, study says

Small amounts of chocolate have already been proven to be good for your heart, but it may be able to help you slim down, according to a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The study suggests...

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Herman Cain back with bizarre bunny-shooting ad

Despite dropping out of the race for the GOP nomination, Herman Cain continues his foray into politics, this time on YouTube. Cain’s video, which was uploaded on the video-sharing site on Sunday,...

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Man narrowly escapes truck tumble

A tow-truck driver in Norway luckily escaped before his truck plunged off a snowy mountain. In the video, the driver jumps out of the tipping truck around 12-second mark. According to the BBC, another...

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Fast food increases depression risk, study says

Eating fast food and baked goods has been linked to an increased chance of damaging a person’s mental health, according to a study. The study by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the...

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Vanilla shortage may mean pricey cones

Producers in Madagascar, Mexico, India and Indonesia have had poor harvests this year.

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Mega Millions ‘winner’ wants media to go home

Despite her claims to have won the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever, a Maryland woman wants to be left alone with her alleged millions. Mirlande Wilson held a press conference Wednesday after...

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Las Vegas bus boasts hangover cure

A new bus is set to roll through the Las Vegas strip with a mission to cure one hangover at a time.  Hangover Heaven, a mobile clinic, claims that it can eliminate a drinker’s hangover with a 45-minute...

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Facebook photo leads to arrest for man who stole from police

It’s a bad idea to steal from a police officer. It’s an even worse idea to post a photo of the crime on Facebook. A Kentucky man was arrested on misdemeanor charge after allegedly siphoning gas from a...

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