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How Billy the Kid Really Died
by Oisin Curran on July 15, 2019 at 3:00 pm
Billy the Kid, whose legal name was Henry McCarty, was almost certainly killed by Lincoln County, New Mexico, Sheriff Pat Garrett, though questions have always lingered about what really happened. […]
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The Law of Attraction: Will the Universe Give You What You Want?
by Nathan Chandler on July 15, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Many people are attracted to the principles behind the Law of Attraction as one way to have a better life. But does it really work? […]
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Dr. Rene Favaloro's Coronary Bypass Surgery Is Still Saving Lives
by Michelle Konstantinovsky on July 12, 2019 at 7:35 pm
Doctors in the U.S. still perform about 500,000 surgeries each year with his life-saving technique. […]
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Meet the Adorable Honda E
by Cherise Threewitt on July 12, 2019 at 6:00 pm
The newest electric vehicle from Honda is a throwback to the 1970s Honda Civic, with charming headlights and endearing styling. […]
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Who Ya Gonna Call? The Dogs of R.A.T.S.
by Kristen Hall-Geisler on July 12, 2019 at 3:00 pm
In rat-infested New York City, the Ryders Alley Trencherfed Society – R.A.T.S – is on the job and prowling the streets with dogs bred and trained to flush out and dispose of pesky rodents. […]
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The Best Plane Snack Is a Mandarin Orange
by Claire Lower on Skillet, shared by Claire Lower to Lifehacker on July 15, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Flying is a dreary affair that is completely devoid of glamour. The seats are bad. The air is bad. The food is bad. Distracting oneself from all the bad is the only way to get through a flight, and (surprise, surprise) I like to distract myself with food. Read more... […]
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How to Get a Refund From an Airline
by Lisa Rowan on July 15, 2019 at 3:30 pm
Everyone has at least one story of a flight that was not great. You sat on the tarmac for hours only to return to the terminal. Your flight got suddenly, inexplicably canceled. Your plane was delayed by another hour, every hour on the hour, leading to a near riot at both the gate and the nearest Hudson News.Read more... […]
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You Need to Wear Sunscreen on an Airplane
by Michelle Woo on July 15, 2019 at 3:00 pm
I always go for the window seat. I’d like to say it’s because I get to marvel at the beauty of our planet from above, but really, I just need a place to rest my head as I close my eyes and drool for a few uncomfortable hours. In my thirty-something years of air travel, I’ve never questioned my seating preference—until…Read more... […]
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How to Prevent Blood Clots on Long Flights
by Beth Skwarecki on Vitals, shared by Beth Skwarecki to Lifehacker on July 15, 2019 at 2:30 pm
If you’re sitting still for more than four hours, it’s possible for blood clots to form in your legs. Serious clots are rare, but can be life threatening, so the CDC says anybody who takes long flights (or car rides) over four hours should know how to reduce their risk. Read more... […]
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How to Remember Where You Parked Your Car At the Airport
by David Murphy on July 15, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Little is more miserable than getting off a six-hour flight; spending an extra hour in the airport to get off the plane, get all your baggage, and huff it over to the main transport hub; and then realizing you have no idea where you parked your car.Read more... […]
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July Is the Best Time to See Saturn and Its Rings This Year
by Michele Debczak on July 15, 2019 at 3:00 pm
Saturn reached opposition this month, which means now is the ideal time to see the second-largest planet in our solar system from your backyard. […]
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The Best Amazon Deals for Prime Day
by Smart Shopping Team on July 15, 2019 at 2:45 pm
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10 Fascinating Facts About Anne Boleyn
by Mark Mancini on July 15, 2019 at 2:00 pm
King Henry VIII annulled his first marriage and broke with the Catholic Church in order to wed the charming noblewoman Anne Boleyn. Three years later, she was executed. […]
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Love Red Wine But Hate the Stains It Leaves on Your Teeth? Wine Wipes Can Help
by Michele Debczak on July 15, 2019 at 1:00 pm
You don't have to choose between drinking red wine and showing off your smile. Wine Wipes are like wet wipes for the pesky wine stains on your teeth. […]
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The Best Deals to Take Advantage Of for Prime Day Today (Updated)
by Shaunacy Ferro on July 15, 2019 at 12:00 pm
July 15 and 16 marks Amazon's annual Prime Day sales extravaganza. Here are the things you can get big discounts on. […]
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- Archetype Family: Thinking
- Other Expressions: Professional, Student, Scholar, Judge
- Life Journey: To pursue knowledge for the sake of discovering thruth in all areas of life.
- Unique Challenge: To recognize when I’ve locked myself into a line of thinking
based on my education or experience; to remain open to new ideas. - Lesson To Learn: To learn to listen to my gut, and to discern the differences between reason and truth.
- Defining Grace: Wisdom
- Challenge To Self: I will avoid paralysis by analysis.
THE CRONE: The wise woman who hands down information to younger women on the path to womanhood. You can also become bitter, cranky and intolerant with age.
THE SEEKER: You are on a search for truth and wisdom wherever it can be found. You can also be a lost soul.
THE PHILOSOPHER: You are on a pursuit to better understand the meaning of life . You can also become too opinionated and “certain”.
THE THEOLOGIAN: You are passionate about the study of a particular religion. You can also be dogmatic.
THE JUDGE: You excel at mediation, arbitration and cutting through to the heart of the matter with compassion , fairness and balance. You can also be prone to excessive criticism, profiling, lack of compassion, misuse of laws.
THE INVENTOR: You are a modern day alchemist that converts matter into energy or energy into matter. You can apply your skills between the spiritual , entertainment or visionary realms. You can also use your knowledge to trick , manipulate, or alter facts or systems with criminal implications.
THE SCHOLAR/STUDENT: Scholars and students bring a lively curiosity with them wherever they go.
THE GEEK: Geeks and nerds are true to themselves, and because of this they can be inspiring as friends who don’t judge books by their covers or people by their shoes.
THE SCIENTIST: Scientists are able to keep several ideas in their heads at the same time. They are as happy listening as talking and are always up for an intelligent conversation.
THE LIAR: When individuals whose stock and trade is their wisdom and knowledge cannot deliver the goods, they resort to fabrication, hiding behind their authority.
THE MISANTHROPE: While many Intellectuals are humanists, drawing information from all kinds of people and delighting in imparting wisdom to just as many, some are misanthropic.
