The new product is sugar, but is made differently so less goes into the stomach but consumers still get the sweet taste.

But more schooling increased the risk, researchers report.

A federal jury found that metal-on-metal Pinnacle hip implants were defectively designed, and that the company did not warn consumers of the risks.

@JohnEkdahl Sally Kohn, fiscal hawk
— DC Dude (@DCDude1776) December 1, 2016

Sally Kohn really, really hopes we were all born yesterday:

I'm glad for folks getting to keep their jobs at #Carrier but wish Trump hadn't given away taxpayer funds to buy them.
— Sally Kohn (@sallykohn) December 1, 2016

Say what?

*blinks* https://t.co/SIHBujzI0C
— Safe Space Ekdahl (@JohnEkdahl) December 1, 2016

Oh…

Bodies have been found stuffed inside of wooden barrels all across the world. New York City, in particular, had the highest amount of bodies found in barrels. It turns out that this was a popular way for the Italian mafia to disposed of bodies in the early 1900s. It also provided that extra shock value […]
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The samurai of Japan have an almost mythic reputation. The idea of a class of katana-wielding warriors held to a noble code is incredibly romantic, and it’s fueled some of our most fantastic films and legends. Scattered throughout the history of the real samurai, though, are a few weird little details that we tend not […]
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Keeping up with the news is hard. So hard, in fact, that we’ve decided to save you the hassle by rounding up the most mind-blowing events each month. And this November may have contained the most mind-blowing event yet. Rank outsider Donald J. Trump became the president-elect of the US. You can read our hot […]
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Used loosely, “mountain” may refer to any large pile, and a few of the mountains mentioned here aren’t exactly natural elevations of their planet’s surface. However, they are massive, and they’re either astonishing or mysterious. Here are ten mystifying mountains. 10 Brown Mountain Photo credit: National Paranormal Association via Star-News After spending years hoping, to […]
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He can't help himself. https://t.co/i3oIxrQCdo
— Dan (@danieltobin) December 2, 2016

At tonight’s “Thank You Tour” rally in Cincinnati, Trump took some time to take swipes at former presidential rival Evan McMullin:

Trump goes after Evan McMullin.
— Drew McCoy (@_Drew_McCoy_) December 2, 2016

CINCINATTI —
TRUMP on McMullin in Utah. "I'm still trying to figure out that guy… what the hell was that guy trying to prove?"
— Kevin Cirilli (@kevcirilli) December 2, 2016

Trump now in full airing of grievances mode – now, Evan McMullin: "Hillary came in second and that guy came in third…

Remember how absolutely dismayed, shocked and disgusted Hillary and the Democrats were when Donald Trump suggested the election could be rigged? Let’s see, what did Hillary say … oh yeah.
“Every time Donald thinks things are not going in his direction, he claims whatever it is rigged against him.”
Gee, that sounds sorta familiar these days.

100% of these people declared themselves horrified by Trump's conspiracies and "rigged" allegations…

@davidaxelrod #readytomoveon
— Chaderrific (@chaderrific_1) November 28, 2016

Jill Stein may still be pressing ahead with her recount crusade (she’s raised all that money, after all), but it looks like she won’t be able to count on David Axelrod for his support:

Recounts are cathartic. May help bring closure. But I can't think of a race with these spreads that have been overturned in recount…

In the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church developed the concept of a holy way in which the participants would receive pardons for their sins. These became known as “crusades.” The crusades in the Holy Land are well known, and the crusades against pagans in the north at least somewhat remembered, but the Church launched a […]
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What began as a student effort at a lab in Seattle produced a test for chronic myeloid leukemia that works with a few spots of dried blood on a paper card.

Federal law, international pressure and resistance from inside the C.I.A. stand in the way of Donald J. Trump using brutal interrogation tactics.

For a war that affected nearly every country in the world, only a few nations seem to get mentioned when we talk about World War II. Germany, England, Russia, Japan, and the United States are sure to come up, but many more countries get left out. The other nations of the world were involved, though—and […]
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Mosquitoes are spreading the virus outside of Florida for the first time.

Sleep with disturbing nightmares is better than no sleep, researchers say, but the bad dreams can cause all sorts of other problems.

The expansion of state Medicaid programs under the health care law has brought coverage, and necessary treatment, to previously uninsured shooting victims.

Tucker Carlson has made fools of both liberal college students and their professors, and Monday night’s guest, Rene de la Pedraja, a professor at Canisius College in Buffalo, didn’t fare much better with his argument that the late Fidel Castro was a symbol of freedom and opportunity.
Full video here:

Castro Defender to @TuckerCarlson: He Was 'A Symbol For People Seeking Freedom, Opportunity' https://t…

While nowhere near as famous as the Salem witchcraft trials that took place in 1692, the great Connecticut witchcraft panic, which lasted intermittently from 1647 until 1697, set a precedent in American history. Of course, these trials presaged the later series of events in Salem. But the manner in which the trials came to an […]
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BREAKING: Your #recount stunt will not absolve you of your vainglorious contribution to electing #DonaldTrump president of the United States https://t.co/LSjcZXjtYQ
— (((Rory Lancman))) (@RoryLancman) November 25, 2016

Breaking news out of Wisconsin where it’s been confirmed that Green Party candidate Dr. Jill Stein has filed the necessary paperwork to ask for a recount of the state:

BREAKING: We've filed in Wisconsin! #Recount2016 will begin next week…

Is it possible to find grace in the context of a cancer death?

The gods of old still command our attention. They still have a lot to reveal about the cults of yesteryear and even the extinct cultures who believed in them. Some have been abandoned or adopted and found in unusual places. But perhaps the most intriguing are the newcomers—the gods and goddesses who reveal their names […]
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We don’t know entertainment. Sure, we have our TV shows and our movies, but we’re not living up to our potential because one little thing is holding us back: basic human morality. In ancient Rome, they didn’t share our hang-ups over human rights. At the Colosseum and the Roman games, the Romans acted out every […]
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Every year, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November. It’s supposed to be an occasion to give thanks, but it can sometimes be marred by unsolved murders and disappearances. In some of these cases, the victims were planning to spend Thanksgiving with loved ones before things went horribly wrong. Put away those leftovers […]
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History is vulgar, violent, obscene, perverted, and decadent. However, we usually only get presented with a watered-down version that leaves out all the salacious bits. This is an unabridged look at 10 occasions throughout history when things got decidedly NSFW (“not safe for work”). 10 American Diplomat Took A Prostitute To Meet The Queen Of […]
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In a state that Donald J. Trump won, many do not believe he will end a benefit they rely on, posing a challenge for those seeking to scrap the program.

Meet “Billy” from Wilton County, Florida who is such a big fan of law enforcement that he called 911 on Thanksgiving day and invited local sheriff deputies to dinner with he and his family.
What’s even better is that two deputies took Billy up on his invite, leading to this wonderful moment. From the Facebook page of Walton County Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson, Jr.:

Now that’s the true meaning of Thanksgiving…

Anti-Trump Black Lives Matter supporters took to the streets of Chicago on Friday to disrupt Black Friday shopping and used the hashtag #CPACNOW to promote their efforts online. Don’t they know that name’s taken?

#blacklivesmatter in Chicago are using #CPACNOW as their hastag.CPAC is well known to stand for Conservative Political Action Committee.
— A.P. Dillon (@APDillon_) November 25, 2016

Sheesh…

What the hell is wrong with Patton Oswalt? Rhetorical question, we know.
But come on! Why would he tweet this in response to the sobering news that President-elect Trump’s properties all around the world are now terror targets?

It now appears that @pattonoswalt is a supporter of ISIS who wants terrorists to attack trump properties. pic.twitter.com/nLCtUhfpz3
— David Dzierba (@DavidDzierba) November 25, 2016

…

Mummies fascinate and terrify, challenging our basic understanding of death and decay. There seems to be something “unnatural” about remains that refuse to rot. Given their state of preservation, mummies are treasure troves for people in search of the past. However, they also serve as powerful memento mori—reminding us that we, too, will one day […]
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A new report criticizes an often confusing and expensive system that creates barriers to receiving care, even as a record number of young people now have insurance.

We’re not saying the mainstream media is anxiously poised to pounce on anything and everything that President-elect Donald Trump does, but … actually, that’s exactly what we’re saying.
CNN on Tuesday afternoon posted a piece on retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, Trump’s pick to be national security adviser, noting in its headline that Flynn in August called Islamism a “vicious cancer” that has to be “excised…

A study published Tuesday found that some babies who did not have unusually small heads when they were born still presented microcephaly months later.

In ancient Rome, the general rule was that slaves could be freely tortured. In fact, it was highly recommended that any free man accused of a crime would have his slaves tortured in his place, often to the death, so that a verdict could be reached. That didn’t stop Rome’s elite from torturing the free […]
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Trailer parks have seen more than their fair share of mass murder, mutilations, and mayhem. These road-ready residences are rootless, and their inhabitants are vulnerable. An investigation into mobile home massacres reveals our own prejudices and provides insight into the dangers of life on the fringe. 10Cramped Mobile Home Mayhem Photo credit: AP Photo/The Brunswick […]
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Medieval Europe was theoretically pretty conservative on sex. One 13th-century bishop even put out a list ranking the five known sexual positions from least to most sinful. (If you’re curious: missionary, side-by-side, sitting, standing, and “dorsal.”) But just like any other era, the medieval period still had its share of sex scandals. 10Abelard And Heloise […]
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Howard Dean will never learn. Remember awhile back when Dean accused Trump of being on cocaine during the first debate? Yeah, he had to apologize for THAT … wonder if he’ll be apologizing for THIS?

Howard Dean called President-elect Donald Trump's chief strategist pick Steve Bannon "a Nazi" https://t.co/DAKz2TYjmw pic.twitter.com/Gy7TO61tLg
— CNN (@CNN) November 21, 2016

What did Michelle Obama say again? When they go low we go high? Gosh, this doesn’t seem to be working out so well when it comes to her own party…

There goes that narrative:

New post-election survey from CAIR suggests 13% of Muslims voted for Trump. (Romney was in the single digits).
— Asma Khalid (@asmamk) November 22, 2016

So Donald Trump almost doubled Mitt Romney’s share of the Muslim vote? Who saw that coming:
Compared to the 2012 elections, in which Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney received a single digit percentage of the Muslim vote, Trump received nearly twice that amount of support…

There may be a way to counter what alcohol does to your neurons: Go for a run.

Working at the Houston cardiology center he founded, Dr. Cooley, in 1969, implanted the first totally artificial heart. His mentor and partner, the renowned surgeon Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, felt betrayed.

It may be the biggest conspiracy theory ever: The government is hiding the existence of aliens to keep people from being terrified by learning what’s really going on. The evidence? Look no further than the government officials who have—supposedly—let slip the truth. Subscribe to the Listverse YouTube Channel, or read the original list here. Discover […]
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The World Health Organization said it did not consider the crisis over for the mosquito-borne virus.

There’s been quite a buzz since a “Hamilton” actor concluded last night’s performance with a lecture to Mike Pence (which the man who portrays Aaron Burr, Brandon Dixon, called a “conversation”) culminating in a chorus of boos directed at the VP-elect.
Stevie Van Zandt, guitarist with Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street band, weighed in this way:

Hamilton made a mistake…

That Mike Pence attended a performance of “Hamilton” Friday night shouldn’t be news, but that changed when a cast member singled out the vice president-elect from the stage and read a statement from a cue card — not how one normally engages in “conversation.”
Pence handled the whole incident with dignity, while President-elect Donald Trump called out the cast as “rude” in a tweet and called on them to apologize…

Vaccines usually take a decade or more to develop, but researchers say a Zika vaccine could be available as early as 2018, thanks in part to experimental DNA technology.

A towering figure in American history, General George Washington will forever be remembered for the bravery, principles, and integrity that led him to become the first President of the United States. The following facts focus on Washington’s excruciating demise that he endured in his final hours and the events that transpired following his passing. 10Diagnosis […]
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Mitt Romney, who had major criticism for Donald Trump earlier this year, was spotted at JFK yesterday after arriving for a Saturday meeting with the president-elect.

Trump's meeting with Mitt Romney, possibly for a cabinet post, begins at 1 p.m. today at Trump's home/golf course in Bedminster, N.J.
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) November 19, 2016

That meeting is taking place:

The handshake we never thought we'd see: Donald Trump comes out to greet Mitt Romney…

Swamps aren’t just for Hollywood anacondas. They’re perfect history pockets. Their general inaccessibility allows artifacts, bodies, and even cities to await discovery without being damaged or looted. The physical conditions of marshlands can sometimes slow down deterioration, taking snapshots of the past that would otherwise have been lost. 10Swamp Ghost Photo credit: Pacific Aviation Museum […]
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The first generation of students with an autism diagnosis is fanning out to schools across the country. They face a complex array of academic and social challenges.

This is how you don't get taken seriously. https://t.co/FdpXaQ7tsv
— Ken Lutze (@KenLutze) November 16, 2016

The Dems’ freakout over Donald Trump’s electoral vote victory over Hillary Clinton continues, this time courtesy of Rolling Stone:

How the Electoral College rigged the election for Donald Trump https://t.co/7K2u27SeqL pic.twitter.com/R1LEvIwRwd
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) November 16, 2016

Really? It seems like just a couple weeks ago Rolling Stone was among those mocking any mention of a “rigged” election…

Three new studies involving more than a million men and women strongly suggest that regular exercise makes us resistant to despair.

"Mommy why do I have to hold this sign? I can't even read yet."
"Shut up. Mommy needs the Facebook likes." https://t.co/PbpnptrAhI
— Deplorable Drew (@drewmistak) November 16, 2016

Liberals don’t have much use for the unborn, but once a child becomes old enough to hold a sign? That child becomes invaluable:

This photo of a 3-year-old defying Donald Trump is what we need now https://t…

Candidate Donald Trump riled progressives out of the gate with his talk of building a border wall, and now that he’s President-elect Trump, college students across the country are demanding that their schools become sanctuary campuses.

Otherwise known as obstruction of justice… #sanctuarycampus
— (((Aaron Worthing))) (@AaronWorthing) November 16, 2016

Here’s just a sampling of some of the marches and protests going on at universities across America Wednesday as part of a coordinated effort to shelter illegal immigrants from the law and, in some cases, provide them free tuition — what better way to prepare them for adult life?

#walkout at #Yale demanding #sanctuarycampus – hundreds taking part #NewHaven @WTNH pic…

By the end of the 1930s, all but computerized cinematographic special effects had been discovered or invented. Although standard among the techniques of today’s filmmakers, each and every one of the early special effects was a marvel to the original audience. Motion pictures, to no small degree, owe their success to moviegoers’ delight in the […]
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The Huffington Post is really on a roll today. Here’s the latest in political “news” from big time Obama fans who sense their squee time is drawing to a close:

34 times Barack and Michelle Obama's love made us weak in the knees https://t.co/R1Bl16vmjG pic.twitter.com/y9oZ8BydzJ
— HuffPost Politics (@HuffPostPol) November 16, 2016

BREAKING!

From the site that put Trump campaign coverage in the entertainment section…

Social psychologists and philosophers have tips on avoiding the pitfalls of emotionally charged discussions, and how to make them constructive.

Mankind craves gold. Its rarity makes it extremely valuable, and its everlasting luster symbolizes the Sun’s power and immortality. The archaeological record is filled golden objects that have remained shining through the centuries. Given the value of this precious metal, these artifacts are almost always more than just art; they’re statements of power, faith, or […]
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Long, slow-moving lines don’t have to be a time for anxiety.

Child prodigies always fascinate us, especially when they outshine adults. But the talents and uniqueness of prodigies don’t shield them from devastating circumstances. In some cases, they are even more likely to lead tragic lives. 10 Aaron Swartz Photo credit: Fred Benenson At age 14, Aaron Swartz had already created a fundamental tool of the […]
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Remember how “horrified” Hillary Clinton was at the thought of Trump not accepting the results of the election? Judging by this ABC/Washington Post poll, her supporters might need to review that tape.

33% of Clinton supporters do not accept that Trump legitimately wonhttps://t.co/x1uaOtvpPQ
— Chris Cillizza (@TheFix) November 13, 2016

Coping with a loss is not something they do well…

The Soviet Union kept tight control over their people. Behind the Iron Curtain, freedoms were rare, and the minds of the populace were kept tightly in check. We’ve heard for decades how strict life was under the rule of the Communist Party, but we rarely hear just how strange it was. Soviet laws weren’t just […]
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GSK does more than its competitors to make important drugs available in developing countries, according to an updated ranking.

But regarding Gay Rights and Safety. Trump supporters are on it. We love gays and fought to protect them November 8th. We'll continue this. pic.twitter.com/omCSSPGAMi
— Democrats For Trump (@YoungDems4Trump) November 13, 2016

What will liberals do when they realize Donald Trump is not quite the monster they’ve made him out to be?
Here’s a preview of what the president-elect has to say on gay marriage during his interview with “60 Minutes” that airs tonight:

Trump on gay marriage to 60 Mins: "These cases have gone to the Supreme Court…

A question has long hung over Celebrex: Did it cause heart attacks? Now, a clinical trial suggests it may be safer than drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen.

According to reports by several outlets, RNC chairman Reince Priebus will serve as chief of staff in Donald Trump’s White House.

Reince Priebus will be chief of staff, source who spoke to Trump tells me. Announcement could come in the next half hour
— Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) November 13, 2016

.@Reince will be the next White House chief of staff, per @Acosta & @DanaBashCNN. Announcement likely today…

These days, everyone is informed. We’re experts on every international incident, up on every detail that makes the headlines until we get bored with it. Once news stories have run their course, they tend to stop making the front page. Things keep happening, though, and the little details we miss can sometimes change everything. 10 […]
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Debra Saunders, a conservative columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, has posed a very interesting question that many Americans may be asking. If the same “consensus” that was unquestionably sure of a Hillary Clinton victory got that so wrong, how can a “consensus” of scientists be trusted when it comes to climate change?

If the overwhelming consensus was this wrong on 2016, why should voters accept it blindly on climate change?
— Debra J…

Even people who are at the worst risk can benefit by not smoking, exercising moderately and eating a healthy diet, researchers say.

According to a New York Times report, aides to Hillary Clinton were literally popping champagne BEFORE the polls were closed last Tuesday. Get this:
Mrs. Clinton’s campaign was so confident in her victory that her aides popped open Champagne on the campaign plane early Tuesday. But that conviction, aides would later learn, was based largely on erroneous data showing that young, black and Latino voters and suburban women who had been turned off by Mr…

Who would steal a dead body and what would they do with it? There is more to it than just a midnight thrill. In fact, stealing bodies was a good business for those with the stomach to mess around with the dead. 10Dead Bodies For Doctor Training Photo credit: William Hogarth People who died penniless […]
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Depending on which side you’re on, a rebellion can be seen as a struggle of the oppressed, trying to free themselves from (sometimes literal) bondage. Or it’s the highest form of treason, and the rebels are nothing but monsters who kill anyone who disagrees with them. Either way, here is a list of ten lesser-known […]
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People seek out the emergency room to get painkillers, but the E.R. remains one of the hardest places to get help for an addiction.

Much like regular science, the science of advertising is constantly growing and evolving. The advent of the Internet and mobile devices have given marketers more options than ever for grabbing your attention. But it turns out those marketers are just getting started. 10Engineered Jingles The American Psychological Association recently published a revealing paper on the […]
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Donald Trump is the next president of the United States. Two years ago, that sentence would have seemed satirical. Just last month, it sounded implausible to many. Yet Trump’s meteoric rise isn’t a joke. Nor is it just the story of some plucky underdog. The 45th president’s path to success was made possible by a […]
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Imagine if Republicans wrote that when Bush welcomed Obama. https://t.co/hj9cxmwWXm
— The Reagan Battalion (@ReaganBattalion) November 10, 2016

Worlds collided earlier today when Donald Trump met with President Obama in the Oval Office. The occasion was so momentous that it got top billing at the Huffington Post.
Here, have a look:

MSNBC’s Joy Reid, for one, thinks it’s perfect:

The @HuffingtonPost headline on The Meeting is blunt and brutal: pic…

History teaches us about ourselves. It tells us what man has done, how his follies have hurt him, and how his virtues and risen him up, and it shows us the path to follow. Usually, anyway. We can’t really learn anything from history if we don’t get the stories right. Some of the most famous […]
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Babs is having a tough couple of days … she seems a little, despondent? Sad? Maybe she should sing more and tweet less.

Words cannot express how I feel right now.
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) November 9, 2016

But by God she’ll try and write a bunch of stuff anyway because nothing pleases her more than the sound of her own voice … or the words of her own tweets.

@BarbraStreisand what about interpretive dance moves?
— Dr…

People with constipation had an average 13 percent higher risk of kidney disease and a 9 percent increased risk of kidney failure.

Researchers are trying to determine whether medical abortions can be done safely through an online consultation with a doctor and drugs sent to a woman’s home.

Evidence suggests that the nation’s medical system is not so much understaffed as it is inefficient.

When someone goes missing without explanation, there’s every reason for police to suspect foul play. A body, however lacking in identification, might be discovered, or someone may confess. Authorities are always anxious to offer an explanation when someone just disappears, and with so many cases on the books, it is inevitable that sometimes, the explanation […]
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Most battles are only one of many that help to decide the fate of kingdoms and empires. On occasion, however, there is a battle so epic that its outcome can lead to the complete destruction of civilizations, a decline from which they never recover, or their handing over to a greater force. Here are ten […]
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Shipwrecks, sacrificial slaughter, burial rites, accidents, and flooding create watery graves. Under the proper conditions, these remains can lay undisturbed for thousands of years. The remarkable state of some submerged specimens has allowed genetic testing and analysis never previously thought possible. Watery graves provide insight into the past and pose new mysteries for the present. […]
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Remember that Samuel L. Jackson flick where there were snakes on a plane? And it was fiction?
Check this out.

Frightening moment on an Aeromexico flight when a large snake fell from overhead mid-flight. https://t.co/e6bXLFv9A4 pic.twitter.com/OHgCdeQSUW
— ABC News (@ABC) November 7, 2016

EEEEK! KILL IT WITH FIRE!

.@ABC pic.twitter.com/F1hpC4340X
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) November 7, 2016

Oh man, can you imagine sitting on this plane and some snake falls out of the “ceiling?” Man, there would be lots and lots of people running for the exit, especially a few of our editors…

@paigelav 'self-funded campaign' in action, eh
— Goonerboy (@Goonerboy_) November 7, 2016

@paigelav I thought he was self funded?
— Stuart Becktell (@StuartBecktell) November 7, 2016

@paigelav @SharonJ44257163 is this self funding?
— (((Sheldon Lazoff))) (@ShellyLazoff) November 7, 2016

So, with one day left before Election Day, what’s “entirely self-funding Trump” up to? Why, asking for money, of course…

A questioner wants to know about the risk of exposure to disease-causing bacteria or viruses to people who work with centuries-old books and manuscripts.

Readers solve the case of a painter with terrible headaches.

Townhall political editor and author Guy Benson pointed out a shameless bit of shilling by Huffington Post hacks.

Embarrassing https://t.co/rKV5Pqu5Tk
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) November 6, 2016

It truly is. Check it out:

Now leading HuffPost — FBI ROT: ROGUE ELECTION MEDDLERSWHITE GUYS RUN AMOK https://t.co/mnRNeHS6KO pic.twitter.com/7ZO8d8LQ10
— Huffington Post (@HuffingtonPost) November 5, 2016

Good grief…

Women should see a doctor, nurse or local health worker at least eight times during each pregnancy, doubling the previous guideline for visits.

In the realm of science fiction, practically anything is possible. However, as often as life imitates art, it just as often goes screaming past art in its requirement for suspension of our disbelief. These stories from the world of science are drawn from the richest well of inspiration writers of fiction will ever have—reality. 10 […]
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A look at the data behind new guidelines should reassure exhausted parents.

". . ." https://t.co/mf5PoIquGl
— Kevin D. Williamson (@KevinNR) November 4, 2016

The Washington Post’s Jonathan Capehart had something important to say to black Americans today:

Black people, if you really love the Obamas, you'll vote for Hillary Clinton. https://t.co/nI10hlgky5
— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) November 4, 2016

Capehart begins:
Okay, black people…

For the 33-year-old waitress, athlete and single mother, running comes first (before the sun rises) so she can fit in as many hours as possible with her daughter.

Every birth is a roll of the dice. Some people are born into unbelievable circumstances. Some are born buried in trauma—and a few are born literally buried under the ground. 10Elsa Garcia Photo credit: sullivan-county.com Elsa Garcia was taken out of an orphanage when she was four months old. Her new caretakers were Pastor Joe […]
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Satan has become one of the most popular figures in modern religion and pop culture, but his appearances in religious texts tend to be brief and somewhat confusing. As a result, there are a number of mysteries about the Devil that we won’t clear up any time soon. 10Is He Supposed To Be The Serpent […]
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Some approaches to Biblical archaeology can be controversial: Rather than analyzing material evidence in an objective way, many archaeologists involved in this field have been accused of “forcing” the evidence to fit predetermined notions derived from a desire to “confirm” the veracity of the Bible. Archaeologists cannot “prove” that the Bible is “true;” all they […]
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Most accurate ballot ever printed. https://t.co/zinoWFcwDQ
— Star Stuff (@Statistar30) November 4, 2016

Whoops! Yes, Hillary Clinton is a “liar,” but there’s no “liar” in Hillary as spotted on an early ballot in Arkansas:

A ballot typo in Arkansas leaves Hillary Clinton with the word "liar" in her name https://t.co/CCejMn7I53 pic.twitter.com/8OJXNu2MNY
— NBC News (@NBCNews) November 4, 2016

Arkansas does know her best:

As opposed to being synonymous with it…

I don't even want to know. https://t.co/pcX26QH46W
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) November 4, 2016

Do we really want to know what “equine therapy” is? Of course we do:

EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Weiner undergoes "equine therapy" at sex addiction rehab https://t.co/d9MdXNAy7X
— New York Post (@nypost) November 4, 2016

The Post tracked Weiner down at “The Ranch” addiction and recovery center near Nashville, where horses are apparently part of the healing process:
Weiner — who was caught obsessively texting other women, including an underage girl, while married to top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin — looked pensive as he meandered through the trees at the expansive ranch…

Often the motivation for giving is personal experience.