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70 Sustainability Keynotes - These Speeches on the Environment Explore New Green Methods & Practices

70 Sustainability Keynotes These Speeches on the Environment Explore New Green Methods & Practices

These speeches on the environment address a very comprehensive list of sustainability and environment-related issues. These speeches are presented by environmentalists, scientists, politicians and... [More]

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Occulating Solar Eclipses - The Montage of Time-Lapse Video from the May 10th 2013 Solar Eclipse

Occulating Solar Eclipses The Montage of Time-Lapse Video from the May 10th 2013 Solar Eclipse

On May 10th, the world witness one of the most miraculous meteorological phenomenons: the 2013 solar eclipse. With only an average of two eclipses taking place over the span of a year, the sight of... [More]

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57 Precautionary Disaster Essentials - To Prevent Tragedies Like the Devestating Oklahoma Tornado

57 Precautionary Disaster Essentials To Prevent Tragedies Like the Devestating Oklahoma Tornado

Recent news of the Oklahoma tornado has left many grief-stricken and homeless; the town of Oklahoma in shambles. While tornadoes, tsunamis, floods and earthquakes are sadly common in all parts of... [More]

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Androgynous Rocker Couture - The Vogue ‘Wander Alone’ Editorial is Electrifyingly Expres

Androgynous Rocker Couture The Vogue ‘Wander Alone’ Editorial is Electrifyingly Expres

The new ‘Wander Alone’ editorial for Vogue Turkey is striking with its use of vibrant colors and androgynous rocker fashion. The editorial was shot by photographer Jern Mitchell and features... [More]

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Mobile Sketchbook Libraries 'The Sketchbook Project' Aims to Lend Art to Others on New Summer Tour

The Sketchbook Project, a unique undertaking that collects people’s used sketchbooks to lend out to others, is now heading on a new summer tour. With a caravan filled to the brim with... [More]

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Imposing Robot Tributes - The Detroit RoboCop Statue is Majestically Gigantic

Imposing Robot Tributes The Detroit RoboCop Statue is Majestically Gigantic

A couple months ago, a Detroit company called the Imagination Station set out to do the impossible: get a monumental Robocop statue erected in the middle of the city. The company began a Kickstarter... [More]

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Competitive Music Subscriptions - Google All Access Music Service Now Available in the U.S.

Competitive Music Subscriptions Google All Access Music Service Now Available in the U.S.

Internet powerhouse Google launched a streaming music service called All Access, providing Android users with another option to download music. Google All Access has secured music licensing deals... [More]

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Data-Sourced Photo Apps - ProPublica for Journalists Allows Detailed Search on Instagram

Data-Sourced Photo Apps ProPublica for Journalists Allows Detailed Search on Instagram

Instagram is a popular source for scene-of-crime photos. But Instagram’s in-app search alone makes it difficult to quickly find what journalists are looking for. The ProPublica app for journalists... [More]

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Visual Voicemail Apps - MTS Launches App That Saves Time and Hassle

Visual Voicemail Apps MTS Launches App That Saves Time and Hassle

Certain iPhone users can now visualize who left a voice mail via the Visual Voicemail app by Canadian telecommunications company MTS. The Visual Voicemail application allows users to scroll... [More]

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Multi-Faceted Violence Ads - This ANAR Campaign Shows a Different Message to Kids and Adults

Multi-Faceted Violence Ads This ANAR Campaign Shows a Different Message to Kids and Adults

It may look like a typical awareness campaign poster, but there is more than meets the eye in this campaign. In commemoration of International Children’s Day, a Spanish kid’s help phone line... [More]

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Giant Floating Rubber Ducks (UPDATE) - This Giant Rubber Duck Continues its Travels Around the World

Giant Floating Rubber Ducks (UPDATE) This Giant Rubber Duck Continues its Travels Around the World

A bright yellow rubber duck—this one being 16 meters in height—is probably the last thing you would expect to see floating among the colorless ships and fishing boats of Hong Kong’s Victoria... [More]

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10 Sinfully Sweet Nutella Recipes - From Overindulgent Pizza Burgers to Tangy Turkey Pizza Recipes

10 Sinfully Sweet Nutella Recipes From Overindulgent Pizza Burgers to Tangy Turkey Pizza Recipes

If you happen to be the lucky individual who made off with over 5.5 tons of Stolen Nutella recently, you’re probably wondering what to do with it all. Obviously anyone who has that much yummy... [More]

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Superstar Continent Claims The 'Celebrity Map of Africa' Examines the Good and Bad of Involvement

The Mother Jones created ‘Celebrity Map of Africa’ is an interactive new tool to view which celebrity has been (and “claimed”) which part of the continent. In light of recent... [More]

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Viral Tattoo Activism - Kelly Davidson

Viral Tattoo Activism Kelly Davidson's Chest Tattoo Makes the Fight Against Breast Cancer Go Viral

Kelly Davidson is making headlines around the world, but you’d be surprised to hear that it’s not because this 34-year-old woman has battled and survived cancer for nearly her entire life.... [More]

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51 Outer Space Innovations - From Sci-Fi Spaceship Art to Upper Atmosphere Airships

51 Outer Space Innovations From Sci-Fi Spaceship Art to Upper Atmosphere Airships

Outer space innovations appeal to almost anyone who has a little bit of a nerdy side, or even just a genuine curiosity to what could possibly be out there. A vast universe exists far beyond anything... [More]

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Revolutionary Social App Interfaces - Facebook Home is Literally Changing the Face of Smartphones

Revolutionary Social App Interfaces Facebook Home is Literally Changing the Face of Smartphones

Although excited tech enthusiasts anticipated Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to announce the release of a Facebook phone, the social network visionary instead unveiled the new, game changing Facebook... [More]

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Train Terminal Art Installations - Nick Cave Creates A Magical Art Display at Grand Central Station

Train Terminal Art Installations Nick Cave Creates A Magical Art Display at Grand Central Station

Multifaceted artist Nick Cave conceptualized, created and choreographed this absolutely amazing spectacle of colorful dancing horses in Grand Central Station, New York. From March 25th to March 31st... [More]

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Titanic Tragedy Products - Courtney Scharf Reveals the Top Titanic 2 Finds

Titanic Tragedy Products Courtney Scharf Reveals the Top Titanic 2 Finds

The Titanic 2 is scheduled to set sail in 2016. Funded by Australian billionaire Clive Palmer, the Titanic II will be a near identical duplicate of the original. The ship will host 2,600 passengers... [More]

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Stunning Asteroid Captures - Marat Akhmetaleyev Takes Stunning Pictures of the Meteorite

Stunning Asteroid Captures Marat Akhmetaleyev Takes Stunning Pictures of the Meteorite

As many news publications reported, a meteor had ripped through the skies of Chelyabinsk in Russia, which one skilled photographer named Marat Akhmetaleyev was there to capture. The meteorite... [More]

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3D-Printed Weaponry Networks - Defense Distributed Puts Plans for 3D Printable Guns into Open Source

3D-Printed Weaponry Networks Defense Distributed Puts Plans for 3D Printable Guns into Open Source

Defense Distributed, a new non-profit open source network that allows users to search for 3D printable objects, has just been granted an American federal license to manufacture and sell firearms.... [More]

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Disaster as Inspiration - Jaime Neely Reveals Ways to Survive Emergencies Like the Meteor in Russia

Disaster as Inspiration Jaime Neely Reveals Ways to Survive Emergencies Like the Meteor in Russia

The meteor in Russia is a reminder that a state of emergency can be declared at any moment. The Just in Case Survival kit rang in the New Year by preparing for the worst. The brightly colored... [More]

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Precious Personified Pets - The Dolphins in San Diego Inspire Creatures to Copy Mankind

Precious Personified Pets The Dolphins in San Diego Inspire Creatures to Copy Mankind

Thousands of dolphins in San Diego recently acted surprisingly fishy, partying in the sea like people. Trend Hunter Jaime Neely was amazed at this fishy phenomenon, and decided to expose this... [More]

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Relevant Issue Parody Art - This Clever Image Pokes Fun at the European Horse Meat Scandal

Relevant Issue Parody Art This Clever Image Pokes Fun at the European Horse Meat Scandal

This witty piece of art from a Reddit user mocks the recent European horse meat scandal. The image that features a package of lasagna has a picture of a character from the popular children’s... [More]

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Meteorite Identification Charts - Find Out the Types of Space Rocks That Could Possibly Hit Earth

Meteorite Identification Charts Find Out the Types of Space Rocks That Could Possibly Hit Earth

There are a lot of space rocks spinning around in our solar system and some of them can come dangerously close to hitting Earth. It may not be the biggest threat to humanity, but if there is even... [More]

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Combat Survivor Portraitures - Sarah Fretwell Travels to the DRC to Raise Awareness

Combat Survivor Portraitures Sarah Fretwell Travels to the DRC to Raise Awareness

Photojournalist Sarah Fretwell traveled to war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo for 50 days to capture the brave women and children who persevered through tragedy to tell their story in the Truth... [More]

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Winter-Ready Products - Shelby Walsh and Jamie Munro Provide a Stylish Nemo Storm Update

Winter-Ready Products Shelby Walsh and Jamie Munro Provide a Stylish Nemo Storm Update

The Nemo storm update shows that many are still buried in snow, but you can still look chic while enduring the blizzard of 2013. Great for avoiding old man winter, the blanket chair combines best... [More]

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Beverage-Powered Phone Docks - For a Power-Saving Charger Try the Epiphany onE Puck

Beverage-Powered Phone Docks For a Power-Saving Charger Try the Epiphany onE Puck

When it’s cloudy outside and the solar-powered charger isn’t going to cut it, the Epiphany onE Puck power-saving charger will save the day. Not only is it a great way to save money on... [More]

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African Tech Cities - Kenya’s Government is Investing in

African Tech Cities Kenya’s Government is Investing in 'Africa’s Silicon Savannah'

Kenya’s development plans within business and infrastructure are taking a giant leap and investing £9.1 billion on an IT and business hub named the ‘Africa’s Silicon Savannah.’ This... [More]

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Personally Pensive Landscape Photography - The Nicola Odemann Images Are Consistently Reflective

Personally Pensive Landscape Photography The Nicola Odemann Images Are Consistently Reflective

Photographer Nicola Odemann has captured the deep, pensive side of her subjects in her portfolio. The artist works alongside natural landscapes only, enabling her to capture breathtaking images of... [More]

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Monstrous Fetal Constructions - Marc Quinn’s latest Public Art Sculpture Looms over Singapore

Monstrous Fetal Constructions Marc Quinn’s latest Public Art Sculpture Looms over Singapore

This public art sculpture of a giant baby floating at Singapore’s gardens of the Bay is a breathtaking example of urban art engaging with its surroundings. Created by British artist Marc Quinn,... [More]

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Sci-Fi Branded Coinage - New Zealand Mint Creates Doctor Who Coins

Sci-Fi Branded Coinage New Zealand Mint Creates Doctor Who Coins

New Zealand has just upped its credit for sci-fi fans everywhere. The New Zealand Mint and BBC Worldwide Australia have created Doctor Who coins to celebrate Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary. The... [More]

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World-Changing Newspaper Ads - The Cape Argus Ad Campaign Shows How the Story Changes Within Hours

World-Changing Newspaper Ads The Cape Argus Ad Campaign Shows How the Story Changes Within Hours

This ad campaign from Cape Argus demonstrated the changing nature of news stories. Cape Argus is a South African newspaper that’s been around since 1857. Its daily readership as of 2009 was 359,... [More]

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Supercharged Penicillin - Scientists Produce New Bacteria-Resistant Penicillin with Modified Fungus

Supercharged Penicillin Scientists Produce New Bacteria-Resistant Penicillin with Modified Fungus

Despite being one of the most important medical discoveries of the 20th century, many strains of bacteria have become resistant to penicillin. The drug, produced from a fungus known as Penicillium... [More]

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Satellite-Recycling Programs - DARPA Shares Details on Phoenix Project to Scavenge Parts from Orbit

Satellite-Recycling Programs DARPA Shares Details on Phoenix Project to Scavenge Parts from Orbit

Eco-consciousness is everywhere these days, and with its new Phoenix Project, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is showing that these ideals aren’t just for the Earth’... [More]

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Candid Disaster Captures - Hurricane Sandy Photography Reminds Viewers of the Tragic Event

Candid Disaster Captures Hurricane Sandy Photography Reminds Viewers of the Tragic Event

Jay Peg and other budding photographers captured some of the most heartfelt images with this Hurricane Sandy photography series. Though the natural disaster occurred a few months ago, these photos... [More]

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Recording Music in Space -

Recording Music in Space 'Jewel in the Night' by Chris Hadfield is First Song Recorded in Space

‘Jewel in the Night’ by Chris Hadfield was the first song to ever be recorded in outer space. Recorded by the Canadian astronaut at the International Space Station, the song is an... [More]

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Hopeful Tragedy Compilations The '2012: What Brought Us Together' Video is Beautiful

Get ready to tear up, because the ‘2012: What Brought Us Together’ video takes all of the tragic, scary or simply wonderful moments of the year and presents them as one heartwarming and... [More]

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Hurricane Aftermath Furniture - Furniture from Sandy

Hurricane Aftermath Furniture Furniture from Sandy's Debris Donates Proceeds to Help Storm Victims

A Brooklyn group called Reclaim NYC has reached out to designers in New York to create furniture from Sandy’s debris. Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc in New York and other parts of the United... [More]

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Monumental Moments Memorials - Google

Monumental Moments Memorials Google's Memories for the Future Remembers the 2011 Japan Earthquake

It’s easy to forget tragic events, especially when they are so far and distant, but Google’s Memories for the Future site won’t let people forget the events of the 2011 Japan... [More]

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Top News Topics Infographics - This Infographic Explores News Statistics About What Readers Like

Top News Topics Infographics This Infographic Explores News Statistics About What Readers Like

There are so many outlets for news delivery these days that it’s interesting to analyze news statistics to see what topics best connect with readers. This infographic by NPR Digital Services... [More]

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Looming Economic Disaster Infographics - The United States Fiscal Cliff Could Derail Shaky Economy

Looming Economic Disaster Infographics The United States Fiscal Cliff Could Derail Shaky Economy

In the wake of the looming United States fiscal cliff, this infographic takes a look at debt across the globe to determine where the US stands compared to countries like Japan, Britain, China and... [More]

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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Infographics - This Chart Analyzes the Operation Pillar of Cloud Deaths

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Infographics This Chart Analyzes the Operation Pillar of Cloud Deaths

With the recent conflict between Isreal and Palestine resulting in 163 dead Palestinians and six dead Isrealis, this infographic looks at the timeline of violence that’s culminated in... [More]

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Streamlined Ballot Booths - The MyVote System Encourages Voting with a Mobile Location

Streamlined Ballot Booths The MyVote System Encourages Voting with a Mobile Location

In every election, the mention of long lineups and delayed ballot tallying is always mentioned, but designer Andrew James’s MyVote System hopes to rectify that. The MyVote System is a mobile... [More]

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Comparative Hurricane Infographics - The Battle Between Sandy vs Katrina Continues

Comparative Hurricane Infographics The Battle Between Sandy vs Katrina Continues

As far as natural disasters are concerned, the debacle over Hurricane Sandy vs Katrina is hot on the tongues of the American people. Both are tragic events, however in this infographic one can... [More]

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Towering LED Election Results - The Empire State Building Displayed Votes in a Red and Blue Show

Towering LED Election Results The Empire State Building Displayed Votes in a Red and Blue Show

The Presidential election results will shine far and wide for all New Yorkers to see, as the Empire State Building will be lit up with LED lights to track the latest developments. Standing at 1,454... [More]

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Fighting for Worthy Causes - Adam Garone’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Speech Shares Movember

Fighting for Worthy Causes Adam Garone’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Speech Shares Movember

Co-founder of Movember Adam Garone shares a motivational story about how the organization came to be in a prostate cancer awareness speech. It all started with a bet one Sunday afternoon when... [More]

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Cellphone-Generated Stargazing - The NASA Spot the Station Program Sends You Texts From Above

Cellphone-Generated Stargazing The NASA Spot the Station Program Sends You Texts From Above

If you’ve ever wanted to see the International Space Station, the NASA Spot the Station program is for you. Being the third-brightest object in the sky (behind the sun and moon), the... [More]

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Tablet-Controlled Streetlights - The UK City Council Cuts Costs with New Energy Saving Mechanism

Tablet-Controlled Streetlights The UK City Council Cuts Costs with New Energy Saving Mechanism

Taking modern technology to the next level, the Westminster City Council in the UK has decided to switch 14,000 streetlights so that soon it will be able to be controlled and altered easily by the... [More]

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