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Egyptian Authorities Close Pyramid Amidst Reports of Mysterious 11/11/11 Rituals
The antiquities authority in Egypt closed down the pyramid of Khufu, known as Cheops, the largest pyramid in the Giza Necropolis, after rumors surfaced about groups attempting to hold spiritual ceremonies there to mark the rare 11/11/11 date.
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Veteran in Oregon Faces Eviction for Putting Up American Flag
A navy veteran in Springfield, Oregon received an eviction notice from his landlord for putting up an American flag for Navy Day on October 27.
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Condoleezza Rice Admits Gadhafi’s Fixation with Her Was ‘Weird and a Bit Creepy’
Condoleezza Rice publicly admitted that she was not surprised when anti-Muammar Gadhafi fighters found an album of pictures of her while ransacking the Libyan leader’s compound in Tripoli.
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FCC’s Fine on CBS for Janet Jackson’s Superbowl Nip-Slip Ruled Improper
On Wednesday, a federal appeals court upheld its previous decision that the Federal Communications Commission acted improperly when it fined CBS for the brief exposure of Janet Jackson’s breast during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show.
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Loneliness Can Literally Make You Lose Sleep
A new study shows that being lonely can have an effect on how well you sleep. The research concluded that people who feel lonely are more likely to wake up during the night and experience fragmented sleep.
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Which Languages Are the Most Efficient for Communicating?
Even though it’s their most important function, some languages communicate information less efficiently than others, according to a new study.
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Connecticut State Lawmaker Wants to Change the Date of Halloween
Connecticut State Representative Tim Larson has proposed that the state change the date of Halloween so it always falls on a weekend.
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Why Are Most Computer Voices Female?
Who knew — there’s a reason why most computer voices are female.
In fact, there are several reasons.