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April Fools’ BBC Spaghetti Hoax

Authentic, home-grown tricks and pranks are hard to come by. The proper response is even harder. Share this timeless BBC prank with your family, and maybe you too could grow your own spaghetti tree. April Fools!

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A Tribute to NASA’s History

Did you ever dream of being an astronaut, of floating through space and exploring the expanses of the universe? The brave pioneers of NASA’s Space Transportation System were revolutionary. Without their dedication and determination, we could never know what we do about our universe. Their inspiring spirit and bold … Continue reading…

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Facebook or Fakebook?

Whether we like it or not, social media has become an integral part of society, the workplace and even our family; But at what effect? Facebook, the one-billion-member-strong network, is the second most visited web-site in the world. Its pervasive influence creates striking implications for our daily lives. While … Continue reading…

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A Father and His Daughter: How I Chose to Intervene

He was yelling so loudly that I actually pulled off my earphones to hear if he was okay. He was about a block ahead of me on the other side of the street, yelling and gesticulating wildly. I could hear him over my iPod, which was blaring The Lumineers … Continue reading…

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Voyager Golden Records: Bach’s Gavotte en Rondeau

Did you know NASA has created phonograph records to release into space? The hope is that future humans or extraterrestrial life forms will find these and have a glimpse into the past. Here’s one example of the Voyager Golden Records, a recording of Bach’s Gavotte en rondeau.

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2012: A Year in Review

As 2012 comes to a close, we want to take an opportunity to look back at all the events from this year, both big and small. Here’s a creative video that captures 2012 around the world. We hope you enjoy it and are looking forward to a fresh start … Continue reading…

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Hugh Jackman: The Most Important Thing

As you can imagine, the life of a Hollywood actor is full of travel and time away from family in order to film the movies you and your family have come to love. That travel, however, often takes the actors away from their own families for weeks on end. … Continue reading…

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Daniel Suelo: The Man Who Quit Money

With the knowledge that, “The love of money is the root of all evil,” one man quit money. He gave away his life savings and began to live only on what was freely given or discarded, and what was already available. While Daniel’s philosophy may not be the most … Continue reading…

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The Great Boatlift of 9/11

In an amazing tale of bravery and courage, Tom Hanks narrates the story of a boatlift that rescued half a million people from the piers of Lower Manhattan. As the World Trade Centers burned nearby, people ran down to the water’s edge only to discover there was, in fact, … Continue reading…

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The Rise of One World Trade Center

Proving that great things can come from utter destruction, one World Trade Center tower is being rebuilt as the tallest building in New York City. The project began in October of 2004, and the first tower was completed in April of 2012. Watch eight years of construction happen before … Continue reading…

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