Cost of War
$6 trillion – Upper estimate of the cost to the U.S. of conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan
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Man With Rifle vs. Mouse
A Canadian man nearly blew off his own head while trying to kill a mouse with a rifle. Dale Whitmell, 40, tried to crush the scampering rodent with the butt of his rifle, but when he slammed the weapon on the ground, it discharged. The bullet grazed his forehead but did not badly wound him. After being released from a […]
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That which does not kill us makes us stronger
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.”
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Kim Jong Un Creates Pleasure Squad
Pyongyang, North Korea Pleasure squad: Now that the mourning period for his father Kim Jong II is over, dictator Kim Jong Un is creating a “pleasure squad” of pretty women. South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo reported that Kim has ordered that young women be recruited from across North Korea and trained as singers, dancers, and concubines so they can entertain him […]
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RISING OCEAN TEMPERATURES
The oceans, like the rest of the planet, set a temperature record in 2014, at 60.9°F (16°C), or 1.03°F above the 20th century average. Acidity is up as well—a bad combination for sea life.
Read moreConfucius Quote – The Gentleman Understands
“The gentleman understands what is moral.The small man understands what is profitable” – Confucius
Read moreGeorge Washington Carver Quote – Ninety-nine Percent Of Failures
“Ninety-nine percent of failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.” – George Washington Carver
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