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When it comes to the size of certain subgroups — Hispanics, gun owners, or even vegans — Americans in a recent survey wildly overestimate their numbers in the United States. To identify what...
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The typical American home looks much different today than it did decades ago. Improved technology and shifting tastes have refined the layout, style, and storage methods in residences across the...
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Merriam-Webster defines “decompose” as “to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds.” That happens to all living things after they pass on. But what about...
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In the age of the internet, misinformation can spread more quickly than ever before. From the presence of trolls who are intent on creating and disseminating falsehoods to the growing wave of...
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With April Fools’ Day fast approaching, it’s time to take a look at some of the best practical jokes ever pulled off – on that day and at other times.. 24/7 Tempo compiled our list from sources...
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What does it take for a product to survive and thrive generation after generation? For some companies, it is adhering to the ideas of a visionary founder; for others it’s adapting to the market....
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Phones have gone from an exciting new invention, to a must-have household appliance, to an essential part of daily life. A Pew Research Center survey found that 97% of Americans own a cell phone of...
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Despite the rise of cyber attacks involving things like phishing, denial of service, and malware, people often still create passwords that are easy to crack (simple numerical sequences, for instance,...
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In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States and other countries slapped economic sanctions on Russia and the oligarchs close to President Vladimir Putin. The sanctions, among...
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Pantone is a familiar term to millions of people, ranging from artists and designers to manufacturers and consumers. Pantone is actually a company based in New Jersey (a subsidiary of Danaher...
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Perhaps you’re an aspiring indoor gardener – or one who’s tried to nurture houseplants but killed dozens in the past, despite your best efforts. In either case, don’t fear. Raising healthy,...
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Prime has become the heart of Amazon’s retail business. By some estimates, Prime members buy two and a half times as much inventory, based on dollar amount, at Amazon.com as people who are not...
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Languages are full of acronyms – words made up of the initials and/or initial components of longer words. They’ve been around at least since Roman times and are found in many languages, including...
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“Jeopardy!” premiered in 1964 as a daytime TV show. Due to its growing popularity, it was moved to primetime television in 1984 and Alex Trebek took over as host. During the show, three...
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As civilizations have evolved over the years, so have the jobs that cater to our wants and needs. Innovations have made some lines of work obsolete while also creating new ones. Some now-vanished...
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