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Koko the Gorilla Delivers Powerful Last Message to Humans Before Passing Away

For kids who grew up in the 1980s, Koko the gorilla was a familiar face who made appearances on numerous TV shows. She challenged the way we look at animals and gave us some incredibly adorable and heartbreaking moments. Most notable of course, was the fame she achieved for becoming the first gorilla to become fluent in American Sign Language. Born in at San...

New Eco-Friendly Battery Makes Running Out of Juice a Thing of the Past

Imagine you’re poised to take a “right-place-right-time” photo. Or you’re in the latter stages of booking a flight on your tablet. Or after some pearls of persuasion, someone is finally entering their number into your phone. Then… Blank! The battery has died on you. “What!?”, you seethe, “I only just charged the darn thing last night!” Indeed, poor battery performance is the bane of...
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These Star Wars Fans Have Embraced Jediism as Their Actual Religion

With two new Star Wars movies embraced by fans and more on the way, the sci-fi fantasy series created by George Lucas is now...

This Young Woman is Rocking her Beard to Draw Awareness to a Rare Disease

Harnaam Kaur, age 26, cheerfully introduces herself as “a little different from other women.” While she could easily be making reference to her reputation...

Microsoft Could Bring Xbox One Games to Mobile Devices

Microsoft was all about unity at this year's E3, emphasizing their continuing goal to make gaming a universal experience. They announced their plans to make Xbox Live available on...

How This Woman is Putting the Concept of Community Back on the Table (TED Talk)

In today's global society, dwindling resources and growing populations are increasing the pressure on individuals, communities, and the planet as a whole. The rise of technology,...

How This School Stepped in to Help its Hungry Kids

Maya Angelou once said “When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” A group of students and teachers at Washington High School in...

Children Eating Dirt to Survive, and No One Seems to Care

In the poorest town, in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, a shocking industry has began to grow as a result of extreme...

Artist Captivates Thousands With Powerful Sculpture ‘Love’ at Burning Man 2015

At Burning Man this year, there was one sculpture that stood out and offered a gentle yet staying message to the thousands of people that came across it. "Love"...

Why No One Ever Regretted Going to Burning Man

1. There are countless things to climb on and no one to tell you it's too dangerous... 2. A sunrise on the Playa is unlike...

10 Masterpieces of Architecture That Transcend Time and Space

1. Lou Ruvo Centre for Brain Health, Las Vegas Designed by world renowned architect Frank Gehry, The Lou Ruvo Centre for Brain Health has become...

A Cancer Patient Got a Surprise Marching Band Sendoff After Finishing Chemo

Ann Trachtenberg knows how to make an exit. When the chemo patient walked out of the University of Wisconsin's Carbone Cancer Center on Monday,...

Megacity Energy Consumption: What’s the Solution?

Chances are that you live in a city. You might even live in one of the 28 megacities dotted around our planet, soaking up...

Cool It!: A Breakthrough Card Game That Turns Conflict Into Closeness

Every relationship faces conflict, but few couples have the tools to navigate it effectively. Enter Cool It!, a breakthrough relationship game created by Andy...