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How Coffee Affects the Global Economy

We don’t technically need coffee to survive (though many would argue just the opposite), yet this popular pick-me-up fuels not only our daily energy levels, but the global economy as well. The coffee industry thrives in countries like Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia: the world’s leading coffee exporters. Meanwhile, coffee drinkers around the world love their daily morning brew like no other drink. In the United States alone, we consume more than 66 billion cups of coffee per year. Some of us love our java so much, in fact, that we even observe a national coffee holiday, September 29.

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Facts About The Mouth

In addition to it’s primary role as the beginings of the degestive system, the human mouth plays a significant role in communication. Another non-digestive function of the mouth it’s role in secondary social and/or sexual activity, such as kissing. Butthere are some fascinating facts about our mouths we probably never take the time to think about, so we’ve compied them for you below:

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The Biology of a Hangover

A hangover describes the sum of unpleasant physiological effects following heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages. The most commonly reported characteristics of a hangover include headache, nausea, sensitivity to light and noise, lethargy, dysphoria, diarrhea and thirst, typically after the intoxicating effects of the alcohol begin to wear off. While a hangover can be experienced at any time, generally speaking a hangover is experienced the morning after a night of heavy drinking. In addition to the physical symptoms, a hangover may also induce psychological symptoms including heightened feelings of depression and anxiety.

Hypoglycemia, dehydration, acetaldehyde intoxication, glutamine rebound, and vitamin B12 deficiency are all theorized causes of hangover symptoms. Hangover symptoms may persist for several days after alcohol was last consumed. Approximately 25-30% of drinkers may be resistant to hangover symptoms. Some aspects of a hangover are viewed as symptoms of acute ethanol withdrawal, similar to the longer-duration effects of withdrawal from alcoholism, as determined by studying the increases in brain reward thresholds in rats (the amount of current required to receive to electrodes implanted in the lateral hypothalamus) following ethanol injection. Dehydration is caused by alcohol's ability to inhibit the release of anti-diuretic hormone. (Source: Wikipedia)

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The World’s Billionaires

For the third time in three years, the world has a new richest man. Riding surging prices of his various telecom holdings, including giant mobile outfit America Movil, Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim Helu has beaten out Americans Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to become the wealthiest person on earth and nab the top spot on the 2010 Forbes list of the World’s Billionaires.

Slim’s fortune has swelled to an estimated $53.5 billion, up $18.5 billion in 12 months. Shares of America Movil, of which Slim owns a $23 billion stake, were up 35% in a year.

That massive hoard of scratch puts him ahead of Microsoft’s co-founder Bill Gates, who had held the title of world’s richest man 14 of the past 15 years. Gates, now worth $53 billion, is ranked second in the world. He is up $13 billion from a year ago as shares of Microsoft rose 50% in 12 months. Gates’ holdings in his personal investment vehicle Cascade also soared with the rest of the markets.

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Everything You Didn't Want to Know About Sausages

A sausage is a food made from ground meat, and, usually, salt, herbs, and spices.

Typically the sausage is formed in a casing traditionally made from intestine, but sometimes synthetic. Some sausages are cooked during processing and the casing may be removed afterwards.

Sausage making is a traditional food preservation technique. Sausages may be preserved by curing, drying, or smoking. (Source: Wikipedia)

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The Numbers Behind Credit Cards

The idea of a credit card has existed since the late 1800s, but they really became standard in the 1950s. If you are like one of 177 million Americans, you have at least one credit card. If you’re like most, you have somewhere between 3 and 5 cards. Fortunately, the number of credit cards you hold is not indicative of amount of debt you hold. Here’s a little guidance through the American credit card mire.

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15 Weird Things Found In Airport Security

Under new regulations, airport security has become more stringent than ever, in an attempt to prevent a terrorist act aboard a flight.

That means no nail clippers, liquids or pocket knives.

But what about the more unusual carry-ons?

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Source: xraytech

The Evolution of the Geek

Here’s a hilarious Infographic from the guys at FlowTown. I’m somewhere between Internet Geek and Video Game Geek myself. What about you?

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Facts About Cancer

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The Cost of Car Insurance

Liability insurance is like Mafia protection. It's a pain in the neck, it's expensive and you'd rather forget you needed it in the first place. But when you find yourself in a jam you'll be glad you had it. And in the United States, it's required if you want to get anywhere on wheels. But how much is required varies from state to state. Here are a few more facts about liability protection.

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A Detailed Look at Sex Injuries

As much fun as sex is, it can also be very dangerous (and let’s be honest, isn’t that the most fun kind of sex anyway?) — here’s a detailed look at some of the most common injuries sustained during intercourse, both by the participants as well as the surroundings.

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Source: medicalinsurance

The 10 Most Dangerous Stunts Of Jackass

Jackass 3D arrives in theaters this weekend and while many may be ready to dismiss Johnny Knoxville and the gang as just a bunch of idiots, we're not. Sure they're idiots, but they're really brave idiots willing to risk life and limb for your entertainment. It's more than just scat jokes, they're modern day daredevils and sometimes their stunts go so far that it's a miracle at least one of them hasn't ended up dead yet.

This weekend Jackass 3D will show up with a whole new host of stupidly death defying stunts, but before that we're taking a look back at the most deadly Jackass moments of the past. Here they are, the ten most dangerous stunts of Jackass… so far:

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Source: cinemablend

Famous Crimes

Does evil reside within the individual? or is it a force which can be as powerful when applied to more than one person, as in a couple, a gang, or even an army?

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Technology in the Classroom

Laptops, e-readers, smart phones and ipads are everywhere, even in the classrooms. From homeworm to class work, computers and their mobile counterparts have changed the way students learn and how classes are taught. Every year more technology comes into the classroom, and for better or worse, it’s here to say.

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