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    Out for Blood

    Out for Blood

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    America, the Wacky

    From pro tumbleweed farmers to the loopy life of "crochet geeks," here are our favorite surprising reasons to love America. >>

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    Healthier Than You Thought

    See which summer food faves are surprisingly tasty sources of the nutrients your body needs. >>

Quick Reads

Crazy Medical Theory: Obesity Is Caused by a Virus

Health

Crazy Medical Theory: Obesity Is Caused by a Virus

One of six medical theories on the verge of going mainstream. >>

6 Pretty No-Bake Desserts Anyone Can Make

Cooking

6 Pretty No-Bake Desserts Anyone Can Make

Good news for hot days: You can (not) bake your cake and eat it too with these easy summer dessert… >>

Uncommon Sense:

Advice

Uncommon Sense: "How Do I Deal with My Stepdaughter's Messy Dogs?"

Give your best advice! Write your best answer to this problem in the comments below, and we might use… >>

Like New: 8 Common Garden and Home Repairs You Can Do Yourself

Home

Like New: 8 Common Garden and Home Repairs You Can Do Yourself

Save time and money by using household items for common repairs, like a torn window screen or leaky… >>

Weird News: When Super Heroes Behave Badly

Culture

Weird News: When Super Heroes Behave Badly

A punch in the gut, pepper spray in the face? Superheroes on Hollywood Boulevard may not act like… >>

9 Nelson Mandela Quotes That Inspire

True Stories

9 Nelson Mandela Quotes That Inspire

On July 18, Nelson Mandela, the South African politician and champion of anti-apartheid, will turn 95… >>

Funny Cartoon: Behind the Scenes of a Conference Call...

Jokes

Funny Cartoon: Behind the Scenes of a Conference Call...

Here's what's really going on when you're on the phone with others. >>

25 All-New Free Games

Games

25 All-New Free Games

From mahjongg to Spellbound, these addictive puzzles and brain-teasers will be your regular break-time pit stop.>>