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VIDEO: The Banana Split Festival

June 17, 2013

The banana split is a classic American treat that many say was invented by Ernest Hazard in Wilmington, Ohio. To celebrate this claim to fame, the small town of Wilmington hosts a Banana Split Festival and competition each year. Ten chefs brought their own unique interpretations of the banana split to the table, but only one could win…

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VIDEO: Ancient Egyptians Might Have Worn Meteorite Jewelry

June 2, 2013

A new study suggests the ancient Egyptians might have sported space matter as jewelry.

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VIDEO: Bikes that tweet, sword swallowers, and a Google Glasses sighting – check out SXSW day two

March 10, 2013

It’s been a busy day (and last night – no judgement), but we’re still, reporting on the ground from SXSW. The DeadSocial launch party managed to blow us away (and no one was hurt in all the sword swallowing and fire-breathing), and we even got off our feet for a few moments to try out some bikes with Twitter personalities of their own. Check out all the highlights of day two. (Spoiler alert: Google Glass make a cameo! We may or may not have followed their owner around for a bit.)

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Chinese New Year!

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January 11, 2013

Chinese New Year is falling on February 10, and would be the year of snake. The fifteen days celebration is a hierarchy of cultural feasts. India shares its borders with China in the north east, besides Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal and Bhutan. Neighbouring countries have influenced their culture and had left their mark in places located [...]

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