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16 of the Worst Jobs Through History

16 of the Worst Jobs Through History

Look, everyone hates their job. Everyone hates their boss. Everyone hates how it crushes their dreams, and destroys what little creativity they ever had. But things could be worse. How much worse? These 16 jobs throughout history are horrible, disgusting, tedious and foul. They'll have you kissing...

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What Is a C Corp?

Numerous types of corporation exist in society. Such corporations may be classified according to hierarchy, structural organization, industry, and other economic or social categories. It is also possible to categorize corporations based on how they will be taxed. A C Corp is a status given to a...

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What Is a Confidentiality Clause?

Some agreements, ideas, processes, or other forms of classified information are revealed to certain individuals who are in positions of authority or are in possession of qualities or skills that make it necessary for them to know such confidential matters. In order to ensure that such information...

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How Has the Average Age at Marriage Changed Over Time?

More and more women (especially those in industrial countries) are choosing to get married at a much later age. Some say this trend is related to the rise of the feminist movement. Gender equality laws have allowed women to go to college and pursue any career they wish; many of them are not only...

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What Is Neem Oil?

Neem oil is made from the extract of the plant azadirachta indica. Neem oil is used as a botanical pesticide. Farmers extensively use neem oil as an insecticide and miticide as a way of keeping away parasites and pests like aphids and white flies. Neem oil is a good pesticide because it doesn't...

Powerball Winner Wins 260 Million in South Carolina

Powerball Winner Wins 260 Million in South Carolina

Imagine waking up 260 Million Dollars Richer. That's exactly what happened in South Carolina. I'm wondering what I'd do with 260 Million Dollars. Probably go out and try to invest in the tech industry and small startups, and dump 50 or 60 million in microloans to third world countries. "A...

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EU Committee to Examine Horsepower Caps on Motorcycles

Despite the defeat of earlier proposed bans, the EU is once again considering a ban on motorcycles producing more than 100 horsepower. Currently, France is the only EU member with a 100 horsepower limit on motorcycles sold in country. Other EU countries have a stepped rider education system that...

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What Is Sulfur?

Sulfur is a chemical element with the symbol “S” and an atomic number of 16. It is considered to be a non-metal. It has a number of different ions, resulting in Sulfites (which are used in food processing) and sulfates (which are used in manufacturing). Sulfur can also be found in living organisms...

Wikileaks Releases List of Places "Vital to U.S. Security"

Wikileaks Releases List of Places "Vital to U.S. Security"

On December 6, 2010, the whistle-blowing organization Wikileaks has published a list of places "vital to U.S. security." The latest release hit the Internet following the massive wave of controversy surrounding last week's release of 250,000 U.S. diplomatic cables. The most recent list states...

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Who Are the Igorots?

The term Igorot literally means people from the mountain. The term refers to one of the many ethnic groups scattered in the archipelago of the Philippines are the Igorots. They are the native people who first settled in the mountainous areas of the Cordillera Region in the Central and Northern...