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Map of countries that have not implemented the metric system

All countries across the globe have officially adopted the metric system except the United States of America, Liberia and Burma (Myanmar).

Feet, yards, inches, miles, gallons, ounces, these may mean something to some people around the world, while others struggle with online converters or, worse, software designed to convert these values, that are not reliable most [...]

You’re Not Attractive… and Neither is Your Girlfriend

… but in order to stomach the prospect of a long-term relationship, you delude yourself into believing she’s better looking than she really is.
To see if men (and women) really deceive themselves in this manner, a group of researchers obtained data from the popular physical attractiveness ratings site Hot or Not and studied [...]

This week’s sign that the apocalypse is upon us

CBGB to reopen—but as a high-end fashion boutique… Seriously.
Click here to read the unfortunate news.
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Raising Money: The Bless Back Project

Last week, Elevation Church in North Carolina did something quite commendable. They take in an average of $40,000 weekly (despite the lack of a building of their own). They’re trying to raise capital to get one.
So, what are they doing for their capital campaign? Something that at first blush seems counter-intuitive.
When pastor Steven Furtick [...]