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Summer foot stench is 100% preventable, so what’s your excuse?

Good man: You’ve learned man sandals are a no-no. Instead, you’re reaching for loafers or sneakers But it’s summer. If you want to go sockless, things can get a little dangerous. Those smelly, sweaty feet are impossible to ignore, especially … Continue reading

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Inspiring women beat poverty by translating for the sick in hospitals

When she was only six years old, Maria Vertkin had to become the voice of her Russian Jewish family. She was the one who spoke English the best She remembers having to translate medical information for her parents — an … Continue reading

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7 reasons to be pumped for ‘The Leftovers’ Season 2

The Leftovers is still months away from coming back to TV, but this week’s Television Critics Association press tour resulted in a fresh sneak peek at Season 2 of HBO’s twisted tale of loss. In addition to a trailer — … Continue reading

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Cecil the Lion’s death opens question of why illegal poaching of protected animals is still so common

Cecil the lion, a popular safari attraction in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park for tourists and locals alike, was lured out of his protected habitat with bait before American dentist Walter Palmer shot him with a bow and arrow on July … Continue reading

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Cecil the lion’s brother Jericho is not dead

Jericho, the brother of Cecil the lion, is in all likelihood alive and well, according to conservation workers in Zimbabwe. Trevor Lane, of the Bhejane Trust, a Zimbabwean conservation organization, confirmed to Mashable that as of two hours ago, Jericho … Continue reading

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Empire State Building will host light show of endangered animals

Getting people to pay attention to a huge, global problem is easier when you have an enormous billboard at your disposal. On Saturday, New York’s Empire State Building will be converted into a giant billboard to draw attention to the … Continue reading

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Art exhibit watches you breathe and builds you a light show

Tucked into a small gallery space in downtown Manhattan, there’s a big ball of light that knows how you breathe. A product of international creative agency B-Reel, the installation PRANA uses radar sensors to track your breathing patterns, and using … Continue reading

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Ian McShane is coming to ‘Game of Thrones’ in a secret role

Ian McShane is heading to Westros The Deadwood fave has been cast in Season 6 of Game of Thrones, according to EW.com. See also: Now ‘Game of Thrones’ might end after Season 8, says HBO The character he’s playing is … Continue reading

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Uber is reportedly getting $100 million from Microsoft

You can officially ditch any lingering doubts you may have had about Uber’s long-term viability, as the company is now reportedly valued at around $50 billion thanks to interest from Microsoft The Redmond, Washington-based software giant has reportedly invested $100 … Continue reading

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‘Fantastic Four’ stars awkwardly laugh off offensive interview questions

Awkward celebrity interviews are basically a rite of passage for up-and-coming stars. Fantastic Four stars Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara and Jamie Bell were in an interview with the Rock 100.5 Morning Show in Atlanta when things got off to … Continue reading