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Ever repeat a word until it sounds weird? That’s “Semantic Satiation”
Here’s a challenge: repeat the word “brain” over and over and over and over and…you get picture. After a while, doesn’t it just sound like a random noise? B-r-a-i-n. What a weird word—is it even a word? That transformation from word to non-word, whether via reading or saying it, happens because of a tendency known as semantic satiation.
Wait—What’s A Brain?
10 veterans who became actors
Not all actors had that ‘Hollywood’ life style from the get go. Some had the tough job of being in military service. These ten actors are household names, they’ve gone on to great things, and they all have one thing in common – they are veterans. Some of them made use of military education benefits to further their careers.
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Angry over US healthcare fail, Trump voters spare him blame
The day after the flaming out of U.S. President Donald Trump's first major legislative initiative, his supporters across America were lashing out - at conservatives, at Democrats, at leaders of his Republican Party in Congress.
Only Trump himself was spared their wrath.
California, Two More States Legalise Marijuana
The residents of California approved on Tuesday the legal use by adults of marijuana for personal pleasure.
Thus, the most populous state will be open to the prosperous market for commercial cannabis.
At 90% of processed ballots, 56% have voted "yes".
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More states legalize recreational marijuana
A ballot measure to make recreational marijuana legal for adults was approved in more states, including California, opening the most populous U.S. state to a burgeoning commercial cannabis market in a major victory for supporters of liberalized drug laws.
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First Falcon 8x debuts in Greece
Dassault Aviation has delivered its first Falcon 8X ultra-long-range business jet to Greek business aviation services provider and long-time Falcon operator Amjet Executive. The 5th October handover at Dassault’s Bordeaux-Mérignac final assembly facility comes four months after the manufacturer’s flagship aircraft secured US and European certification.
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Trump, Clinton capture key wins on US Super Tuesday
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton took big steps toward securing their parties' presidential nominations on March 1 with a series of state-by-state victories, but their rivals vowed to keep on fighting.
On Super Tuesday, the 2016 campaign's biggest day of nominating contests, Trump, 69, and Clinton, 68, proved themselves the undisputed front-runners.
US East Coast returns to normal after blizzard
The East Coast states of the United States are struggling to return to normal after a snow storm - dubbed snowzilla - hit the country for three days, bringing life to a halt during the timeMajor U.S.
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Snowzilla: At least 19 dead in US blizzard
Gale force winds have immobilized Washington, New York and other US states killing at least 19 people in the United States. In New York City, it was the second biggest storm ever recorded, dumping 68 cm of snow by midnight on Saturday (the record was 68.3 cm in 2006).
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Colossal blizzard shuts down eastern United States
Millions of residents, business owners and workers began digging out on Jan. 24 from a massive blizzard that brought Washington, New York and other northeastern U.S. cities to a standstill, killing at least 19 people in several states.
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