August 2011
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10 Greatest Virgin PR Stunts of All Time
Sir Richard Branson has been called “the undisputed king” of the publicity stunt, and we couldn’t agree more. Rarely missing an opportunity to spread the word according to Virgin, Branson has traveled far and wide, and gone to extreme lengths to advertise the various companies that fall under his umbrella brand. Virgin has always prioritized […]
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10 Reasons Overthrowing the Government Would Fix the Economy
With revolutions all across the Arab world, riots spreading through Europe, and the continued persistence of the economic downturn, it seems like everyone’s coming to the consensus that perhaps the situation has become so unthinkably bad that previously unthinkable solutions might be necessary. Government solutions to catastrophic economic collapse have rarely been neat or pretty, […]
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The 17 Most Interesting Micronations
The concept of a Micronation is a crazy one. Tiny nations, rarely recognized by anyone, they claim territorial independence but are mostly ignored by the rest of the world. Some are pretty legit, some are jokes, and some are scams, but they’re all interesting. These 17 Micronations all have individual claims to fame that make […]
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10 Most Costly Cyber Attacks in History
Cyber-attacks aren’t just fuel for poorly made movies or something teenagers do for fun. They are a serious issue with real-world consequences for companies, consumers and nations (and while good web hosting is a undoubtedly a good protective measure, it’s far from an impenetrable defense). A recent survey by the Ponemon Institute found that 59% […]
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15 of Today’s Biggest Advocates Against the Drug War and Police Brutality
Our world is constantly unsettled. There are few places that aren’t ravaged by crime, terror, and unrest, and America is no different. The American drug war began in 1969, when then-President Richard Nixon declared drug abuse to be a “serious national threat.” It’s true that drug abuse is awful and should be taken seriously, but […]
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10 Ridiculous Ways Insurance Companies Rip Off Consumers
When you take out insurance, you might be under the impression that your monthly premium means that you needn’t worry about accidents, bad luck, or unforeseen circumstances. After all, that’s what your insurance is there to protect you from, right? Unfortunately, the truth is, insurance companies will do whatever they can to wriggle out of […]
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15 Weird and Mysterious Books
Amongst the many reasons to prefer a book over a file on your e-reader: books have history. Sometimes, the history is obvious and evident. A book might have memories attached to it, or sentimental value. Sometimes, however, the history is weird, twisted, and hidden. There’s an air of mystery to certain books, a thrill of […]
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10 Most Notorious Money Laundering Cases of the 20th Century
Money laundering, to put it simply, is the process by which illegally obtained cash is made to appear as if it has been obtained by legal means. The funds are moved into valid accounts or businesses in order to hide or disguise the financial trail that leads back to the criminal activity. In 1996, it […]
