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Thursday, December 2, 2010

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Top 10 Heads That Rolled during the Reign of Henry VIII
Quiz: Which gadget came first?
Once You Start, You Can't Stop! Play Addiction Solitaire
Do we work harder when we're paid hourly?
What would a moneyless world look like?

Top 10 Heads That Rolled during the Reign of Henry VIII

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Henry VIII was responsible for tens of thousands of executions in his 36-year reign. Only the most prestigious of his subjects met their ends on the block. Which queens, cardinals and top political minds made this list?

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Quiz: Which gadget came first?

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Nowadays, it seems like amazing new gadgets are unveiled about once a week. You buy a tiny phone one day, and a tinier, cooler one will come out tomorrow and make yours obsolete. But not too long ago, it was a big deal when some of these gadgets launched. Can you remember which of these iconic products appeared on the market first?

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Once You Start, You Can't Stop! Play Addiction Solitaire

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When you play Addiction Solitaire online, you'll get a speedy variant of a classic game that will keep you interested and excited from start to finish.

Do we work harder when we're paid hourly?

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Most workers in the United States are paid by the hour, which means if they work more than 40 hours in a week, they get paid overtime. Does that make them work harder?

What would a moneyless world look like?

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For the people of Anuta, money is an afterthought, not a reason for being. How does a gift economy work, and can generosity and gratitude alone really keep a community going?

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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

10 Tips for Staying on Budget

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You have a big expense coming up. You need a better car, or a bigger home, or you want to go back to college. What do you do? Borrow, borrow, borrow -- right? Well, maybe not. Working off of a budget just may save your sanity -- and credit.

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Body Works: Human Body Quiz

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You remember a little ditty about the thigh bone being connected to the hip bone, which was in turn connected to the backbone. But what else do you remember about human anatomy? The answers to this quiz are all inside of you -- literally.

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"Wild Kingdom" Videos

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A momma crocodile carefully lifts her hatchlings to the water's edge, showing the reptile's surprising gentle side. Watch this Animal Planet Video.

10 Tips for Your First Day of Work

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It's hard to find a job these days, but once you get your foot in the door, try not to put it in your mouth -- at least, not right away. Here are some tips designed to help you make the right first impression on your first day at work.