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Why the blues are blue

Fri, May 17, 2013 10:55 AM
by LiveScience
In a study, people chose an array of warm colors to accompany the upbeat songs and darker, grayer, bluer colors to go with the more somber ones.

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3 mango facemask recipes
Sun, May 19, 2013 1:23 AM by Starre Vartan
In-season fruits are the best way to get your glowing skin on.
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10 of the top U.S. cities for nature lovers
Fri, May 17, 2013 5:23 PM by Laura Moss
An analysis of the nation's largest metro areas reveals some of the top urban destinations for people who love the outdoors.
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Watch 'The Office' finale farm-themed wedding
Fri, May 17, 2013 3:04 PM by Michael d'Estries
Warning: This glimpse of the Schrute wedding comes with some heavy spoilers.
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Wife sheds 100 pounds for husband's homecoming

Fri, May 17, 2013 2:47 PM

Video: Soldier returns home after a year in Afghanistan and is greeted by his wife who not only surprised him with her dramatic weight loss but a brand new house, too.
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Justin Bieber will lose his monkey at midnight
Fri, May 17, 2013 1:40 PM by Michael d'Estries
Mally the capuchin will be moved to a permanent zoo or animal shelter should the pop star fail to contact authorities before end-of-day Friday.
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San Francisco's Orchard Hotel has small sustainable touches and impressive sustainable practices
Fri, May 17, 2013 1:23 PM by Robin Shreeves
This California hotel that our food blogger stayed goes beyond LEED certification in its sustainability initiatives. It also opened her eyes to some of the contrasts between how sustainability is thought of in different regions of the country.
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Why the blues are blue

Fri, May 17, 2013 10:55 AM by LiveScience

In a study, people chose an array of warm colors to accompany the upbeat songs and darker, grayer, bluer colors to go with the more somber ones.
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Fun frogs on display at NYC museum

Fri, May 17, 2013 10:30 AM by Tanya Lewis, LiveScience

Bright colors, loud calls and myriad interesting facts abound in "Frogs: A Chorus of Colors."
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Nude portrait of Bea Arthur sells for $1.9 million

Fri, May 17, 2013 9:54 AM

Video: A portrait of actress Bea Arthur, best known for playing Dorothy on “The Golden Girls,” has sold at auction for a whopping $1.9 million.
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Would you buy a T-shirt from this guy?
Thu, May 16, 2013 6:15 PM by Benyamin Cohen
A Notre Dame football player turned fashion model has a new role: Eco-entrepreneur.
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Welcome fans of Planet Green!

Wed, May 15, 2013 5:29 PM

Hi Planet Green fans! Welcome to MNN.
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In the future, will treated toilet water flow through London's taps?
Wed, May 15, 2013 1:56 PM by Matt Hickman
Although it would happen anytime soon (or ever), Thames Water is tossing around the idea of suppyling Londoners with recycled wastewater to help meet dramatically increased future aquatic demand.
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Street photography: How to get the best shot

Wed, May 15, 2013 1:36 PM by Marcy Swingle, TechNewsDaily

You have to be bold, be clever and have the right equipment for a successful street shot.
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Global graffiti: 8 powerful street artists
Wed, May 15, 2013 1:26 PM by Josh Lew
These painters have left their mark on walls across the globe, spreading political, social and sometimes inscrutable messages to the masses.
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Tattoos for the edgy environmentalist
Wed, May 15, 2013 12:24 PM by Catie Leary
12 ink creations to flaunt your passion for science and the natural world.
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