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See Denzel Curry's Stunning Cover of Rage Against the Machine's "Bulls on Parade"
revolvermag.com - Kelsey Chapstick
Rapper gives RATM classic a fresh jolt of electricity
Recipes
Old Bay Mashed Potatoes with Sauteed Shrimp and Sausage
Woman's Day - By Woman's Day Kitchen
Bring the flavors of a shrimp boil to this hearty supper. Directions In a medium saucepan, place potatoes, garlic, and 2 tsp Old Bay, then cover with 2 …
Chickens
28 Cheap And Clever DIYs For Anyone Who Raises Chickens
BuzzFeed - Peggy Wang
You'll rule the roost with these DIY treats and boredom busters.
World Economic Forum
How does Finland’s top-ranking education system work?
weforum.org - Kevin Dickinson
• Finland has been a top contender on every Program for International Student Assessment survey. • The country built a comprehensive education structure …
Natural Beauty
Revealing an Opal for the First Time is Kind of Magical
twistedsifter.com
How cool is this! Per the video description on YouTube, this occurred on January 10, 2017 in Queensland, Australia: “I am a female boulder opal miner …
Sour Cream
Sour Cream Pear Pie
allrecipes.com
18 Recipe by: Tanya Belt "This Pie is a favorite with my family. I make it a lot for mother's day and birthdays. It's a different flavor, and a nice …
Music
Watch The Who Working On New Album At Mark Knopfler’s Studio
udiscovermusic.com - Paul Sexton
Pete Townshend has been posting a series of vlogs about the making of The Who’s next studio album. They show him and fellow musicians working early …
Animals
Heartbroken Beagle Who Lost Her Puppies Adopts Possum and Now They're Best Friends
thrillist.com - Joe McGauley
Entertainment By Joe McGauley Published On 02/12/2019 @jwmcgauley By Joe McGauley @jwmcgauley Published On 02/12/2019 There are few things in this world …
Military History
The Forgotten Story of the American Troops Who Got Caught Up in the Russian Civil War
smithsonianmag.com - Erick Trickey
It was 45 degrees below zero, and Lieutenant Harry Mead’s platoon was much too far from home. Just outside the Russian village of Ust Padenga, 500 …
Self Compassion
Want to Motivate Your Child to Do Well in School? Science Says Teach Them This 1 Thing
Inc Magazine - By Scott Mautz
You can help solve one of life's great mysteries--motivating your child for that midterm. Of course, we want to do all that we can for our kids to help them succeed--keep an eye on them (even using technology
Never Work Harder Than Your Students and Other Principles of Great Teaching, 2nd Edition
ascd.org - ASCD
Robyn R. Jackson About This Book Some great teachers are born, but most are self-made. And the way to make yourself a great teacher is to learn to …
Sports
Rudy the bulldog put together an incredible run at the Westminster agility contest
USA TODAY - Andrew Joseph
Few would ever describe bulldogs as agile, but Rudy isn’t your typical bulldog. A border collie named Verb won the Westminster agility contest on Saturday at 32.05 seconds. Yet, the internet chose its
Science
14 Facts That'll Make You Feel Simultaneously Scared And Amazed At Space
BuzzFeed - Sohan Judge
TIME IS NOT LINEAR. MY BRAIN IS BROKEN.
Culture
25 Unheralded African-American Pioneers and Trailblazers You Should Know
mentalfloss.com - BY Jay Serafino
As we celebrate Black History Month, it's important to look back at the brave men and women who faced off against prejudice and bigotry in order to …
Recipes
Chicken with Vinegar and Onions (Poulet au Vinaigre)
finecooking.com - By Molly Stevens
In my experience, a poultry sauté is one of the most overlooked techniques in French cooking. It’s easier than pan-frying and more elegant than a …
Archaeology
The Lost World of the Maya is Finally Emerging From the Jungle
discovermagazine.com
Thomas Garrison pauses in the middle of the jungle. “That’s the causeway right there,” he says, pointing into a random patch of greenery in the …
Geek
Freezing Rain Creates ‘Ghost Apples’ in Michigan Orchard
Geek - By Stephanie Valera
Icy conditions in Michigan created a strange phenomenon in an orchard — “ghost apples.” Andrew Sietsema told WOOD-TV he was pruning apple trees …
Culture
'Black Leopard, Red Wolf' Is A Beast Of A Book
NPR - Amal El-Mohtar
I was once driving, alone and at dusk, down a dark and winding road that hugged a mountain thick with woods. I saw a black bear cross the road, from fields on the left to the mountain on the right. I never
Education
Active-Shooter Drills Are Tragically Misguided
The Atlantic - Erika Christakis
There’s scant evidence that they’re effective. They can, however, be psychologically damaging—and they reflect a dismaying view of childhood. At 10:21 a.m. on December 6, Lake Brantley High School, in
Music
Henry Rollins And The “Mind-Blowing” Story Behind ‘The Crack’ Artwork
udiscovermusic.com - Tim Peacock
As iconic alt.rock figures go, Henry Rollins is right up there. Renowned for his tireless work ethic, he’s fronted two highly influential US punk …
Sports
I legit laughed at Peyton Manning and John Malkovich doing the Super Bowl intro
SB Nation - by James Dator
This was hilarious! We all assumed CBS’ introduction for Super Bowl LIII was going to be disappointing, but then Peyton Manning came in and did a comedy spot that was legitimately hilarious. It starts
San Joaquin Valley
Earth’s most massive living thing is struggling to survive
pbs.org - Christopher Booker
Megan Thompson: As far as science knows, the largest animal that has ever lived is the blue whale. But if you think that means it's the largest living …
World News
European colonizers killed so many Native Americans that it changed the global climate, researchers say
CNN - By Lauren Kent, CNN
(CNN) — When Europeans arrived in the Americas, they caused so much death and disease that it changed the global climate, a new study finds. European settlers killed 56 million indigenous people over 100
Offbeat News
Pepé The King Prawn is merciless in the Muppets' first rap battle
The A.V. Club - Gabe Worgaftik
As a general rule, rapping is a skill best left to rappers. Even otherwise-talented musicians trying to rap without proper preparation can result in …
Google Search
10 Free Apps All Dog Owners Should Download On Their Phones
Bustle - Nina Kahn
OK, dog people, I have a question for ya. Who's out here trying to win dog parent of the year? If all of your hands aren't raised, then you're …
Netflix
The Kids in Your Life Will Love This New Netflix Science Show
Southern Living
Plus, it’s hosted by a Texas student! If your kids are looking for a new show that’s as entertaining as it is educational, tune them into Brainchild on …
Recipes
Ratatian: Your new favorite vegetable dish
NBC News - By Christine Wong
With dozens of sauce and vegetable combinations, this gorgeous plant-based dish is a recipe you'll reach for week after week. Ever since I saw the Pixar movie Ratatouille, I knew I had to make ratatouille
Teaching
Successful Teachers, Successful Students: A New Approach Paper on Teachers
worldbank.org - David Evans
Teachers are crucial to the learning process. Every year, we get new evidence from a new country on how much value an effective teacher adds. This is …
Recipes
14 of John Wayne’s Favorite Foods
tasteofhome.com - Grace Mannon
We discovered what this Western film icon liked to eat, and it’s one delicious round-up. John Wayne was more than a movie star and iconic American. We …
Pets
This Cat and Dog Snuggling While Their Humans Are at Work Is So Cute, My Cold Heart Is Melting
POPSUGAR - Alessia Santoro
While my boyfriend and I are at work during the day, I get alerts on my phone when there's movement on our pet camera. When I tune in, I normally find one of two things: one of my cats slinking by the

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See Denzel Curry's Stunning Cover of Rage Against the Machine's "Bulls on Parade"

Old Bay Mashed Potatoes with Sauteed Shrimp and Sausage

28 Cheap And Clever DIYs For Anyone Who Raises Chickens

How does Finland’s top-ranking education system work?

Revealing an Opal for the First Time is Kind of Magical

Sour Cream Pear Pie

Watch The Who Working On New Album At Mark Knopfler’s Studio

Heartbroken Beagle Who Lost Her Puppies Adopts Possum and Now They're Best Friends

The Forgotten Story of the American Troops Who Got Caught Up in the Russian Civil War

Want to Motivate Your Child to Do Well in School? Science Says Teach Them This 1 Thing

Never Work Harder Than Your Students and Other Principles of Great Teaching, 2nd Edition

Rudy the bulldog put together an incredible run at the Westminster agility contest

14 Facts That'll Make You Feel Simultaneously Scared And Amazed At Space

25 Unheralded African-American Pioneers and Trailblazers You Should Know

Chicken with Vinegar and Onions (Poulet au Vinaigre)

The Lost World of the Maya is Finally Emerging From the Jungle

Freezing Rain Creates ‘Ghost Apples’ in Michigan Orchard

'Black Leopard, Red Wolf' Is A Beast Of A Book

Active-Shooter Drills Are Tragically Misguided

Henry Rollins And The “Mind-Blowing” Story Behind ‘The Crack’ Artwork

I legit laughed at Peyton Manning and John Malkovich doing the Super Bowl intro

Earth’s most massive living thing is struggling to survive

European colonizers killed so many Native Americans that it changed the global climate, researchers say

Pepé The King Prawn is merciless in the Muppets' first rap battle

10 Free Apps All Dog Owners Should Download On Their Phones

The Kids in Your Life Will Love This New Netflix Science Show

Ratatian: Your new favorite vegetable dish

Successful Teachers, Successful Students: A New Approach Paper on Teachers

14 of John Wayne’s Favorite Foods

This Cat and Dog Snuggling While Their Humans Are at Work Is So Cute, My Cold Heart Is Melting