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Historian: Americans are right to wonder if the Great Experiment has failed

<b>(CNN) —</b> Americans are right to wonder if, at long last, what George Washington called the Great Experiment has failed, and that our founders have lost their extraordinary wager that regular people could govern themselves better than a few rich men could.<p>Consider that in his disastrous press …

These Liquid-Filled Eyeglasses Allegedly Make Wearers Immune to Motion Sickness

French car maker Citroën recently unveiled a pair of glassless, liquid-filled eye-glasses that can reportedly treat the symptoms of motion …

Review: This dirt-cheap bluetooth speaker is loud enough to get you evicted

Another day, another thing to review. This time around, I’m looking at the Raycon Turbo Cannon XL Bluetooth speaker.<p>This device — which is a bit like a boombox for the digital age, promising to annoy anyone in close proximity — is loud as hell, and packs 12W drivers. It also supports a variety of …

Putin eats Trump's lunch in Helsinki -- This is no way to win against Russia

Monday in Helsinki, President Trump left many deeply disappointed in his approach to his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.<p>There was nothing inherently wrong with Trump’s summit with Putin. In fact, I would argue that in many cases, some of the best diplomacy comes through face-to-face …

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What are the best crabgrass killers? If your lawn is losing out to this common weed, then finding out the answer to this question may help you sleep …

The One Swimming Skill That Could Save Your Child's Life

Floating is the first skill every kid should master in the water. Here's how.<p>Floating can be scary for kids. It means letting go of the ladder, the …

3 Great Reasons to Take Social Security Benefits at 62

Don't assume that waiting is better. There are lots of good reasons to aim for as early as you can.<p>Many people grapple with the decision of when to …

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Forget gluten—this might be the actual cause of your health woes

Just when you think you’ve perfected an eating plan that’s good for your gut and won’t cause inflammation, along comes a new buzzword linked to …

N.J. budget: When you'll start paying new taxes on Airbnb, Uber, e-cigs. And what about shore rentals?

The New Jersey budget imposes new taxes on ride-hailing apps, e-cigarettes, online sales and vacation rentals booked online.

32 Inspirational Quotes On The Instincts Of Your Gut

Listening to your gut instincts can prove decisive in your life, we have an inner intuition that we must listen to, it is trying to guide us to …

The America We Thought We Knew Is Gone

Because countries are not people, it’s tricky to translate whatever “loving one’s country” means—it’s quite abstract—into the language of heartbreak. …

Inequality Crisis: UN Warns 40 Million In Poverty, US Most 'Unequal' Developed Nation

A new report by the U.N. Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights in the United States finds about <b>40 million live in poverty, 18.5</b> …

The last vitamin you’d expect to save your heart

By the time you finish reading this, someone will have died from a heart attack, stroke, heart failure or another deadly form of heart …

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How a 6-8, 346-pound rugby league star landed with the Eagles

Offensive line coach Paul Dunn couldn't figure out what in the world Jordan Mailata was doing by the Gatorade cooler.<p>It was their first day of …

Watch a British Teen's Golden Buzzer-Winning Performance of 'Hard to Handle' on 'America's Got Talent'

Nerves can wreck any performer’s day. Not Courtney Hadwin. When the British teen auditioned on America’s Got Talent, she confessed to her...

Trump’s Negotiating Style Is Pure Art of the Moron

Even by this blowhard’s YUGE standards, it’s been an exceptionally bad and destructive week of terrifying our allies and legitimizing our enemies.<p>I’m …

9 common myths about anxiety—and the facts everyone needs to understand instead

If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety (or know someone who has), you’re all too familiar with how impactful and even debilitating the condition can …

Message to my history teacher, whom I once asked why no one stopped concentration camps: NEVER MIND

My recent twitter-sparring with a “pro-lifer” jolted me back to my early school years.<p>I must have been about 9 years old when I first learned about …

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17 Essential Mindfulness Quotes to Inspire and Motivate You

Live the happiest and healthiest life you can with these inspirational words of wisdom.<p>Want to live a happier, healthier, and more efficient life? Follow in the footsteps of Steve Jobs and try practicing mindfulness.<p>The wisdom of mindfulness can be found in daily meditation, regular spiritual …

'My Research Shows If You Use Cannabis In Low Doses In Your 40s And 50s, You Probably Don’t Get Alzheimer’s': Dr. Gary Wenk

It may be time to talk to your parents about marijuana. Smoking it every day could save their lives, according to Dr. Gary Wenk - a researcher at …

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Here’s Why You Need to Leave Grass Clippings on the Lawn

Gathering up those grass clippings has always been an integral part of the lawn care routine. But after looking at the science, it may not have to be …

Comrade Trump: Convincing his base to be traitors.

One would think that common sense indicates that if you are under a national investigation for collusion with a hostile foreign government involved …

Nearly 51 Million Households In The United States "Can't Afford Basics Like Rent And Food"

<i>Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog,</i><b>If the U.S. economy is performing so well,</b> then why can’t 51 million households in the …

The best battery packs you can buy

<i>The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.</i><p>Jackery/Business Insider<p>The Insider Pick:<p>There's nothing worse than being caught with a dead phone. Sadly, most phones can barely last a …

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