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Paraplegic Woman Walks Again Thanks to Robotic Exoskeleton [VIDEO]
Usually when we hear the words “robot exoskeleton,” we think of science fiction. But for Amanda Boxtel, a woman who was paralyzed from the waist down in a skiing accident 20 years ago, an amazing powered exoskeleton has given her newfound mobility.
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France Bans Ketchup from School Menus (But Keeps Mayo) [VIDEO]
Sacrebleu! France recently introduced a new dietary guideline for elementary school students which limits the use of a favorite American condiment: ketchup.
Students will be allowed to eat ketchup only once a week when served french fries. And ketchup on traditional French dishes is now considered a faux pas of the highest order.
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Angry Birds, ‘Black Swan’ Lead 2011′s Most-Searched Halloween Costumes
If Google’s recent list of the most-searched Halloween costumes is any indication, we’ll be seeing lots and lots of Angry Birds roaming the streets for candy this year. Not to pat ourselves on the back, but we predicted these costumes would be popular.
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Chicago’s Field Museum Crowned America’s Best Restroom [VIDEO]
Chicago’s Field Museum isn’t just the home to many wonders of the natural world — it also features some award-winning restrooms. Perhaps it’s time for the museum to host an exhibit of porcelain thrones.
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Heroic Firefighter Reunited With Boy Dropped From Burning Building [VIDEO]
Boston firefighter Lt. Glenn McGillivray and six-year-old Xavier Lara were reunited last week for the first time since the first responder heroically saved the boy after he was dropped from the window of a burning building.
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Intrepid Toddler’s Daring Crib Escape Caught on Tape [VIDEO]
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: Your toddler would rather go exploring than stay in the safe confines of his crib. So he does. Over and over and over.
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Nancy Grace Insists ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Wardrobe Malfunction Never Happened [VIDEO]
Pundit Nancy Grace and dance partner Tristan MacManus stopped by ‘The Rosie Show’ to talk about ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and Grace’s alleged wardrobe malfunction.
Unsurprisingly, Grace thinks the whole incident is a conspiracy.
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Awkward! $2.5M Tour Yacht Sinks During Launch [VIDEO]
A $2.5 million luxury tourist yacht was being launched on the Yellow River in China’s Gansu Province when, suddenly, it began to sink at the stern.
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Adorable Handicapped Puppy Rescued After Owners Threw Her in Trash [VIDEO]
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Haunted House Visitors Scared to Death in Hilarious Hidden Camera Photos
To get you in the “spirit” of Halloween, ‘Good Morning America‘ offered a slideshow of thrill-seekers making a scream-filled trip through the Nightmares Fear Factory in Niagara Falls.
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The First ‘Daily Show’ After 9/11 – Watch the Entire Episode [VIDEO]
As the tenth anniversary of 9/11 nears, several outstanding examples of how TV dealt with the tragedy come to mind, including David Letterman’s first broadcast after the attacks and Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s appearance on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ But perhaps none was more powerful than the first post-9/11 ‘Daily Show With Jon Stewart‘ and Comedy Central is streaming the entire episode free on their site.
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Russell Armstrong’s Family Believes He Was Murdered [VIDEO]
While the death of Russell Armstrong, estranged husband of ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star Taylor Armstrong, has officially been ruled a suicide, a member of his family believes foul play may have been to blame, ‘Today‘ reports.