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Refrigerator Science Experiment

Debbie Ray — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:44:43 +0000

An overloaded refrigerator becomes a venue for research and mystery.

14 Moronic Comments You Shouldn't Make at a Funeral

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:00:29 +0000

The dearly departed is supposed to be the star of the show when you go to a funeral, so common sense dictates you keep quiet and not do anything to stand out. If you want to make sure you blend in as seamlessly as a tissue and a black outfit, we’ve come up with a [...]

Have Americans Become Less Polite?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:44:56 +0000

When’s the last time you heard someone use the words “please” and “thank you”? According to a recent poll, it’s probably been a long time. Last year, fully 76 percent of people surveyed by Rasmussen Reports said Americans are becoming less civil — and more rude. So what’s going on? Lisa Gache, a “civility coach” [...]

Working In an Office Makes People Less Productive

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:11:09 +0000

The communal offices that were introduced during the ’50s to boast creativity and problem solving are actually reducing productivity, according to new research.

Neuroscientist Dr. Jack Lewis conducted brain scans on office workers and found that those who work in spaces with few walls are plagued by intense bursts of distraction.

Glass Staircase Inside Courthouse Poses Problem for Women in Dresses [VIDEO]

Debbie Ray — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:13:00 +0000

A decorative flourish inside the new the $105 million courthouse in Franklin County, OH, is causing big problems.
It turns out, the clear risers on the courthouse's central stairwell allows anyone who is standing at ground level to see up a woman's skirt.

Office Etiquette: What NOT to Say

JayCee — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:10:12 +0000

"What a beautiful day is it today" is totally acceptable; "Do you have a thyroid problem?", not so much. It seems that what you say in the office can make or break your image, according to Steve Thompson, who submitted this article to www.manofthehouse.com.

"Do you want to come to a crawfish boil on Saturday?", totally accep