Scientists this week have been given the go ahead to make an artificial testicle that produces human sperm. If successful, the device could be a major solution to male infertility. A team, led by specialist Dr Paul Turek from San Francisco, have been given the go ahead to create the device after receiving a substantial grant. The proposed device shouldn't be confused with a fake testicle prosthesis which are commonly used by men missing a testicle. These are filled with a saline solution, what the scientists are proposing is one that would actually make sperm. Scientists have tried to create sperm ...



The rise of burlesque

Burlesque movie Thanks to the Burlesque movie, starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, burlesque has never been so popular. Performed by stars like Dita von Teese, burlesque is an elaborate fun and sexy striptease. Burlesque shows are all about  the tease – it’s as much about what you don’t see as what you do. ‘Burlesque has its roots in the 18th century, but it was popularised in the US in the 1940s and 50s,’ says Miss Polly Rae one of the new breed of burlesque stars who has performed in London’s West End Theatre ‘At the time it ...



The last thing anyone feels like doing when angry is to handle things the smart way. Anger is such a powerful emotion that it usually makes us acts in ways that we never would otherwise behave. It is also so consuming that letting go of the feeling is something unthinkable to some, and something that just takes way too much effort to most. So being realistic about it, there is almost no way of dealing with anger the smart way at the very moment you are angry. What this calls ...



People use cars to get to their jobs, but a few individuals have used their cars to create jobs. By taking normal vehicles and turning them into careers or vocations, these people have made awesomely original cars and trucks with all new purposes. Use these creative ideas to help pad your car insurance fund! Here are 3 awesome ways people have altered vehicles for other purposes.



New Year's Resolutions are something we're all way too familiar with. From losing weight to checking another thing on our bucket list, it seems that most people just can't stop themselves from making New Year's resolutions year after year, this despite almost never achieving any of the goals. This year I'm really 100% set on putting my all with my list. After all, this year is perhaps my shortest list of all time (except for the years that I forgot to make one at all). Here's my list: Work on my relationship with my husband This list probably sounds off the mark when ...



You may be surprised to know that one of the most dangerous environments for your health could be the place where you’re working in right now. But this is actually true, the workplace can contribute to stress and job-related stress is one of the most common forms of stress one experiences in one’s lifetime. Job-related stress has a detrimental effect on health, contributing to various illnesses and even leading to death. This handy infographic is quite a handy resource to determine the answers to the question, " is job stress killing you?"



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    The WikiLeaks Saga Goes On: New Data Center in Bunker

    Every once in a while, something big breaks out and the whole world is caught up in the mess. The most recent worldwide source of a lot of yakking is WikiLeaks, the web site that is releasing juicy secrets of the United States government. Whatever you may think of the issue, the fact remains that [...]

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    How To Save Money When Grocery Shopping

    Shopping for groceries is one of the things my family looks forward to every weekend. We usually go grocery shopping at one of those really big supermarkets that have everything from sugar to televisions to sofa sets. Aside from being able to go out for a change, the kids get to experience firsthand how it [...]

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    Three Tips for Beating Lifestyle Inflation

    People often assume that getting a substantial raise will help ease their financial burden. Unfortunately, once the raise arrives, these very same people often find themselves still struggling to make ends meet; living from pay check to pay check. Puzzled over their predicament, they end up working longer hours to make even more money, not [...]

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    Duggars Introduce Newest Baby

    The whole Duggar family is no stranger to the limelight. They have been featured on TV, magazines, newspapers and every member of the family is used to the coverage. Last year, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar announced that they were expecting their 19th child. Naturally, they were once again exposed to publicity. On December 10, [...]

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    Enjoying Your Trip Despite Fake TripAdvisor Reviews

    If you are among the millions people who, like me, use TripAdvisor to check out and compare accommodations before booking a hotel, you might want to learn how to spot fake reviews. According to Cornell University researchers, the top signs of fake reviews include: a narrative account of a holiday, excessive use of superlatives, and [...]

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    Reconciliations Are the Way (To Get Rid of Anger)

    Reconciliations heal the soul. Strife and tension never was anyone’s cup of tea. I know that most people seem to be able to stand decades of their lifetimes bitter, angry, and unforgiving of the people who have hurt them, but I am of the belief that unforgiveness and anger should never be the hallmark of [...]

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    Is College Necessary Any More?

    With a newborn son whose life I’m projecting way into the future, I’ve been thinking a lot about college lately. In the United States, going to college is the social norm. Everyone goes to college (pretty much). But should they? Let me point to three reasons why college is no longer necessary for success.

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