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How Admissions Really Work: If The College Admissions Scandal Shocked You, Read ThisThere are lots of legal ways that wealthy students get into America's top schools.
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marshasbakingaddiction.com
Double Chocolate Banana BreadDouble Chocolate Banana Bread - Deliciously moist and fluffy banana bread that is loaded with chocolate flavour, and stuffed full of chocolate chunks. This is the ultimate banana bread for chocolate lovers!Who else enjoys a slice or two of banana bread for breakfast, or maybe even for a snack? How about chocolate banana bread? Well, today I bring you just that - Double Chocolate Banana Bread! ♥This bread is loaded with flavour from both the bananas and chocolate. It is incredibly moist, and is a mix between fluffy and dense. Throw in some chocolate chips or chunks for the ultimate chocolate lover's bread.Seriously, if you love banana bread and chocolate, you are gonna LOVE this quick bread recipe.This banana bread is super quick and easy to throw together - no mixer required. Simply grab a couple of mixing bowls and a spatula, and you're ready to go! This Double Chocolate Banana Bread is: deliciously moist and fluffy so quick and easy to make loaded with banana and chocolate flavour stuffed full of chocolate chunks To make this banana bread recipe, simply whisk together the dry ingredients (including chocolate chunks) in one bowl, and the wet ingredients in another. Combine the two mixtures together (avoid over-mixing), then pour into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper or foil. Top with extra chocolate chunks if desired!Bake for about 50 - 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean with a few moist crumbs. You may want to cover the loaf with foil halfway through baking to prevent it from browning too much. Ingredients for Double Chocolate Banana Bread: flour cocoa powder sugar baking powder baking soda salt chocolate chips OR chunks egg bananas vanilla extract vegetable oil greek-style yogurt Simple, basic ingredients that you probably already have at home!Have some chocolate banana bread leftover? You can keep in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months! Whenever I crave a slice or two, I like to warm mine up in the microwave for a few seconds... warm, melt-y chocolate perfection.
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Jetsetters
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mentalfloss.com
The Best Bookstores in All 50 StatesIn honor of Independent Bookstore Day (April 27), we've picked the best bookshop in every state—plus a few others we loved. Did your favorite make the list?
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nytimes.com
Under the Influence of a ‘Super Bloom’A small town in Southern California is being swarmed by influencers and tourists seeking a rare, poppy-filled photo opportunity.
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fastcompany.com
How A Flexible Work Culture Could Solve Our Sleep ProblemsNew research shows that for a good night’s sleep and better balanced lives, work culture needs to change.
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nytimes.com
Why Would an Animal Trade One Body for Another?Most species undergo metamorphosis, but scientists aren’t sure why the process evolved. One new theory: Metamorphosis gives animals greater access to food.
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Mental Space
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matadornetwork.com
The 10 best savory breakfasts in the worldSavory over sweet, always.
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shefinds.com
Worst Food At The Grocery StoreFind out which one food no one should be buying at the grocery store anymore because it's so bad for you on SHEFinds.com.
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afar.com
The World’s Happiest Country Is All About Reading, Coffee, and SaunasFinland topped the seventh annual World Happiness Report for the second year in a row.
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Healthy Living
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fastcompany.com
Kids surrounded by greenery may grow up to be happier adultsA new study finds that children under 10 who had greater access to green space had 55% less risk of mental health disorders in adulthood.
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scientificamerican.com
The Adult Brain Does Grow New Neurons After All, Study SaysStudy points toward lifelong neuron formation in the human brain’s hippocampus, with implications for memory and disease
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npr.org
For A Healthier Planet, Eat These 50 Foods, Campaign UrgesGlobal reliance on just a handful of crops for calories is hurting the environment — and wildlife, a new report says. It urges the world to diversify its diet to save plant and animal species alike.
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washingtonpost.com
It’s not just you: New data shows more than half of young people in America don’t have a romantic partnerIt's a record high since 1986.
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mymodernmet.com
9 Royally Fascinating Facts About the Palace of VersaillesDid you know that the Palace of Versailles was originally a hunting lodge?
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rose-minded.com
4 Powerful Methods to Stop Feeling OverwhelmedHow do you cope with feeling overwhelmed? Mental health guest writer, creator of The Wellness Society website, shares relaxation tips, positive mindset goals,
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smithsonianmag.com
Six National Parks That Are Best Explored by BoatFrom wildlife to forgotten forts, the water is the place to be at many of America's national parks
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lovefashionandfriends.com
Get The 2019 Ultimate List of Spring Essentials Right Now | Love Fashion & FriendsGet The 2019 Ultimate List of Spring Essentials Right Now
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Curious Critters
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In Olden Days
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theguardian.com
103-year-old woman becomes Grand Canyon ranger: 'I enjoy every minute'Rose Torphy is three years older than the national park itself, and recently joined as its oldest-ever junior ranger
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gq.com
How 'Schitt's Creek' Creator Dan Levy Made a Family of Rich Misfits LovableSchitt's Creek emerged as a quiet juggernaut, one of those rare, ultra-bingeable shows that packs a ton of heart. How exactly did creator and star Dan Levy—a former MTV Canada VJ—do it? Well, we'll let him explain.
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thisiscolossal.com
50,000 Photographs Combine to Form a Detailed Image of the Moon and StarsPhotographer Andrew McCarthy has transformed 50,000 individual images of the night sky into one very large and detailed photo of the moon. Every crater and lunar mare on the "light" side looks like it was shot from within the natural satellite's orbit, when the image was actually created from a tele
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camillestyles.com
These are the Most Instagrammable Boutique Hotels In the World#aboutlastnight
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qz.com
Bill Gates has a remarkably simple method for retaining the information he readsThe Microsoft cofounder is a voracious reader
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Winning At Life
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apple.com
Apple highlights best photos shot on iPhone around the worldiPhone photographers around the world shared their best photos for the Shot on iPhone Challenge, capturing shots with the world’s most popular camera.
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epicurious.com
Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken with Tangy Green SauceThis cumin- and paprika-spiced number gets added punch from an addictively tangy green sauce and a crisp, bright avocado and cucumber salad. Spatchcocking—an easy and fun technique that involves removing the backbone to “flatten” the bird before cooking—makes for quick roasting and produces juicy results.
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U2 Spy Plane Flies Through a Dazzling AuroraViewing an aurora from earth is amazing; flying into one is truly spectacular. Air Force pilot Ross Franquemont flew his U-2 Spy plane through these colorful lights. Used for aerial surveillance, the U-2 can reach cruising altitudes of over 70,000 feet.
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purewow.com
Why Your Post-Workout Routine Is Just as Important as the Workout
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Green Power
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architecturaldigest.com
Inside the Complex World of Ski Resort DesignCreating perfectly skiable terrain is equal parts science and art—here's how it's done at the country's premier destinations
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mymodernmet.com
Innovative Self-Watering Indoor Garden Grows 90 Fruits and Veggies at a TimeThis self-watering indoor garden allows you to grow up to 90 vegetables, fruits, and herbs simultaneously.
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scarymommy.com
Why I’m So Sad To Be Done Having BabiesWhat do I do now that I'm done having babies?
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theguardian.com
Concrete: the most destructive material on EarthAfter water, concrete is the most widely used substance on the planet. But its benefits mask enormous dangers to the planet, to human health – and to culture itself
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Do the Right Thing
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emilyluxton.co.uk
One Week in Costa Rica – Livin’ La Pura VidaHow I spent one week in Costa Rica - everywhere I went and everything I did during my 7 days in Costa Rica, plus all my top tips and recommended itinerary.
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vice.com
The Original Lone Wolf Terrorist Was Pissed About a Masturbation ArrestThe "Alphabet Bomber" attacked LAX, manipulated the media, and set the stage for decades of fear and far-right attacks.
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theverge.com
Emoji are showing up in court cases exponentially, and courts aren’t preparedWhat does a crown emoji really mean?
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Bound Together
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scientificamerican.com
Proper Breathing Brings Better HealthStress reduction, insomnia prevention, emotion control, improved attention—certain breathing techniques can make life better. But where do you start?
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mentalfloss.com
Does a Realtor Have to Disclose That a House Is Supposedly Haunted?Here's what the law says.
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vox.com
How the Tinder algorithm actually worksSome math-based advice for those still swiping.
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rollingstone.com
Why Everyone Is So Obsessed With Marie KondoThe Netflix phenomenon ‘Tidying Up With Marie Kondo’ promises far greater returns than an uncluttered house
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theguardian.com
The best thing you can do for your health: sleep well‘A consistent seven to nine-hour sleep each night is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health’
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time.com
Guillermo del Toro: Why Being Optimistic Is a Radical Choice'It is the hard choice, the brave choice'
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healthline.com
13 Most Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Can EatChronic inflammation can lead to weight gain and disease. This article lists 13 foods that have powerful anti-inflammatory effects.
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mymodernmet.com
Ranch-Style Mirrored House Is a Chameleon Among the Mountainous Swiss AlpsMan-made architecture and boundless nature merge into one.
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Brush Strokes
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The Great Outdoors
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islandconservation.org
Disappearing Mosquitoes Leave Clues About Basic EcologyMosquitoes have been disappearing on Palmyra Atoll following invasive rat eradication. Could these two things be linked?
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outsideonline.com
How Energy Bars Became America's Favorite SnackWhen outdoor athletes launched the first energy bars more than 30 years ago, no one could have predicted it would revolutionize the way Americans eat. A look inside the hottest—and strangest—category in natural foods.
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theparisreview.org
Reading in the Age of Constant DistractionTwenty-five years ago, Sven Birkerts published “The Gutenberg Elegies: The Fate of Reading in an Electronic Age.” Have his fears and projections come to pass?
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sassytownhouseliving.com
5 Styling Hacks for Your Small Living Room — Sassy Townhouse LivingIf you have a small living room then you are going to appreciate these stying hacks. Not everyone has a large living room and tips are always helpful!
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ramshacklepantry.com
The Origin of the Greyhound CocktailThe fascinating history of the Greyhound cocktail. Let's do this.
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Fashionista in the Making
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theatlantic.com
The Four-Letter Code to Selling Just About AnythingWhat makes things cool?
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qz.com
Physics explains why time passes faster as you ageThe minutes tick by steadily, unchanging, and yet the days pass faster as you get older. A new paper explains how we perceive time.
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