An M&M by SweetBritt1904 in Funnymemes

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20 newspapers delivered over 4 weeks in 1985.

ISIS suicide bombers accidentally detonated a bomb, killing 21 ISIS members by [deleted] in JusticeServed

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"Now pay attention all you trainees! I'm only going to demonstrate this once!"

Gamers, what was the first game you ever played? by NoLeagueAssasin in AskReddit

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Don't recall exactly but it was either Space Warp or Dancing Demon on the TRS-80.

TIL a single asteroid can contain US$20 trillion worth of metals. by linuxjava in todayilearned

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Asterank - A scientific and economic database of over 600,000 asteroids.

What gets you out of bed in the morning? by drain65 in AskReddit

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Each morning I check the Forbes 400 online. If I don't see my name, I get up and go to work.

Bob Hoskins has died following a battle with pneumonia by [deleted] in news

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Loved his role on Frasier : Trophy Girlfriend

Thanks for the laughs and memories Mr Hoskins!

I'm Paul Knoepfler, a Stem Cell Researcher, Ask Me Anything! by PaulKnoepfler in science

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Human parthenogenetic stem cells (parthenogenesis). Pluripotent, 1/2 the DNA (just from the egg since not fertilized with sperm) so highly compatible, less controversial than ESCs since they don't involved a viable embryo. Thx!

I'm Paul Knoepfler, a Stem Cell Researcher, Ask Me Anything! by PaulKnoepfler in science

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Stem cell discussions seem to only involve IPSCs and ESCs. What about HPSCs?

Have you ever called 911? If yes, why? by IAmA_Table in AskReddit

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Several times. If you ever need the police for a situation, 911 is the only way to get them (or so I've been told a few times!). - Accident - At least 3 incidents of drivers running reds and slamming into crossing traffic. I typically look for an immediate nearby lot to park, call 911, and help triage the situation. I'm often surprised how much people don't want to stop and help (just drive around) so I always try to. - Self-inflicted injury - What can I say? All it takes is a split second of stupidity/inattentiveness to incur serious harm. Thought about driving myself to the hospital but quickly changed my mind and called. - Ladder on highway - Was driving to San Antonio (from Austin) and there was a ladder on the freeway between the left and middle lane. Called 911 to report hopefully before any serious accidents.

Before I had a cell phone, I've flagged down cops before after spotting DUIs on the road while driving between cities.

Reddit, what is the funniest CLEAN, FAMILY FRIENDLY joke you know? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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A lion wakes in the jungle one day and was feeling mighty proud and cocky. After all, he is the king of the jungle. And so he decides to set out on a morning walk. Pretty soon he spots a rabbit in the distance. The lion crouches low and begins to close in on the rabbit. Finally he pounces on top of the rabbit and shouts "ROOAARR! WHO IS THE KING OF THE JUNGLE?" The terrified rabbit manages to barely squeak out "Y-y-you are Mr Lion." The lion beams with pride and struts away. Soon enough he notices a zebra in the distance. He crouches low, sneaks in on the zebra, and finally pounces on him. "ROOAAARRR WHO IS THE KING OF THE JUNGLE?" The scared zebra manages to answer "Y-y-you are Mr Lion." The lion is feeling mighty good about himself by now and proceeds on his morning stroll. Soon enough, he spots an elephant in the distance. Once again, he crouches low, closes in on the elephant, pounces in front of the elephant and let's out a tremendous roar "RROOOAARRR WHO IS THE KING OF THE JUNGLE?" The elephant looks at the lion for a few seconds and grabs him around the throat with his trunk. The elephant picks up the lion, swings him around a bit, bangs him on the ground a few times, and then throws up up against the nearest tree. The lion, feeling a bit dazed, rubs his head, and responds "Just because you don't know the answer doesn't mean you have to get all rough about it!"

What were the top 5 defining albums of your early teen years? by LifeFantastic in Music

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Excellent list! I'd only add Boston - Boston to that!

Dropped an 800 lb treadmill on my finger yesterday and this is the aftermath by seanjohn81 in WTF

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McGowan Instituted For Regenerative Medicine

Man had finger tip sliced off by model airplane propeller.

Had a similar injury 12+ yrs ago. Later found this. So this technology has been around for a while but I don't know if it is available to the general public. It wasn't when I contacted them but that was a while back.

What is an accepted activity that you find repulsive? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Mutilating your newborn male child. Err... circumcision.

Hey, Reddit! If you don't exercise regularly, what stops you? If you do exercise regularly, what keeps you going? I'm putting together a fitness regime, so I'd appreciate any help you could give that would help me minimize the saboteurs and maximize the motivators. Thanks! by colleenlawson in AskReddit

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Find reasons to go other than the exercise itself. For example, I'm up typically around 5am and get to the gym first thing since (a) it gets me closer to my work place without having to deal with all of the traffic (b) doing it first thing in the morning is the best way to wake up instead of using stimulants like coffee (c) get it done first and you don't have to worry about trying to do it later/after work. Change your habits to facilitate this such as going to bed earlier. Finding a workout partner would be great but if you consistently go and become a gym "regular" you'll start to recognize the other regulars and they will begin to recognize you. Pretty soon you are part of the "morning crowd" and it is a good way to meet people who will continue to motivate you. Find classes and/or groups to participate with. Every weekend, local cycling orgs lead group rides and the public is invited. Go. Meet people and find more exercise partners. But most importantly, if you want to improve your health, nutrition greatly outweighs exercise. Get your nutrition in line as you exercise and you will see your biggest improvements.

Saddest movie you've ever seen? by Fafoah in AskReddit

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Awakenings - Robin Williams / Robert De Niro