Other Eastern European women have claimed to be “Human Barbie dolls” before, but is there a new contender who could seriously take the title? Twenty-six-year-old Angelica Kenova, from Moscow, claims that her parents have molded her into a real-life Barbie by managing every aspect of her life. Kenova told the press that she still lives…
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Teen With Autism Gets Surprise Graduation Cards From Across the World
Making it to high school graduation can be tough for teens with autism. According to federal education data released last year, only 61% of public high school students with disabilities get their high school diplomas. So when 19-year-old Jacob Hanson, who has autism, was slated to walk with his graduating class in Colorado this May,…
Clemson Grad Overcoming Back Injury to Play in NFL
After a stellar four years at Clemson University in South Carolina, offensive lineman Kalon Davis is fighting a back injury in order to make it to the National Football League (NFL). TigerNet.com reports that the Carolina native graduated from Clemson last December and was considered a top pick for the NFL draft on April 30th….
Iranian Ship Fires on One of Singapore’s Commercial Vessel Over Financial Dispute
An Iranian Revolutionary Guard patrol boat fired warning shots at a Singapore-flagged commercial ship in the Gulf, a U.S. official has said. The Iranian ship fired across Singapore’s vessel in international waters in an apparent attempt to disable it over a financial dispute regarding damages to an Iranian oil platform.After firing the warning shots, Singapore’s…
Romney Will Be Hosting the Fourth Annual E2 Summit in Utah This June To Benefit GOP Presidential Contenders
Mitt Romney decided against taking up a third presidential bid for the 2016 elections, but according to the latest reports from Washington, he’s not disappearing from politics any time soon. The Washington Post has recently reported that Romney is planning to host the 2015 Experts and Enthusiasts Summit (or E2 Summit, as it’s usually called) in Utah…
Dutch Museum Takes on Daunting Digitization Project
Old photo digitization is a project that many of the world’s major museums have embarked on. After all, over 3.5 trillion photos have been snapped since the invention of the photograph 186 years ago. The Rijksmuseum, located in Amsterdam, is no different — but what sets their digitization project apart is that it may be…
Automatic Bill Pay Could Be Costing U.S. Electricity Consumers $1.82 Billion Each Year
Automatic bill pay may be doing more than offering homeowners convenience, new research suggests: It could also be sticking them with higher electric bills. That’s because when people don’t have to look at their bills and make the appropriate payments, they’re more likely to consume excess energy, according to Steven Sexton, an assistant professor of…
Pennsylvania County Offers Free Air Conditioning Systems to the Disabled and Elderly
If your air conditioner isn’t working correctly, it is important that you fix it as soon as you can. While you might think you should put off repairs until you actually need the system, AC cooling services will likely have a longer waiting period if you do so. You’ll also end up paying a lot…
A Woman’s Fibroids Nearly Killed Her
Fibroids are benign, muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus. According to John Hopkins Medicine, they affect about 30% of women ages 30 to 45. In many cases, fibroids are not that big of a problem. Although they can cause abnormal menstrual bleeding, lower back pain, and abdominal pressure, many women don’t…
How an Athletic Wear Line Might Help Attract Girls to STEM With Designs
A student at Columbia University has created a new line of athletic wear to help encourage young women to become more interested in science. Epidemia Designs was created by Lizzie Chochran, a 24-year-old aspiring doctor, and feature biology-themed designs. Chochran created the line last year, and the first prototypes were released in January. The line…