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The evolution of Facebook

Facebook is the world’s largest social network, with more than 900 million users. With Facebook constantly being in the headlines, take a look at how it all began.

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5 favorite summer backyard games

Grab your favorite cold beverage, slap on the sunscreen and join us for a look at the five best summer backyard games.

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Good food that costs less than $1

Many people worry that eating healthy food costs too much money. But some great, nutritious food costs less than $1.

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Home prices: A tale of 20 cities

Home prices in 20 major U.S. cities are at their lowest level in years. Check out how prices have changed in your area.

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Remembering John F. Kennedy

May 29th marks John F. Kennedy's birthday. He would have been 95 years old. Take a look at some facts about our 35th president of the United States.

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Flash back to 5 best toys of the '80s

Anybody who grew up in the '80s can tell you one of the best fringe benefits was all the great toys. But what were the decade's raddest toys?

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America's coolest water parks

Summer is almost here and with it comes trips to amusement and water parks all over the country. Take a look at America's coolest water parks.

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Guess Who Served In Military?

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. Take this Memorial Day to honor those who have served our country. Many celebrities have also served in the military. Can you guess which ones have served?

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5 simple tips to save at gas pump

You don't have to be a serious gearhead to ease your pain at the gas pump. We've collected five easy fill-up tips that don't require you to know your timing belt from a distributor cap.

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Consumer Reports: Best and worst sunscreens

Memorial Day weekend is here, which means it's time to start thinking about sun protection. Consumer Reports tested and rated 18 top-selling sunscreens with SPFs ranging from 30 to 75+. Find out which brands made the grade and which fell short of offering the best protection for you and your family…

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Fun in the sun: Top 10 U.S. beaches

With beach season kicking into gear, find out which U.S. beaches are tops in 2012.

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Holiday gas prices nationwide

Gas prices are dropping for Memorial Day weekend travelers. Find out what you'll pay to get to the beach this year.

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5 tips to avoid summer vacation nightmares

If you want the perfect summer vacation, all you have to do is watch "National Lampoon's Vacation" and do the opposite. Or follow these five vacation tips.

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10 deadliest U.S. hurricanes

This year's hurricane season forecast is due out today. Look back at the 10 deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history.

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Most bicycle-friendly states

The League of American Bicyclists recently released its annual state rankings based on bicycle friendliness. Read on to find out where your state ranks.

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Memorial Day: A history in pictures

As you prep for the holiday weekend, look back at the history of Memorial Day through old and new images.

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Camping corner

Camping is a wonderful way to get outdoors and enjoy nature. Are you going on a camping trip over Memorial Day weekend but are unsure where to start? Let us help! This interactive offers good advice about gearing up, camping basics, step-by-step how tos, and even how to find the perfect campsite.

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Visit 5 freakiest roadside attractions

Hitting the road this summer? Mix in some Americana at its best -- and strangest -- with a pit stop at one of the five freakiest roadside attractions.

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May sweeps brings big TV season finales

May 23 marks the final day of May sweeps week and the "Dancing with the Stars," "Glee" and "House" season finales pulled out all the stops to grab viewers' attention. Learn more about the Nielsen TV ratings process and find out which other highly anticipated finales are on tonight's lineup.

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20 best cities for summer travel

Ready for a road trip? Check out the 20 best cities for summer travel.

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States with the most/least student debt

Consumers now owe more on their student loans than their credit cards. Find out which states owe the most -- and the least.

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Gridlock: Cities with more/less traffic jams

High gas prices are cutting traffic congestion in many cities. Find out where gridlock has eased the most -- and gotten worse.

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5 bad blockbusters that took your money

Hollywood seems to have honed the skill of making big money off bad blockbusters. But we've collected five of the worst summer movies that broke the box office bank.

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Word Geek's spelling quiz 1

Get the office together for this one!

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Maxim's 25 hottest in 2012

Check out the world's 25 hottest women in 2012 as ranked by Maxim magazine.

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Shocking numbers behind Facebook's success

See the surprising numbers behind the social media titan's success.

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Buying Facebook stock: Tips & advice

Find out the right and wrong ways to buy stock in Facebook.

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The National Spelling Bee

Every year millions of students participate in spelling competitions around the country. The most famous and well-known of these competitions is the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Learn more about the rules, prizes and facts surrounding this cultural phenomenon.

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5 actors who haven't aged well

Remember those celebrities of the '80s we all drooled over? Turns out reality hit a lot of them hard, including these five who have come crashing down to Earth.

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Cities with America's best high schools

Newsweek and The Daily Beast have put out their annual list of America’s best public high schools. See which cities house the top 25 schools that make the grade.

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10 biggest sun exposure myths

You can't really get sunburned through a car window ... can you? Check out the 10 biggest sun exposure myths.

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10 deadliest tornadoes in US history

The first anniversary of the deadly Joplin, Mo., tornado is May 22, 2012. Here's a look at the 10 deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history, according to the NOAA.

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Notable deaths of 2012

From legendary singers to a legendary coach, take a look back at the notable deaths of 2012.

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Revisit 5 greatest TV series finales ever

With several TV series bidding adieu this season, revisit five of the greatest TV series finales of all time.

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What's an annular eclipse?

You may be ready to see Sunday's annular eclipse, but do you know how it's different from any other eclipse? Learn more about this rare event.

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Save the most money on groceries

Still pinching pennies? Check out ways you can maximize your grocery store dollar.

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Facebook: Now worth more than...

As Facebook stock hits the market, check out what huge companies this relative newcomer now dwarfs in value.

US minority population makes major strides

On May 17, the U.S. Census Bureau released a set of estimates showing that 50.4 percent of our nation's population younger than age 1 were minorities as of July 1, 2011. Read on to learn more interesting new facts about race within the U.S. population.

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5 movies adapted from odd sources

They say inspiration comes in all forms, and nowhere is that more true than Hollywood, where anything, be it toys, an amusement park ride or even a board game, can become a movie.

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Famous TV talent show judges

Howard Stern is now a judge on "America's Got Talent" and Demi Lovato and Britney Spears recently signed a deal to be the new female judges on "The X Factor." See which other famous musicians, models and chefs have brought their famous faces to judging panels.

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Graduation gear-up

Study time is over and that diploma is close at hand -- time to celebrate! Get a few tips on getting through commencement with class and ideas for graduation gifts here.

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5 tips for speedy summer air travel

Flying does come with its share of headaches, but you can alleviate a big chunk of the pain simply by being prepared and flexible.

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Highlights from U.S. Annual Health Report

On May 16, the Centers for Disease Control released their 35th annual report titled "Health, United States, 2011." This report includes a compilation of health data through 2010 from a number of sources within the federal government and in the private sector. Here are some interesting highlights.

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America's best cities for hipsters

They sport vintage shades and drink craft beer. Is your city one of America's best cities for hipsters?

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5 worst celebrity plastic surgery mistakes

When it comes to plastic surgery, some stars just don't seem to know when to say when. Check out the five worst celebrity plastic surgery mistakes.

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America's most desired brands

The science of "neuromarketing" sheds some light on why we buy what we do.

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What is an IPO?

What is an IPO and what does it mean for a company? Read on to find out.

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Will Facebook top largest IPOs in history?

As Facebook prepares for its initial public offering, see what companies enjoyed record-setting trading debuts.

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'80s movie gadgets you know you wanted

There are just some gadgets from '80s movies that as soon as they showed up on the screen, everybody wanted them. Don't deny it, you know you did too.

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Lying for a job: Famous resume fibbers

Yahoo! CEO Scott Thompson is only the latest big name to be accused of padding their resume.

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