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Jet travels more than 13,000 mph (Mach 20) thanks to sleek aerodynamic systems
It’s amazing that this Hypersonic jet was able to travel more than 13,000 mph with heats of over 3,500 degrees. During flight it experienced shockwaves, 100 times more powerful than expected, which caused it to spin. It then righted itself and flew for twice as long before technicians finally aborted the mission. The full story: …
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Hulu participates in TV’s upfronts – internet television has finally arrived
Just a few years ago Hulu, the online television site, was something of a novelty. A lot of people knew about it and watched it, but it was just another website. That all changes this week as Hulu participates in “upfronts”. Hulu is in this position because of some staggering numbers: Revenue of $420 million …
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Gas prices have peaked – $3.70+ is the new normal
This year’s surge in gasoline prices appears over, falling short of the record highs some had feared heading into peak summer driving season. Prices have held at a national average of $3.92 a gallon the past week, below 2011’s $3.99 high and July 2008’s record $4.11. “By the behavior of the market, things are just …
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Over 100 coal plants have closed in U.S. – since last year
Two utilities announced the planned closure of nine coal plants in Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, bringing total retirements (executed and planned) since January 2010 past the 100 mark to 106. A combination of high domestic coal prices, low natural gas prices, new air quality regulations, coordinated activist pressure, and cost-competitive renewables are making …
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U.S. imported less than 50% of the oil consumed in 2010 – first time in 13 years
In 2010, we imported less than 50 percent of the oil our nation consumed—the first time that’s happened in 13 years—and the trend continued in 2011. via WhiteHouse.gov
Don't forget last year – 2010 – top YouTube videos
As we ring in the new year don’t forget about the best videos of last year, 2010. YouTube’s Top 10 of 2010 BED INTRUDER SONG!!! TIK TOK KESHA Parody: Glitter Puke – Key of Awe$ome #13 Greyson Chance Singing Paparazzi Annoying Orange Wazzup Old Spice | The Man Your Man Could Smell Like Yosemitebear Mountain …
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Don’t forget last year – 2010 – top YouTube videos
As we ring in the new year don’t forget about the best videos of last year, 2010. YouTube’s Top 10 of 2010 BED INTRUDER SONG!!! TIK TOK KESHA Parody: Glitter Puke – Key of Awe$ome #13 Greyson Chance Singing Paparazzi Annoying Orange Wazzup Old Spice | The Man Your Man Could Smell Like Yosemitebear Mountain …
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U.S. Population Growth at 9% – Economists Need An Ego Check
Despite the slowest decade of population growth since the Great Depression, the USA remains the world’s fastest-growing industrialized nation and the globe’s third-most populous country at a time when some are actually shrinking. The United States reached 308.7 million in 2010, up 9.7% since 2000 — a slight slowdown that many experts say was caused by the …
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I Love Lists! The Top YouTube Videos of 2010
Weird. I woke up this morning and made a list. Something reminded me of the World Cup and how much fun that was. I couldn’t resist whipping out my phone to write down my favorite memories of 2010. Well, it appears the world agrees with me and the Year in Review is officially here. Every …
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