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Bono == Paul Hewson We all know these famous celebrities by their stage names and don’t really stop to think of them as real people sometimes. When you see their real names, it grounds them a bit. This is a perfect example; Bono. I guess I’ve always thought of Bono as just Bono, the dude that loves everyone and sings awesome songs. Not to mention his interesting taste in sunglasses. Paul Hewson (born 10 May 1960), known by his stage name Bono, is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, venture capitalist, businessman, and philanthropist. He is best known as the lead vocalist of rock…

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Celebrities are no strangers to the camera, maybe this is why they are so good at photobombing and getting in on the selfies? Either way, it would be pretty cool to get a celebrity selfie or a celebrity photobomb! Even Daniel Radcliffe likes to get a nice selfie with his fans. Such a nice guy!

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When you find out what the 20 leading causes of death in the U.S. are, it probably won’t be too much of a surprise to you. Some of these on the list are also the top reasons people die throughout the world as reported in 2014 by the World Health Organization. 1.Coronary heart disease – First on the list of death causes, coronary heart disease is characterized by coronary artery blockage. This cardiovascular obstruction reduces the blood supply that is sent to the heart. This condition sometimes is also called silent ischemic heart disease, and it can cause sudden heart…

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We have found some of the most terrifying parasites on earth and will count down to the scariest. We hope you are entertained and learn a little something too. 20. Fasciola gigantica – What perhaps stands out most for this particular parasite is just how high the infection rates are. In some countries, the infection rate for Fasciola gigantica are actually anywhere from 80-100%! Not only that, but it isn’t an easy parasite to diagnose either, so you better hope that you don’t 19. Cochliomyia hominivorax – This housefly lookalike has a good variety of pox to impart upon you…

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There are some very strange and real phobias out there. These phobias range from the fear of colors to the fear of long words. If you think your fear of spiders is bad, I feel bad for the people that have these legitimate phobias. To be clear we are all on the same page, this is the definition of phobia: A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder, usually defined as a persistent fear of an object or situation in which the sufferer commits to great lengths in avoiding, typically disproportional to the actual danger posed, often being recognized as…

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Bite the Bullet Biting the bullet refers to facing something difficult or unpleasant and enduring it without fear. The expression originated in the American Civil War when wounded soldiers had to undergo surgery in field hospitals regardless of the primitive conditions. When painkillers (like alcohol) were unavailable or if there was no time to administer anesthesia before emergency surgery during battle, doctors give patients a bullet to bite on as the surgeon’s knife went in. At that moment, patients faced a choice: dying from his injuries or biting the bullet and facing the excruciating pain of the operation.

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Eastern State Penitentiary – Pennsylvania, USA Known for being one of the first prisons to introduce and practice solitary confinement, visitors to Eastern State Penitentiary, which was closed in 1971, have reported seeing shadowy figures in specific cells and watchtowers. In addition to the startling figures, visitors have also reported hearing disembodied footsteps, evil cackling, distant voices, and the banging of cell doors. Though the paranormal reports began as early as the 1940’s, they increased in frequency once the prison was abandoned, and the paranormal activity seems to be strongest in cell blocks 4, 6, and 12.

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Poor cat, this person taking the picture is invading his/her privacy! Sometimes, it’s best to be left to do the business in peace, without a photo shoot. The cat certainly looks mad though…I wonder if the cat is actually using the toilet like this because that would be very cool.

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There are some dumb people that cheat on their significant others. You really won’t believe how creative people can be when they are mad. It’s just a known fact that a high percentage of married and unmarried people cheat. The causes are unknown as to why it’s in our nature, but non the less, it’s real and it hurts. Random fact; Did you know that men are better at detecting a cheater? I guess it’s a built in mechanism from the caveman days to detect the loyal women. How crazy is that! “A large British survey from 2005 revealed that…

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We’ve gathered the best animal photobombs from around the web and they are pretty hilarious. If you get to the end and don’t smile at LEAST once, you are not human. Animals have been photobombing since cameras were invented. They enjoy their time in the spotlight just as much as we do. The best part is some of these animals even give us a nice smile, like they’ve done it before.

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