Monthly Archives: September 2013

40 Maps That Will Help You Make Sense of the World

Originally posted on TwistedSifter:
  If you’re a visual learner like myself, then you know maps, charts and infographics can really help bring data and information to life. Maps can make a point resonate with readers and this collection aims…

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Wary of standardized testing, parents are increasingly opting their kids out of exams

More and more parents are telling their kids to stay home the day of standardized tests. They’re opposed to standardized tests for many reasons and don’t want kids taking them. Some say they’re being used to measure teacher performance and … Continue reading

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Simon Cowell Talks Becoming a Dad: “I’m Happier Than I’ve Ever Been”

Simon Cowell may be nothing but ecstatic about becoming a dad now, but when he first learned that partner Lauren Silverman was pregnant, he had mixed emotions. “[I thought] oh my God, this is exciting, and it’s going to be a bit of a nightmare … Continue reading

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