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  Snake Island: The isle writhing with vipers where only Brazilian military and scientists are allowed QUICK FACTSName: Snake Island Location: Atlantic Ocean off the coast of So Paulo state, Brazil Coordinates: -24.484043070527676, -46.67561478998516 Why it's incredible: The island is so dangerous, only the Brazilian navy and scientists with special permits are allowed access. Snake Island is a small, forested island off the coast of Brazil that writhes with thousands of venomous vipers. The snakes, which...
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  Influencer marketing: Is it a good side hustle? 　　 　　You see them everywhere on TikTok and Instagram. Social media influencers share products and document lavish travel. They may offer advice about investing and share their favorite apps for trading stocks. Perhaps your favorite “finfluencer” has a budget tracker you can buy. 　　But what is an influencer, and how does influencer marketing work? Whether you’re looking to earn a...
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  What is a fiduciary financial advisor? 　　 　　Fiduciary. It sounds official, doesn’t it? Like those 19th century bankers in their three-piece suits and bowler hats. In a way, that’s not far off—minus the hats. 　　In general, a fiduciary is a person or organization who acts on behalf of others. A fiduciary can be a professional like an attorney, an accountant, or, very commonly, a financial advisor....
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  Investing in unknowns and don’t want to become a “bag holder?” Avoid these 10 mistakes 　　 　　Are you familiar with the greater fool theory? It’s a money concept that describes choosing an investment not because of its fundamental value, but because the investor expects someone else (a “greater fool”) to pay an even higher price for it. 　　The greater fools are those left “holding the bag” after the savviest investors capture their profits. Nobody wants...
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  Rat Pack 　　Rat Pack, a group of close-knit Las Vegas entertainers who frequently performed together onstage and in films in the 1960s. The core members of the Rat Pack were Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr.. The Rat Pack became notorious for their wild carousing and acquired a legendary status in their own time that continues to fascinate fans decades...
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  dog sports 　　Dog sports are organized contests that provide physical exercise and mental stimulation for the animals, fun opportunities that allow dog owners to bond with their pets, and entertainment for spectators. There are numerous types of dog sports, as highlighted below. While some are better suited for particular breeds (such as scent work for Bloodhounds and weight-pulling contests for sled dogs...
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  Investing in tech sector stocks: A beginner’s guide 　　 　　The information technology (IT) sector is perhaps the most expansive and progressive of the 11 Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) sectors in the stock market. It’s expansive because nearly every industry relies on technology products and services to function, and progressive because tech is continually fueled by the drive to innovate. 　　Tech stocks allow investors to take advantage of...
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  Bond funds: Where fixed-income markets meet diversification 　　 　　Bond funds are an efficient way to add an important fixed-income counterweight to the equities part of a diversified investment portfolio. Unlike holding single bonds, bond funds offer a low-cost and easy way to diversify because they hold many securities. 　　Before you jump into a fund, take time to understand the mechanics of bonds and how those mechanics translate...
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  Bond funds: Know the types before you choose 　　 　　Even if you’re at the very beginning of your investing journey, you’ve probably heard some form of the diversification argument. In particular, you may have heard about the importance of bonds and other fixed-income securities as a key part of diversifying your investment portfolio to reduce risk. 　　You may have also heard that you can invest in funds—including mutual...
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  Solange 　　Also called: Solange Knowles In full: Solange Piaget Knowles (Show more) Born: June 24, 1986, Houston, Texas, U.S. (Show more) Solange (born June 24, 1986, Houston, Texas, U.S.) is an American multidisciplinary artist, perhaps best known as a singer, songwriter, choreographer, and actress but also widely celebrated as a visual and performance artist. She began her career at age 14...
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  Chaz Bono 　　Original name: Chastity Sun Bono (Show more) Born: March 4, 1969, Los Angeles, California, U.S. (Show more) Chaz Bono (born March 4, 1969, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) American actor and author known for his activism concerning LGBTQ+ rights. Bono is further known for his openness about his transition from female to male. Bono was born to singer and actress Cher...
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  Kyrie Irving 　　In full: Kyrie Andrew Irving (Show more) Born: March 23, 1993, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Show more) Kyrie Irving (born March 23, 1993, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) is a professional basketball player who, with LeBron James, led the Cleveland Cavaliers to an NBA championship in 2016. Irving is known for his exceptional ball-handling skills, elite isolation shooting, and stylish finishes at the...
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  Tree rings reveal summer 2023 was the hottest in 2 millennia Last year's summer was the hottest in 2,000 years, ancient tree rings reveal. Researchers already knew that 2023 was one for the books, with average temperatures soaring past anything recorded since 1850. But there are no measurements stretching further back than that date, and even the available data is patchy, according to a study published Tuesday (May 14) in the...
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  Sacred College of Cardinals 　　Also called: College of Cardinals (Show more) Sacred College of Cardinals, the group of bishops and archbishops in the Roman Catholic Church who have been created cardinals by the pope. Its members serve as the pope’s key advisers and assistants in his administration of the church. According to the Code of Canon Law, the two most important functions of cardinals...
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  A voyage through the systems of the human body 　　The human body is a complex structure made up of several systems that work together to enable it to function. Each system is made up of one or more organs, along with cells and tissues. These systems complement one another, each performing a critical function and, ultimately, sustaining a person’s life. The intricacy and complexity of the body’s systems have...
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  cardinal camerlengo 　　In full: cardinal camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church (Show more) Camerlengo also called: chamberlain (Show more) cardinal camerlengo, in Roman Catholicism, one of the cardinals and key prelates of the Vatican who is appointed by the pope and is tasked with a specific series of functions in the crucial time of transition from one pope to his successor, including...
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  Earth may have had freshwater and continents just 200 million years after forming, ancient crystals reveal Earth's first continents may have emerged from the planet's primordial oceans much earlier than we thought, just six hundred million years after the planet formed, new research suggests. The researchers found that ancient zircon crystals from the Jack Hills in Western Australia contain evidence of fresh water, which indicates that patches of land must have been present as fresh water...

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