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January 20, 2015
Vermont Could Raise $75 Million By Legalizing Cannabis
But that number could shrink to $20 million if a neighboring state also legalizes cannabis, the Rand Corporation study says.
Vermont could follow Colorado in raking in millions of tax dollars from the sale of weed, according to a new study—but only if the drug remains illegal in surrounding states.
Here Are 2014's Most Popular Passwords, And... Oof
The Enigma Code these ain't!
From the Sony hacks to the celebrity-targeting iCloud breach, 2014 was something of a poster year for the importance of good security online.
This Architecture Office Is Half-Cabin, Half-Boat
As Built Arquitectura's headquarters in Ferrol, Spain make the most out of a dark office building.
Spanish architecture firm as-built Arquitectura needed a way to bring light into their office located in downtown Ferrol, where a long, narrow building in the 18th-century city center provided little natural light to the busy designers.
And The Oscar For Best Tech Goes To...
What movie should win the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects? Our non-CGI editors break down the nominees.
From the lifelike CGI of Guardians of the Galaxy to the effects of aging in Captain America: The Winter Soldier to Interstellar's black hole modeling, Fast Company's Noah Robischon and Mark Wilson look at the Academy Award nominees for Best Visual Effects and break down their favorites. Who do you think you should win? Tell us all about it with hashtag #29thFloor.
This Database Of Declassified UFO Docs Will Make You Want To Believe
Your search for truth begins here. Thanks, U.S. Air Force!
UFO conspiracy theorists, your cup is about to runneth over.
The California-Colorado Cannabis War
One's got the biggest market for legal pot, but the states with smart regulation have the edge.
Oakland-based Auntie Dolores is a well-known brand in the country's biggest legal cannabis state. The company has been making cannabis-infused edibles, like brownies and pretzels, for California's medical marijuana users since 2008. Its products, which include gluten-free and vegan options, can be found in 150 dispensaries around the state.
How To Stop Caring About What Others Think
Tying self-worth to others' opinions gives you a flawed version of reality. Here's how to separate fact from fiction.
From wanting a good review from your boss to checking the number of likes on your Facebook post, most of us care about what others think. In fact, it's a trait we're born with. Scientists found that babies' emotions are often drawn from the emotions of those around them.
How A Media Star Found Mindfulness After A Meltdown In Front Of 5 Million Viewers
Some of us find mental clarity in quiet solitude. Others do it in front of a television camera.
After Dan Harris, then an ambitious rising star at ABC's news division, was left panting for breath during an on-air panic attack on Good Morning America in front of 5 million viewers, he realized that his life needed to change.
January 19, 2015
Here's What Happened When We Took Stock Of Our Lives, And Conducted A "Life Audit"
Feelings were felt, intentions were set, and, ultimately, we loved every second of it.
Usually around this time of year we like to dust off our yearly goals and pay lip service to the resolution gods. But what if instead we could hit the reset button and take stock of what's really important to us, setting for ourselves real intentions instead of empty goals?
What Made "I Have A Dream" Such A Perfect Speech
A closer look at one of the greatest speeches in American history offers inspiration for anyone trying to motivate a crowd.
Each year on this day, I make it a point to listen to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s great "I Have a Dream" speech. It's electrifying every single time.
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