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Before you judge lazy workers, consider they might serve a purpose

Before you judge lazy workers, consider they might serve a purpose

A recent Japanese study shows the lazy ants play a critical role in colonies. They contribute when others die or drop out. The researcher says the same is true for humans. But is it?
by Yuki Noguchi

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Lakeview church discovers 30,000 cars in donated house

Shelves filled with scale model cars filled the foyer — then kept going. Kitchen, living room, bedrooms, family room — every available space was covered with cars.

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How basketball great Bill Walton thrived in a life of limitations

How basketball great Bill Walton thrived in a life of limitations

Bill Walton has written a memoir: "Back from the Dead." NPR's Scott Simon speaks with him about his childhood, basketball career and The Grateful Dead.

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Appetites: 3 'weird' wine recommendations

Appetites: 3 'weird' wine recommendations

Growler Magazine senior editor John Garland suggests people expand their wine horizons to include places such as Bulgaria, Canada and Uruguay.
by Tom Crann

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Teachers, drummer, journalist among newest Bush Foundation fellows

Teachers, drummer, journalist among newest Bush Foundation fellows

Fellows receive up to $100,000 over as much as two years to develop their professional and leadership skills. The group has "extraordinary potential" to contribute to life in Minnesota and the Dakotas, the foundation said.
by Tim Nelson

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8 ways you can survive -- and thrive in -- midlife

8 ways you can survive -- and thrive in -- midlife

One secret to midlife happiness is being a rookie at something. Trying new things and failing keeps you robust. Also, to revive a midlife marriage, mix things up: Hike, go dancing or set out in an RV.
by Barbara Bradley Hagerty

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Power suits: How dressing for success at work can pay off

Power suits: How dressing for success at work can pay off

Being better dressed can give you a psychological boost that makes you behave more like a leader. One study found that men dressed in suits negotiated a higher profit than casually clad counterparts.
by Yuki Noguchi

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That's not a real word ... or is it? A spelling bee quiz

That's not a real word ... or is it? A spelling bee quiz

The metro's best student spellers will face off on Sunday at the regional spelling bee sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio. Test your skills: Can you spot real words from fake ones?
by Nancy Yang

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If you set high expectations for your marriage, is it doomed?

If you set high expectations for your marriage, is it doomed?

People often expect a great many things out of a marriage. That can work if spouses are pragmatic about what they're really able to deliver on, a study finds.
by Nancy Shute

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Appetites: Why leave L.A.?

Appetites: Why leave L.A.?

Thomas Kim, co-owner and chef of The Rabbit Hole, had success with several restaurants in Los Angeles, but he moved to Minneapolis anyway. Why?
by Tom Crann

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