A Japanese hiker slipped, was knocked unconscious and then survived 24 days without food or water. That’s not supposed to be possible. What survival instincts fuel us through dire straits?

Watch this Reuters video to learn more about a service that will customize your glasses frames with recycled movie frames. Want a clip from Jaws or comedy-classic Caddyshack in your frames, just visit www.vinylize.com for your “Cinematique frames”.

It’s been preferred in Europe since the 1970s, but can radiant floor heating help with your allergies and get you a good night’s sleep? Why would it make you toss your snow shovel?

Twelve decapitated bodies were found on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula last week. Officials believe this tragic act of violence could be related to warring gangs that battle over the best drug-smuggling routes into the United States.

Labor unions have an important history in the United States. What’s more, Labor Day was established out of the Central Labor Union of New York City’s desire to give the working man a day off. How do these groups help America’s hardworking men and women?

pl.n.

1. The innermost parts of a building, especially the sanctuary of a temple.
2. The most private or secret parts; recesses: the penetralia of the soul.

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