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Harris Rosen spent the first half of his career making millions and the second half giving away millions. From Hell’s Kitchen in New York to a Quality Inn in Orlando, here is his story.

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12 Facts You Didn’t Know About Darth Vader


Darth Vader is one of the most recognizable characters in cinematic history. As the villain of the original Star Wars trilogy, he captivated audiences with his iconic look, voice, and ruthlessness. Years later, his transformation, from the gifted boy Anakin Skywalker to the Sith Apprentice of Darth Sidious, was brought to life in the prequel trilogy.

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Can Julia Stewart Save Applebee's?


At the Applebee's test kitchen in Kansas City, Mo., nine full-time chefs collaborate to create that certain "menu magic" that entices millions of diners every year.

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Wounded elephant seeks help from safari lodge after being shot by poachers


An alarming sight to be sure — Ben, an injured bull elephant, approached the lodge to ask for help.

IF YOU need further proof that elephants are highly-intelligent animals, this is it.

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Ice Bucket Challenge funds gene discovery in ALS (MND) research


The Ice Bucket Challenge that went viral in 2014 has funded an important scientific gene discovery in the progressive neurodegenerative disease ALS, the ALS Association says.

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How Vulfpeck Album ‘Sleepify’ Used Spotify Loophole to Earn $20,000


A Spotify logo is seen as founder and CEO Daniel Ek addresses a press conference in New York, December 11, 2013. The music streaming service, Spotify, unveiled a new ad-based service for mobile and tablet users that will allow access to Spotify's song catalog for free.

Much fuss has been made over the impact of online streaming on artists' lifestyles, particularly with respect to Spotify, the streaming giant that offers free music to millions, but only pays artists the royalty equivalent of peanuts.

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Mark Zuckerberg tapes over his webcam. Should you?


Mark Zuckerberg celebrates 500 million monthly active users on Instagram – but he also revealed a lot about himself by leaving his laptop in the background Photograph: Facebook

Don’t worry, Mark Zuckerberg: Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t after you. And as the richest millennial in the world, you can probably be confident that someone, somewhere, is after you.

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How a Tribe is Battling Loggers With a Drone They Built Watching YouTube


In Guyana, where forests cover over 80 percent of the country, the threat of illegal logging is ever present. A lot of the time, it’s hard to even know if it’s happening. That’s in part because the country’s population is so small, just 735,000 people to keep watch on 83,000 square miles of country.

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Usain Bolt Demands His Ad Shoots Be Done In Jamaica


Usain Bolt has brought a lot of money to Jamaica on many weekends. If any international company is thinking of shooting Usain Bolt for an ad campaign, you best start location scouting in Jamaica.

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The Time Nikola Tesla Paid for His Hotel Room With a "Death Ray"


Nikola Tesla was, of course, a vastly accomplished scientist and inventor. His inventions include the Tesla coil and electric oscillators, and he also developed technologies that were eventually found in X-rays, the radio, and remote controls.

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