art How to paint in the renaissance style, with actual paint Rob Beschizza

clothing This fellow is a master at folding jeans (video) David Pescovitz

tips Essential knowledge: how to crack walnuts with your bare hands Mark Frauenfelder

skills Excavator operators showing ninja-level tricks and feats of precision Gareth Branwyn

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education About half of Detroit can't read Andrea James

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education The only technique to learn something new James Altucher

top talent Amazing rescue dog can balance on an exercise ball, ride a skateboard, and more! Jennifer Sandlin

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magic Woman who tricked her way into mens-only Magic Circle to rejoin it Rob Beschizza

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healthcare The hidden truth about Medicaid: 64% of recipients are employed workers Maureen Herman

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