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Machu Picchu: The Lost City (PHOTOS)

The forbidden ancient city Machu Picchu was a lost city for more than 100 years. It was believed that the city remained unknown to the world until July 24, 1911 when Yale professor Hiram Bingham III discovered the ancient Inca city. This day is marked in the history as the ?Discovery Day of the Ancient Inca City Machu Picchu".

Paulo Coelho Advocates Piracy of Books

Paulo Coelho, the bestselling author and the most translated author in the world (53 languages at the last count), wrote an article recently where he says that he believes in allowing online book sharing and does not mind people pirating his books in this manner.

Wreck Your Health: A Hot Dog A Day As Bad As Cigarettes

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a health group that promotes preventive medicine and conducts clinical research, released a provocative warning message through a huge billboard near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Progeria, the Rapid Premature Aging in Children (Photos)

Kaylee Halko who was diagnosed with Progeria, a genetic condition that makes children grow old ten times faster, is raising money along with her family to support a fundraiser for the Progeria Research Foundation at the Maumee Festival.

I've Never Seen Hefner Naked: Crystal Harris

Crystal Harris candidly reveal that why she has split with Hugh Hefner before the five days of their marriage. In an radio show on Monday she told about his prowess in the bed, claiming he never turned her on.

Royal Wedding Rehearsal: Zara Phillips, Mike Tindall Host Yacht Party [Photos]

Zara Phillips, the eldest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth, and England rugby captain Mike Tindall are to marry at 3 p.m. on Saturday. As the couple attends rehearsal and prepares to tie the knot this weekend in Edinburgh, dozens of friends and family, including William and Kate were on board the Royal Yacht Britannia on Friday for the start of the festivities.

Hot Real Housewives of Beverly Hills [PHOTOS]

The series has since been renewed for a second season and will premiere September 5, 2011. The entire Season 1 cast will return, with Brandi Glanville and Dana Wilkey appearing as "Friends of the Housewives."

Will Rachel Weisz Make it to Oscar Again?

Rachel Weisz of the Oscar fame for "Constant Gardener" was seen in an elegant red Valentino dress on Wednesday, 27 July 2011 at the Tribeca Grand Hotel, New York for a screening of the movie "The Whistleblower". The Cinema Society & Dior Beauty, along with DeLeio hosted the screening of "The Whistleblower."

Obama Loses Ground in Presidential Race: Poll

The latest poll conducted by Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, from July 20-24 among 1,501 adults and 1,205 registered voters, shows that 41 percent of registered voters would like to see Barack Obama reelected, while 40 percent would prefer to see a generic Republican candidate.

Senator supports online sales tax reform

Cash-strapped states seeking to collect billions in taxes from online transactions gained an ally in Washington on Friday when a senator introduced a bill for a federal solution to the problem.

Nixon?s Secret Watergate Testimony to be Released: Judge

A Federal Judge on Friday ordered the release of the transcripts of the 36-year-old secret testimony that former President Nixon gave to the grand jury following the infamous Watergate scandal. The transcripts will enable historians and scholars to gauge the extent of Nixon's role in the affair - a subject of popular speculation.

Nintendo Slashes 3DS Price

The sluggish sales of Nintendo's new gaming device 3DS pushed the company to make a surprising move to slash the price by $80, or more than 30 percent, possibly losing money for each sale of the device.

Senate Votes to Kill Boehner Debt Ceiling Bill

The Democrat-led U.S. Senate on Friday voted to, in effect, block a bill passed in the House by the Republican Majority that would have raised the U.S. federal debt ceiling in a two-stage process.

Court upholds patenting of genes in Myriad case

A federal appeals court affirmed the right of Myriad Genetics to patent two genes linked to breast cancer, overturning a lower court ruling that threatened a key element of the biotech business.

Debt crisis strains banks, threatens consumers

The crisis over raising the debt ceiling may have been manufactured by politicians, as many on Wall Street charge, but its effect on consumers and the broader economy is likely to prove very real.

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