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![How To Master The Art Of Taking Photos Of Your Friends [Humor]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/the-oatmeal-photos-comic-1-optimized.jpg "How To Master The Art Of Taking Photos Of Your Friends [Humor]")
How To Master The Art Of Taking Photos Of Your Friends [Humor]
If you are a regular reader of The Oatmeal, you know that website is always good for a laugh. Whenever I need something to make me smile, I head over to that website because there is always a comic there that will brighten my day. I saw this one there today, and it was such a good one, I had to shar ...
![2012 Holiday Online & Mobile Shopping Trends [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-online-mobile-shopping-infographic-optimized.jpg "2012 Holiday Online & Mobile Shopping Trends [Infographic]")
2012 Holiday Online & Mobile Shopping Trends [Infographic]
It's that time of year again, and if you haven't officially started your holiday shopping, you've probably at least started thinking about it. 2012 has definitely been a huge year when it comes to the explosion of mobile shopping, but there is something else connected to that which is also impacting ...
6 Ways To Open A Beer Bottle Without A Bottle Opener
I remember a couple years ago when that video about how to open a beer bottle or a bottle of wine on a tree went viral. If you look on YouTube now, you'll see there are tutorials for how to open a beer bottle with a piece of paper, a spoon, your teeth and even your belly button (I wouldn't recommend ...
![4 Ways Your Work Area Could Be Destroying Productivity [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/productivity-at-work-amex-infographic-optimized.jpg "4 Ways Your Work Area Could Be Destroying Productivity [Infographic]")
4 Ways Your Work Area Could Be Destroying Productivity [Infographic]
Look around your work area right now. Is it an inspiring place to sit and be productive? When it comes to productivity at work, there are all kinds of tips and tricks we can use to increase our inspiration and creativity. However, what's not as easy to determine is what exactly sabotages our product ...
![Wasting Time At Work: Are You Guilty? [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/wasting-wimt-at-work-infographic-optimized.jpg "Wasting Time At Work: Are You Guilty? [Infographic]")
Wasting Time At Work: Are You Guilty? [Infographic]
Do you know how much time you waste at work? The thing is, almost everyone wastes valuable work time on gossip, browsing the Internet and online interaction without even noticing how much time has gone by. When people think of wasting time, they usually think it means time spent doing pretty much no ...
![Movember: A Gentleman’s Guide To The Perfect Stache [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/movember-moustache-gentlemans-guide-infographic-optimized.jpg "Movember: A Gentleman’s Guide To The Perfect Stache [Infographic]")
Movember: A Gentleman’s Guide To The Perfect Stache [Infographic]
Happy Movember! We couldn't let this month go by without publishing at least one article to celebrate the month when thousands of men around the world grow facial hair in the name of charity. These men, commonly known as Mo Bros, generously offer their faces in honor of raising awareness about prost ...
![Career Choices: What Will You Be When You Grow Up? [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/upcoming-popular-careers-2020-infographic-optimized.jpg "Career Choices: What Will You Be When You Grow Up? [Infographic]")
Career Choices: What Will You Be When You Grow Up? [Infographic]
When we are little kids, it seems like we are asked over and over by adults, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" As kids, it's a question that doesn't require much thought, and we usually blurt out whatever we think would be the perfect job (like being a superhero). Unfortunately, as we get o ...
Hand-Crank Phone Charger (For When You’re Without Electricity)
Living without electricity is a big deal, and if you are blessed enough not to know what that feels like, try doing it for one day. It will be torture. Electricity is one of those things that we completely take for granted. If you think it's hard to live when your Internet goes out, try going withou ...
How Drug Abuse Affects The Body: Before & After Photography
I've written about this topic before, but it's been a while, so I thought today would be a good day to touch on it again. I'm talking about drug abuse and how drug abuse affects our lives and the lives of everyone around us. For those of us who have never taken drugs, I think it can be hard to empat ...
Kids And Pets Growing Up Together: A Heartwarming Photo Collection
There are few relationships in the world that are as special as kids with their pets. Kids and pets make the perfect combination, and the love they share as they grow up together is heartwarming and memorable. If you had a pet growing up, you know exactly what I'm talking about. In most families I k ...
![7 Smart Ways Workaholics Can Optimize Time [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/optimize-time-workaholics-infographic-1-optimized.jpg "7 Smart Ways Workaholics Can Optimize Time [Infographic]")
7 Smart Ways Workaholics Can Optimize Time [Infographic]
One of the most popular buzzwords this year is "optimization," and this article is about how to optimize time. The typical workday has changed a lot here in the States over the past few decades. Although I don't remember ever working a 9 - 5 workday, only a few short generations ago, this was the st ...
This Is What An Internet Troll Looks Like (Eww…Not A Good Look)
In my opinion, there are two types of Internet trolls. First, there are the cyberbullies who abuse and attack teenagers and noob Internet users to the point where it affects their daily lives in a negative way. This is the worst kind of Internet troll, and what those people do should be illegal in m ...
DIY Enthusiasts: The Magnetic Tool That Eliminates Smashed Fingers
DIY projects can be fun, and many of us Do-It-Yourselfers like to take on tasks like recycling old wooden boxes into brand new bird houses or refurbishing an old porch swing. As ambitious as we might be, if you have two left thumbs like me, often our DIY handiwork leaves us with bruised thumbs and a ...
World’s First Credit Card Made From Pure Gold & Diamonds
For those people out there who know they have to pay to play, there's a new credit card in town that will blow all the other ones away and let everyone know you are the king (or queen) of the world. Recently the first credit card made entirely from gold, diamonds and pearls was announced. There is a ...
Extreme Camping With Amazing Hanging Tents
The chance that you are into extreme camping is quite good since you've clicked yourself all the way here. So what really is extreme camping? Well, in a world where everything gets boring and ordinary quickly, people often try to come up with experiences that take them on an adventure they've never ...