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Tipping Etiquette Around The World [Infographic]
I think I have touched on this subject before, and I didn't get any more clever because of it. As you can read from one of my earlier articles, tipping is a pretty interesting concept, and it is handled differently in each country around the world. In the U.S., I always tipped 20% if not more. It is ...
The Healing Power Of Banana Peels
Apparently banana peels are a kind of miracle drug, and I'm just now finding out about it. Since I'm not a big fan of medicine, I'm really excited about this. I'm all for taking a piece of tape and attaching a banana peel to my body if it will do what some people claim. I might look like an idiot, b ...
Corporate Giving: Modern Philanthropy Is Big Business
The word "philanthropy" gets thrown around a lot these days. I see more and more people referring to it in their posts, and even in their tweets. Philanthropy is an interesting word because it encompasses so much passion and emotion. Philanthropy is very different from charity; however, I see many p ...
How To: Turn Rain Puddles Into Duck Ponds
Most people don't like rainy days. I really like them, but I'm kinda strange like that. I love how rain smells, and how it feels. Have you ever noticed that when you stand outside immediately after a rainstorm, it is quieter than usual? When was the last time you shared an umbrella with a stranger? ...
Gooey Sticky Popcorn Cake: The Ultimate Movie Snack
Even though this isn't a food blog, we still have fun writing about food designs. This is especially true when they look like works of art. One thing I have learned is that an artist can be just as creative in the kitchen as in the art studio, and there really is no limit to what can be created with ...
How To: Know When To Work For Free (Freelancers)
If you are a self-employed freelancer or consultant with any amount of success under your belt, you have no doubt had to deal with people asking you to work for free. I've dealt with this for over ten years, and I am the first to admit it can be a tricky situation that can quickly turn into a slippe ...
How To: Throw A Kickin Summertime Picnic
It's hot and sunny outside, and that means it's time for some hella picnics on the weekends! I love going to those kind of parties, but I hardly ever host them cause I don't know how to plan them. There are so many aspects to planning a kickin Saturday BBQ that I wouldn't even know where to start.
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Japan: A Nation Determined To Recover [20 Surreal Pics]
It's hard to believe it's been three months since the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. The heartbreak continues, and there are still hundreds of bodies that are unaccounted for. Experts say that approximately 28,000 people either died or are still missing as a result of this tragedy.
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The Entrepreneur’s Guide To Taking A Vacation
I've owned my own business for over a decade now. I love being an entrepreneur. I've written about it many times on Bit Rebels. At this point, I don't think I could go back to working for someone else. I mean, I could do it, but my new boss would probably fire me immediately. I like to do things my ...
Animals Show Off Their Synchronized Swimming Skills
I often hear people say, "It's the little things in life that make it sweet." I have to agree with that. Life isn't just all about grand occasions, although those are nice too. It's also about noticing and appreciating little things like a kind word, a smile from a stranger or even a pretty flower.
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They’re Back: Welcome To The Jungle On Cellos
Earlier this year when cellists Stjepan Hauser and Luka Sulic came out with their rendition of Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal, the world went crazy and their video almost immediately went viral. Their new single, which is a cover of Guns N' Roses' Welcome to the Jungle, is already creating a huge ...
Emergency Toilet Design Created For People In Japan
As of today, it's been three months since the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. We don't see as many bloggers writing about it anymore, and the articles being spread around in social media are becoming few and far between. However, that doesn't mean everything is okay in Japan now.
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How To: Think More Positive Thoughts
I've studied a lot about thoughts and thought patterns during my life. It's a topic that especially intrigued me when I was attending University, and I remember being in the library for many long nights completely fascinated by all the information available about how our brains work.
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Expert Driving Techniques Everyone Needs To Know
Remember when everyone used to ask for fun, "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" Then CNN, MSNBC and most of the other news websites published the definitive answer, as determined by some obviously very smart scientists. The egg came first.
One of the next most common riddles is, "Who are ...
Social Media Tattoo: Put Facebook Friends On Your Arm
[Update: Too bad this tattoo turned out to be fake! I was really hoping this girl was for real.] I realize that this story is on every single major blog in the world today, but if there was ever anything that deserved to be on Bit Rebels, this is it. I just couldn't resist writing about it. This has ...