| God did not create the universe, says Hawking
(Reuters)
|  Reuters - God did not create the universe and the "Big Bang" was an inevitable consequence of the laws of physics, the eminent British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking argues in a new book.
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| The Stig's ID is 'Top Gear' secret no more
(AP)
|  AP - The opaque visor of one of Britain's most famous helmets has been lifted.
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| Mass Extinction Threat: Earth on Verge of Huge Reset Button?
(LiveScience.com)
| LiveScience.com - Mass extinctions have served as huge reset buttons that dramatically
changed the diversity of species found in oceans all over the world, according
to a comprehensive study of fossil records. The findings suggest humans will
live in a very different future if they drive animals to extinction, because
the loss of each species can alter entire ecosystems. |
| Heavy rain from Hurricane Earl smacks NC islands
(AP)
|  AP - The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 115 mph winds Thursday on North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks, the first and potentially most destructive stop on the storm's projected journey up the Eastern Seaboard.
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| ‘Don’t tread on me’ flags start disputes around the country
(The Upshot)
| The Upshot - An Arizona man is in trouble with his homeowners' association over flying the Gadsden flag, which features a coiled rattlesnake and the words "Don't Tread on Me." The flag has been adopted by members of the tea party movement for its association with the American Revolution, but Andy McDonel tells the New York Times that [...] |
| Many Americans Don't Even Know They're Fat
(HealthDay)
|  HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Many Americans have skewed
perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are
thinner than they really are, even when the scales are shouting otherwise,
a new poll finds.
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