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Many diehard "Harry Potter" fans would give anything to receive a letter from Hogwarts and be whisked away into a magical world.

If you consider Poland to be a magical world, you're in luck.

At the College of Wizardry located in Leśna, "long-flowing robes and dragontooth wands meet jeans and leather jackets."

Enrolled students can cast spells, learn about Ancient Runes, and be the star of their own "Harry Potter" experience. 

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The international community is struggling to come up with a strategy to defeat the Islamic State (IS) — but on the ground in northern Iraq, a Roman Catholic priest has found his own way to fight the jihadists. 

Father Gabriel Tooma is not going after them with weapons.

He is not involved with any of the several Christian militias that have taken it upon themselves, in Iraq and neighboring Syria, to defend their villages against IS onslaught.

What he is doing... Читать дальше...

Courtesy of David Bach

If you want to get rich, you have to learn to pay yourself first.

But just how much of your earnings should you set aside for retirement and other savings to ensure lifelong wealth?

For one self-made millionaire, the magic number is 20%.

"Today, my wife, Michelle, and I each strive to pay ourselves the first 20% of our gross income," writes David Bach, who became a millionaire by age 30, in his book "The Automatic Millionaire."

"That may sound like a lot... Читать дальше...

At 131 feet to the bottom, the Y-40 pool at the Hotel Terme Millepini in Italy is officially the deepest swimming pool in the world, according to Guinness World Records. That's essentially as deep as a 12-floor building is high, and longer than Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer statue.

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Amazon dramatically increased the amount of resources it dedicated to trying to influence federal regulations last year.

The company spent $9.07 million on lobbying in 2015, an incredible 91.4% surge from its 2014 spend, Consumer Watchdog reports. 

That's a corporate record for the company. 

Because companies must file lobbying records with the House of Representatives, you can search through the disclosures to see some of the issues that Amazon is focused on. Читать дальше...

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A Denver Broncos defender just admitted to something that New England Patriots fans have feared for a long time: When defenders try to tackle Rob Gronkowski, they intentionally aim for his knees.

During an interview on SportsCenter, Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. was asked point blank, "How do you tackle Rob Gronkowski?" His answer was confirmation of the Patriots' worries and is a huge problem for the NFL.

"You gotta hit him low, man — hit him in his knees," Harris said. Читать дальше...

Virginia Tech

Add another piece to the growing list of evidence that Apple is starting to explore virtual and augmented reality.

This week, The Financial Times reported that Apple hired Doug Bowman, a researcher and professor at Virginia Tech who specializes in virtual reality. No one knows exactly what Bowman will be doing at Apple, but it's not difficult to figure out what kinds of projects he'll be focusing on based on his resume.

Many see virtual reality (VR) and its close... Читать дальше...

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo braved the blizzard that hit the East Coast on Saturday to go out with a crew assisting drivers who are out on the roads in the snow.

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According to research from LinkedIn, everyone wants to work in tech these days — especially for big-name companies like Google, Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft.

In fact, these tech giants topped LinkedIn's 2015 ranking of the most in-demand employers in North America, taking four of the top five spots.

And it's no surprise why. They're known for offering attractive perks, great pay, and excellent workplace cultures.

But because jobs at these companies are so sought after... Читать дальше...

The White House

Everyone needs a pick-me-up sometimes.

And as it turns out, there are a bunch of healthy things you can do to lift your spirits.

We've scoured the research to find some of the best ways to improve your mood — no pill or special elixir required.

Here are a few:

Get out in nature.

If you're feeling down, it might be because you're not spending enough time in nature. Living in cities has been linked to stress and mental illness... Читать дальше...