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New Zealand, Canada Tie for 2nd Most Giving Country in the World

New Zealand has the distinction of being the world's second most giving country, thanks to the generosity of New Zealanders. The results of the World Giving Index Survey were released by Charities Aid Foundation based in the UK. New Zealand is tied at second place with Canada and Myanmar. According to the Giving Index, 40 per cent of Kiwis volunteered in various charitable institutions in 2012. The figure rose from 38 per cent in the previous list released in 2012.
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UFO Sighting at Fullabrook Wind Farm in Devon [VIDEO]

A mysterious object was caught on camera hovering above Fullabrook wind farm in Devon, UK last Saturday. A gray coloured flying saucer shape was seen floating above West Country turbines in broad daylight. It is speculated that aliens are observing Earth and they may even have chosen the perfect landing pad, the vast lush green fields of a West Country wind farm.

2013 Geminid Meteor Shower: Sky Event Set to Peak on December 13 and 14

The month of December offers a couple of sky event that viewers can look forward to after the hype on Comet ISON’s closest approach to the Sun last November 28. The 2013 Geminid Meteor Shower is set to light up the sky with a remarkable display beginning Tuesday, December 3, until it peaks on December 13 and 14.

5 Online Holiday Shopping Safety Tips for Consumers

With the start of the Holidays comes the onslaught of holiday shopping for the season of gift-giving is just around the corner, not to mention the various sales and deals offered by almost every store this time of the year. However, there are a lot of scammers out there during holiday shopping too. They are taking advantage of shoppers who are rushing to buy items during a sale like, Black Friday or Cyber Monday. If you want to avoid getting scammed, check out the online holiday shopping safety ...

2013 Comet ISON: Intact 'Comet of the Century' Enters SOHO's Field of View, Watch Comet's Close Flyby to the Sun from SOHO Spacecraft Views

As Comet ISON made its closest approach to the Sun on Thursday, November 28, the numerous satellites and space telescopes orbiting around offered the sky watchers live views on the “Comet of the Century.” According to the Space.com report, one of the oldest but still the best satellite focusing on the Sun is the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO).

iPhone Electrocution: Thai Man Found Dead After Using iPhone 4S While Charging

A man from Thailand has reportedly died from electrocution while talking on his iPhone 4S while charging. Based on the report of a Thai language publication Daily News Thailand, authorities in the Rayong province discovered the unnamed man in his home lying on the floor while still holding on to his iPhone. Police found the burnt device in the person's left hand.

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