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![Prince William Saves Stranded Russian Sailors In Thrilling Rescue Footage [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/princewilliam.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Prince William Saves Stranded Russian Sailors In Thrilling Rescue Footage [VIDEO]
Shipwrecks happen fairly frequently, and rescues at sea, while heroic, typically don’t make global headlines. Unless one of the people doing the rescuing happens to be royalty, that is.
On Sunday, Flight Lt. William Wales of the Royal Air Force — you may know him better as the Duke of Cambridge or, even more commonly, Prince William — was part of a helicopter crew that plucked two Russian sailors
![Can Electricity Shock Your Brain Into Learning Faster? It Works for the Air Force](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/electricity-brain-air-force.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Can Electricity Shock Your Brain Into Learning Faster? It Works for the Air Force
One of the toughest things to teach Air Force pilots who guide unmanned attack drones is how to accurately spot targets in complex radar images. Researchers, however, have found a way to cut that lengthy training time in half.
Delivering a mild electrical current to pilots’ brains through EEG electrodes placed on the scalp — a process called transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) — can acc
![‘Morning Person?’ Laziness? There’s a Gene for Them — Health Check](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/sleeping.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Morning Person?’ Laziness? There’s a Gene for Them — Health Check
If you’ve ever wondered why some people can get by on just a few hours of sleep while others need much more, scientists may have found an answer.
Research conducted on 4,000 Europeans discovered that those who had two copies of a particular variant of a gene called ABCC9, which influences sleep duration, generally reported sleeping less than those who had two copies of a different version of the g
![Celebs Need Worry About New Photoshop Rating System](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/photoshop-before-after.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebs Need Worry About New Photoshop Rating System
These days, it’s almost unheard of to see a celebrity photo that hasn’t been airbrushed or otherwise digitally manipulated to make the person in the picture look nearly flawless. While they may make pretty magazine covers, two researchers are proposing a ratings system to let people know exactly how much a photo has been manipulated.
![Is Your Coffee Fix Getting in the Way of Medication? — Health Check](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/coffee-medication.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Is Your Coffee Fix Getting in the Way of Medication? — Health Check
The average American adult drinks about three cups of coffee a day, and while many can’t imagine a morning without it, people taking certain drugs may want to think twice.
Studies show that more than a dozen medications — antidepressants, estrogen, and thyroid and osteoporosis drugs, for example — can be affected by coffee, which can block absorption or enhance the effects of the drugs.
![Celebrity Birthdays for November 29 – Garry Shandling, Anna Faris and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/nov29.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 29 – Garry Shandling, Anna Faris and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Garry Shandling
Age: 62
Occupation: Actor, Writer, and Comedian
Known For: His work on ‘It’s Garry Shandling’s Show’ and the Emmy-winning ‘The Larry Sanders Show,’ writing for shows such as ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘Welcome Back, Kotter,’ and hosting the Grammy Awards and Emmy Awards multiple times
![This Day in History for November 29 – Israel Formed and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/israel.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for November 29 – Israel Formed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1929 – American explorer Richard Byrd and three companions become the first to fly over the South Pole (More info)
1947 – Despite strong Arab opposition, the United Nations votes for the partition of Palestine and the creation of an independent Jewish state (More info)
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7 Cyber Monday Survival Tips Every Web Surfer Should Know
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Cyber Monday may not be as infamous as Black Friday, but often times there are better deals to be found. Plus, there's no crowds of shoppers pushing and shoving to get there first. If you'll be doing your shopping online, here are some things to keep in mind to ensure you get the best deals you can — and stay safe doing it.
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![Celebrity Birthdays for November 28 – Paul Shaffer, Jon Stewart and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/nov28.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 28 – Paul Shaffer, Jon Stewart and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Paul Shaffer
Age: 62
Occupation: Composer and Bandleader
Known For: Being David Letterman’s sidekick and bandleader for almost 30 years, being a member of the ‘Saturday Night Live’ house band in the 1970s and regularly appearing in the show’s sketches, and recording with artists such as Diana Ross, B.B. King, Cyndi Lauper, Cher, and
![This Day in History for November 28 – First US Car Race and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/carrace.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for November 28 – First US Car Race and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1520 – Ferdinand Magellan reaches the Pacific Ocean with three ships, becoming the first European to sail from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific (More info)
1895 – Frank Duryea wins the first motor-car race in the United States (More info)
![Weekend Box Office: ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1′ Fights Off Competitors to Stay in First Place](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/twilight-breaking-dawn-300x2251.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Weekend Box Office: ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1′ Fights Off Competitors to Stay in First Place
‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1′ continued to dominate at the box office this weekend, earning $42 million to easily retain its top spot on the charts.
![Prince William to the Rescue! Sailors Saved by Lt. William Wales](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/prince-william-rescue-2011-11-27.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Prince William to the Rescue! Sailors Saved by Lt. William Wales
The dashing Prince William added to his allure on Sunday when he was part of a four-man team that rescued a pair of Russian sailors whose cargo ship sank in the Irish Sea off the coast of North Wales.