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You might think life would be easier, happier, and infinitely more fulfilling if only you could rack up a few more IQ points.

But that's hardly the case, as evidenced by the 100-plus answers on a Quora thread titled "When does intelligence become a curse?"

Users wrote about everything from the absurdly high expectations that people place on them to the trouble of constantly being perceived as a braggart.

Below, we've rounded up some of the most thought-provoking... Читать дальше...

Ryan Adams is apt to cover just about anything. Performing at the Newport Folk Festival yesterday with the Infamous Stringdusters and Nicki Bluhm, he opted for metal: Slayer's "South of Heaven" and Black Sabbath's "The Wizard." As it turns out, both are surprisingly well-suited to the Stringdusters' bluegrass-y take. Adams also improvised a new song, "Frightened…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Latest on demonstrations around Philadelphia ahead of the Democratic National Convention (all times local):

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Latest on demonstrations around Philadelphia ahead of the Democratic National Convention (all times local):

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Latest on demonstrations around Philadelphia ahead of the Democratic National Convention (all times local):

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have activated Joe Nathan from the 60-day disabled list, completing the veteran reliever's journey back to the majors from Tommy John surgery.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have activated Joe Nathan from the 60-day disabled list, completing the veteran reliever's journey back to the majors from Tommy John surgery.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have activated Joe Nathan from the 60-day disabled list, completing the veteran reliever's journey back to the majors from Tommy John surgery.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have activated Joe Nathan from the 60-day disabled list, completing the veteran reliever's journey back to the majors from Tommy John surgery.

Floods in China claimed 161 lives and left 123 people missing, the Chinese Civil Affairs Ministry said on Sunday.

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New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles doesn't seem concerned about his quarterback situation even if Ryan Fitzpatrick decides not to return.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on California wildfires (all times local):

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on California wildfires (all times local):

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on California wildfires (all times local):

A shelling of the central neighborhoods of Damascus left six people dead and more than 10 wounded.

Kim Kardashian holds up Jennifer Lopez‘s birthday cake in this new group picture posted by French Montana on Instagram! The entertainer turns 47 years old TODAY (July 24). Happy Birthday JLo!!! Kim, French, Calvin, Maria Menounos, John Stamos, Casper Smart, and more were on hand to have an early birthday celebration after everyone attended Jen‘s [...]

British cyclist Chris Froome has won his second straight Tour de France title, and his third in four years.

By Sarah Trotto, The Sports Xchange
CHICAGO - The Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers were tied 3-3 after eight innings before rain suspended Saturday night's game.

The San Diego Comic-Con is a gathering founded on, and fueled by, love. The only way to nurture a convention like this for 46 years, to get people to make an annual pilgrimage from around the world, is with a shared affection.

The brush fire raging in the rugged mountains in the Santa Clarita Valley grew to more than 22,000 acres overnight as firefighters struggle to gain control of the wildfire amid a brutal heat wave.

Husker players, Nebraska football fans and followers across the nation reacted to the news that Husker punter Sam Foltz died in a weekend automobile accident.

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Government air raids struck at least five medical facilities in the northern province of Aleppo, where violence has intensified in recent weeks amid a siege by government forces, Syrian opposition activists said Sunday.

The activists said the air raids began late Saturday night and continued until after midnight, killing at least five people across the city, including an infant.

The International Committee of the Red Cross tweeted after reports of the... Читать дальше...

A relatively heavy explosion was heard in Kabul city causing panic among the city residents a day after a deadly attack left at least 80 dead. The security officials confirmed that a rocket landed in Makroryn area in the 9th police district of the city. Sediq Sediqi, spokesman for the Ministry of Interior, confirmed that Read the full article...

LONDON (AP) — British border agents moved in Sunday to help French officials ease the gigantic backups for travelers trying to cross the English Channel into France.

LONDON (AP) — British border agents moved in Sunday to help French officials ease the gigantic backups for travelers trying to cross the English Channel into France. French officials have expanded border checks during the state of emergency declared after repeated extremist attacks, and the increased security has led to the lines of stalled cars and trucks on the roads leading to the English port of Dover. Volunteers were delivering granola bars and bottled water to motorists and police helicopters... Читать дальше...