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Buzzfeed collects some of the best hurricane-related texts from Mom.

Wired takes a look at the reasoning behind $1 Kickstarters.

Learn about Nestle's social media strategy.

The Guardian has some eye-opening statistics on how quitting smoking affects women.

Researchers try to explain why kids think hiding their eyes makes them invisible (science!)

On the phenomenon of name-your-own-price ebooks.

Revisiting Rachel Carson's environmental work.

Has Fox created a "culture of idiots?

The Will Smith / Doug E Fresh impromptu jam you've been waiting for:

Today's cutest thing ever: slow loris eating a riceball!

Enron? Really?

Mysterious Enron website sparks rumors of Houston company's comeback

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Despite the website, the energy company most likely isn't making a comeback.

Is one of American history's most famous corporate downfalls getting a second chance at life?

On Dec. 2, 2001, exactly 23 years ago, Enron declared bankruptcy.

Within hours, one of America's most exciting energy companies crumpled under its own weight. More than 25,000 lost their jobs and pensions immediately.

Houston's TV screens were filled with images of workers leaving 1400 Smith, the company's headquarters, with boxes and bewildered looks.

But now, Enron is back again.

On Monday, the new Enron launched its website, paid for a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle, published at least two billboards, and produced a gauzy promotional video touting the company.

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