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The Stock Market Is Like A Car

a: The stock market ~
b: A Car

What: "However, when in comes to investing in stocks, young people can actually afford to "step harder" on the accelerator (make risky buys that may payoff big, but have a high chance of failure)." An association between youth and speed and risk and older investors and slowness and caution. It's all about recovery time.

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Writer: Ken Little
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Date: Aug 9 2011 12:04 PM


This Chakra Is Like An Umbilical Cord

a: This chakra ~
b: an umbilical cord

What: This chakra governs your connection to the Universe/God/Spirit/Source. This chakra is like an umbilical cord to "home." It's a connection to an essential source.

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Writer: Julia Melges-Jablons
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Date: Sep 4 2011 10:57 AM



a: Liver ~
b: a salamander tail

What: "But the liver is like a salamander's tail. A transplanted liver completely regenerates to fill the cavity the old liver left behind," says surgeon Drazen. "That's a mechanism no one quite understands."

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Writer: Drazen
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Date: Oct 25 2013 4:41 PM



a: Weathering ~
b: using sandpaper

What:

"Weathering is like using sandpaper to make a piece of wood smooth. The sandpaper grinds the surface down until it is flat, and tiny particles are produced. "


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Writer: Rebecca Harman
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Date: Dec 8 2014 5:58 PM



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