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It’s War! Battle Erupts Over Poster Phrase ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’

A fiery legal fight has broken out in the U.K. over the trademark for the slogan “keep calm and carry on” — the helpful advice of the British Government during World War II.

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Do You Have the ‘Right To Be Forgotten’ On The Internet?

Have you ever thought it unfair that you couldn’t control what the Internet remembers about you? The European Union has.

Austerity named 2010's most searched word.

What Is The Definition of Austerity?

A: Enforced or extreme economy. B: Merriam-Webster’s most searched word in 2010.

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E.U. Report: Obese Britons, Chainsmoking Austrians and More!

Undeterred by its reputation as a haven for boring bureaucrats, the European Union has released the Eurostat Yearbook 2010, a 635-page compendium of E.U. statistics. Covering issues from health to education to economy, it’s not nearly as dull as you’d expect. Some of the juiciest stats follow.

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Profiting Off Bailout Fatigue: Gold Hits All-Time Record

The price of gold surged around the world Tuesday, as investors looked for something – anything – safe to invest in to avoid the turmoil of shaky financial markets.