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 The FOX Forecast Center says an arctic front will usher in the coldest air of the season by a considerable margin this week, with the expectation of widespread subzero temperature readings across the Northern Rockies, central and northern Plains and the Upper Midwest. Some low temperature readings could approach -30 degrees across portions of Montana and North Dakota starting on Tuesday morning, and with temperatures that low, frostbite could set in in as little as 10 minutes. High temperatures in the region will remain 30-40 degrees below average, with many places struggling to get out of the single digits during the day. And some areas in North Dakota and Montana may not even get above zero degrees for several days. "Look at the temperatures," FOX Weather meteorologist Craig Herrera said. "Minus 13. This is the 'feels-like' temperature. The temperature plus the wind for places like Bismarck (North Dakota). Over in Pierre (South Dakota), 13 below zero. Billings...

 In this piece, we will take a look at the 15 most advanced countries in military technology. For more countries, head on over to 5 Most Advanced Countries in Military Technology. Military technology, or the use of technology for the brutal art of warfare, is one of the oldest domains in human history. From the caveman using a simple spear to today's high end stealth fighter jets and drones, this field has continuously evolved and is a primary contributor to the ability of armed forces to see the tide of war turn in their favor. In terms of monetary value, defense items are among the most expensive in the world. The U.S.' crown jewel fighter jet, the F-22 Raptor, costs the USAF a cool $120 million to purchase exclusive of development costs and more than $68,000 (higher than the average U.S. income) to operate per hour. The industry itself stood at $474 billion last year and will grow to $513 billion this year with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. Top American fir...

 A 2010 study conducted in Hong Kong states that approximately one of every 20 individuals reported experiencing nightmares at least once a week. However, Dr. Michael Nadorff, Associate Professor of Psychology at Mississippi State University and President-Elect of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, says it’s important to note that not all individuals who have nightmares remember them. Nadorff explains that the majority of dreams are actually negative, but most of them come and go without being remembered. Here’s what Nadorff has to say about nightmares, as well as how to prevent them, or at least how to keep yourself from remembering them. What causes nightmares? Nadorff, who specializes in nightmares, says everyone has negative dreams, but not everyone remembers them. “You don’t usually remember them unless you wake up during them,” he explains. According to Nadorff, waking up from REM sleep, when dreams occur, is the only way to remember a nightmare. Waking up from REM sle...

When the dentist urges you floss diligently for the 12th time in one visit, it’s not an overstatement. That’s because seeing red in the sink after your nightly brush is never a good sign. “Gum tissue in general is sensitive,” explains Richard J. Lipari, D.D.S., a cosmetic and restorative dentist in Chappaqua, NY. And taking care of it is crucial to avoid bleeding gums. Ahead, Dr. Lipari explains why gums tend to bleed, how bleeding gums are treated, and when they go beyond bad basic oral hygiene. Why are gums so prone to bleeding? Some individuals simply have less resilient gums than others, says Dr. Lipari, which is the case for those who are genetically predisposed to the trait or naturally have thinner tissue. Those people, unfortunately, are usually more prone to gum issues and recession, Lipari adds. But there are other more concrete reasons anyone could develop bleeding gums. Bleeding gums causes Although oral health is often the first place to look for the cause of bleeding gums...

Archaeologists say a 4,000-year-old tool kit found among the grave of a Bronze Age spiritual leader was used for working with gold. The stone tool kit was found near Stonehenge more than two centuries ago but its use until now has been unknown. Researchers at the University of Leicester have re-examined grave goods discovered within the burial and found they were gold-working tools. Lead author Dr Rachel Crellin said the discovery was "really exciting". The tools were first found at the Upton Lovell G2a Bronze Age burial, which was excavated in 1801. They are now on display at the Wiltshire Museum in Devizes where Dr Christina Tsoraki, from the University of Leicester, carried out wear-analysis of the grave goods. She noticed what appeared to be gold residues on their surfaces and concluded the stone tools had been used for a range of different purposes. Visit book printing homepage for more details. 'Highley skilled craftsman' Some were used like hammers and anvils ...

Nothing says Christmas quite like a fruitcake – or, at the very least, a fruitcake joke. A quip attributed to former “Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson has it that “There is only one fruitcake in the entire world, and people keep sending it to each other.” It’s certainly earned its reputation for longevity. Two friends from Iowa have been exchanging the same fruitcake since the late 1950s. Even older is the fruitcake left behind in Antarctica by the explorer Robert Falcon Scott in 1910. But the honor for the oldest known existing fruitcake goes to one that was baked in 1878 when Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States. What’s amazing about these old fruitcakes is that people have tasted them and lived, meaning they are still edible after all these years. The trifecta of sugar, low moisture ingredients and some high-proof spirits make fruitcakes some of the longest-lasting foods in the world. The original energy bar Fruitcake is an ancient goody, with the oldest versions a...