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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Living the Alternative

The Guinness Book of World Records 2016 Released

September 11, 2015

From the world's fastest tortoise to the fastest mile run in clogs, the Guinness Book of World Records have them all, and it's the biggest book yet. "When Jeison Orlando Rodriguez Hernandez walks around...

Why Some People Are Left Handed

September 11, 2015

While you may not think of being left-handed as an alternative lifestyle, let's stop and consider it for a moment. Tools, such as scissors, or more commonly made for people with right hands. Writing...

Gorillas Addicted to Smartphones

September 10, 2015

Everyone, or at least a good majority of people, feel a little lost when you have nothing to do and you've left your smart phones at home. Does this mean we are addicted? Well, rest assured, dear readers,...

Why Science Says You Shouldn’t Make Your Bed

September 10, 2015

Earlier this week we gave you an article about a man who hadn't showered for 10+ years because he had created a serum that he believed kept him clean and odor free. Now, science has given us another...

Alternative Transport Meets Barbie Jeep

September 9, 2015

Electric cars are all the rage right now, but does that include electric Barbie Jeeps? "When Tara Monroe got a DWI in March, her dad thought taking away the keys to her car would keep her off the road. Instead,...

This Painter Forgoes Brushes for Fists

September 9, 2015

Boxing, often seen as the most masculine sport still popularly practiced, is a far cry from the delicate art of painting. These two worlds can collide, however, and this boxer is painting his masterpieces...

Tattoo Plinko

September 9, 2015

According to the Statistical mind, 49% of people consider the prestige of an artist before getting a tattoo, and 43% say they must find comfort or meaning in their chosen design. These people, however,...

Never Shower Again, Science Has the Answers

September 8, 2015

I personally love my showers. It gives me time to reflect on the day, jam out to my favorite tunes via my shower speaker, and to think about deep topics that I don't have time to ponder on a busy day....

Indian Girl Surpasses Einstein in IQ

September 8, 2015

It's not always a well known fact, but girls often do score higher than their male counterparts on IQ tests. This 12 year old Indian high schooler, however, surpasses even her female counterparts, and...

Corporations Turn to Sustainability

September 7, 2015

In a culture that is becoming more globally conscious, corporations must take the lead in making green choices if they are to continue to be seen as prestigious. "Due to increasing regulatory requirements,...

Fish and Sustainability

September 7, 2015

Farming and sustainability have always been at odds, but what about fish farming? Can fish farming be the key to bridging sustainability and green living? "A traditional method of farming often praised...

Richard Gere – A Buddhist

September 4, 2015

People, by the hundreds, are switching to Buddhism for it's practices and values. Among them, of all people, is actor Richard Gere. "The 66-year-old star became interested in the religion when he began...

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