The 10 Snowiest Places on Earth

Jack Frost does more than nip at noses in the world's snowiest places — he unleashes torrents of snow, annually dumping upwards of 56 feet in some spots.       Forecasters surmise that the world's snowiest regions are within the coastal mountains of British Columbia, Canada, and in southern Alaska above 3,000 feet. That said, these assumptions will remain just that for now, as no weather sites exist in these regions to take accurate measurements. With that in mind, we've collected a list of the world's snowiest places based on the greatest average annual snowfall. Grab your hot cocoa and check through; it's gonna be...

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7 Things Only People Who Are Trying To Lose Weight Understand

Trying to lose weight -- whether it's to boost heart health, keep sleep apnea at bay or have more energy -- has unique challenges in our super-sized society.That doesn't mean shedding pounds is impossible: As participants in our I Lost Weight series constantly remind us, a nutritious diet, physical activity, sound sleep and other lifestyle tweaks can result in big changes.Along the way, many weight-loss journeyers learn valuable lessons they may not have known otherwise. We asked our Facebook fans and Twitter followers who are trying to shed a few pounds to chime in with some of those truths. Here are a few of our favorites. If you're in...

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10 Surprising Sets of Celebrities You Had No Idea Were Related

Despite the many high-profile celebrity families out there (the Hemsworths, anyone?), there are some familial Hollywood relationships that are less well-known. Here are 10 sets of celebs whose just-as-famous relatives may blow your mind. (We can only imagine what these family reunions are like.)Jenny McCarthy and Melissa McCarthyJamie McCarthy, Getty Images/Frederick M. Brown, Getty ImagesYes, blonde bombshell Jenny McCarthy and the incredibly hilarious Melissa McCarthy share the same last name, but did you know that the two actresses are actually first cousins? It's true. Their dads are brothers. Jenny even came to her cousin's defense after...

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Ten Things Never to Do in China

This article may save you from certain embarrassment and possibly even outright humiliation one day. It gives you ten important tips on what not to do if you really want to win friends and make a good impression with your Chinese acquaintances. Take these tips to heart. Never accept a compliment graciouslyYou may find yourself at a loss for words when you compliment a Chinese host on a wonderful meal, and you get in response, "No, no, the food was really horrible." You hear the same thing when you tell a Chinese parent how smart or handsome his son is — he meets the compliment with a rebuff of "No, he's really stupid" or "He's not good looking...

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