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8 Turkey Tales to Tell Next ThursdayNov 20, 2008 Thanksgiving is a week away. But it’s never too early to start stockpiling stories to share over turkey and stuffing next Thursday. Which president pardoned the first turkey? Is Big Bird’s costume made of turkey … |
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Google’s Ginormous Life Magazine Photo ArchiveNov 20, 2008 Remember Life Magazine? I sure don’t. Well, I recognize the name, but I don’t think I ever read an issue. Despite my ignorance, since 1883, Life has been published in various forms, with most of its twentieth-century … Tagged: politics, art, blogs, celebrities, photos, fashion, archives, current events, pop culture |
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The Quick 10: 10 Thanksgiving TraditionsNov 20, 2008 Those of us in the States will be gorging ourselves on tryptophan a week from today, but there’s a lot more to Thanksgiving than just the eating and the Pilgrims. While eating turkey and pumpkin pie is probably the … Tagged: blogs |
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4 Heartbreaking (or Miraculous) Moments in Gambling HistoryNov 20, 2008 The NFL saw a great meaningless gambling moment last weekend when Steelers safety Troy Polamalu seemed to scored a touchdown on the final play of Pittsburgh’s game against San Diego. While it looked like the lusciously … |
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Thomas Crapper: Separating Truth from CrapNov 20, 2008 One of the most popular sanitation-related misconceptions out there is that an Englishman named Thomas Crapper invented the flush toilet. It isn’t true. In fact, early versions of flush toilet sanitation systems have … Tagged: blogs |
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Lunchtime Quiz: Two More Oldies/GoodiesNov 20, 2008 Here are two vintage quizzes from all the way back in 2007. (We’ll return live tomorrow.) For now, click on either banner to take that quiz. Tagged: blogs |
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Brain Game: Really, Really Bad Rebus #5Nov 20, 2008 It’s been a long time since we ran a new entry in the Really, Really Bad Rebus series. And once you’re done with this one, you’ll know why. It takes time to come up with material this bad. Good luck! HERE is the … Tagged: blogs, brain game |
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Five Other Thanksgiving HolidaysNov 20, 2008 As much as we appreciate the Pilgrims’ contribution to our holiday calendar, they are far from the first to set aside a holiday to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. Here are some other thanks-giving holidays from … Tagged: blogs, around the world, miss cellania |
Nov 20, 2008
Astronomers are discovering that water, and life, might exist on many planets where conditions are very different from those on Earth. “It’s like science fiction, only better.” * Yesterday’s organ transplant story …
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Nov 19, 2008
Today’s crazy science video: a Science Channel documentary in which scientists pour 10 tons of cement down a massive anthill, let it harden for a month, then carefully excavate it to demonstrate the internal structure …