A Historian Is on a Quest to Locate Lost Events
A Historian Is on a Quest to Locate Lost Events
SPOILER: He survived. But I think 1000 writers could probably do a lot with what could have happened if he hadn't. Now, the job of speculative fiction authors everywhere has become somewhat easier, thanks to Here Is Where, a project to locate and map the sites of little-known, relatively unimportant historical events in the United States. picked by Bornbad 4 weeks ago
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 "F U" Sign Can Stay
"F U" Sign Can Stay
A Connecticut couple doesn't have to take down a 100-square-foot sign with giant "F'' and "U'' on it, that's directed at neighbors they've feuded with. picked by suebe 4 weeks ago
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 Drink With Your Teenagers
Drink With Your Teenagers
A study shows that allowing your teenagers to drink at home moderately helps "prepare themselves for life in an adult environment dominated by this drug" picked by suebe 4 weeks ago
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 Secretary fired over meatball snack after 34 years on the job
Secretary fired over meatball snack after 34 years on the job
A German secretary is fighting for her job of 34 years after being fired for snacking on a meatball from a conference buffet on the job picked by ruthstark 4 weeks ago
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 Girl drowned because father kissed a friend
Girl drowned because father kissed a friend
2 year old Rebecca Hopper was in a double buggy with her baby brother when they fell into the water, while their father was kissing a friend he met. picked by ruthstark 4 weeks ago
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 George kissed his parents goodnight. A few hours later he was dead, killed by a tumour that grew as he slept
George kissed his parents goodnight. A few hours later he was dead, killed by a tumour that grew as he slept
At 10.30pm, George gave his mother, Jane, a goodnight kiss and headed for bed.
Three hours later, she was woken by George calling out that he couldn't breathe. They were his last words. picked by Bornbad 4 weeks ago
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 Police suspect 'Barefoot Burglar' is stealing, crashing planes
Police suspect 'Barefoot Burglar' is stealing, crashing planes
Harris-Moore has not been charged in any of the plane thefts. But authorities are testing vomit found in the cockpit of one plane to see whether they can place the teen inside. picked by Bornbad 4 weeks ago
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 Sacramento man gets 16 months for killing cat
Sacramento man gets 16 months for killing cat
A 19-year-old Sacramento man was sentenced today to 16 months in prison for binding and then killing a cat with an explosive device.
<----Cat killer picked by Bornbad 4 weeks ago
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 Earthquake Survivor Sawed Off His Own Leg
Earthquake Survivor Sawed Off His Own Leg
A young man hacked off his own leg using a blunt hoe and then a saw after he became trapped in rubble following the Indonesian earthquake picked by ruthstark 4 weeks ago
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 Beer &quot;Limit&quot; in Australia Sounds More Like a Challenge
Beer "Limit" in Australia Sounds More Like a Challenge
Apparently, in past years, attendees who've consumed more than 24 cans of beer or four litres of wine (impressive) have been involved in drunken fights and other scenes of violence. One wonders if something similar might occur in the states if any of the NASCAR events lasted three days straight. picked by Bornbad 4 weeks ago
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 Man propositions own daughter on Facebook
Man propositions own daughter on Facebook
State authorities have charged a central Pennsylvania man with propositioning his own 13-year-old daughter on the Internet picked by ruthstark 4 weeks ago
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 Archaeologists find Another Stone Circle by Stonehenge
Archaeologists find Another Stone Circle by Stonehenge
This either supports the theory that Stonehenge is an ancient burial site... or it's multiplying. picked by Pazez 4 weeks ago
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 'Whatever' is, you know, annoying, but 'it is what it is'
'Whatever' is, you know, annoying, but 'it is what it is'
Nearly half of Americans surveyed said they find "whatever" to be the most annoying word or phrase, according to a poll by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion. Da source picked by suebe 4 weeks ago
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 Socialism, Anarchism And Feminism
Socialism, Anarchism And Feminism
Lets suppose you are a woman in a capitalist society. You get pissed off: about the job, about the bills, about your husband (or ex), about the kids' school, the housework, being pretty, not being pretty, being looked at, not being looked at (and either way, not listened to), etc. If you think about all these things and how they fit together and what has to be changed, and then you look around for... read full post picked by ThirDeye 4 weeks ago
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 Six Cane Strokes for Drinking Beer
Six Cane Strokes for Drinking Beer
A young woman has been sentenced to six cane strokes in Malaysia for having a beer in a hotel, as she is Muslim and prohibited from drinking alcohol picked by ruthstark 4 weeks ago
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 Woman found dead in her home under 8ft pile of trash
Woman found dead in her home under 8ft pile of trash
Guess the state. picked by suckersklub 4 weeks ago
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 I just made Love
I just made Love
...dot com. Zoom in for more info. picked by suckersklub 1 month ago
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 Problem: Mexican Children are Crossing the Border to Attend Class in Texas
Problem: Mexican Children are Crossing the Border to Attend Class in Texas
Solution: Catch 'em on a bridge on their walk to school and ask them to confirm that they live in the US picked by Pazez 1 month ago
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 Baby poop: A visual guide
Baby poop: A visual guide
This photo guide to baby poop will give you a good idea of what's normal and what's not as your newborn grows, drinks breast milk or formula, and starts eating solids. You'll find out when not to worry and when it's wise to be concerned. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago
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 The Bride Who Crawled Through a Tunnel
The Bride Who Crawled Through a Tunnel
He lived in the Gaza Strip, she in the West Bank. It seemed as though the Israeli blockade would prevent their marriage. Then May risked her life to crawl through a smugglers' tunnel into Gaza and join Mohammed. Now they face an uncertain future together picked by nateebiinature 1 month ago
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 Father Arrested for Attempting to Free Kidnapped Daughter
Father Arrested for Attempting to Free Kidnapped Daughter
Egyptian police arrest Christian father for attempting to free kidnapped daughter.
Myrna was abducted 10 months ago, forced to convert to Islam and married by a ‘customary marriage contract’ picked by ruthstark 1 month ago
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 10 U.S. Presidents Who Got Their Start in Teaching
10 U.S. Presidents Who Got Their Start in Teaching
From George Washington to Andrew Johnson to Barack Obama, U.S. presidents have worked as farmers, lawyers, tailors, soldiers, and even teachers. Here are 10 U.S. presidents who got their start in teaching. picked by sharon22 1 month ago
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 How do news organizations get in touch with terrorist groups?
How do news organizations get in touch with terrorist groups?
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the bombing of the World Food Program headquarters in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Monday. In an interview with the Associated Press, a spokesman for the Taliban promised to "send more bombers for such attacks." How do news organizations land interviews with militants and terrorist groups? picked by sharon22 1 month ago
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 Raven Detained for Stalking Woman Escapes Police
Raven Detained for Stalking Woman Escapes Police
A malevolent raven described by authorities as "incredibly clever" is back at large after escaping from police custody. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago
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  America&#8217;s smartest cities...first-to-worst
America’s smartest cities...first-to-worst
Which metropolis has the most intelligent residents? The Daily Beast crunched the data on the brainpower of America’s 55 largest cities, from first-to-worst. How did your hometown rank?
*we're #2*we're #2*we're#2* picked by Bornbad 1 month ago
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