DaftGretel was born to daftiness.At an early age, she engaged in experimental treatments programs to treat the moderately insane tortoises, with the result that she retreated into a large, homemade shell from the age of 9 until just recently.Shockingly, this didn't prevent her from functioning well in school and life, and many have commented on her go-git-em attitude, interests in obscure trivia not withstanding.Since joining Plime, DaftGretel has inspired countless dozens to greater perusal of inane facts. (thanks Maven!)_____________________________________________A pious man explained to his followers: "It is evil to take lives and noble to save them. Each day I pledge to save a hundred lives. I drop my net in the lake and scoop out a hundred fishes. I place the fishes on the bank, where they flop and twirl. ‘Don't be scared,' I tell those fishes. ‘I am saving you from drowning.' Soon enough, the fishes grow calm and lie still. Yet, sad to say, I am always too late. The fishes expire. And because it is evil to waste anything, I take those dead fishes to market and I sell them for a good price. With the money I receive, I buy more nets so I can save more fishes." - Anonymous

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Aliens 'already exist on earth', Bulgarian scientists claim Posted: 38 minutes ago by Bornbad
"They are not hostile towards us, rather, they want to help us but we have not grown enough in order to establish direct contact with them."

*Strap on the tin foil hats*
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Swiss citizens to vote in two days on a possible minaret ban Posted: 2 hours ago by Mithridates
A referendum will take place in Switzerland in two days proposing a ban on the construction of minarets in the country. Switzerland currently has four minarets.
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Statewide survey shows "ball tapping" problem widespread Posted: 3 hours ago by Bornbad
"I have seen it done both maliciously and just as guys goofing around. I heard from one student that he had to have one testicle surgically removed after being kicked in his genitals during summer school.
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How to Talk to Your Conservative Relatives Posted: 3 hours ago by Bornbad
You are probably at this very moment attempting to communicate with family members you have almost nothing in common with. What do you do if it turns out Aunt Edwina is a birther?
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Global Warming in Pictures Posted: 5 hours ago by Bornbad
Global Warming in Pictures
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Most Colossal Nuclear Explosions Ever Captured On Camera Posted: 5 hours ago by Bornbad
Most Colossal Nuclear Explosions Ever Captured On Camera
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Obama Pushes Lobbyists Off Federal Advisory Boards Posted: 7 hours ago by theclansman
On Friday, the Washington Post reported that the move "may turn out to be the most far-reaching lobbying rule change so far from President Obama," resulting in "hundreds, if not thousands, of lobbyists" being ejected from federal advisory panels.
Not surprisingly, lobby groups, corporations, and other K Street influencers are up in arms.
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ice ice baby Posted: 8 hours ago by cecilberman
Patterns in the surface ice of a local wetlands look like petroglyphs.
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Where's The Wiener? Posted: 9 hours ago by 2manyusernames
How many times have you and your mates asked yourself where is one of those there wienermobiles? Well ask no more. Now you can instantly see the location of all 6 of the classic wienermobiles on the road.
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The 9/11 Chronicles: Part One, Truth Rising Posted: 11 hours ago by jLoSsDh
Seven years after the attacks of September the Eleventh, a global awakening has taken place, the likes of which the world has never seen.
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3 Women, girl killed at Thanksgiving party Posted: 15 hours ago by julea
"What led to this incident, we're not quite sure," said [Jupiter Police Sgt. Scott] Pascarella. "It did not appear there was any altercation prior to this shooting."
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Panel of customers advises Amsterdam City Council on well-being of prostitutes Posted: 16 hours ago by kissmenow
I suppose this won't happen in America any time soon.
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'World's strongest' beer launched Posted: 22 hours ago by melgesevad
Made by controversial Scottish brewery BrewDog and it is 32% Percent alcohol.

"This is an extremely strong beer; it should be enjoyed in small servings and with an air of aristocratic nonchalance. In exactly the same manner that you would enjoy a fine whisky, a Frank Zappa album or a visit from a friendly yet anxious ghost."
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Hey! Posted: 1 day ago by sidran32
Somehow, this makes Jurassic Park even better!
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The Amazing World of Coca-Cola Posted: 1 day ago by iamamaniac
One of the largest corporations on the planet, not to mention the world's largest beverage company, Coca-Cola is a brand unto itself. Selling one of the most popular drinks ever, Coca-Cola could easily rest of its laurels, but the company is constantly evolving and transforming itself.
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Politics or sedition? Rush Limbaugh calls for military coup Posted: 1 day ago by Bornbad
When does a political joke become sedition? Rush Limbaugh is calling for a military coup, and the joke, if it is a joke, is not funny. Rush, speaking about President Obama's upcoming speech at West Point, expressed hope that military officials at the Academy would "detain" President Obama.
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This is sand Posted: 1 day ago by jLoSsDh

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Man Conspired With Gunman To Have Sex With Relative Posted: 1 day ago by 2manyusernames
Lee Craddock really wanted to have sex with one of his relatives. Lee came up with a plan that involved hiring a man to accost himself and the woman, using a gun to force the two of them to have sex while the gunman watched.
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Juggler Posted: 1 day ago by jLoSsDh

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Bailed-Out AIG Forcing Poor to Choose Between Running Water and Food Posted: 2 days ago by jLoSsDh
People who have been ripped off by bailed-out banks' schemes to trick late fees out of their customers will recognize what Utilities Inc. did to the people of Middlesboro and Clinton. In the summer of 2008, as AIG was teetering and desperate for funds, it "upgraded" its billing system, and suddenly a slew of late fee charges hit the struggling locals.

Thanks to AIG, some of the poorest residents of rural Kentucky learned you can always be made poorer by corporate villains.

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Oasis of the Seas Posted: 2 days ago by suckersklub
It's not a hotel, it's not a theme park...

...it's a cruise ship.
Click for more.
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Couple crashes state dinner at White House; posts photos to Facebook Posted: 2 days ago by cecilberman
The Secret Service learned about the security breach Wednesday after a media inquiry prompted by the Salahis' online boasts about having attended the private event.

One of the many photos from the dinner posted on Michaele Salahi's Facebook page shows the couple with a smiling Biden. In other photos, they appear alone or together with Emanuel, Fenty, Couric, Rep. Ed Royce, and three Marines in their dress blues.
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Teenage Boys More Likely To Be In Fatal Car Crashes Posted: 2 days ago by iamamaniac
The number of teenage drivers in fatal car crashes has dropped dramatically in the past decade. But new numbers from the federal government confirm that male drivers are still having twice as many fatal crashes as females. And the boys are more likely than the girls to have been speeding or drinking.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 54 [+].

is it a bird? plane? grandmom pres?! Posted: 2 days ago by tgkprog
yeap my president (nominal head the PM is the elected leader) flew in a air-force fighter to prove ... women can do it too. Next frontier - a sub.
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The Shining II Posted: 2 days ago by pocksucket
Son of Shining. No. Not really. However, Stephen King has let slip that he's considering a sequel to The Shining, first published in 1977.
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