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Neither rain, nor sleet, nor complex puzzles stays these couriers... Posted: 61 minutes ago by tigertony
One woman decided to find out exactly what lengths the men and women of the Royal Mail were willing to go to to deliver the mail. To put them to the test she concealed the addresses of 130 letters to herself in a series of increasingly complex puzzles and ciphers.
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NJ dophins like river life too much Posted: 4 hours ago by suebe
Officials are struggling to find a way to get the pod of dolphins out to sea before the rivers ice up.
One plan
I've seen these dolphins - this is a couple of miles from BF's place.
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Too fat death row inmate appeals to Supreme Court Posted: 4 hours ago by suebe
A man who was sentenced to die for the murders of two college students in 1986 is taking his appeal to Supreme Court, saying he is too fat to be easily killed by lethal injection.
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It's safe to fly in Iraq again Posted: 4 hours ago by suebe
...for the pigeons, that is.
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Just what we need now Posted: 4 hours ago by suebe
A $5,000 toilet that does everything for you except the actual, uh, acts.
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Connecticut legalizes same sex marriage Posted: 4 hours ago by suebe
The state joins California and Massachusetts as the only states to permit same-sex marriages.
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Palin booed at puck drop Posted: 9 hours ago by JoshSF49
Let's try this again, shall we?
Flyers Fans, who have booed even Santa Claus, booed Sarah Palin as she walked onto the rink.
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Paul is not dead Posted: 16 hours ago by Bornbad
Electric Arguments...
The ex-Beatle's new album is a strange and wonderful concoction. Neil McCormick went to Abbey Road studios to talk to its creator.
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Mama Cass did not die from eating a Ham Sandwich. Posted: 16 hours ago by Bornbad
Official Cause of Death: Fatty Myocardial Degeneration due to Obesity. Natural Causes.
(read)
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Scientists Discover Life 2 Miles Below Surface of Earth Posted: 17 hours ago by fugazi
Not d**k Cheney...
it is a bacterium.
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53 Non-Violent Maryland Activists Labeled as Terrorists Posted: 17 hours ago by fugazi
It is okay, according to the chief, since they are "fringe people".
Questions about whether said people would have to wear a yellow polygon on their jackets were not answered.
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Possible Market Suspension? Posted: 17 hours ago by fugazi
so that "international financial rules could be rewritten".
This should be seen as a shot across everyone's bow...
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Army Purchases New Pain Ray Posted: 17 hours ago by fugazi
...just in case someone decides to get uppity when the fit hits the shan.
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As the economy worsens, military recruiting strengthens Posted: 18 hours ago by Bornbad
The economic crisis could help the military recruit and retain troops, Pentagon officials said Friday, potentially ending years of extraordinary bonuses and waivers that have become necessary to keep enough troops to fight two wars.
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What Those Funny Old Smoking Ads Really Show Posted: 18 hours ago by Bornbad
Many companies employed the claims of physicians and researchers, always suggesting that smokers change brands—but not stop smoking, of course.
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Meet Sarah Palin’s radical right-wing pals Posted: 18 hours ago by Bornbad
Extremists Mark Chryson and Steve Stoll helped launch Palin’s political career in Alaska, and in return had influence over policy. “Her door was open,” says Chryson — and still is.
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How are we doing? Posted: 18 hours ago by hypnotode
The American economy is in a rough patch. But the long-term trends are good—and there is a price to economic pessimism.
The prophecy has been fulfilled!
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Lisa Marie Presley Welcomes Twin Girls Posted: 18 hours ago by Bornbad
Elvis is a grandfather...feeling older yet?
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Dog could face death-penalty by U.S. Army officials Posted: 19 hours ago by Rivenwar
"A soldier who saved the life of a young puppy in Iraq and expected to bring him back home with her could see her dog executed by her U.S. superiors."
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Jaw-Dropping Lighting Designs Inspired By Sealife Posted: 19 hours ago by Bornbad
Many interior designers are getting their inspirations from the sea these days, but Ayala Serfaty appears to have lived and breathed it all of her life. She and her photographer-husband, Albi Serfaty, opened their design studio, Aqua Creations, in 1994 to bring Ayala's inspirations to "light" on land.
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Pumpkin Patches and More Posted: 20 hours ago by bingo
In time for Halloween -
This website provides a page for every state in the U.S. and 6 other country pages, listing the pumpkin patches, pick your own Pumpkin farms, hay rides, corn mazes, Fall festivals, Halloween festivals and events there.
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Is Cheaper Oil A Good Thing? Posted: 21 hours ago by JoshSF49
Oil has plummeted nearly 40% in just three months, from about $147 a barrel in July to below $83 on Friday, with no obvious bottom in sight.
Is there a threat to the environment?
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Would John Lennon still be alive today... Posted: 23 hours ago by suebe
if he hadn't wanted to kiss his son, Sean, goodnight?
Excerpt from the new book John Lennon: The Life by Philip Norman reveals John's last loving thought.
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The Year In Beer Posted: 23 hours ago by suckersklub
"All the beer consumed in the US each year could fill one out of every 25 residential in-ground pools in the US"
and other fancy facts.
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Grandpa sent to jail for not sodding his lawn Posted: 1 day ago by tigertony
It's not that he doesn't want to, he can't afford it. The 66 year old's mortgage payments just ballooned up $600 a month, his car was repossessed, and his daughter and two young granddaughters had moved in because of their own hard times. But, if he can somehow squeeze "resodding the lawn" onto the budget, the judge will spring him
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