Offbeat
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4 February 2011 at 05 : 51 AM
Happy Birthday Bob Marley
He gave the world brilliant music. His work stretched across nearly two decades. He remains timeless and universal. He is Bob Marley and today we would like to take the time to say thank you for the magic in your words, the love in your heart and the music you have blessed us with, and rejoice in your birth. Happy Birthday! Bob Marley was born ...
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3 February 2011 at 05 : 55 AM
The Top Ten Worst First Date Mistakes
It should go without saying that making a good first impression is a must on the first date. Of course, it also goes without saying a lot of folks make a REALLY BAD impression on a first date. Commonly, they think the mistakes they make are minor or unassuming. Generally, the errors they make on the date are not minor and they sink their chances for a ...
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1 February 2011 at 06 : 48 AM
Most Bizarre Dating Websites
When most people think of dating sites they tend to think of Match.com and eHarmony.com. They're okay if you're just looking for a generic kind of love. But how about if you're a dwarf looking for an oversize beauty to ride off into the sunset with? Well, you my friends are in luck. There's actually dating sites for both of you! There are dating sites ...
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28 January 2011 at 07 : 23 AM
Home Economics for Women in 1950′s
During the 1950's, the society placed high importance on women's behavior, particularly at home. In many ways, the roles that women were supposed to fill were relatively constrictive and repressive. During those times, women were expected to become good wives, which was defined by how well they attended to their spouse's needs and how obedient they were in ...
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27 January 2011 at 05 : 19 AM
The Most Hilarious Newspaper Headlines Ever!
Depending on current events, sometimes reading the newspaper can be quite depressing. But every so often you come across a headline that makes you do a double take and makes you wonder, "do newspapers still use proofreaders?" Well, hold on to your eyeglasses , folks 'cause here are some of the funniest newspaper headlines to ever see the light of ...
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25 January 2011 at 05 : 10 AM
Gourmet Food on Wheels
In the old days for a couple bucks, all a hungry soul could get from a street lunch truck was a stale hot dog, a salty pretzel or a warm soda. Today however, a new generation of lunch trucks is coming your way. They serve high-end fare such as grass-fed beef hamburgers, escargot and creme brulee. As they rove the streets of cities like Austin, New ...
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24 January 2011 at 05 : 06 AM
The Dumbest Criminals Ever
We have all heard tons of stories and seen many news accounts regarding criminals that don’t seem to have a clue when it comes to following laws, and even worse off as they break them. These types of criminals seem to have zero sense as they make ridiculous choices- some humorous and some harmful, but still very, very dumb. Below are truly some of the ...
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20 January 2011 at 07 : 40 AM
50 Fun Toilet Facts
Toilets. Everybody needs one, yet no one likes to talk about them. Well, following are fifty fun facts about the crapper, the loo, the john, the TOILET!: 1. The average person spends three whole years of their life sitting on the toilet. 2. The toilet handle in a public restroom can have up to 40,000 germs per square inch. 3. The film ...
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18 January 2011 at 07 : 36 AM
Real Life Lessons From Winnie the Pooh
What child hasn't grown up loving that adorable bear Winnie the Pooh? But Winnie isn't solely for children. The wisdom of Winnie can guide a kid from childhood straight into adulthood and beyond. Following are some important life lessons courtesy of Winnie and the rest of the gang from Aker Woods: Love Your Friends “If you live to be 100, I ...
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13 January 2011 at 07 : 20 AM
Weird Superstitions That Are Crazy and Creepy
According to the dictionary, superstition is an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear. There are superstitions for almost all aspects of our daily lives and most have unknown origins. Sometimes they are logical (for example, "don’t walk under a ladder") but most of the time they are just plain silly ("An acorn at the window will keep lightning ...
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