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23 February 2011 at 05 : 10 AM
15 Bizarre Phobias
From Wikipedia: “A phobia is an irrational, persistent fear of certain situations, objects, activities, or persons. The main symptom of this disorder is the excessive, unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject." Of course we are all probably familiar with the more commons phobias: claustrophobia-fear of tight spaces, agoraphobia-fear of open spaces. ...
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22 February 2011 at 05 : 02 AM
MTV: The Past & The Present
The controversial MTV network was initially launched on August, 1 1981. From day one, it played nonstop music videos 24/7. The network has had a long and profound effect on popular culture and the arts in America. MTV introduced the concept of the Video Jockey, or V.J., to the world. Previously, the only widely-accepted form of music mixer was the ...
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21 February 2011 at 05 : 19 AM
Why I Hate My Best Friend’s Girlfriend
Everyone has had the occasion when they haven't liked the woman their friends have dated. It happens from time to time. Your friend meets this girl or woman he thinks is really perfect for him but everyone else knows that she is simply not right for him. Perhaps, she is too clingy or a complainer or is after him for his money. You know what I mean. Well, I ...
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18 February 2011 at 05 : 39 AM
World’s Most Bizarre Sports
The thing about us humans is that there's nothing that we love more than a good old-fashioned competition. But plain old baseball is kind of boring and football is sort of passe. Well, leave it to the rest of the world to come up with some pretty outlandish "sports". Following are ten of these so-called sports that give final proof that we humans will ...
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17 February 2011 at 05 : 01 AM
The Most Bizarre Pet Products
Man’s Best friend, whether it be a cat, a dog, a fish or a bird, we love our pets and think that they should also enjoy the finer things in life. No matter how bizarre they may seem. The Dog-O-Matic Dog Washing Machine French entrepreneur Romain Jarry has invented the Dog-o-Matic, a washing machine for your pooch. Here's how it works: the ...
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15 February 2011 at 05 : 46 AM
Totally Obscured & Wicked Crochet
Crochet comes from the French word croc or croche meaning hook. The earliest crochet was made using fingers. Crochet is the art of cresting fabric by pulling loops of yarn through other loops. New designs, techniques, and stitches are being developed by a whole new generation because crocheting is easy to learn, uses inexpensive tools and creates ...
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14 February 2011 at 05 : 49 AM
18 Cool & Crazy Gadgets & Gizmos
Gadgets and Gizoms, we love them all! We walk in to a store and we are moved and excited to see the amazing, innovative, weird, interesting electronic items waiting for us to droll over. Nerdy and entertaining we are in the world of gadgets! 8GB Video Watch High pixels and frames per second make viewing a joy. Plus it has a built in voice recorder, ...
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7 February 2011 at 07 : 52 AM
Wedding Superstitions You May Not Know About
The walk down the aisle is one of the most frightening and favorite experiences for the new bride and groom. And everything we do when we say "I do" is significant. From the kiss to the tossing of the bridal bouquet, everyone has their favorite part of the wedding. Yet despite the romantic undertones of today's weddings, few traditions began with love ...
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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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