Offbeat
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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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7 January 2011 at 07 : 15 AM
The History of the TV Dinner
TV dinners are quite common in today's world, but many people do not realize just how far back its roots can be traced. Would you believe that the first TV dinner was created in the 1950's? But who made it? How was it conceived of? Let's take a journey into the past and find out just how this culinary staple was conceived of. The problem with tracing the ...
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4 January 2011 at 01 : 31 AM
How Bacon Became The Love Of The Internet
Ah bacon, the quintessential life blood of most artery-clogged happy Americans today. The salty and hearty meat choice for breakfast, once a Saturday morning delicacy at the kitchen table and stuff dreams are made of according to Homer Simpson, has somehow evolved into a revolution of sorts and conquering more than mere breakfast plates, as it has moved ...
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