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 | | 10 Amazing Coincidences | | by s hayes, Aug 27, 2008 | | We have all come across coincidences in our lives. To some they are amazing and worthy of note, to the skeptics, it is just the law of probability. Check out the ten examples of co-incidence and let me know what you think. | | Comments(66) Liked It: 220 |
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| | The World's Most Expensive Foods! | | by Dakota Skye, Oct 15, 2008 | | The lifestyles of the rich and famous have always been fascinating to those of us who don't have the funds to spend on ridiculously over-priced items. For those who can afford it, these delicacies offer the best the world has to offer. Just imagine if you could consume some of these foods...would you even want to? | | Comments(9) Liked It: 12 |
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|  | | An Extraordinarily Talented Dog's Guide to the Computer | | by Louie Jerome, Oct 15, 2008 | | Scientists have found evidence that dogs can recognise images on a computer screen. They will also respond to barks and other sounds which are electronically produced. Software can actually tell you what you dog is asking for when he barks. | | Comments(14) Liked It: 14 |
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| | 15 Incredible Jack-o-lanterns | | by Paula Mitchell Bentley, Oct 12, 2008 | | Halloween is full of traditions -- dressing up, trick or treating, scaring people, and carving pumpkins into Jack-O-Lanterns of all kinds. Here's some of the coolest pictures of them I could find! Check it out. | | Comments(6) Liked It: 17 |
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 | | Absolutely Bonkers for Conkers | | by R J Evans, Oct 11, 2008 | | The fall to the ground of the conker is a great signifier that the year is moving inexorably onwards. The fruit of the horse chestnut has many uses, particularly in the United Kingdom where generations of school children have played a game inspired by them. Read on to discover more uses of this noble product of the Fall! | | Comments(15) Liked It: 15 |
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 | | 15 Absolutely Bizarre Adult Halloween Costumes | | by Paula Mitchell Bentley, Oct 13, 2008 | | Halloween isn't just for the kiddies. Grown ups gather in large groups, drinking and partying away another year in all kinds of costumes. Here's some of the most unique ones that I can find. | | Comments(4) Liked It: 4 |
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 | | Minding the Mind | | by Sandra L Lerner, Oct 6, 2008 | | The mindfulness technique, which can be used to eradicate negative thought processes, is easy to learn and can be used at anytime, anywhere. Too many of us spend way too much time indulging thoughts and feelings that undermine our success and happiness. Such thoughts and feelings generally hold us in their grip, and may seem impossible to shake off. Not so when the mindfulness technique is utilized. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Grilled Cheese Sandwich Sold on Ebay for $28000 | | by Electric Anonymous, Oct 11, 2008 | | This is about a 10 year old grilled cheese sandwich which was sold on eBay by an elderly woman to a casino for $28000 four years ago. The face of a young woman that had been imprinted on it during the cooking process is believed to be the Virgin Mary. I discuss the psychology of this and rather the face can actually be identified as anyone specific. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 3 |
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