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Eighth Place
In Detroit, a 41-year-old man got stuck and drowned in two feet of water after squeezing head first through an 18-inch-wide sewer grate to retrieve his car keys.

Seventh Place
A 49-year-old San Francisco stockbroker, who ‘totally zoned when he ran,’ accidentally, jogged off a 100-foot high cliff on his daily run.

Sixth [...]

How to Make Bananas Foster
from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit
Bananas Foster is a dessert that originated in New Orleans, Louisiana (US). It’s fairly easy to make and very impressive to watch, not to mention delicious. The burst of dancing flames will dazzle the audience, caramelize the bananas and tantalize your [...]

Hi, my name is Hilary and I have road rage. Nothing reckless or dangerous, mind you, just loud and vulgar.

I have come to the conclusion that 90% of drivers get in their cars, get on the road, and tune out the world.

Pretty much every driver around me has the potential to piss me off. But [...]

How to Make an Origami Jumping Frog from an Index Card
from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit
Origami can be a fun activity for people of all ages. This easy-to-make jumping frog can be made in about three minutes and can provide hours of entertainment. The sturdiness of the index card [...]

I’m going to share a secret with you. When I wake up on Monday mornings, I hear Dolly Parton. Seriously. I’m the first person to admit there are many voices in my head; and on Monday mornings, Dolly Parton is one of them.

Today was no exception. My alarm went off, I heard…

Then I heard the [...]

Babies born today won’t have another genuine birthday for four years. This year is a leap year, and today is February 29th.

As I explained last year, February is a month that was tagged onto our calendar in an effort to make up for the difference between the moon’s monthly rotation and the sun’s yearly rotation.

A [...]

Ahhh, Valentine’s Day. The day couples express their love, and single people wish all those dang couples would just burst into flames. It’s also the one day of the year no one will look at you funny if you eat chocolate for breakfast. And lunch. And dinner.

My boyfriend and I don’t get to spend a [...]

Today is Monday, and Mondays suck. But it could be worse, I could have no marbles to trade…

I was at the corner grocery store buying some early potatoes. I noticed a small boy, delicate of bone and feature, ragged but clean, hungrily apprizing a basket of freshly picked green peas. I paid for my potatoes [...]

The story, as told by a man in Rhinelander, Wisconsin…

A very eventful day around here… A once in many lifetimes experience! I saw this lil’ feller run out in front of a car—thought it was a lost baby goat. Stopped to get it, and WOW!! A real Albino Whitetail Deer. [...]

I’m getting pretty sick of this whole “winter” thing. I’m tired of being cold and chilled to the bone. I’m tired of wearing a zillion layers.

I’m ready for the sun. I’m ready for my fingers to actually be warm. I’m ready to wear as little as possible (but still be decent, of course).

Phil’s official forecast [...]

How to Make a Salvador Dali Clock
from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit
Here’s a great way to recycle old records that you don’t necessarily want to keep anymore but wouldn’t mind having on display as a fun reminder of things once loved.

Steps Imagine a Salvador Dali style clock [...]

Here’s another email that I thought was crucial to share…

Because of recent abductions in daylight hours, refresh yourself of these things to do in an emergency situation… This is for you, and for you to share with your wife, your children, everyone you know. After reading these 9 crucial tips, forward them to someone you [...]

Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. His birth name was actually Michael Luther King, Jr. but in 1935 his father, Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr. changed both their names Martin; in honor of Martin Luther, the German monk and theologian who is often credited for founding the Protestant [...]

Below you will find an actual letter from a woman in Austin, TX to Proctor and Gamble, regarding their feminine hygiene products. This letter was PC Magazine’s 2007 editors’ choice for best Webmail-award-winning letter.

Dear Mr. Thatcher:

I have been a loyal user of your “Always” maxi-pads for over 20 years, and I appreciate many of their [...]

And we wonder why our children are turning out the way they are…..

These are real notes written by parents…. Spellings have been left intact.

•My son is under a doctor’s care and should not take PE today. Please execute him.

•Please exkuce lisa for being absent she was sick and i had her shot.

•Dear school: please [...]

• Ratio of an igloo’s circumference to its diameter = Eskimo Pi

• 2000 pounds of Chinese soup = Won ton

• 1 millionth of a mouthwash = 1 microscope

• Time between slipping [...]

Well it’s about time! The New Year is finally here. I’m so ready for it. There are going to be a ton of changes in the near future for me, including acquiring a roommate and rearranging my house (and hopefully increasing my income). I’m looking forward to having a roommate – as much as someone [...]

To everyone who is celebrating Christmas today, I hope it is a happy and safe one. Party it up and get trashed, but please don’t get behind the wheel; call a friend, call a cab.

In 2006, an estimated 17,602 people died in alcohol-related traffic crashes—an average of one every 30 minutes. These deaths constitute 41 [...]

Today is Christmas Eve. Let’s take a moment to remember that the holiday is about family, love, and caring for others. It’s about reaching out and touching someone. Don’t let the advertisers fool you, Christmas is not about spending money – it’s about spending quality time with family.

I’m in Berkeley with my family. We’re hanging [...]

Christmas is a week from today. Are you ready?

I’m ready to sit down in front of a fire and watch one of my favorite Christmas movies, Scrooged, starring Bill Murray. If you ask someone what they’re favorite Christmas movie is, they’ll probably say It’s A Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart. But if you ask me, [...]