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The actual origin of the term “Black Friday” has nothing to do with store profits

Posted on 2014-11-30 by GaryNovember 30, 2014
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You’ve probably heard that “Black Friday” refers to stores going into profitability, from the use of black ink to signify a positive number on a profit-and-loss statement (as opposed to red ink for negative). But Kevin Drum explains that this … Continue reading →

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How much did you eat?

Posted on 2014-11-27 by GaryNovember 25, 2014
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This is a mix of amusing and horrifying: Link: http://youtu.be/PEWCUVnng6Q In brief: People eat a remarkable number of calories at Thanksgiving, but it is after all a feast day. What’s really amazing is how much people can eat in meals … Continue reading →

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Brits explain Thanksgiving

Posted on 2014-11-27 by GaryDecember 5, 2013
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Mildly amusing: Link: http://youtu.be/NbMJ1JFMMSM For another point of view, see this post from last year. by … Continue reading →

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Another positive prank: a waiter brings food to the homeless

Posted on 2014-11-26 by GaryNovember 25, 2014
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Another example of a prank that isn’t really a prank at all: A guy dressed as a waiter serves meals to homeless people: Link: http://youtu.be/Voc8N0dElkY by … Continue reading →

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“Rocketman,” bluegrass style

Posted on 2014-11-25 by GaryNovember 25, 2014
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The bluegrass band Iron Horse offer their take on Elton John’s “Rocketman”: Link: http://ironhorsebluegrass.com Here’s their website: http://ironhorsebluegrass.com by … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney in favor of Obamacare-like insurance reform

Posted on 2014-11-24 by GaryMay 18, 2015
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During the 2012 election campaign Mitt Romney criticized the Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) even though it was closely based on the system he himself helped implement as governor of Massachusetts. He contented that while it was good for his state, … Continue reading →

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Prank

Posted on 2014-11-23 by GaryNovember 24, 2014
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A single mother who cleans houses for a living, rarely takes a day off, and has been dealing with health problems gets pranked. I don’t want to spoil it by telling you what happens, except to say that it’s worth … Continue reading →

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I meant to do that

Posted on 2014-11-19 by GaryNovember 18, 2014
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There’s no way this doesn’t count. Link: http://youtu.be/AhOYqCpVuAw This reminds me of the time when I was playing miniature golf and hit the ball too hard and got a hole-in-one on the next hole. (True. Not that amazing, but true.) … Continue reading →

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Australian game shows

Posted on 2014-11-18 by GaryNovember 18, 2014
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I’m not proud I laughed at this, but I did, especially the question about The Arabian Nights: Link: http://youtu.be/6LBjxupipMU by … Continue reading →

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Bill Maher on the glorification of not voting

Posted on 2014-11-17 by GaryJanuary 4, 2015
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Bill Maher responds — sarcastically but mostly seriously — to the notion that not voting is somehow a commendable way of expressing a wish for better candidates. (Superfluous warning: Clip contains cable TV language.) Updated: The original link I had … Continue reading →

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