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Bootsy Collins: I Can't Keep All This Funk To Myself

Legendary musician Bootsy Collins is launching Funk University. He laments that kids today can't tell their James Brown from their George Clinton. The online school will offer classes in bass guitar.»...

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Lawnmower Sets World Land Speed Record

Over the weekend in Wales, a man got his lawnmower up to nearly 88 mph. He set the record for lawnmower speed. The team had hoped to reach 100 mph.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Marking The Centennial Of Esperanto Creator's Visit

This weekend, advocates of the Esperanto language will meet in Washington, D.C., to mark the 1910 visit of the language's creator, L.L. Zamenhof. A hundred years ago, Esperanto was taken very seriously...

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Man Who Bans Himself From Gambling Wins Big

In Pennsylvania, an effort to help gambling addicts is working well. Too well for a 55-year-old man who had to give up $2,000. The man joined a state program that promised to not let him gamble. The...

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Author Writing About Palin Moves Next Door To Her

Author Joe McGinniss has taken up residence in a house next to Sarah Palin's lakeside home in Wasilla, Alaska. Palin posted on Facebook that she'll be starting on a tall fence between her and her...

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Police Just Didn't Appreciate Would-Be Hero

Roger Witter was at a store in Oregon, when he spotted two guys stealing some iPhones. He ran after the thieves, and saw them try to drive away. He pulled out his handgun and shot at the tires on the...

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Frogs Shut Down Major Greek Highway

A horde of frogs forced authorities in Greece to shut down a key northern highway for two hours. The traffic police chief says "millions" of amphibians carpeted the road, causing three cars to skid off...

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Top 10 New Species Of 2009 Revealed

A flat-faced frogfish and a minnow with fangs made this year's list of the top 10 new species. The list of newly described or named species is compiled every year by the International Institute for...

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Ray's Rodriguez Stung By Real Ray

Tampa Bay Ray's infielder Sean Rodriguez was in the ocean this week when he was attacked by a ray. A Florida newspaper reports the ray stung his heel, causing a trail of blood. A teammate called 911....

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Delicious Drinks For A Hot Summer Day

For many, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to enjoying great summer food. But after breaking out the grill and the tasty new recipes, you might also want to consider serving up the right...

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New Training Manual For China's Bus Drivers

China's bus drivers and ticket sellers have been urged to leave communism behind. The new training manual says a driver no longer needs to address a passenger as "comrade." It's now the rule to refer...

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James Bond's Aston Martin Up For Auction

A classic piece of James Bond memorabilia is being sold at auction in the fall. The sleek silver Aston Martin driven by Sean Connory in Goldfinger, dates to the 60's, is in near perfect condition and...

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Chinese New Year Celebrations Kick Off Year Of The Rabbit

Chinese-Americans and Asians worldwide are celebrating the Lunar New Year. Across the U.S, the year of the Rabbit is being ushered in with cultural festivities that run through the end of the month....

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The Ordinary Life Of An Extraordinary Billionaire

West Virginia magnate Jim Justice doesn't act the part of a billionaire mogul. He recently acquired one of America's most iconic pieces of real estate, the Greenbrier luxury resort in West Virginia....

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Advances In 3-D May Mean No Ridiculous Glasses

Movies, TV shows, video games — it seems 3-D technology is everywhere these days. It's creating a competitive market for companies trying to improve the way we experience the illusion of depth...

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Halloween Brings The End Of 'Thriller' Season

Lots of businesses are winding down now that Halloween is over. One of the more unusual ones: Michael Jackson tribute artists and choreographers who do "Thriller" performances.» E-Mail This

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Lawnmower Sets World Land Speed Record

Over the weekend in Wales, a man got his lawnmower up to nearly 88 mph. He set the record for lawnmower speed. The team had hoped to reach 100 mph.» E-Mail This

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Marking The Centennial Of Esperanto Creator's Visit

This weekend, advocates of the Esperanto language will meet in Washington, D.C., to mark the 1910 visit of the language's creator, L.L. Zamenhof. A hundred years ago, Esperanto was taken very seriously...

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Man Who Bans Himself From Gambling Wins Big

In Pennsylvania, an effort to help gambling addicts is working well. Too well for a 55-year-old man who had to give up $2,000. The man joined a state program that promised to not let him gamble. The...

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Author Writing About Palin Moves Next Door To Her

Author Joe McGinniss has taken up residence in a house next to Sarah Palin's lakeside home in Wasilla, Alaska. Palin posted on Facebook that she'll be starting on a tall fence between her and her...

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