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    Crocodylus Rombifer Meets the Pope

    Pope Benedict XVI meets an endangered Cuban crocodile | News | National Post I think the Latin name for its lowiness is quite apt.
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    Banana Chucker Charged for Trespassing

    Banana-tossing NHL fan fined $200 - Windsor - CBC News I understand tossing a banana was a foolish and thoughtless act. But trespassing? If he had eaten the banana, could he have been charged with destroying evidence. I don't understand the charge if he were a valid ticket holder.
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    Thomas Collins Makes the Cardinals

    Pope names Toronto archbishop as cardinal - Canada - CBC News Toronto Archbishop Thomas Collins seems like a decent chap. His appointment is a feather in his red galero! Collins was among a number of new Papal appointees. Shortly afterwards Harper appoints seven new senators. I am NOT...
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    Death Row Inmate Escapes Utah Gas Chamber-Twice

    The cat came back after trip to gas chamber ? twice - CBC News Felix 1 -Capital Punishment 0
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    Mountain Dew Turns Mice Into Jelly

    Mountain Dew turns mice 'jelly-like,' Pepsi claims - Your Community Wow, that would really hit the spot.
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    Now that it's 2012, I have a word or two about doomsdays

    You're an alchemist? Please sent resume. Can you spin straw?
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    Now that it's 2012, I have a word or two about doomsdays

    This moring, I experienced a disturbance in the Force. In a vision, I saw the aether swirl around February 29. There has been nothing like it for almost four years. However, don't despair. I have fashioned protective shields. They are available, here on Aether Island, for just 1 troy ounce...
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    Mars is inhabited.

    I enjoyed "Life on Mars." Life on Mars (U.S. TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    Mars is inhabited.

    Chocoholics love Mars bars. Others love Mars-ipan. There is little hope for these lost souls. Mars today, Pluto platters tomorrow!
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    Tarzan's Brother Cheetah Dead at 80

    Pity, In his latter years, Cheetah passed the time painting, watching American football, and listening to Christian music. A real American. Of all the actors in the Tarzan movies, Cheetah was the most convincing. A genuine character actor, he deserved an Oscar. Cheetah died of kidney...
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    Geurgis Sues

    Helena Guergis suing PM Stephen Harper - Politics - CBC News Interesting
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    F-35 Stealth Fighters Come Without Engines

    Engines extra for F-35 jets, records show Hmmmm... No engines - that ought to satisfy us peaceniks! No engines, now that's stealthy!
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    Penny Wise or Senate Foolish?

    CBC News - Consumer Life - Penny should be scrapped: Senate panel Is the Senate leading the nation into penury? What will become of penny ante? Will girls named Penny have to change their names? What will Henny Penny do? Will several posters on these forums admit to penny's envy? You know...
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    "Christ Meets Bigfoot" Atheist Ads Coming to a Community Near You!

    Christ meets Bigfoot: more irreverent atheist ads set to hit Canadian cities Reaction?
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    Is Religion a Force for Good? - International Poll Results

    CBC News - Canada - Poll underlines sharp divide on religion Interesting to compare Canada with, say, the United States and countries of the Middle East. Comments? From the survey: Percentages of the populations which agree that religion is a positive force: Saudi Arabia 92% The USA...
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    Handguns for Eighteen-Year-Olds? - NRA

    http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/26/opinion/26fri1.html?hp The kindest thing that can be said about the NRA and its sympathizers is "They're Nuts!"
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    Woman Accused of Impersonating a Teacher

    CBC News - Calgary - Fake nurse also impersonated teacher: police How was she found out? Lack of frown furrows? Appearing mentally balanced? The question that interests me is "How did her students do?" Comments?
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    PINS and Credit Cards

    CBC News - Money - PIN-less debit cards coming: Interac Just when I memorized my PIN -1234. Who will pay for this new technology?
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    Prince to Wed Kate

    CBC News - World - Prince William engaged to Kate Middleton Comments? Anyone invited?
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    Extending the Afghan Mission Without Parliamentary Approval?

    CBC News - Politics - Longer Afghan mission doesn't need vote: Harper Freedom and democracy here in Canada?