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What is R.s.v.p?
Wed May 24, 2006 11:33 AM EDT
Complicating social etiquette for decades If you are sending out either formal or informal invitations and want to know who will accept and who will decline, it is considered good form to include the initials R.s.v.p at the bottom of the invitations.
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Listening to Light
Wed May 24, 2006 11:30 AM EDT
The ear can sometimes hear what the eye can't see The eye has a persistence of .02 seconds meaning any light operating at 50hz or above is perceived to be continuously on. The ear, on the other hand, is much better at hearing frequency change than the eye is at seeing it.
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Superstition at Sea
Mon May 8, 2006 5:38 PM EDT
Since the first rudimentary vessel was placed on the ocean's surface, seafarers have developed and observed a stringent set of myths and superstitions.
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Valley of the Gentle Giant
Thu May 4, 2006 1:42 PM EDT
In the early 20th century, a quiet man from a quiet town grew to become the tallest person in recorded history.
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The 50 Year History of Play-Doh
Wed May 3, 2006 12:07 AM EDT
May 2006 marks 50 years of messy and colorful fun
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Flying Weapons of Mass Destruction
Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:34 PM EDT
There was a time of desperation, when the military sought to turn one of nature's nocturnal creatures into a deliverer of fiery doom.
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Ghostly Apparitions and Impending Structural Collapse
Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:12 PM EDT
Which is scarier, ghostly apparitions or impending structural collapse
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The Duel that Could Have Changed the Nation
Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:13 PM EDT
A few words of satire from one of our nation's most famous Presidents very nearly changed history as we know it.
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A Tale of Chocolate Addiction and its Tiny Peddlers
Thu Apr 20, 2006 3:36 PM EDT
A brief look at the history and technology behind the nifty narcotic that is the Girl Scout Thin Mint
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The Cola That Always Promises a Jolt
Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:22 PM EDT
Once a cult favorite, Jolt Cola looks to use new flavors and technologies to regain their status as the ultimate in alternative cola
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Canned Oxygen Could be the next Bottled Water
Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:01 PM EDT
The emergence of another possible billion dollar business, based on bottling and selling a free, natural commodity.
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A Glimpse into the History of Easter Candy
Fri Apr 14, 2006 4:53 PM EDT
Join us as we delve into the delectable not-so-distant past of Easter candy and learn, among other things, just how Marshmallow Peeps came to rule the world.
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Looking to the Past, to Find the Future of the MMO
Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:32 PM EDT
There isn't a better place to find the paramount components of roleplay, than in our own history. The struggle to survive and overcome odds as people and communites band together can all be found in an upcoming MMORPG Frontier 1859, set in the American West.
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Naturally Occurring Pink Snow
Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:29 PM EDT
One of the fundamental messages instilled in us since birth is Do Not Eat Colored Snow. But what if it tastes like watermelon?
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The Bird That Devours Men
Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:25 PM EDT
From the dark recesses of history comes a legend so amazing and terrifying, it's astonishing that more people don't know of its existence.
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Are You Allergic to Electricity?
Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:21 PM EDT
It's possible that a little known allergy could be powering your pain
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The Rise and Fall of Cahokia
Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:18 PM EDT
The city that history forgot
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The Tumultuous Tale of Daylight Savings Time
Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:09 PM EDT
Dedicated to confusing the hell out of everyone for almost a century
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That Strange Falling Sensation
Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:06 PM EDT
Do you ever wake up suddenly to a falling sensation and a strong muscle twitch just after you have fallen asleep?
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Rock, and Paper, and Scissors oh my!
Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:02 PM EDT
On a hazy battlefield of turmoil and despair, life and death decisions are made in an instant. Two brave gladiators duel to the death with only one of three weapons to choose from; paper, rock, or scissors.
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Insect Chemical Warfare
Thu Apr 13, 2006 4:59 PM EDT
An amazing species of beetle, tired of lizards and birds talking smack, developed a powerful cocktail of pain that fires from its rear
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Lack of Sleep may lead to a Larger Gut
Thu Apr 13, 2006 4:56 PM EDT
Results of recent studies are indicating that sleep deprivation could lead to obesity and even diabetes
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Squidoo is All about You
Thu Apr 13, 2006 4:53 PM EDT
A great new tool allows everyone to see the world through your eyes
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Your Houseplants like the Hard Stuff
Thu Apr 13, 2006 4:49 PM EDT
Experts say that one of the keys to growing a successful houseplant may be located at your local liquor store
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The Origin of Expressions
Thu Apr 13, 2006 4:45 PM EDT
So many phrases and expressions have been passed down from generation to generation, what do they mean?
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