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Watch Kobayashi Drink an Ungodly Amount of Coffee
The folks at Eight O’Clock Coffee have a rigorous process for maintaining quality control. Central to it is a “cupping” room, in which testers sip their java and then spit it out like one does during a wine tasting.
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One-Armed Little League Pitcher Coleman Shannon Throws a Shocking No-Hitter
Coleman Shannon was born without a right hand and forearm, due to a medical condition called Amelia, but that hasn’t slowed him down from chasing his baseball dreams. In fact, the 14-year-old left-handed pitcher recently threw a no-hitter in a Johnsonville, SC little league game.
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Woman Changes Her Name to 161 Words… to Support a Charity?
A woman from Hartlepool, England is finding that having a 161-word name can be awkward. But the 41-year-old has only her self to blame for any complications stemming from the monster 1,055 letter moniker.
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Has the Internet Had a Positive Effect On Culture? — Survey of the Day
If you are reading this, you are on the internet. The World Wide Web went commercial about 1990, and over the last couple decades it’s come to completely change the way we communicate and get information.
But is it a change for the better?
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Levi Johnston To Name His Daughter After A Gun
When it comes to baby names, Alaskans are like celebrities in that they tend to go the offbeat route.
And by Alaskans we mean members of Sarah Palin’s extended clan, which are the only Alaskans we know
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Facebook Has A New Organ Donation Tool
Mark Zuckerberg wants to use Facebook to help those languishing at the tail end of organ donation lists.
So, starting today, the close to 200 million Facebook users in the United States and the United Kingdom will have the option to add that they are organ donors on their Facebook timeline.
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How Much Will You Spend On Your Mother’s Day Gift? — Survey of the Day
While a mother’s love is priceless, there is most likely going to be a price tag on whatever you buy your mom for Mother’s Day.
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Ghost Girl From ‘The Ring’ Throws Out Creepiest First Pitch Ever
Ceremonial first pitches can be quite entertaining, especially if the luminary selected to do the honors doesn’t have enough arm to complete the toss. But just about the last word one would associate with the tradition is “creepy.”
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Is Your Boss Or Your Secretary More Important to Your Office? — Survey of the Day
You may not know it, but April 25 is National Administrative Professionals’ Day. To celebrate the office workers formally known as secretaries, Staples surveyed their social media followers on their attitudes toward administrative professionals.
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Watch This Newborn Baby Flip Dad The Bird
Every parent vividly remembers the birth of their child. Just in case, and for the benefit of those not in the delivery room, many parents record the early moments for prosperity and Facebook. Mostly for Facebook.
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Bar Refaeli Does a Swimsuit Shoot Without The Swimsuit
Bar Refaeli was modeling some swimwear for Elle Spain when she decided her best clothing option might be no clothing at all. Forward thinking is ALWAYS welcome.
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‘The Avengers’ Trailer From the ’70s Is Fantastically Awful
‘The Avengers,’ which hits theaters on May 4th, is the first live-action movie adaptation featuring the complete team of Marvel superheroes.
Or at least we thought it was. But it turns out The Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man and the rest assembled and did battle with Loki in a little known TV movie in 1978. Take a trip in the way back machine and check out this fantastic (and fake) trailer.