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75 Years Since the Hindenburg Disaster
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Mm
- 342 days ago - theatlantic.com
Last Sat, May 6th (sorry, guys I am so behind) marked the 75th anniversary of the 1937 Hindenburg Disaster. Killing 35 people abord ~ of the 97 passengers & crew members on board 62 managed to survive. *Photos on news*! Take a peek! HISTORY!!
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Soldier Rescues Tiny Squirrel, Becomes Its BFF (PHOTOS)
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Carrie
- 231 days ago - now.msn.com
Soldiers are known for being tough as nails, but when this fellow in the Belarusian army found a sick squirrel under a tree, his inner softie came out. Warrant officer Pyotr Pankratau discovered the tiny creature unconscious and barely alive.
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All US Presidents (Except Van Buren) Descended From One English King
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Carrie
- 290 days ago - thereformedbroker.com
A young girl in California has put together a Presidential Family Tree. Twelve-year-old BridgeAnne d'Avignon found that all the presidents but one are related to King John of England through a common ancestor.
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Time For A Laugh? Link
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Nancy
- 325 days ago - care2.com
I laugh occasionally to keep from crying! New absurd video and a healthcare cartoon.
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How Muir Are You?
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Nancy
- 118 days ago - sierraclub.typepad.com
Just how similar to the Father of our National Parks are you?
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Forget the Polls: Obama Is the Odds-On Favorite to Win in November
Offbeat  (tags: world, Obama, Romney, elections, off-beat, americans, interesting, goodnews, government )

Carrie
- 256 days ago - truth-out.org
Among those who put their money where their mouths are, Obama is the odds-on favorite to win. British betting web site Ladbrokes is giving 2-to-5 odds on an Obama victory.
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The Latest Shoe Security for Airport Travelers: MagShoe   video
Offbeat  (tags: americans, goodnews, humans, interesting, news, performance, protection, safety, society, world )

Carol
- 234 days ago - youtube.com
The Magshoe, created by IDO Security in Israel after the events of September 11th is the answer to one of the most problematic areas in security checks: your shoes
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10 Stunning Landscape Photos From the World's Toughest Places
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JL
- 63 days ago - mercycorps.org
We work in some of the toughest places in the world, but their incredible settings are a reminder of what lies beyond poverty, conflict and disaster.
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YouTube Smartphone Pictures Pose Privacy Risks   video
Offbeat  (tags: americans, humans, interesting, news, off-beat, pictures, society, world )

Carol
- 234 days ago - youtube.com
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Jon Stewart Looks at Romney's Gaff in Israel
Offbeat  (tags: americans, bizarre, culture, funny, off-beat, society, world )

Kit
- 292 days ago - thedailyshow.com
Al Madrigal agrees with Mitt Romney's comment about the economic disparity between Israel and Palestine, and urges Palestinians to get it together. **HUMOR**
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25 Places That Look Not Normal, But Are Actually Real (PHOTOS)
Offbeat  (tags: world, interesting, off-beat, unusual, environment, photos )

Carrie
- 194 days ago - buzzfeed.com
Prepare to have your mind blown. We tip our hats to those who see things differently.
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7 Charismatic Animals With Political Ambitions
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Cal
- 286 days ago - mnn.com
From failed canine presidential campaigns to beer-drinking goats that served numerous mayoral terms, here's a look at some of America's political animals.
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Chinese Website Congratulates Kim Jong Un On Being Named Sexiest Man Alive By "The Onion"
Offbeat  (tags: world, photos, funny, bizarre, off-beat, culture, society, humor )

Carrie
- 171 days ago - buzzfeed.com
China's Communist Party newspaper, People's Daily, congratulates the North Korean leader on being named the sexiest man alive by the the satirical American publication. Seriously.
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27 Sights That Will Remind You How Incredible Earth Is (Photos)
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JL
- 31 days ago - good.is
Temples are OK, but they're truly amazing when they tower out of a jungle cloaked in mist. Spotting a lion is great, but even greater are the millions of wildebeest trekking across the African plains on an annual migration.
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Photos: World's Angriest Cat Lives in Seattle (PHOTOS)
Offbeat  (tags: animals, pets, off-beat, humor, world, photos, society, world )

Carrie
- 225 days ago - mynorthwest.com
People around the world must think Seattle has a thing for cats. First Seattle humor website creator Ben Huh comes up with Lol cats, the cute cats with funny captions. Now there's Colonel Meow,"the world's angriest cat" who has almost 40,000 fans. HUMOR!
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