Category Archives: Guest Posts

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You Got What? Wedding Gift Disasters by Maribel Wright

Every bride is thankful for the wedding gifts they receive. Most of us agree that sharing the wedding day with friends and family is more important than receiving gifts but sometimes you have to wonder…”What were they thinking”? If you’re … Continue reading

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A Gargoyle Applies for a Job as a Night Watchman

M. Firebrand: Hi, thanks for having me. M. Salopard: According to your resume the pleasure is all mine, Monsieur…. M. Firebrand: Firebrand. M. Salopard: M. Firebrand. Of course. Let’s begin the interview, shall we? Tell me, M. Firebrand- why have … Continue reading

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The Vienna Fire Department’s Success & Failure To Rescue Schrodinger’s Cat

We borrowed an old post from Alex Berg, soon to be famous comedian. Mr. Schrödinger- my name is Sgt. Hasenpfeffer. I’m from the Vienna Fire Department, whom you called recently to rescue your cat, Whiskers Heisenberg, from a tree. Mr. … Continue reading

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Living in Infamy: Memorable April Fools Day Pranks!

Once again, thanks, A J Walkley! Below you’ll find some of the most outrageous pranks ever recorded for your reading pleasure: April 1, 1878: The New York “Graphic” announced that Thomas Edison had invented a machine to turn water into … Continue reading

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History Lesson: April Fools Day

This very informative post is brought to you by AJ Walkley. Thanks! April Fools’ Day has a lengthy history behind it, dating back to 536 BC in Iran on the 13th day of the Persian new year, the Roman festival of … Continue reading

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Embarrassing Moments In The Brief Life Of A Fruit Fly

From the found journals of D. melanogaster. Transcribed by Alex Berg in 2006. Dear Fliary- Today was soooooooooooo embarassing. I sat talking with Ronald (yes, the guy from the banana) for nearly an hour. When he finally took off, I … Continue reading

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Important Moments in Nerdic History by Alex Berg

All I can say is, “It takes one to know one”. November 18th, 1976 After severe harassment from the athletic department at Vassar College, astronomy professor Renald Plimpton develops high-waist trousers. The trousers cover underwear waistbands by several inches, thus … Continue reading

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To Punch or Not to Punch? Ask Benjamin Franklin

Thank you, Christina Frei, for this informative guest post! When people mistreat you, you have a choice. To punch or not to punch.  Let’s go back in history and see what Benjamin Franklin did on just such an occasion. Benjamin … Continue reading

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Pirate MD: Do You Have Scurvy?

Diseases affect pirates of all ages, backgrounds, and from all walks of life- in the Atlantic Ocean alone, there are approximately 5 million new cases of pirate-related diseases (PRDs) every year. Getting the facts about PRDs is becoming increasingly important. … Continue reading

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A Nutcracker Waxes Passionate About His Profession A Guest Post by Alex Berg

Alex, I was going to edit with a machete but changed my mind. Thanks, First Born! Oh man- look at that bowl of roasted nuts over there. What a great looking mix… The large, rounded shapes of the walnuts are … Continue reading

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