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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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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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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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Saul Kripke’s Christmas List

A post by Alex Berg from his early years. We must note that Saul Kripke is Jewish (his father was a Rabbi). To all interested parties, I1 would be happy to receive any of the following items2 as Christmas gifts: … Continue reading

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A Venerated Turkey Speaks On The Eve Of Thanksgiving by Alex Berg

Sigh. Alex Berg, you’ve captured the spirit of Thanksgiving perfectly. Would you like a thigh or breast? A Venerated Turkey Addresses His Fellow Birds, Offering His Wisdom And Counsel, On The Eve Of Thanksgiving Fellow turkeys- Thanksgiving is a day … Continue reading

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The To Do List of a Poltergeist

The To Do List of a Poltergeist: Photo courtesy of Central Louisianna Paranormal Society (CLASP) Thank you, Alex Berg, for this useful post. Mirth in a Box sells fun gift boxes and college care packages. Check us out for great … Continue reading

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Zombie MD: Are You Dead Yet?

This post courtesy of Alex Berg circa 2006. Although it may not be readily apparent, some zombies are in better health than others. Last year nearly 80% of zombies suffered from corpserot, maggot infections, or missing limb syndrome-all preventable maladies. … Continue reading

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10 College Mascots With the Most Interesting Histories

Here’s a great post from CollegeStats.org: If we’ve learned anything from Batman, it’s that people need a powerful symbol to unite behind. For colleges, we call this symbol the mascot, a revered creature that brings good fortune and the promise … Continue reading

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