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What a Mush: A Jamaican Foray Into Dogsledding

Considering the many successes of Olympic golden child and record-wrecking sprinter Usain Bolt, it's easy for people to forget that Jamaica's true specialty is performing unremarkably—and yet memorably!—in cold-weather sports. read more
Wednesday, 3/10/2010 at 11:45AM
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Take Your Child Home From Work Day: True Crime Edition

Looks like Apple isn't the only operation taking heat for involving kids in its goings-on. A pair of criminals in Philly were busted after toting a four-year-old along on their heist of an area jewelry store on Saturday. read more
Tuesday, 3/2/2010 at 11:31AM
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The One Where Monty Python Visits Minnesota Churches

Some divine comedy up in Minnesota, where at least one faction of Lutheran churches is breaking away from at least one other faction over at least one argument. read more
Friday, 2/19/2010 at 10:18AM
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A Banner Day in Platte County: Celebrating Hate in a Wyoming High School

A school board in Wheatland, WY made its message loud and clear during a recent meeting: Schools are a place for hate. read more
Thursday, 2/18/2010 at 10:22AM
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Pinned Down: Canada's Worst Campaign Button

Buttons haven't always been exclusively associated with television remote controls. At one time, they were an integral part of every political campaign. read more
Wednesday, 2/17/2010 at 10:13AM
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No Dice: How America's Prisons Are Getting Rid of Nerds

An incarcerated rogue's campaign to be able to play Dungeons and Dragons in his Wisconsin prison has been curbed by a trio of naysaying dungeon masters in the U.S. Court of Appeals. read more
Wednesday, 1/27/2010 at 6:14PM
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A Spin Down Equality Lane

We (which is to say those of us who follow bowling) are witnessing a Disney couple of months on the PBA Tour. read more
Tuesday, 1/26/2010 at 10:26AM
Culture + Trends

The Making of Bobby Jindal

The 37-year-old governor of Louisiana is out to reinvent the Republican Party in his own slick, telegenic image. And if that means purging the GOP of its Dubya-era demons, no matter—he likes a good exorcism, too. read more
August 2008
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Coke Stalks For You On Facebook

Guest blogger Neal Pollack has been a satirist (Vanity Fair), a sexologist (Nerve.com), and a cultural anthropologist (McSweeney's). Here, Pollack will explore all the wild, weird, and noteworthy stories you may have missed. read more
Tuesday, 12/29/2009 at 12:02PM
Celebrities + Entertainment

9 for 09: The Best in Culture

The most fascinating people, topics, and events of 2009. read more
December 16, 2009
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