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Humor Religion

The significance of the Number of the Beast

A very unique date in history is fast approaching. Indeed, if you’re Christian and religious, you probably already know what it is. 6/6/06. The Date of the Beast. (OK, you have to ignore the “0” to get “666,” the Number of the Beast, but everyone seems to be paying little attention to that little detail). […]

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History Politics World War II

Oops, he did it again: Bill O’Reilly defames the victims of the Malmedy massacre

Back in October, Jamie McCarthy and I castigated Bill O’Reilly for implying that at Malmedy in December 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge U.S. Airborne troops had massacred Nazis soldiers who had surrendered when in fact the Malmedy massacre was perpetrated by SS troops to whom U.S. soldiers had surrendered. Naturally, after ragging on […]

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Religion

Random observation in our local Borders Books

The time: last week, Friday evening. The place: Borders Books. As my wife and I wandered around our local Borders Books browsing, I came across something you don’t see every day. In the Christian Books section of the store, there was a prominent display. In the display, not unexpectedly, were a number of books about […]

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Humor Paranormal Pareidolia Skepticism/critical thinking

If you want to create your own pareidolia

All you need is this. Yes, it’s the Jesus Pan. Who needs to wait for miracles to produce things like the Jesus grilled cheese sandwich? Now you can make them yourself! Prediction: Coming soon….The Virgin Mary Pan! Maybe you can think of other great products along these lines? Lenin, anyone?

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Biology Science

Rappin’ protein synthesis?

Via a fellow SB’er , I find this video by the Protane Clan. It’s so-well….–unusual that I thought my readers might find it interesting (and maybe even entertaining), even though the actual rapping is kind of lame. If you’ve already seen this thanks to The Daily Transcript, feel free to move on. Otherwise, check it […]