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November 20, 2005

International Tipping Guide

As I fantasize about one day taking a vacation and doing some traveling, this BBC Guide to International Tipping Etiquette may one day actually be useful to me. Until then, back to thesis.

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November 16, 2005

What religion is Spiderman?

I know what you're thinking-- you're thinking "Jewish." But no-- remember, his name is Spider-MAN, not, as the joke from Friends goes, "Phil Spiderman." No, in fact, Peter Parker is Protestant, and you can examine the list of religious affiliations of other comic book characters in detail.

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November 4, 2005

Remainders

Cripes, it's November. I swear I'll come out of my hole soon. Meanwhile, entertain yourselves with the following:

In the spirit of this Tuesday's elections, support General Zod for President in 2008. Or enjoy Al Sharpton's Freddie Ferrer commercial.

Behold the secret parking lot of unsold Hummers and check the tank-fill-up index for your SUV.

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