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How far would you go to be taller? Some have surgery to lengthen their legs, which is anything but a simple option.
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A new study finds that coffee drinkers are less likely to die of heart disease. I’ll drink to that.
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History and trivia on some of your favorite board games. Most are much older than you think.
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Comcast’s new building in Philadelphia has a ten million pixel video wall. Now you know where your cable rate hike is going.
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Studies show that cancer patients who know they are dying are no more depressed than those who don’t. However, only one-third of terminal patients hear about end-of-life issues from their doctors.
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How to compete with other lemonade stands. This tutorial has advice that can be applied to any business you may want to start.
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The Great Office War. Who says there’s no adventures in cubicles?
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A mid-week dose of tips and superstitions. It’s not difficult to tell which is which.
As a 6′5″ man trying to buy a fuel efficient car I am wondering how to SHORTEN my legs.
posted by Witty Nickname on 6-18-2008 at 8:04 am
That leg-lengthening thing is ridiculous! I especially took offense at the man comment about “limping and walking like a loser.” What an ugly comment. People with limps go through a lot of crap over something they can’t control, and it seems like everyone who’s had this done is a superficial b******. Sorry, I feel very strongly about this; it’s near and dear to my heart.
posted by Cat on 6-18-2008 at 4:59 pm
if i ever get an office job, i’m gonna pray it’s as awesome as that war and not like Initech
posted by ian on 6-18-2008 at 5:18 pm
The leg lengthening guy is pathetic. He gave up his job, his girlfriend, and financial solvency for a few inches of height and thinks he has freedom now? We all have our hangups- get off your cross. If you think suddenly being taller has made you free, then you are still a slave to your height.
posted by Zach on 6-19-2008 at 12:39 am