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Miss Cellania
Morning Cup of Links: Could Batman be Real?
by Miss Cellania - July 15, 2008 - 2:36 AM
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The 1984 phone call that changed the Olympics forever. Despite the Soviet boycott, China would participate in the games for the first time.
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Five medical breakthroughs which came about by accident. There are probably more, but some researchers said, “I meant to do that.”
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Dark Knight Shift: Why Batman Could Exist–But Not for Long. A scientist looks at how the only non-supernatural superhero would operate in real life.
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Gangsters: They Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To. Some odd facts about the most famous mobsters of the Prohibition era.
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A brutally honest account of what it’s like to weigh 530 pounds, plus an update a year after weight loss surgery. You can also read about the surgery itself.
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Synchronized Motorbikes. Police in Italy show off their skills to celebrate some anniversary. Meanwhile, pickpockets were having a field day at Tivoli Fountain.
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The Most Irresponsible Science Lesson Ever Taught. Oh, by the way, don’t try this at home.
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Cooties Explained. I’m glad we cleared that up.

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Comments (6)

  1. “the only non-supernatural superhero” ???

    I can think of several others and I’m not even a comic geek.

    posted by Toast on 7-15-2008 at 10:02 am

  2. I guess I should have said “most famous”. I know nothing about comics, although I used to read them religiously. I am embarrassed to admit how long ago that was!

    posted by Miss Cellania on 7-15-2008 at 10:08 am

  3. just informing you of a link for tomorrow’s list if you’re taking suggestions. today was the web premiere of part one of Joss Whedon’s web miniseries “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.” (parts 2 and 3 will premiere on the 17th and 19th)

    it is amazing and fantastic and any Buffy/Firefly or Neil Patrick Harris fan will enjoy.

    http://www.drhorrible.com

    posted by Claire on 7-15-2008 at 8:30 pm

  4. This might be a bit of a nitpick, but I would really have appreciated a spoiler warning for the “Most Irresponsible Science Lesson”. I was about to watch it but someone informed me that at the end, they show a glimpse of Two-Face from the new Batman movie. I’ve been trying to get around seeing more than trailers for the film.

    posted by Lauren on 7-16-2008 at 7:59 am

  5. I LOVE the Science Lesson video… it’s hilarious!

    posted by Mark on 7-16-2008 at 4:46 pm

  6. it is weird but in the real world it is possible for batman to exist

    posted by callum on 7-27-2008 at 5:27 am

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