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Radioactive sandwiches and the laws of physics

As a science writer, I occasionally get random unsolicited pitches, announcements, and deep thoughts from scientists and science buffs. Most of the time they're either irrelevant or slightly touched by insanity, but I do try to read them. So this email, which just appeared in my inbox, seemed to be one of those at first: Physics is often said to be the "fundamental science" (chemistry is sometimes included), because each of the other sciences (biology, chemistry, geology, material science, engineering,... READ ON

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A Zune ad worth seeing (...and one that isn't)

While I'm a true and tried Apple user, I've been eyeing the Microsoft Zune with curiosity—not so much because I want one, but because I'm dying to know how the supposed "iPod killer" plans on positioning itself. In any case, I've stumbled onto two ads recently, one of which I find thoroughly endearing, and the other completely disturbing. Here's the one that's too cute not to... READ ON

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Breaking News From Malaysia

"It's OK to use derogatory and vulgar language about your superiors in the office as long as it is done behind their backs, a Malaysian court has ruled." I thought about paraphrasing it, but the first sentence from Yahoo News was too good. You can read more of the story... READ ON

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Good Grief!

If you've felt anywhere near as Charlie Brown-ish as I have these past few months (I haven't been able to kick a football in ages!), you'll be relieved to know that Urban Outfitters has a Peanuts Christmas tree guaranteed to make you grin. The so-called "tree" is actually made of a bendy wire that can be shaped and molded to whatever level of patheticism you're keen on. And while the single-ornamented tree can hold quite a bit more in terms of decorations and lights,... READ ON

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Beached snacks?

Apparently, a cargo container full of junk food washed up on shore in the Outer Banks in North Carolina. While no one's quite sure how the boatload of snacks landed up there, beach goers have eagerly snapped up the goodies which are all still fresh thanks to the air-tight packaging. Some people have all the luck. Of course, while it might seem unfair that these folks are getting a year's worth of Doritos delivered to their beachfronts, I'm just glad people are collecting them instead of trying to push them... READ ON

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Pencil Art

I stumbled across these earlier today, and I was thoroughly amazed. According to the website, the artist simply glued a bunch of pencil tops together to make a mat, and then folded them up into crazy shapes. I think it's thoroughly novel, and I love the cactus-like look of 'em. For those of you who share my enthusiasm, click here to see more. Link via the ever-wonderful... READ ON

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On the 15th day of Xmas, my true love gave to me"¦

I'm not sure what gifting or hanging Christmas-inspired toilet paper says about you, but if you're looking for a way to get the holiday spirit into your bathroom, look no further. At $7.25 a roll, Solutions is willing to ship these brightly decorated tissues to your house for free! (Apparently it's no longer just Hallmark that's taking advantage of the holidays). Of course, there is an upside. If fashionable vandals choose to TP your house with this stuff in the middle of the... READ ON

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Elvis has left the Health Food Aisle

Anyone who's toured Graceland knows that Elvis the Pelvis loved downing fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches by the fistful. But who knew that the King's snack-time fare would inspire the likes of Hershey's? According to AdFreak (my source for all things chocolate-y), the Reese's brand is launching a limited-edition tribute to the rock-n-roller in the form of Elvis Cups—filled with peanut butter and banana cream filled goodness. Sounds like a nice twist on the old... READ ON

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Another Great Japanese Invention

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Christmas Eve of the Living Dead

Ain't It Cool News has the perfect gift for your local grinch and/or zombie fan: "This is a post-apocalyptic tale where zombies and mutant hordes run rampant and the violence soon reaches the North Pole, resulting in the death of Mrs. Claus. Santa slips into an alcoholic depression and tries to kill himself, only to find that he is immortal as long as one single child still believes in him. So, he goes out into the wastelands to kill that little #*&*$% so he can finally off himself. Twisted, no? This... READ ON