The Weekend Links

Here's an update on the pandas that survived the China earthquake In May 2008. Cuteness factor is a little too much to handle.
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7 Architectural Wonders of the Natural World. The spider one ... do not want. Also 4000 miles of ants but ... mostly just the spiders.
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As you sit back in wonder at the cinema, ever think about those sometimes mystifying Hollywood studio logos? Read their stories here.
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And now for the news: Woman Offers Ovary For Inaugural Ball Ticket. The jokes are more or less endless.
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The perks of being a wallpaper

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Another piece of unusual art: Louis XIV made from candies and other things potentially found in your pantry. Also, people sculptures under the sea.
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Never say die! If it irritates you when pro teams give up when trailing in the fourth, watch this astounding video of a 1994 high school football game in Texas. Plano East is down 41-17 with 3 minutes to go ... the outcome may surprise you. Favorite quotes: "If they score, I'm gonna jump out of this booth!" "I done wet my britches!"
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From Jan, unusual animal assistants that include ducks, monkeys and miniature horses, oh my!

See? Not so hard. Send 'em in!
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Now for a stockpiling of quizzes:

(1) Match the Hangover Cure to the Country Quiz

(2) Are you a Yankee? A Southern Accent Test will tell you. No one ever says I have an accent, but I done scored 100% Dixie y'all!

(3) For more random quiz fun, try this Dog Breed Quiz, or for those who prefer animals whose affection you must earn but who will still forever ignore you, a Cat Breed Quiz.
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IBM has announced it will lead a US government-funded collaboration to make electronic circuits that mimic brains. Will they only use 10% of their power?
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How did I miss this? Obama busting some moves on Ellen from before the election. I'm sure you all have seen this, but it still makes me giggle.
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"I may be in the gutter, but I'm looking up at the stars!" Here's something to look for: 7 Major Meteor Showers You Can Expect in 2009.
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And finally, the 15 Most Unfortunate Haircuts for a Mugshot. I would say most of these are unfortunate always.

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