Shame games
A race is supposed to be a contest of speed and finishing first. One bizarre race, however, intends the opposite. The sadistic Barkley Marathon held yearly in…
WJG · · 2 min read
Daily TribuneA race is supposed to be a contest of speed and finishing first. One bizarre race, however, intends the opposite. The sadistic Barkley Marathon held yearly in…
WJG · · 2 min read
For budget-conscious consumers, thrift stores are the place to shop. They are where lucky rummagers can find precious items at bargain prices.
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Can prisoners sue the government for violating their rights? The answer is yes, as in the case of six inmates at Woodbourne Correctional Facility in New York,…
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Beneath the ground are strange things just waiting to be found. Last year, a construction worker renovating the parking lot at Burghley House in Peterborough,…
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The use of camouflage is a common defense mechanism of animals. Squids and octopuses mimic the color of their watery surroundings to hide from predators or to…
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Diamonds are indeed forever, as a commercial slogan for the precious stone says. In fact, it can outlast relationships, like that of New Yorker Lauren Boc.
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A wedding is not complete without a bridal car to take the bride to the ceremony and to bring the newlyweds to the reception afterward. While it’s usually a…
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Drivers need not be caught in the act of violating the speed limit to be issued a traffic ticket on the spot. In Canada, Europe, and the United States, road…
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