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WHY THE TOILET IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS “THE CRAPPER”

Via: buzz-of-the-orient • Other • 4 Comments • 5 years ago

WHY THE TOILET IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS “THE CRAPPER” May 15, 2011 Daven Hiskey todayifoundout.com Today I found out why the toilet is also often called “The Crapper”. It all...

On International Workers' Day - The socialism of George Orwell

Via: dignitatem-societatis • Other • 24 Comments • 5 years ago

The socialism of George Orwell A look at the socialist beliefs of George Orwell. Also, a look at his writings on Soviet Communism. George Orwell was a fascinating figure and brilliant...

Vintage Quiz for Younger Millennials and the Younger Still

By: buzz-of-the-orient • Other • 2 Comments • 5 years ago

Vintage Quiz for Younger Millennials and the Younger Still If you are younger than age 30, can you identify these objects? Anyone age 30 or over, please exercise restraint. PLEASE DO NOT...

These are the U.S. states most and least dependent on the federal government

Via: tessylo • Other • 85 Comments • 5 years ago

These are the U.S. states most and least dependent on the federal government Adriana Belmonte 21 hours ago Scroll back up to restore default view. States...

More Photos of China on the Discovery Group

By: buzz-of-the-orient • Other • 1 Comments • 5 years ago

A new photo essay of pictures taken over almost 13 years in China has now been posted on the Discovery group. If you are a member of that group you can go directly there to view it. Since...

SPACEX FALCON HEAVY Launch Plus Booster Landings

Via: dignitatem-societatis • Other • 4 Comments • 5 years ago

After two days of weather delays, Falcon Heavy's first commercial launch went off without a hitch. All three boosters landed successfully. SpaceX doesn't seem to have a short edit of only the...

It's National Library Week

By: john-russell • Other • 22 Comments • 5 years ago

At the Chicago Public Library website, this is some of the material that a library card holder has available to them for FREE. --- Almost any Hollywood movie you can think of, in DVD form....

SpaceX conducts Static Fire on Falcon Heavy ahead of Arabsat 6A launch

Via: dignitatem-societatis • Other • 1 Comments • 5 years ago

Over a year after its previous flight, SpaceX conducted the Static Fire test on its second Falcon Heavy. This rocket – the first Block 5 Falcon Heavy – will launch Arabsat 6A to a...

You can't talk to a man with a shotgun in his hand, you can't talk to a man that don't want to understand.

Via: kavika • Other • 12 Comments • 5 years ago

Perhaps you recognize those words from the song by Carole King, ''Smack Water Jack''....Truer words were never spoken. This is a bit of a tribute to one of the great song writers of our time,...

Happy St Patrick's Day

By: john-russell • Other • 13 Comments • 5 years ago

In the 1990 U.S. census, forty-four million people, about 18 percent of the nation, identified themselves as Irish. Such a number is much more than what would be expected given the...

Lucky penny that saved WWII soldier's life when it deflected a bullet aimed at his chest is discovered more than 100 years later

Via: vic-eldred • Other • 2 Comments • 5 years ago

A lucky penny that saved a First World War soldier's life when it deflected a bullet from inside his breast pocket has been discovered more than 100 years later. Private John Trickett kept...

Jerry Verlinger Has Passed Away

By: perrie-halpern • Other • 43 Comments • 5 years ago

I have just heard that long time member and friend, Jerry Verlinger has passed away due to several medical issues. He was a wonderful person and an asset to the community here. He always tried to...

YES OR NO

By: johnrussell • Other • 117 Comments • 5 years ago

1. Do you ever listen to classical music ? 2. Have you ever broken anything that was really valuable? 3. Do you speak a language other than English or Spanish? 4. Have you ever been robbed?...

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone

By: kathleen • Other • 17 Comments • 5 years ago

I hope you all have a nice Valentine's Day...

The Grammy For Song Of The Year Goes To

By: johnrussell • Other • 18 Comments • 5 years ago

THIS IS AMERICA by Childish Gambino has won the Grammy Award for Song Of The Year. Thoughts? Don't be shy.

End Of The World

Via: nowhere-man • Other • 61 Comments • 5 years ago

Come see the world end.... (as told on the big screen)

Just an average day of facing down Illegal Aliens on my property

Via: 1stwarrior • Other • 50 Comments • 5 years ago

1/26/19 like any other normal day, I walked outside around 4:45pm to go feed the horses and as soon as I step one foot out the front door I hear just nonstop yelling. I look across the drive and...

Newstalkers Advice Column

By: katrix • Other • 100 Comments • 5 years ago

I like to read various advice columns; sometimes the answers are hilarious. So, I am starting one in here. I'll go first. Useful advice is appreciated, but humorous advice will be more...

Figure Out Where to Put the Apostrophe With This Handy Flowchart

Via: bob-nelson • Other • 49 Comments • 5 years ago

For some of us, grade-school grammar lessons haven’t stuck. I managed fairly well with my trusty Elements of Style until pretty recently, but the ongoing assault on grammar that is the Internet...

What are you doing for New Years Eve?

By: kathleen • Other • 53 Comments • 5 years ago

What is everyone doing for New Years Eve? Are you going out? Staying home? Any New Years resolutions? Happy New Years Everyone, I hope you all have a happy healthy year for you and your family.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday's to everyone.

By: kathleen • Other • 64 Comments • 6 years ago

I would like to wish everyone on Newstalkers a wonderful Christmas and holiday season. I hope all your dreams come true and you all stay in good health. I hope Santa brings you what you want.....

Elderly neighbor's Christmas generosity melts hearts

Via: johnrussell • Other • 1 Comments • 6 years ago

www.msn.com Elderly neighbor's Christmas generosity melts hearts Caitlin O'Kane 4 hrs ago A story about Christmas gifts bought many years in advance is melting hearts across the world....

Tim Tebow's Valentine's game plan: Special needs proms throughout nation

Via: nona62 • Other • 1 Comments • 6 years ago

Tim Tebow's Valentine's game plan: Special needs proms throughout nation Please bear in mind that this article is about a good deed...thanks Tebow, one of the greatest college football...

Silent Night

By: kathleen • Other • 19 Comments • 6 years ago

There has been many versions of Silent Night over the years and it is really hard to pick which one would be your favorite. Some I really liked and some not so much. Which one would be your all...

Mom cancels baby shower after family ridicules name choice: ‘He will not be allowed to have a nickname’

Via: jasper2529 • Other • 47 Comments • 6 years ago

A woman has gone viral online for allegedly canceling her baby shower because her family and friends were unsupportive of her choice of baby name: Squire Sebastian Senator. “Dear Members of the...

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