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Some researchers and other weather authorities believe this increased activity and severity is the result of global warming. Others say its just part of a normal cycle. To introduce a new feature on Deep Sand, I’ve got an informal poll running in the right hand sidebar to see what you think might be the cause of this record breaking year.
Read moreIt’s certainly possible to die while laughing — probably by choking on something. But I was unable to find any documented evidence of someone literally “laughing to death.”
Read moreOnce again, we can blame Latin for a curious term. In English, “Rx” doesn’t seem to have any connection to “pharmacy.” However it does in Latin, albeit in a roundabout way.
Read moreOnce again, we can blame Latin for a curious term. In English, “Rx” doesn’t seem to have any connection to “pharmacy.” However it does in Latin, albeit in a roundabout way.
Read moreReversing numerous prior denials, Pentagon officials said yesterday that white phosphorous was in fact “used as a weapon against insurgent strongholds during the battle of Fallujah last November.”
Read moreThe Center for Disease Control has released a list of symptoms of bird flu. If you experience any of the following, please seek medical treatment immediately:
Read moreToday, I used the Target, “Contact us” link to send the following message: I am very sorry to learn that Target is electing to allow radical and extreme religious wingnuts ruin your reputation. I am, of course, referring to your recent decision to allow Pharmacists to refuse to dispense legally prescribed medications.
Read moreIt turns out that when suburban mothers buy American Girl dolls that look and dress exactly like their own little girls, they may unwittingly be purchasing tiny, lesbian partners for their children.
Read moreThe Alito nomination comes at a critical moment for the Democratic Party. With President Bush’s poll numbers plummeting, Democrats are finding a new optimism about their chances in 2006 and 2008. But to capitalize on the Republicans’ weakness, the party needs to show that it has an alternative vision for the country.
Read moreBalian of Ibelin travels to Jerusalem during the crusades of the 12th century, and there he finds himself as the defender of the city and its people.
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