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Who Invented The TV Remote Control?

The tv remote is one piece of technology that no self respecting couch potato can live without. But where did the venerable "clicker" come from? To whom do we owe our thanks?

21 comments    technology television history
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Detroit's Red Devil: The Nain Rouge

Two employees of Detroit Edison ( the local utility company) are enjoying lunch in their truck. They spot a small child climbing a utility pole, and run from their vehicle shouting for him to come down before...

12 comments    entertainment history spirit
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Will The World End in 2012? Ask the Ancient Prophets.

Having been born in the '60's I, like many of you, have seen numerous dates on which the world was to end, come and go without drama or incident. So what is it that makes December 21, 2012 different? ...

35 comments    education history science
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The Funniest Joke Ever Told

Two hunters are in the woods, when one of them suddenly collapses. He wasn't breathing, and his eyes looked glazed. Thinking quickly, the other guy grabs his cell phone and calls for help. He shouts at the...

39 comments    entertainment fun how
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THE BERLIN CANDY BOMBER: A TRUE WWII HERO

At the conclusion of World War Two, Berlin was divided into quadrants, and occupied by allied forces. The eastern half was controlled by the Soviets, while western Berlin was divided between France, Great...

14 comments    life family children
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Haunted Michigan: The Ghost of Minnie Quay

There are hundreds of ghost stories that circulate throughout Michigan. Most of them are pure legend. Some are based loosely on facts, but some are founded entirely in truth. My personal favorite is the...

12 comments    history death ghosts
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Bill Chase, A moment in music history.

No band made a larger contribution to the fusion of jazz, and rock than Chase. Lead by the legendary Bill Chase, they produced three incredible albums, before their run was tragically cut short.

10 comments    entertainment music arts
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