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Why Do We Say “Bless You” And “Gesundheit” When Someone Sneezes? – Hump Day History

 

Someone sneezes, and you automatically respond with “Bless You” or “Gesundheit”. This happens millions of times every day, but most of us have no idea why we are saying it, or what it even means.

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Pa. Minor-League Team Installs ‘Urinal Gaming System’

So sitting in your basement playing Grand Theft Auto Three is one thing but going to a minor league baseball game...going to men's room...and playing pong while you....well what rhymes with pong. It's a little crazy

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You Can Name a Planet in Outrageous Contest

Earth, Mars, Neptune – how hard can it possibly be to name a planet?

Now’s your chance to find out.

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Dionne Warwick Declares Bankruptcy

I spent many a hot summer night camped out in the backyard listening to Dionne Warwick singing me sweet love songs.  She had many number one hits.  And you would think she would have put some of those millions away for a rainy day

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Death Wish Coffee is World’s Strongest

I'm a coffee snob. I lovel my black java and I drink a lot of it. I grind beans daily using my own blend of different beans that I've found around the city with a little boiling water. Now I've found that there is the King of all Coffees

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What Hershey’s Candy Are You?

You ever heard the phrase "you are what you eat?"  Well, I've got a way for you to determine that.  I've got the Hershey's personality test.

Which Hershey's candy bar is your favorite: Milk Chocolate, Krackel, Mr

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Here’s Why You Don’t Try to Impress Your Date With a Fake Mugging

Men doing foolish things to impress women has been a common thread throughout history. But, for today, we can call Jeffrey Tyler Siegel the king of the fools.

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‘Unruly’ Diva Cat Fired From Broadway Show

Until yesterday, the Broadway production of the Truman Capote classic 'Breakfast At Tiffany's' had been notable for starring 'Game of Thrones' mother of dragons Emilia Clarke in the Holly Golightly role. But now it's an animal actor who's getting all the ink.

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Teens Shoot Georgia Baby in Stroller

Just when things can't get any weirder, or sadder with public shootings. It appears that they can.

According to Elizabeth Chuck of NBC News Two teenage suspects were arrested in a small coastal Georgia city a day after a baby was killed and his mom shot, authorities said Friday

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Male Enhancement Products Deliver More Than Bargained For

Most older men know about the little blue pill and how it's changed the bedrooms behaviors. But the herbal supplements, according to the FDA, can be dangerous.

Maggie Fox of NBC News writes

Three “male enhancement” products being sold online say they’re all herbal, but they contain hidden prescription drug ingredients and could be dangerous, the Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday

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You Need To Hire This Bass Player

Some lucky band in the Nashville area is going to have the privilege of performing with this dedicated artist.  You can tell by the ad that his commitment to his craft runs deep.  If only all musicians shared his passion.

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Real Life Bart Simpson Appeared Before a Judge Named Mr. Burns

Last year a man from England named Bart Simpson was arrested for having a firearm in an airport. Simpson is 56, so you can't blame his parents for giving him the kind of name that would result in ridicule and, eventually, a life of crime. ('The Simpsons' has been on for that long. It only seems like it.)

It was just fate that he ended up with the same name as a cartoon troublemaker. And when his trial began earlier this month fate struck again. Bart Simpson would be facing a judge named Mr. Burns.

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