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Five Bad Habits You Need to Drop (…Like a Bad Habit)

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Many people think they don’t have any bad habits just because they don’t chew their nails, drag their feet, or swear like a sailor — but don’t be resistant to self-improvement. If you’re doing any of these regularly, it’s time you step up your game.

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Linkszomania for March 10, 2010.

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Every Wednesday, I’m going to take you on a whirlwind adventure of 13 links chronicling the news throughout the geek world I inhabit. Whether it’s movies, music, art, politics, gadgets, science, sports, grammar, or superheroes… nothing’s out of bounds and everything’s interesting.

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Linkszomania for March 3, 2010

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Every Wednesday, I’m going to take you on a whirlwind adventure of 13 links chronicling the news throughout the geek world I inhabit. Whether it’s movies, music, art, politics, gadgets, science, sports, grammar, or superheroes… nothing’s out of bounds and everything’s interesting.

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Know It All: Why is Coffee Called “Joe”?

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Pour yourself a cup and dive into some beverage knowledge.

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Five Superhero Movies We Somehow Still Haven’t Seen

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The indecision that has plagued the superhero film world has particularly affected the silver screen fortunes of five extremely popular superheroes.

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Linkszomania for February 24, 2010

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Every Wednesday, I’m going to take you on a whirlwind adventure of 13 links chronicling the news throughout the geek world I inhabit. Whether it’s movies, music, art, politics, gadgets, science, sports, grammar, or superheroes… nothing’s out of bounds and everything’s interesting.

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Linkszomania for February 17, 2010

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Every Wednesday, I’m going to take you on a whirlwind adventure of 13 links chronicling the news throughout the geek world I inhabit. Whether it’s movies, music, art, politics, gadgets, science, sports, grammar, or superheroes… nothing’s out of bounds and everything’s interesting.

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Know It All: Why Does Bottled Water Have an Expiration Date?

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What happens on that fateful date? Does it disappear? Does it suddenly become toxic? How does the purity of clean water sealed in a container suddenly become compromised?

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Five Things to Watch Out for at the NBA All-Star Weekend

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We know you’ll be more on the lookout for incredible alley-oops and celebratory dances than anything else but don’t forget about these five potentially interesting plot lines, during this weekend’s festivities.

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Know It All: W’s and K’s – The History of Radio and Television Call Letters

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You’ve noticed that every radio and television station not only has a 4-letter identification but that most of them either start with a W or K. Ever bothered to wonder why?

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Five Reasons You Might Want to Bet on the Saints in the Super Bowl

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Everyone loves an underdog. But you’re probably going to need better rationale than “ah, I’m just betting on the team facing longer odds” come Super Sunday. Justin Brown gives a detailed breakdown in favor of the Saints.

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Linkszomania for February 3, 2010

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Every Wednesday, I’m going to take you on a whirlwind adventure of 13 links chronicling the news throughout the geek world I inhabit. Whether it’s movies, music, art, politics, gadgets, science, sports, grammar, or superheroes… nothing’s out of bounds and everything’s interesting.

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Know It All: Why Does Salt Melt Ice?

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We’re all very comfortable with the notion that when snow falls or ice forms on a sidewalk, the best way to deal with it is to throw salt out there, to melt the ice. But why? How does combining these two relatively simple substances prevent one of them from assuming a different state of matter?

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Five Awesome Free Online Services

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When it comes to stuff without price tags online, we’re all up to speed on Gmail, Hulu, Facebook, and Twitter. But did you know that there are many cost-free, useful corners of the Internet out there, just waiting to be discovered by the world at large? Well, there are.

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Linkszomania for January 27, 2010

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Every Wednesday, I’m going to take you on a whirlwind adventure of 13 links chronicling the news throughout the geek world I inhabit. Whether it’s movies, music, art, politics, gadgets, science, sports, grammar, or superheroes… nothing’s out of bounds and everything’s interesting.

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Know It All: What’s the Longest Word in the English Language?

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No chemical names, no names of places, and no made up words either. Plain and simple: what’s the longest word in the English language?

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Five Iconic Landmarks That Have Somehow Never Been Destroyed in Film

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Trouble never truly arrives in a disaster flick until a recognizable landmark is ravaged. But for once, let’s leave the White House alone and try fictionally destroying these five iconic landmarks.

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Linkszomania for January 20, 2009

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Every Wednesday, I’m going to take you on a whirlwind adventure of 13 links chronicling the news throughout the geek world I inhabit. Whether it’s movies, music, art, politics, gadgets, science, sports, grammar, or superheroes… nothing’s out of bounds and everything’s interesting.

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Know It All: Where Does the Term “Bootleg” Come From?

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Currently, “bootleg” is an all-encompassing word associated with stealing. But what does illegal activity have to do with leather footwear?

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Five Readily-Available Products You Should Try

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There are a lot of well-kept secrets in the material world and we’re going to introduce you to five of them.

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Linkszomania for January 13, 2009

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Every Wednesday, I’m going to take you on a whirlwind adventure of 13 links chronicling the news throughout the geek world I inhabit. Whether it’s movies, music, art, politics, gadgets, science, sports, grammar, or superheroes… nothing’s out of bounds and everything’s interesting.

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Know It All: What’s the Difference Between Snow, Freezing Rain, Sleet, and Hail?

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When you prepare for a winter storm, do you know all the forms that can be assumed by the falling frozen water?

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Linkszomania for January 6, 2009

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Every Wednesday, I’m going to take you on a whirlwind adventure of 13 links chronicling the news throughout the geek world I inhabit. Whether it’s movies, music, art, politics, gadgets, science, sports, grammar, or superheroes… nothing’s out of bounds and everything’s interesting.

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Know It All: Why Do We Say “God Bless You” After Someone Sneezes?

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Someone’s body has an involuntary reflexive response because of an allergen and we ask an omnipotent creator for help. What? Why?

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