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Science Offers Explanation for Rudolph's Red Nose

Donald Deane — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 15:00:16 +0000

Have you ever wondered how Rudolph got his red nose? Well, Dutch scientists have finally explained the mystery. Turns out, the reindeer's shiny nose is the direct result of "hyperemia of the nasal mucosa." Way to take all the magic out of Christmas, science.

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12 Santas Who Might Be Drunk

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:00:31 +0000

Even though Santa has an awesome job, it can be super stressful at times. Sure he's a jolly ol' guy who gives out presents for a living, but when Christmas Eve rolls around, things can get really tricky. If you think about it, the guy has to pull off delivering like, millions and millions of presents to people all around the world, so of course Santa needs to relax a bit post-Christmas. You know-- hop in the jaccuzi, get a massage or down a couple dozen chocolate chip cookies while the elves give him a manicure.

However, there are times Santa goes a little overboard with this whole "relaxing" thing, and he knocks back a few too many drinks (and we're not talking about milk). Basically, the guy gets extra, extra tipsy. He ends up passing out on sidewalks, subways and even right next to the Christmas tree. Who know Saint Nick was such a party animal?

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Santa Kicks Off the Cable Bridge Run on Dec. 15

Tori Early — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:59:18 +0000

The 34th annual Lampson Cable Bridge Run is set to take place on Dec. 15 this year, and once again jolly old Saint Nicolas will be blowing the horn to start off the event. There are three races -- a 1 mile, 5K, and 10K -- so you don't need to be a long distance superstar to participate!

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Anonymous Person Paying Off Peoples' Layaway Accounts

John McKay — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:46:03 +0000

A mysterious donor in Detroit and othe KMart Stores

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Woman Makes Santa's Naughty List for Falsely Claiming She Had Cancer [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:00:18 +0000

If anyone is going to get a lumps of coal in his or her stocking this year, it’s Martha Nicholas. The Virginian woman was arrested Wednesday for bilking kind-hearted people out of money by falsely claiming she had cancer. Nicholas, 42, duped even her husband and children along the way, claimed she was a four-time cancer patient and participated in multiple cancer fundraisers

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Is It Okay to Use the Word 'Christmas' During the Holiday Season? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:00:03 +0000

Over the past decade or so, there has been some debate as to whether the government, public schools and retailers should use the word “Christmas,” or if they should use something more inclusive, like “the holidays.”

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Ft. Worth Schools 'Ban' Santa, Related Christmas Activities

John McKay — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:00:03 +0000

Another example of political correctness melting the brains of so-called educators. The Ft. Worth school district has banned visits from Santa, as well as student gift exchanges.

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Are YOU Dreaming Of a White Christmas? Really…!

John McKay — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:47:04 +0000

It's an age old discussion...do you LOVE snow or HATE it?

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Georgia Teen Plays Santa In Home Robbery Attempt Down Chimney-Gets Stuck

John McKay — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:00:42 +0000

Police in Norcross Georgia report a 17 year old teen tried to replicate Santa by shimmying down a chimney in an attempt to rob a home--but got stuck.

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