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Why DO The Lions Always Play On Thanksgiving?
As usual, the Lions are having another stellar season. They will have to win the remaining games to hit the 10 win level that they reached last season. In other words, there's a good chance they won't make the playoffs again. But, regardless of their record, the Lions ALWAYS play one high profile game a year. On Thanksgiving.
UPDATE–Twinkies And Hostess Products Flying Off Shelves, Probably Will Survive Bankruptcy
If you were in a store over the weekend around West Michigan, you probably couldn't find a Twinkie or an Apple Pie on the shelf. I know I couldn't. All I found were leftover orange flavored cupcakes from Halloween and mini muffins. Kinda sad. Can't wait for a new shipment to come in after all the fervor dies down. Or there is always EBay...where boxes of Twinkies were selling for $200. Little Debb
Say It Ain’t So! “Elmo” Voice Actor In Sex Scandal [POLL]
Elmo from Sesame Street might say "It’s a monster thing!", but for the actor who does Elmo's voice, it might be a bad thing. Kevin Clash, who has been the Muppet character on the popular preschool PBS show since 1987, is being implicated in an underage sex scandal.
June 17, 1994 — The Most Famous Low Speed Car Chase In History
18 years ago today, the most famous low speed car chase in history took place on California Interstate 405. If for some reason you weren't one of the 95 million or so people watching it while it happened, here's a recap. A fugitive, OJ Simpson and his friend, Al Cowling took off in OJ's white Ford Bronco leading the police on a chase through the streets and freeways of Los Angeles. OJ eventually