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Whatever Happened to the Kids from ‘A Christmas Story’? [PHOTOS]
When it was released in 1983, ‘A Christmas Story’ was only a modest success. However, over the years, constant television airings of the movie during the holiday season has made Ralphie Parker and the gang almost as synonymous with Christmas as the characters in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’
Although they remain ageless on the small screen, the kids from Hohman, Indiana are now middle-aged men in real life. See what they are up to below.
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The Public Agrees, About $150,000 a Year Makes You ‘Rich’ — Survey of the Day
In light of the Occupy Wall Street movement focusing attention on the “one percent” and the debate over raising taxes on the wealthy, Gallup asked 1,012 adults how much money they would need to make a year in order to consider themselves rich.
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The Cutest Dog Videos of 2011
Man’s best friend starred in some pretty great viral videos this year.
Here are our ten favorite adorable canine videos of 2011. Check them all out below and then vote for which one you think is cutest. (For more on each video, click on the titles in blue.)
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10 Creepy Santas From ‘Sketchy Santas’ [VIDEOS, PHOTOS]
While the real Santa is a jolly old elf, some of his impostors who begin to pop up all around the non-frozen parts of the planet come Christmas time are a tad rough around the edges.
In fact, some of these mall jockeys and liquored-up revelers are downright sketchy. We’ve compiled a list of ten of these questionable Santas featured on the excellent Sketchy Santas blog so that folks with common decency and small children will know who to avoid this holiday season. Grab some expired egg nog and check them out below.
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Say Goodbye to Holiday Spirit, Most Aren’t Fazed by It This Year — Survey of the Day
Despite all the glitz and glam, all the lights, tinsel and gifts, the holiday season doesn’t bring cheer to the majority of Americans. According to a new survey from Poll Position, only 37 percent of 1,072 adults surveyed answered that the holidays make them happier.
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Are You Like Most Who Think We Celebrate Christmas Too Early? — Survey of the Day
These days, the Christmas season kicks into full swing right after Thanksgiving ends, but it looks like the majority of Americans aren’t particularly thrilled with spending an entire month celebrating the holiday.
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Watch a Glorious Video of Our Planet at Its Most Stunning
For the past two years, videographer Tom Lowe has been shooting footage of the American Southwest for his upcoming ultra-HD time lapse feature film ‘TimeScapes.’
The new trailer has just been released online, and the footage Lowe has captured of both our planet’s natural and man-made beauty will make you proud to call Earth home.
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Too Many Drivers Eat, Text, Watch Videos and More Behind the Wheel — Survey of the Day
Buckle your seat belts, folks.
According to Harris Poll chairman Humphrey Taylor regarding a new survey, “The number of drivers who engage in potentially dangerous, in some cases extremely dangerous, behaviors while driving is terrifyingly high.”
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Is It Okay to Use the Word ‘Christmas’ During the Holiday Season? — Survey of the Day
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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‘Most Interesting Jam in The World’ Sells for $1,000 [PHOTO]
Advertising mascot and internet meme “The Most Interesting Man in the World” has expanded his kingdom of fascination to include his own signature jam– and it’s all to help the endangered northern hairy nosed wombat.
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Guess Which TV Show Topped ‘TV Guide’s’ Fan Favorite Poll? — Survey of the Day
It might not be getting any love from NBC, but the quirky sitcom ‘Community’ certainly has a dedicated fan base, as evident by their victory in ‘TV Guide Magazine’s’ annual fan favorite survey.
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‘Pig Out’ With the Angry Birds Pizza [PHOTO]
Angry Birds and pizza — two of modern life’s most addictive things — come together in this nifty photo, which was posted on Deviant Art user Ilovetohavfun’s account.