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Saturday, October 10, 2009

Calling ...The Shot

Babe ruth shot
Babe Ruth's called shot was the home run hit by Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the 1932 World Series, held on October 1, 1932 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. During the at-bat, Ruth made a pointing gesture, which existing film confirms, but the exact nature of his gesture is ambiguous. Although neither fully confirmed nor refuted, the story goes that Ruth pointed to the center field bleachers during the at-bat. It was supposedly a declaration that he would hit a home run to this part of the park. On the next pitch, Ruth hit a home run to center field ...

Have Banks No Shame?

After bailouts, 'what moral right do [banks] have to oppose' reform?

None, moral or otherwise!

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Large Hadron Collider Scientist Arrested On Terrorism Charges

Those of you who think the Large Hadron Collider might just bring the world to an end might just have something there. A nuclear physicist working on the LHC was arrested in France on suspicion of advising Al-Qaida of possible terrorist targets.

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NC Man In Jail A Week For Mistaken Identity

Authorities say a 44-year-old North Carolina man spent a week in jail because he has the same name as a suspect 23 years younger.

NC Man In Jail A Week For Mistaken Identity

Bizarre Dinosaurs

They were among the largest and strongest creatures to inhabit Earth but, as nature would have it, some were also among the strangest.

Why Were Some So Strange?

Health reform benefits still years off

Health reform benefits still years off

If an insurance bill passes this year, many families may have to wait until 2013 to receive tax credits.

Why
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The secrets that surround Nobel Prizes

The secrets that surround Nobel Prizes

We will have to wait 50 years to find out about Barack Obama's competition.

Smart Car squeeze test

Smart Car squeeze test

It may have two seats, but that doesn't mean only two people can fit into this micro-car.

What your car says about you

What your car says about you

The vehicle you drive may reveal your Web savvy-ness, education, or level of sophistication.

Signs you may be overdoing the cardio

Signs you may be overdoing the cardio

The treadmill could be preventing you from getting anywhere with your workout.

Role for the Wii in airport security?

Role for the Wii in airport security?

Researchers think the Wii balance board may help identify dangerous airline passengers.

Highest housing costs in America

Highest housing costs in America

Residents in these cities shell out the most for housing expenses, including taxes and utilities.

Classic keyboard word puzzle

Classic keyboard word puzzle

What is the longest word you can type using only the top letter row of the keyboard?

Turkey and Armenia sign historic pact

Turkey and Armenia sign historic pact

After a century of differences, the two adversaries take a huge step toward new diplomatic ties.

Hillary Clinton's role
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Week of smelly trees and annoying words

Week of smelly trees and annoying words

A common tree that stinks and a most-annoying word contest were Web sensations.

Tips to take the perfect family photo

Tips to take the perfect family photo

Experts share the secrets to getting your kids ready for the next photo shoot.

Lazy person's guide to getting organized

Lazy person's guide to getting organized

An expert offers quick tricks that will help you get a handle on any mess.

Quietest places around the world

Quietest places around the world

Escape civilization in these tranquil yet surprisingly accessible havens.

And I Quote

Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler.

~ Albert Einstein

Swine flu striking young people hardest

Swine flu striking young people hardest

So far, at least 76 U.S. children have died from the H1N1 virus.