Tongue very much cheek in cheek…
Be brave, and even if you're not, pretend to be. Not one can tell the difference!
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"In my political career spanning 40-50 years I have found that more a political balloon is inflated, the sooner it bursts" – Sharad Pawar.
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Line Maro
You're so beautiful you made me forget my pick up line.
(Me: Better still, forget the temptation to pick her up…)
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Yes and No to the same question…
Facebook could harm romantic relationships.
Facebook may have revolutionized how we socialize. But new research now suggests that people use Facebook excessively are not likely to experience Facebook-related conflict with their romantic partners, which then may cause negative outcomes like breakups.
(Me: It offers a lot many opportunities for fresh romantic link-ups, too! Hehehe)
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Weird world…
Prince sues Forbes for saying he's worth just $20 bn.
Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has sued Forbes magazine for libel in a British court, alleging its valuation of his wealth at $20bn was short of the mark by $9.6bn, Britain's Guardian newspaper reported on Friday.
(Talk of egoism or narcissism at its zenith).
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TN Dalit boy forced to carry shoes on head…
Chennai: The Madurai police have booked the son of a priest for making an 11-year-old Dalit (lower case) boy carry footwear on head after the latter passed through a non-Dalit street.
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Bolivian villagers bury rape, murder suspect alive.
Lapaz: Villages in Bolivia's southern highlands buried a man alive in the grave of the woman he was suspected of having raped and murdered.
(Me: This kind of Crime n punishment is a lot better than letting a rapist go scot free, one might be tempted to say…)
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Indian in S.Arabia held for trying to cast spell on boss..
A 33-year-old Indian worker in Saudi Arabia was arrested for allegedly attempting to cast a 'magic spell' on his employer. The man has admitted to committing the crime and said he wanted to cast a spell on his employer in order to get rich quickly.
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From the world of science…
Is knee surgery worth it?
Research has shown that arthroscopic knee surgery is no more effective than placebo surgery. When comparing treatments, physical therapy was found to be just as effective as knee surgery, but at significantly less cost and risk.
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An ounce of dark chocolate daily lowers blood pressure and improves 'good' cholesterol levels.
(Me: Looks, A chocolate a day keeps away the doctor.. not too bad for people with a sweet tooth)
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Even the anticipation of laughter seems to reduce stress.
(Me: and that's why an overdose of humour in your truly's posts..).
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Did you know that fireflies have dedicated light organs that are located under their abdomens. The insects take in oxygen and, inside special cells, combine it with a substance called luciferin to produce light with almost no heat.
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Think it over…
"The accomplice to the crime of corruption is frequently our own indifference"
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Pun fun headline…
Gatlin delivers Usian a jolt.
American wins, as record holder and six-time Olympic champ fails…
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Driver (nervously): Quick, take the wheel.
Passenger: Why?
Driver: Because there's a tree coming straight for us!
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Man to wife: "You never liked my cheap excuses, so I bought some expensive ones from a guy on eBay."
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News of the day..
"US govt. looking at your FB, skype, Gmail data" – banner headline in TOI
(Me: Every government, worth its salt, has a right to take appropriate measures to safeguard the interests, life and properties of its citizens. Can these screaming media fellows have a similar responsibility, let alone guarantee people's safety and security. One would humbly suggest that these mediawallas should voluntarily stop using FB, skype and Gmail and thus set example for their readers/viewers)
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