Daily Archives: August 7, 2024

“Vance VP” – Marsh Family parody adaptation of “Dancing Queen” by ABBA, on JD Vance

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Doug T.

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Nancy Pearl interviews Tim Egan

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Jim deMaine
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47 Historical Images From Past Olympics That Are Genuinely Wild To See Now

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Jim deMaine

by Angelica Martinez in Buzzfeed (thanks to Bob P.) 1. The 100 meters sprint at “the first Olympic Games of the Modern Era” which took place in Athens, Greece in 1896: 2. And the crowd at that same 1896 Olympics: 3. The American … Continue reading →

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RFK Jr.–first a worm, now a bear! What’s next?

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C.

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The first zero-emission hydrogen-powered hybrid train in the U.S. just arrived in California

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Jim deMaine

By Kevin Tidmarsh (thanks to Pam P.) The train, known as a zero-emission multiple unit or ZEMU, is also sized to fit on regular train tracks, as opposed to other similar environmentally-friendly models that run on narrower ones. Currently, Metrolink’s Arrow … Continue reading →

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