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It’s not the holiday season without a debate about political correctness. Apparently, it takes Rhode Island’s House of Representatives to decide what to call a tree. If we’re brainstorming about how to be politically correct, here’s an idea: let’s just all celebrate christmahanaquanzika
Chafee: ‘Holiday’ tree, not Xmas tree

Yeah, why not send worms to Mars? They can colonize and have five star hotels waiting for us when we have to move there after we destroy the planet on which we currently live. Sounds like a great idea.
How tiny worms could help us colonize Mars

Who robs a charity? That is just ridiculous. At least people are donating, so hopefully these three hundred needy families will get something for Christmas.
Donations pour in for charity robbed of goods

Best headline ever. I never thought I’d see the words “dog,” “shoots,” and “buttocks” in one sentence. Getting shot in the butt by your dog has got to be awkward. But if you think the man is in pain, just think about how guilty the dog must feel.
Dog shoots Utah duck hunter in buttocks after stepping on shotgun left in boat

The iPhone 4 now provides a new, more intense phone experience. If you’re playing Fruit Ninja and you accidentally slice a bomb, your iPhone 4 will burst into flames! Apple has made these games come to life. Let’s see other smart phone companies try to top that!
iPhone 4 burns in flight

Wow, L.A. really is a different world. Yes, almost all states vote on worker protection policies at some point, but I think it’s safe to assume that the vote isn’t usually about condoms.
L.A. porn condom initiative moves closer to ballot