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MONDAY, November 15, 2010

During President Obama’s visit to Mumbai, when he was told that Indian widows often throw themselves on their husband’s funeral pyre, Michelle leaned over and said, “Don’t look at me.”

An Andy Warhol painting of a Coke bottle sold at auction for $35 million, joining his Campbell’s soup can as his most valuable works.  Andy was way ahead of his time.  These days, Campbell’s Soup and a Coke is what most Americans call “dinner.“

Scientists have discovered a species of cricket that has the largest testicles in relation to its body size.  Sound engineers confirmed that the noise crickets make at night is actually “ouch, ouch, ouch…”

For a limited time, McDonald’s is offering a pork McRib sandwich. The company has a biblical story for children printed right there on the box.  Suffice to say, it involves McAdam and McEve.

Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Betty White was named an official Forest Ranger.  She’ll be the spokesperson for their new motto “Only You Can Prevent Cruise Ship Engine Room Fires.”

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