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The story of a little girl, some trash, and a $20 bill

by admin01.12.20182012/04Leave a Comment on The story of a little girl, some trash, and a $20 bill

The story of a little girl, some trash, and a $20 bill
Why did the money get confiscated as evidence?

The mom of an 8-year-old girl said pick up the yard and whoever gets the most trash will earn $5. Continue reading “The story of a little girl, some trash, and a $20 bill”

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The magician chooses Mr. Bean as a volunteer

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The magician chooses Mr. Bean as a volunteer
 He’s looking for his watch.

In this video, comedian Rowan Atkinson, as the odd character Mr. Bean, is chosen to help in a magic act. Continue reading “The magician chooses Mr. Bean as a volunteer”

Tagged : bean / chooses / magician / volunteer

Why this fake milk tastes salty

by admin19.01.20182012/04Leave a Comment on Why this fake milk tastes salty

Why this fake milk tastes salty
A fake bottle of milk

Anna Warren, who makes props for the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, points out something very true about deception. Continue reading “Why this fake milk tastes salty”

Tagged : fake / milk / this

Why models who wear his clothing must be strong

by admin12.12.20172012/042 Comments on Why models who wear his clothing must be strong

Why models who wear his clothing must be strong

From a distance, they could be actual dresses.


Well, they are dresses you can wear, it’s just that they approach the weight of a suit of armor, and are not made of fabric. Continue reading “Why models who wear his clothing must be strong”

Tagged : clothing / models / strong / wear

Why did this fake painting sell for over $11,000?

by admin22.11.20172012/04Leave a Comment on Why did this fake painting sell for over $11,000?

Why did this fake painting sell for over $11,000?
Detail from "Bridge No 114" by Nat Tate

Nat Tate was an American artist who created art in the 1940s and 1950s. Continue reading “Why did this fake painting sell for over $11,000?”

Tagged : fake / painting / sell / this

Why did they laugh at this sailor lost at sea?

by admin31.10.20172012/04Leave a Comment on Why did they laugh at this sailor lost at sea?

Why did they laugh at this sailor lost at sea?
A painting of Ensign Chuck Hord

Continue reading “Why did they laugh at this sailor lost at sea?”

Tagged : laugh / sailor / they / this

What’s wrong with the teens in this photo?

by admin17.10.20172012/043 Comments on What’s wrong with the teens in this photo?

What's wrong with the teens in this photo?

It’s a very puzzling sort of optical illusion.

Tagged : photo / teens / this / wrong

What is it? (Fooled by the framing)

by admin06.09.20172012/04Leave a Comment on What is it? (Fooled by the framing)

What is it? (Fooled by the framing)
?

It can be deceptive if you don’t see the whole picture. In this case, it’s a puzzling optical illusion by omission. Continue reading “What is it? (Fooled by the framing)”

Tagged : fooled / framing

What happens when Chinese heroes are fake?

by admin23.08.20172012/041 Comment on What happens when Chinese heroes are fake?

What happens when Chinese heroes are fake?
"Everything they teach you to admire is fake. 
Right now they’re pushing Lei Feng…"

Continue reading “What happens when Chinese heroes are fake?”

Tagged : chinese / happens / heroes

Was this bride’s lie unforgivable?

by admin03.08.20172012/041 Comment on Was this bride’s lie unforgivable?

Was this bride's lie unforgivable?
They were dancing to forget a terrible truth.

Jessica Vega was 23 years old and dying of acute myeloid leukemia. Continue reading “Was this bride’s lie unforgivable?”

Tagged : bride / this / unforgivable

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