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1. about 15 hours ago on Ripley's Believe It or Not

   If you will indulge me… This biscuit factoid reminded me of my late wife’s mother. She was a lovely devout woman who suffered a dismal childhood of want. Her and her mother were abandoned by the father and were left to a destitute existence such that they were forced to live in someone’s garage! (The owner aware, of course.) As one may imagine, food was also scarce. This existence had a profound affect on her and as such when she married, she found a hard-working devoted husband who provided well for her and their family; she none the less was compelled to carefully collect and preserve the leftovers of every meal! Her children and some acquaintances would tease her habit whenever they observed the enumerable number of little bits of leftovers stuffed into her fridge. Some of the amounts seemed minuscule and unworthy of keeping! She would endure the chiding in good humor, but her childhood experience had instilled a dread of waste of food that was more compelling than any embarrassment she might endure.

   Once a month she and her husband would enjoy a “left over dinner” when all that was stored would be brought out, prepared as needed, and served. Her husband never complained and enjoyed the “leftovers” just as much as the first time around. Because of some of the smaller bits, I am convinced my sweet, late mother-in-law invented the “Tapas”!

   I often reflect how my mother-in-law might be enjoying the reward of her earthly devotion and frugality in Heaven’s realm.Also, the company of her third daughter (my late wife) must be a blessing as well! I think of them often, of course…

2. about 16 hours ago on Ripley's Believe It or Not

   Yeah, this whole 84-year-old biscuit entry smells like crystallized tuna to me. Let’s see, 84 years (taking their word for it) would mean the biscuit was presumably made in 1941! Now we can also assume that freezers were available at that time, and we could also presume that the owner of the biscuit likely had a number of replacement freezers. Which would also mean they would have moved the biscuit to the new freezer each time! Doesn’t seem likely that someone would have such sentiment for an obviously stale biscuit all those years. But one can never underestimate the motivations of some humans, either. And how did they determine an age of 84 years? I understand the most accurate method of dating is “carbon dating”, so there is that. Still, I come down on the side of Believe it: NOT!

3. about 17 hours ago on Ripley's Believe It or Not

   Yeah, well, I think it’s brilliant! But then, as everyone knows, I enjoy puns!

4. 9 days ago on Ripley's Believe It or Not

   So political bias does not tint your conclusion?

5. 10 days ago on Ripley's Believe It or Not

   “for what it’s worth”? Not much Pickled Pete. Your political bias is showing, Podner!

6. 10 days ago on Ripley's Believe It or Not

   Another valid point!

7. 10 days ago on Ripley's Believe It or Not

   You beat me to it! Also, while doing the study, how do they come to the conclusion that sneezing is a voting technique (never mind what is on the ballot) or just some allergic reaction to some pollen or dust wafting throughout the entire pack?

8. 10 days ago on Ripley's Believe It or Not

   Only because she is a dog and doesn’t know the answer! (And yes, I realize there are dogs smarter than some people. However, we all must be diligent about avoiding anthropomorphism when it comes to pets!)

9. 10 days ago on Ripley's Believe It or Not

   Understandable. But MY GAWD, there has to be some common sense sprinkled in somewhere!

10. 10 days ago on Ripley's Believe It or Not

    They most likely settled out of court. There are those that make an entire living from bringing suits to court! Some make their living by making suits! Especially from fine fabrics!