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So, you're walking along outside, enjoying your day, when an eagle flies over and drops a tortoise on your head and you die. Not likely, you say? Well, I'm sure the Greek playwright Aeschylus thought the same thing, but that's how he died. Seriously. And the tortoise survived!!

Read about the strange deaths of 19 other interesting people over at mental_floss. It might make you think twice about trying to freeze a chicken with snow.

The Strange Deaths of 20 Interesting People

If you aren't familiar with Improv Everywhere, you really should look them up. Oh, what the hell, I did it for you. Click HERE.

Anyway, this group, based in New York City "causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places."

Their latest mission involved standing next to a high traffic subway escalator handing out high-fives during rush hour. My first thought was "well, that's just silly," but after I watched the video, I realized that most of these people needed a little silly in their lives. You watch and see if you don't smile!!!

Read about the mission, and people's reactions here.

Assuming either the Left Wing or the Right Wing gained control of the country, it would probably fly around in circles.
- Pat Paulsen