The Pink Flamingo is somewhat of an American icon, having been an example of a beggarly, yet charming lawn ornament for several decades. Beyond this, they really are beautiful and fascinating birds – and chances are you don’t know what makes flamingos pink. (Although the very subtle “Do You Eat Flamingos Pink Because They Eat […]
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Peru is known for Machu Picchu. But in addition to the famous ancient regions, Peru is also home to a surprising number of unexpected animals. The diverse geography, which contains everything from coastal deserts to the Andes mountains to the dense Amazon rainforest, has many pockets for wildlife to thrive. Visitors with determination and a […]
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Cult movies come with their own superlatives. This is the sexiest, that’s the weirdest. This one’s the funniest, that one’s the smartest. As for “Pink Flamingos,” it happily wears the crown of the grossest. This camp-trash epic (found on DVD and streaming video) is not for the faint of stomach. Back in the early ’70s, […]
Fifth grade is a great year to enter the science fair. This next year before you enter middle school, it means that you will be at the top of your age category. This can be a great advantage when it comes to decision making and project development. To get you started, please find below two […]
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Nobody could fill a bra and panties quite like Divine. Take a look at “Polyester” if you have any doubts. There he is, right at the start of John Waters’ uncivilized comedy, a 300-pound troublemaker all dressed up in feminine mystique. Waters, who’s gone on to almost mainstream respectability (say it isn’t so!) with such […]