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10 problems with the first draft of the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” TV Special

Posted by Stickwick Stapers ⋅ December 18, 2013 ⋅ 2 Comments

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” has been a TV Christmas classic for the past 47 years. It is one of the longest running holiday specials, but as you are about to see, the show almost never got the approval needed to make it to air. Just in time for the holidays, we got our hands on … Continue reading →

My 3 Favorite Christmas Traditions

Posted by Jason Gooley ⋅ December 12, 2013 ⋅ Leave a comment

As I reflect on Christmas’ of yesteryear, I fondly envision the traditions, tried and true, that occupy my mind on these chilly winter nights. It puts me in a mood that makes me feel drunk with sentiments and warms my soul. It helps me realize just how little clothes I have on while I’m standing … Continue reading →

8 Clues The Post Office Used The Wrong Statue Of Liberty On Its Stamps

Posted by Stickwick Stapers ⋅ December 4, 2013 ⋅ 1 Comment

The U.S. Postal service today is admitting an embarrassing error. In its Liberty series, instead of depicting the real Statue of Liberty, the stamp depicts a Las Vegas replica. Here are 8 clues that allowed the experts to finally recognize their mistake: – The real Statue of Liberty’s tablet does not read ‘Viva Las Vegas’ … Continue reading →