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  • Boy Scout found [alive!] after building tree-branch shelter

    08/13/2011 5:42:18 PM PDT · by DemforBush · 82 replies
    Yahoo ^ | 8/13/11 | MARTIN GRIFFITH
    He was scared, but the 12-year-old Boy Scout still knew what to do when he got lost during a Utah wilderness outing: He built a shelter made of tree branches and wood to get through a cold night and he covered himself in dirt to stay warm...
  • High Schooler FReeps English Class

    01/18/2006 3:45:18 PM PST · by whipitgood · 72 replies · 1,859+ views
    1/18/06 | self
    The entire school assembled to hear the story. A young man in his 30's was scheduled to address the group and outline his misdeeds, which included armed robbery and drug dealing. According to his speech, he was eventually caught and served eight years in prison. As 'punishment' for his crimes, he was encouraged to take advantage of the free educational program offered in the prison. He graduated during his term with a four-year college degree. According to his introduction, he is now a well paid professional speaker who travels around talking to school groups about his crimes and 'punishment. At...
  • HILLARIOUS CLASSIC T.V. -- CUTE AND SMART 4-YEAR-OLD GIRL DISSES CLINTON

    02/22/2003 7:55:31 AM PST · by doug from upland · 20 replies · 544+ views
    ABC television -- America's Funniest Videos | 1-22-03 | dfu
    I hardly ever watch television, but I join Mrs. DFU on Friday night in watching the funniest program ever on television -- America's Funniest Videos (AFV). The show really does make you laugh out loud. Last night a proud dad was with his cute little girl whom I would estimate to be about 4 years old. She was amazing. Just after the host asked college students to name the VP...couldn't do it...the Sec. of State...couldn't do it...the Speaker of the House...couldn't do it --- the host showed the video of the little girl. Dad: who is the president? Girl: George...
  • Boy Trades Britney Tickets for Cash

    05/30/2002 6:53:40 AM PDT · by Frank Grimes · 3 replies · 226+ views
    FoxNews ^ | 5/28/02 | AP
    <p>YAKIMA, Wash.  — A 13-year-old boy decided he'd rather have $475 in cash than see teen pop queen Britney Spears in concert.</p> <p>After twisting off the cap from a bottle of Pepsi, Andrew Benson discovered he had won four tickets to a Spears concert and $200 in spending money. His musical taste runs more to rap artists so the choice wasn't too difficult.</p>