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Physics Misconceptions: Don’t worry, it’s not rocket science. Mostly.
Bigelow launches its second inflatable space module: This is definitely rocket science.
Did you know Chef Boyardee was a real guy?
According to Grand Ayatollah Sistani, playing chess and “black gammon” (backgammon) are forbidden for a Muslim. For what I can gather, this is because they were used for gambling. However, horse racing is OK.
Muslims seem to use that same logic for their religion.
Reply to Anonymous*sigh* some people who claim to be Christian get divorced but oppose gay marriage. to be human is to be a hypocrite, regardless of faith. bet some muslim leader just happened to like horse racing, so he made it ok.
Reply to anniethere is a difference between Christians and those who claim to be Christians. true Christianity doesn’t contradict itself. some preachers who need to study their Bible a little more might contradict each themselves, but the Bible is always consistent. there is also a difference between gays and dicorces.
Reply to nonewhat does the Bible say against divorces? now look for what it says about gays.
Reply to AnonymousHypocrisy is human but calling that canned junk “chef” anything really hacks me off!
Reply to Derek SlaterThe Bible is against homosexuality and divorces, but IIRC, barely tolerates divorce in case of sexual immorality. Don’t remember the reference, which is why I’m IIRC’ing it…
A little more insight into why horse racing’s OK for a Muslim: since horses had military applications, horse racing would be considered strengthening the army, and thus is permissible.
Derek: lol–it’s not bad for a quick $1.25 meal, though, if you’re in a rush.
Reply to Donnie BriggsYeah, if you rummage around on my blog somewhere you’ll find my post about eating Hormel chili, which is equally non-nutritive.
$1.57 at Target (no beans).
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