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Founder of Breast Implant Firm Guilty of Fraud

Founder of Breast Implant Firm Guilty of Fraud:  The founder of a French company that used an unapproved gel in its breast implants has been found guilty of fraud.  Of course I suppose one could make the argument that anyone associated with breast implants is guilty of fraud on some level. 

Mandela Memorial Interpreter Fake:  According to the director of the Deaf Federation of South Africa, the sign language interpreter at the memorial service for Nelson Mandela who worked alongside world leaders including President Obama, was a total fake.  South African officials say they became suspicious after it became obvious that the interpreter was actually signaling for runners to steal third base should the pitcher throw a slider or a change-up.

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New Research Finds Crocodiles and Alligators Use Tools:  New research finds that crocodiles and alligators are smarter than most people give them credit, pointing out that they’ve been known to use sticks as a tool to lure prey to them.  Hell, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that gators are smart.  After all, they did invent Gatorade didn’t they?  Look how much money that’s made over the years.

Physicists Say the Universe Could Be a Hologram?  A team of physicists say they have some of the clearest evidence yet that our Universe may actually be nothing but one giant hologram.  As proof of their hypothesis, researchers point to Tupac Shakur’s performance at Coachella back in 2012.

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NASA Says Electrical System on Mars Rover Fixed:  NASA says it was able to fix electrical problems on the Mars rover Curiosity and that it has resumed full science operations.  Thank goodness.  One can only imagine how difficult it would been to find a decent electrician on Mars.

Judge Orders Bakery to Serve Gay Couple:  A judge has ruled that a Denver bakeshop discriminated by refusing to make a same-sex couple a wedding cake.  And while I congratulate them on their marriage, just about any food service worker will tell that its probably never a good idea to eat food prepared by someone who doesn't like you. 

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