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The Timeless Wisdom of Gob Bluth
Few characters are more quotable than his excellence, George Oscar Bluth...uh, Bluth, or GOB for short. He is in my top 5 favorite TV characters of all time, and has even inspired me to take magician classes. The following are some of my favorite quotes, or what we shall refer to as "The Timeless Wisdom of Gob Bluth." Cue "Final Countdown" by Europe:

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rtcrooks November 16, 2009 at 6:20pm

Three-Toed Sloths Just Want to Have Fun, The Timeless Wisdom of Charlie Kelley (Charlie Day), Vintage Technology, Kevin Costner and Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart, Top 50 US Craft Brewers by Sales (MAP)

If Marijuana Production Were Legal: Projected Tax Revenues, by State

Love it or hate it, people smoke marijuana - lots of it. In some states marijuana consumption and posession have been decriminalized, and even legalized for medicinal purposes. But, have you ever wondered how large the economics of Marijuana were? Us too. As a result ,have decided to put together this graphic, which illustrates the popularity of marijuana consumption, the federal tax dollars spent to keep marijuana illegal, and the possible tax revenues that could be generated if marijuana production were legalized and taxed like any other agricultural product. It is especially interesting, with regards to the Great Recession:

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rtcrooks November 13, 2009 at 1:29pm

Ten Cool (and Free) Magic Bar Tricks, Oktoberfest and the World's Best Beer Festivals, Symptoms and Remedies: The Anatomy of a Hangover, Trailer Park Boys: The Timeless Wisdom of Bubbles

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rtcrooks November 10, 2009 at 5:20pm

Presidential Cocktails: History of the White House Wet Bar, The 12 People You Dont Want to Meet on Facebook , Ass Not What Your Country Can Do for You..., 15 Great Ways To Sneak Booze Into a Football Game

Top 50 US Craft Brewers by Sales (MAP)

You may have seen the map we created earlier this year using the data from 2007 sales, and we now present the updated version with figures for 2008 sales. Once again, to be very clear, the rankings are determined by sales of those breweries that fit the criteria: small, independent and traditional (see the Brewers Association definition of Craft Brewers here). This is not a list of the best beers, so you won't see your local monastery that receives 101 bottles from Heaven each year. We also included some interesting information regarding recent brewery openings and closings.

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rtcrooks November 8, 2009 at 8:33pm

Russian Prohibition Propaganda Poster Translations (by Someone Who Doesn't Speak Russian), Legal Drinking Age Around the World, Demetri Martin Motivational Posters, Sloshspot's All-October Team

The Timeless Wisdom of George W. Bush
So the Bill Clinton v George W. Bush debate has been canceled. Apparently, the later pulled out after realizing what a 'debate' meant. It was probably a good idea to not go through with it, in that Bill Clinton is quite the wordsmith, and Bush...well... is not. The following are 15 examples why Bush will never participate in a debate ever again, and also solid reasons why he should rethink his current career ambitions as a motivational speaker -- The Timeless Wisdom of George W. Bush:

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rtcrooks November 5, 2009 at 4:50pm

The Writing Is On The Wall: Bathroom Graffiti Artists, 17 Vintage Beer Ads That Somehow Helped Sell More Beer , 10 Ways to Save Money at a Gentlemen's Club, An Illustrated History of Sex Toys

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