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Perhaps one of the most recognizable melodies ever written, “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” is one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s greatest works. Now, enjoy it played on a fascinating wooden xylophone in a forest. And if you enjoyed that, CLICK HERE to listen to a Celtic version of the Bach classic and read a literal…

OK, let’s take a break from today’s difficult issues and the depressing realities. Instead, let’s take a cue from this delightful little guy. Sure, he’s stuck on a fake iceberg in some enormous shopping mall — where he has to endure piped-in elevator music. But does he let it bother him? NO!

Burning the Muslim holy book, the Koran is much worse than burning the Bible, according to Time magazine editor Bobby Ghosh. He explained the difference on MSNBC Friday, telling host Chuck Togg that the Koran should not be burned because it is directly from God, while the Bible was written by humans. Yes, that’s what…

The U.S, Supreme Court has ruled in favor of an Arizona school voucher program. Critics say it violates the Constitution by directing taxpayer funds to religious schools. So, what did the court actually approve? In a 5-4 ruling, justices expanded several long-standing precedents that citizens don’t have the legal standing to challenge taxes they don’t like simply because they’re taxpayers. What…

Has Neil Armstrong converted to Islam? That’s the rumor making the rounds in Egypt, Malaysia andd Indonesia.   Armstrong, of course, was the first human to set foot on the lunar surface — the commander of the Apollo XI mission.  But is there any truth to his having a deeply religious experience while on the moon? Armstrong uttered the famous words “That”s one…

A small publisher that specializes in reprinting classics believes the U.S. Constitution should come with a warning. Since 2008, Wilder Publishing has published this caution in its version of America’s founding document: “This book is a product of its time and does not reflect the same values as it would if it were written today. Parents might…

A bizarre rumor is motivating at least a few of the young foreign zealots who have joined the rebellion against Libya’s strongman Moammar Gadhafi. NBC News correspondent Richard Engel reports from the battle zone that one in five of the rebels claims to be fighting Gadhafi because of a much-repeated report that the leader is Jewish.…

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In a stunt designed to infuriate Christians, a student atheist group at the University of Texas at San Antionio is offering to give free pornography to any student who wants to turn in their Bible. The organization, called the “Atheist Agenda,” calls its campaign “Smut for Smut,” according to reporter Marcia Segelstein. Members sit at…

In the tradition of sophomores everywhere, the Republican Party had a little fun on April Fool’s Day 2011 unveiling a prank “Obama re-election commercial.” Astonishingly, there were those viewers on a number of Internet websites who took it as the real thing … even though it ends with Obama riding a unicorn over the rainbow.

Awww, this is just so darn cute! This pup pauses before eating to offer thanks! And can this be? What fun! Another one: Click here to see another pup who knows to say grace!
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