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As I write these words, Adonis Stevenson, a 41-year-old professional boxer (and longtime champion) lies in critical condition after being knocked out in a fight Saturday night. So, in no way am I minimizing the brutality or danger of the sport. But in the midst of this violent, “sweet science,” there are some amazing stories to be told. One of these stories involves British boxer Tyson Fury, a 6’ 9” giant of a man with a personality just as large, a man who has literally come back from the brink of death. During his fight on Saturday night (not against...

Reading through one particular thread gave me the idea for this one.

Hi. I'm Mickey Rourke. The only reason you're seeing me here is because I've reclaimed my acting career (yet another Bad Friggin' Hair comeback story). You can check me out in the The Wrestler.

Ever seen a cattle feedlot up close? Most are mud/manure filled lots with your next hamburger walking in them. The cattle are fed a mixture of things to 'fill them up'. Most have 7-way vaccinations, antibiotics,wormers and hormone treatments. Have I turned you off yet? Don't despair, grass fed beef raised on pastures and hay are making a comeback. As are the cowboys needed to raise them.