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  • Hansel & Gretel: Not Exactly a Children’s Tale

    04/09/2023 12:16:29 PM PDT · by Twotone · 10 replies
    History Defined ^ | December 17, 2022 | Carl Seaver
    When growing up, there are certain stories children are told. These stories are typically whimsical, often magical, and sometimes even spooky. However, these stories almost all the time convey a moral lesson that could be useful in later life, ending on an educational but heartwarming note. For example, “friendship makes life fuller,” “stealing is wrong,” or even “doing the right thing can be difficult, but it is always the correct choice.” The lessons vary depending on the tale, but typically, the lesson learned is the central reason the story is told. In the case of Hansel and Gretel, children learn...
  • Obama Smacks Down Pesky Fly

    06/17/2009 9:12:19 AM PDT · by traumer · 76 replies · 2,032+ views
    - see the video - The president proved yesterday he will not tolerate distractions from his hefty political agenda -- at least not those coming from pesky insects. President Obama addressed issues ranging from health care to financial industry reform in a lengthy interview on CNBC on Tuesday, but he was interrupted by a fly persistently buzzing around his head. "Hey! Get out of here," Mr. Obama said. After a few irritated swats, the president zeroed in on the pest and patiently waited for it to land on his hand. He gave it a quick smack and watched it fall...