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FULL TITLE: Voice of Thomas Edison's talking doll is heard again after 123 years as scientists crack the code of mysterious metal ring For decades it lay in the bottom of a secretary's desk drawer, its purpose unknown. But now, 123 year after it was made, the secret of this bent metal ring, which was found in Thomas Edison's laboratory, has finally been uncovered. Scientists have found that the microscopic grooves on the ring make up the tune of 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' and mark the world's first attempt at a talking doll and the dawn of America's recording industry...

Dont be surpised if you see Barbie in some heated political debates with a skinny blond doll.The makers of the Ann Coulter talking action figure tell the Scoop that they cant keep up with the orders for the doll that believes you cant be too thin or too conservative.'Its brand new, we just put it up on the website,' John Warnock, President of Talking Presidents.com told the scoop.'And we've already sold out the first container.' A container, he explains has 3,500 dolls. Its a license deal, he added, so Coulter makes money from the deal.And how are the Donald Rumsfeld...