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Emmanuel Lewis: The Antigary

By Smaktakula Diminutive former child stars Emmanuel Lewis and Gary Coleman are often mentioned in the same sentence. At first glance, the similarities seem obvious: both were stunted African-American Eighties sitcom stars prized for their cuteness. And when their respective … Continue reading

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The Mexican-American Conflict: A Pretty Good War

By Smaktakula You’ve probably heard more than once that there’s no such thing as a ‘good’ war. The sentiment driving this notion is noble, and easy enough to understand: it’s hard to take any joy from a victory when even … Continue reading

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The Candybomber: Weapons Of Mass Delight

By Smaktakula Typically the characters to be found skulking through the pages of Promethean Times are a dark and sorry lot of maladjusted degenerates, ne’er-do-wells and comical third-world despots. And yet, history sometimes offers those examples of human endeavor which are not … Continue reading

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Cougars (Not The Animals) Added To Protected List

By Smaktakula No one will seriously argue that Utah is a fun place to be for any extended period–it’s hard to find a drink when you want one, there’s no access to medical marijuana,  and worst of all, everybody smiles … Continue reading

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Black Widow Living In Well-Deserved Squalor

By Smaktakula Fans of Schadenfreude were thrilled by the news that Shannon Price, best known for her half-marriage with half-man Gary Coleman, is living like a filthy animal.  In Utah!  It seems that the unrepentant black widow still resides in … Continue reading

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Trucker Bombs: The Highway’s Hidden Threat

By Smaktakula At first glance, there is much to envy in the life of the long-haul trucker.  While his contemporaries toil away their lives in antiseptic cubes which vary only in size and color, the trucker remains free, a servant … Continue reading

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A Foul, Yet Affordable Rolling Bedlam

What’s worse than bus travel? Dying en route. Continue reading

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Great Moments In American Diplomacy: D Day

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