New Evidence Proves First Flag Made By Betsy Ross Actually Shirt For Gay Friend 11.22.10

PHILADELPHIA—Historians at the University of Pennsylvania announced the discovery this week of a personal diary from the late 18th century that reveals the first U.S. flag sewed by Betsy Ross was originally intended as a shirt for her flamboyant gay friend Nathaniel. more»

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Hey Guys, When I interned there a few years ago, I taped a piece of paper with all my passwords and stuff underneath the top left drawer of the intern desk. Can you check it out and remind me what the last two numbers of my gym locker combination are? Mis...

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American Voices: Phones May Help Diagnose STDs 11.12.10

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Row Of Asterisks Spices Up Otherwise Ordinary E-Mail 11.17.10

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