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Advent calendars, explained: Where they came from and why they're everywhere now

The winter holidays may be approaching, but Advent calendar season is already in full swing. For decades, many Americans have celebrated the 24 days until Christmas with the classic countdown calendars, opening little doors or drawers to reveal a small treat — traditionally a Bible verse, a toy or a piece of chocolate. But companies are getting increasingly creative, meaning there's a much wider variety of Advent goodies to choose from these days.

Burning Man flooding strands tens of thousands at Nevada site; authorities are investigating 1 death

BLACK ROCK DESERT, Nev. (AP) — An unusual late-summer storm turned a week-long counterculture fest into a sloppy mess with tens of thousands of partygoers stuck in foot-deep mud and with no working toilets in the northern Nevada desert. But some Burning Man revelers said Sunday that their spirits remained unbroken. Organizers closed the festival to vehicles after one death was reported. Officials provided no details of the fatality. The annual gathering in the Black Rock Desert about 110 miles (177 kilometers) north of Reno attracts nearly 80,000 artists, musicians and activists for a mix of wilderness camping and avant-garde performances.

Do Sea Otters Rape Baby Seals?

Fact Check “This woman told me otters rape baby seals,” comedian Michelle Wolf said in a standup set. Published Nov 26, 2019 Updated Sep 18, 2023 Image Via Getty Images/Stock photo ");}else if(is_tablet()){slot_number++;document.write(" Advertisment: ");} Claim: Otters sometimes rape baby seals. For years, questions about sea otters' alleged propensity toward cross-species sexual violence have passed through Snopes' inbox. On Nov. 25, 2019, comedian Michele Wolf teased a segment from an upcoming comedy special that presented the assertion that "

Dr. Pimple Popper - General Discussion - Dr. Pimple Popper

While these “poppings” are gross & disturbing,it’s oddly entertaining to watch? Great show to watch if you’re someone who likes to go overboard with cookies or chips during tv. Appetite/cravings gone. I found it kinda sad that a few of these people put off any kind of treatment for years,especially the lady with the large hump on her back! I can only imagine the stress/frustration it caused her marriage when it came to being Intimate with her husband,who He hasn’t seen naked in years.

Driest November for Boise since 1921

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The last time the Treasure Valley had significant precipitation was back on Oct. 19 when we had .22” of rain. So here we are nearly a month later, well into the start of the water year and it remains bone dry. In fact, this is now the driest November on record dating back to 1921. I don’t know about you, but I think it’s about time Mother Nature stops fooling around and starts grinding out a little valley rain and mountain snow.