Why Leaves Really Fall Off Trees

You think you know why leaves fall off trees. Well, you're wrong. It's not the wind. It's not the cold.

newleaf Why Leaves Really Fall Off Trees

It's the trees.  They're literally cutting off their own leaves. Story at NPR

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Diary of Anne Frank - The Only Existing Video

Many school children attending school over the years have read the Diary of Anne Frank.  For many, it was their first introduction to the Nazi's and the atrocities against the Jews and other minorities.  Video has surfaced showing the young girl in an early home video.  Only 20 seconds, the Anne Frank House hopes to bring more attention to the diary and the history for a new generation who may not yet know the story.

The only existing film footage of Anne Frank has been uploaded to YouTube by the Anne Frank House. The Amsterdam museum is hoping to bring attention to Anne’s story and diaries and reach a new generation who may be unfamiliar with her story.

At the 9 second mark in the clip, you can see Anne Frank leaning out of a second-story window as she watches a bride and groom exit a neighboring address. The Guardian reports that the scene dates back to July 22, 1941 and was provided to the museum by the couple in the 1990s.

The story also goes that in the 1950s, once Anne’s diary became public, the couple recognized Anne in their wedding video. So they decided to contact her father, Otto Frank, to whom they gave a 5 second version of the clip.

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Police Officer Over-Reacts

There have been a number of police taser abuses recently.  Yes, they are very effective, mostly safe, and 99% non-lethal, but some officers have taken to using them without discrimination.  The video below shows the dash-cam of a police officer who pulled over a mother in a mini-van.  Not only did he change his story about why he pulled her over, but proceeded to give confusing orders (ordering her back in to her vehicle, then right back out again). The mother is not entirely blameless.  She didn't follow instruction, and acted aggressively, but officers are trained to handle these types of situations.  At this point there was no reason for the tasering.
Deputy Tasers Mom In Minivan
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Be Careful How You Sign Your Credit Card Receipt

Juvenile, but very funny.

With any story, there is a setup process. Here is the setup to this story. About 6 months ago, I was making a purchase with my credit card and when I went to sign the electronic signature machine, it was broken. By broken, I mean that when I touched the pen to the machine, it went crazy and didn't look anything like my signature. It looked like a drunk 4 year old signed my name for me. It accepted the signature without any problems. So this really made me wonder what I could do to give my credit card company something to laugh about. I mean, they obviously don't review the signatures since they never called me or declined a purchase. For fucks sake, it could have been a stolen card.

I started out modest by signing with a line or an "X". Occasionally I would do last name first. After a couple of months, I became bolder. I wrote goofy shit, drew pictures, etc. Here's a list of some of my favorite signatures over the past few months:

  • I AM NOT KINGPIN
  • I STOLE THIS
  • FUCK OFF
  • FUCK YOU
  • WALMART SUCKS
  • CALL ME
  • CROTCHY CROTCHINGTON
  • MY BALLS ITCH
  • 911
  • I'M A CRIMINAL
  • THANKS FOR THE STUFF

Today I went the extra mile. When it came time to sign my name, a thought popped in my head. I should draw a picture. But what picture should I draw? I smirked as something completely juvenile came to me.

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