Odd Facts From Readers Crown A Curious List
A reader supplied a spread of quirky claims from blink rates to golf, thumb rule origin, primetime Flintstones, Monopoly money, body bones, fleas jumping, and the giant Winslow meteorite crater. The column labels some items as myths.
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Pitt makes Moneyball a contender in Oscar race
The piece notes Brad Pitt’s dual role as star and producer keeping Moneyball alive after Steven Soderbergh’s exit. It highlights Pitt’s on set leadership and cross‑department collaboration with director Bennett Miller, plus Pitt’s 2011 film slate including The Tree of Life Happy Feet 2 and World War Z.
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Staples Rewards and Easy Rebates Guide for Savings
The article explains Staples Rewards and Easy Rebates programs. Readers sign up for a card, scan at every purchase, and earn 10 percent back on ink toner paper and more. It notes monthly rewards, battery freebies, and rules about redeeming rewards across purchases.
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