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  1. isucyfan

    Friday OT - Weird Interests

    Fellow Minnesota bird nerd here. It makes you do strange things like contemplate a drive to southern Minnesota to maybe catch a glimpse of a Garganey.
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    Hundreds of Beavers

    Beavers are incredible creatures, and are considered keystone species for all of the great habitat they create for other animals with their engineering (damming). Another fun fact: They go absolutely crazy with the sound of running water. Researchers have placed radios playing the sound of...
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    Hundreds of Beavers

    It is definitely true, but companies aren't using the natural flavoring, castoreum, as much as they used to.
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    Hundreds of Beavers

    Fun fact: Secretions from beavers' anal glands are used to flavor foods like ice cream, candy, sodas, and more. Yum!
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    Hot Ones: Conan O'Brien

    I watched this last night and about died laughing. Conan certainly commits to every bit he does, and this is no exception. It was glorious.
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    2B43

    3A41: The eagle has landed and the fat man walks alone.
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    2024 solar eclipse

    We lucked out here in Dallas. Clouds thinned right at totality and we had great views. Screw what Chris Williams says, everyone should experience this at least once.:D
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    2024 solar eclipse

    I'm outside of Dallas, and have been checking this periodically. Things have improved: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/science/solar-eclipse-cloud-cover-forecast-map.html?smid=nytcore-android-share
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    2024 solar eclipse

    I'm heading to Dallas from Minnesota for the eclipse. The weather is not looking good...hope the forecast changes before then. How insane is it going to be in the area? We're hoping to see some sights, find some good restaurants, etc. but are worried it will be a madhouse everywhere. Any tips?
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    Portal potential

    Trash talk to the refs would be epic. "You're so blind even I can't make you see."
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    Portal potential

    Change the scripture from "Jesus wept" to "Jesus balled".
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    Portal potential

    Turns water into Gatorade.
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    *** Official #10 Illinois vs #4 IOWA STATE Game(Day) Thread ***

    Mr. Gilbert, welcome to the party. He's got that look in his eye now.
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    *** Official #10 Illinois vs #4 IOWA STATE Game(Day) Thread ***

    Run some early sets for Milan. We don't have a chance without getting something from him.
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    *** Official #10 Illinois vs #4 IOWA STATE Game(Day) Thread ***

    Any news on the most talked about Cyclone issue this week...TJ's shirt?
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    *** Official #10 Illinois vs #4 IOWA STATE Game(Day) Thread ***

    Update: The 1991 Cyclone cardinal and gold colored lava lamp is on, warmed up, and bubbling away. No way we have a slow start tonight.
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    Tough day for EIU hoops hopes

    There are rumors that Dix wants to transfer to Creighton.
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    Tough day for EIU hoops hopes

    At least Iowa fans can console themselves by knowing Fran can tear it up in the portal. /s
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    Tough day for EIU hoops hopes

    Perkins in the portal, to no one's surprise.
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    Tough day for EIU hoops hopes

    Lickliter is available, and the rumor is Alford is looking around, too. Lots of options for the Hawks.