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  1. Iain Aschendale

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    The statute of limitations for bigamy in the state of Texas is 7 years.

    I think I've punched enough spots on my watchlist card to get a free pat-down now.
     
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    Just realized my fantasy story is doing the 'Hero's Journey' thing where Amity (my middle-aged mother-turned-Chosen One protagonist) discovers her destiny and now embarks on a quest to uncover the truth.
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    I'm liking it. :3 Guess the lesson is, you don't have to reinvent the wheel. Just paint it your unique color.
     
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    Hmm. Interesting viewpoint. w. bogart has already expressed my thoughts above, so I won't repeat them here.
     
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    Never understood why bigamy is illegal anywhere.
     
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    The Underground Railroad in Ohio was organized by three black barbers and had nearly as many “operators” as all other states combined—more than 1,500 active workers during its estimated peak.
     
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    I never understood why bigamy was a thing at all. God knows one spouse is all I can handle and mine's an easy keeper.
     
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    Polygamy from what I have seen historically, is generally embraced by groups with smaller populations. So there is a logic to it, whether other societies agree with it or not
     
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    I can't remember the last time I printed a document and then stored the paper in a file folder.
     
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    Disney artists draw a deer before beginning work on Bambi, 1942. Interesting how they are all in suits, except for the one woman.


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    I did it this morning.
     
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    Would be more interesting if they all wore dresses except for the one woman though. :)
     
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    The History Channel needs to add portly middle-aged Michigan man to the list of "who really built the pyramids?"

    Most chad of individuals. Where's his TV spot?
     
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    and the deer... (you never know with Disney!)

    They can't all be Grayson Perry!
     
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    I suspect venison pie for dinner that evening.
     
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    With a total catch limit of six fish, the Black Lake sturgeon season lasted just 65 minutes on Saturday morning, Feb. 4, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It started at 8 a.m., and anglers were packing up their gear by 9:06 a.m.
     
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    The Library Journal writes the future of the Romance genre is the increasing popular "witch" rom-coms and modern retellings of romance classics.


    (Update to add: graphic novel adaptation are popular right now and is predicted to increase in popularity)
     
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    I remember seeing that years ago and thinking "Yep, they definitely used techniques like that."
     
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    Research could start with watching I Married A Witch (1942) starring Veronica Lake

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    A solid comedy, and the launching-point for Bewitched and I Dream of Genie.
     
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    My guess is that they cast Elizabeth Montgomery because of her resemblance to Veronica Lake

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    You know, I do believe you're right.
     
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    Victor Hugo as a child. Does he remind you of anyone?

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    T-Swizzle:D
    Taylor Swift
     
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    It's uncanny
     

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