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Hilarious Histories - Time’s Ticking on the Orient Express (October 4)
Modern time travelers ride DeLoreans...
by Alexandra Paskhaver Ahead of One’s Time On October 4, 1675, Christiaan Huygens, a Dutch mathematician, patented the pocket watch. Exactly two hundred eight years later, the Orient Express, a train immortalized by Agatha Christie, set out on its first formal journey from Paris to Istanbul. Coincidence? I think not. Race Against the Clock Pocket watches are a fantastic invention. They let…
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Hilarious Histories - September 27
Perhaps “The Tonight Show” had a larger impact on the world than William the Conqueror...
By Alexandra Paskhaver On September 27, 1066, the Duke of Normandy set sail to begin the Norman Conquest in an attempt to seize the English throne. Eight hundred eighty-eight years later to the day, “The Tonight Show” premiered, hosted by Steve Allen. Coincidence? I think not. The duke, known as William the Conqueror to his chums, had a big impact on people. Mainly on their heads, with a club.…
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How to Stay Motivated While Unemployed
The 2 p.m. wake-up also saves money because you skip breakfast and lunch...
Labor Day has passed us again, a holiday celebrating people with jobs and all of the beautiful things they’ve done for the country, like building roads, writing laws, managing escape rooms, and so much more. But what about the people who do not work? Where is the holiday that celebrates them? Many unemployed people wonder, “Why don’t I have the motivation to get a job?” As an unemployed person,…
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Hilarious Histories - September 16
Plymouth Rock: the Rock Opera. Combine classic ideas with modern appeal...
On September 16, 1620, a group of religious dissenters, the Pilgrims, waltzed onto the Mayflower and set off for the New World. Three hundred forty-six years later to the day, the Metropolitan Opera House officially opened its doors for the first time. Coincidence? I think not. It is an established fact that the Pilgrims had no taste in music, unless you count dirges. They never sang in the…
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Back to School Shopping: DOs and DON’Ts 
What to do when moving into your new dormby Aaron Sterling DO: Stock up on snacks.  Take advantage of that Walmart/Target trip with your parents on move-in day. There’s nothing worse than coming home from a rager absolutely plastered and not having anything to munch on. At least when you’re under the influence, you know you’ll fall asleep pretty quickly. Try pulling an all-nighter during finals…
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Hot or Not Summer Fashion Trends of 2023
In ReviewBy Maddy Brousseau Summer 2023 was a fashion-forward season, but we definitely saw some major flops. So in order to save you from a fashion fiasco, we’re going to review six of the latest Summer trends and tell you if they’re hot or not.  WHAT’S HOT The Mermaid Look Do you ever reminisce on the days you played mermaids with your friends in the pool on a warm Summer afternoon? I sure…
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2023 Back to School Funny College Advice
From Student to Student by Gerianna Nazareno Going into my senior year of college, I’ve learned quite a bit from the time I’ve been here. College has made me grow as a person and realize how fast time moves and value time. That said, this one is for all my friends going back to school this time around; here are some useful, yet funny college advice that I’ve learned from my experiences.   1.…
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Hilarious Histories - August 14
The principle behind Social Security is this...
On August 14, 1885, Japan issued its first patent for the invention of rust-proof paint. On the same day in 1935, President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. Coincidence? I think not. Paint is useful for a number of reasons. You can stack cans of it together to make a wall. You can float paper boats on it. You can even use it to paint things. Social Security (in a word, pension) is also…
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Top Ten TikTok skits from the Montgomery Brawl
We found the best Montgomery Brawl videos on TikTok. Read and watch them here!
WE AS A PEOPLE… don’t take anything seriously 😭 By Jasmine Jones  Black Twitter (which will forever be known to me as Black Twitter, you couldn’t pay me enough to call it X) has exploded this weekend with memes and reenactments of what some are now calling the Fade in the Water, the Riverwalk Rumble, Cinco de Negro, and my personal favorite, the Boston Sweet Tea Party. This brawl was one for…
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Hilarious Histories - August 5
Sixty-five years later to the day, magician Harry Houdini performed one of his most memorable stunts..
August 5 is a day which should live in infamy, for on this day in 1861, the United States government levied its first-ever income tax. Sixty-five years later to the day, magician Harry Houdini performed one of his most memorable stunts, locking himself in a casket, underwater, for 91 minutes. Coincidence? I think not. Houdini was one of the greatest, if not the greatest, escape artists on Earth.…
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Hilarious Histories - July 26
Letters in meaningful arrangements constitute words, so something like this is meaningful, but something like piquant isn’t...
On July 26, 1775, the United States Post Office was established by the Second Continental Congress. On the exact same day in 1945, Sir Winston Churchill resigned from the post of prime minister. Coincidence? I think not. The Second Continental Congress was responsible for the Declaration of Independence, which established the United States. They sent it (the declaration, not the country) by mail…
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Hilarious Histories - July 16
Take an average city like Oklahoma City, located (guess where?) in Oklahoma...
On July 16, 1935, the world’s first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma. Exactly ten years later, the United States detonated its first nuclear weapon. Coincidence? I think not. For decades past, the parking meter has been the scourge of mankind. As indestructible as the New York cockroach, it has sprung up unbidden on the most convenient streets, restricting access to storefronts across the…
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Hilarious Histories - July 5
Newton especially struggled with the problem of counterfeit currency...
On July 5, 1687, a man slightly more brilliant than myself, Sir Isaac Newton, published the “Principia Mathematica.” Two hundred fifty years later to the day, Spam was introduced to a grateful world. Coincidence? I think not. The eminent scientist unveiled several wonders for humanity, which in deference to him share his name. These include Newton’s laws of motion, Newton’s law of universal…
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Welcome to The SlapStik Comedy Store
A moose smoking marijuana? A mug that flips people off? How could anyone turn down these designs?!
A moose smoking marijuana? A mug that flips people off? How could anyone turn down these designs?! If you’re looking for products with actual personality, you’ve come to the right place. T-shirts, masks, bags, keychains, koozies, and more – at the growing SlapStik Comedy store, you can find a variety of fun and unique merchandise in many different styles. Click this link to our store to find…
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Live Your Life: Motivation - Featuring Josh Blue on SlapStik Comedy Magazine
Check out the newly released issue of SlapStik Comedy Magazine: Live Your Life: Motivation with cover star Josh Blue.
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Hilarious Histories - June 20
I don’t know if you’ve ever dropped a telephone into a bathtub...
Long ago on June 20, 1975, thousands, if not millions, of people became afraid of going near the water. June 20 was also the day that Alexander Graham Bell installed the first ever commercial telephone service. Coincidence? I think not. I don’t know if you’ve ever dropped a telephone into a bathtub. We’ve all heard that dropping a toaster in there is lethal. I personally don’t eat toast in the…
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Motivate to Socialize
Performing onstage and interacting with the audience can make one feel more confident in their voice..
In a post COVID-19 world, social situations can seem intimidating or distressing for many people. Because of anxiety or discomfort surrounding them, there may be a lack of confidence and motivation to take part and immerse themselves in group events, no matter how large they are. During my senior year of high school, all of my classes were online. While I was still able to connect with my…
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