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Beer and Whiskey
Get those hopes back down, people; the "Beer and Whiskey" League is an ancient moniker given to the American League by those jealous whiners in the National. If you're convinced that the Red Sox's fortunes are destined to turn any day now; if you understand how diehard Yankees fans can nonetheless loathe Steinbrenner and if you enjoy near-obsessive discussion by folks who share your happy affliction--welcome home.

Mona Lisa Exposed
As conservators scramble to figure out why the world's most famous painting is deteriorating, the rest of us can catch up on what makes La Giaconda fascinating--the strange smile, the even-stranger eyes, the realism, the surrealism, the stunning technique, and the artwork's incredible history. Read, as they say, all about it.

SmallStep.gov
A recent study says deaths due to poor diet and physical inactivity rose by 33 percent over the past 10 years, and may soon overtake smoking as the leading preventable cause of death. The Department of Health and Human Services created this site to provide information on diet and exercise that will help people change bad habits and become healthier.

The Museum of Bad Art
Here's a site on art too bad to be ignored. For example, "Circus of Despair, Oil on canvas by Unknown. Acquired by Scott Wilson from trash in Boston, this joyous, frightful circus romp is emblematic of, and yet somehow transcends, Unknown's entire body of work." Need we say more?

All About Cities
Whether you're planning to move or you're just curious to find out your city's relevant statistics, you'll find all that here. The site lists the cities with the highest income, least crime, newest houses, shortest commutes and other aspects pertaining to the quality of life.

Shoelaces and Knots
This site takes shoelace tying to a new level. It offers about hundreds of ways to tie shoelaces, ranging from the Surgeon's Knot to the Ian Knot, which is claimed to be the "world's fastest shoelace knot." Each knot comes with illustrations, explicit instructions, and the best use for each knot.

Discontinued Items
If you've ever been fond of a perfume that has been "retired" or a line of dinnerware that has fallen out of its manufacturer's favor, you know that finding discontinued products isn't always as easy as dropping by eBay. This site offers links and offline contact information for a number of specialty sellers that just may be able to hook you up.

Camping Guide
Whether you're ready to greet spring in the great outdoors or are one of those hardy types who didn't let winter stop you, the change in seasons certainly puts most folks in mind of getting back to nature. This site's got tips on where to go, what gear to take along, and even what to sing while you're burning the season's first bag of marshmallows.

Test Yourself
Here's a site that's built around tests that purport to say what breed of dog you are or what the theme song of your life should be.

Master Street Painter
Artist Kurt Wenner turns pavement into something you don’t even want to walk on. Exposed to the elements, his art seems as delicate as the renaissance dreamlands he depicts.