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World of the Weird
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdArJ29vlaM Offbeatnik The world of the weird For the week of NAME DURATION CONTENTS INTRO 11 seconds 3 crashes World of the Weird MethaneSAT
Beatnik’s Pad – The False Enemies of the United States
Today we discuss the many adversaries of the United States. Today we review the various bogeyman which have haunted America over the years. Today, we
OIL AND HOW IT BECAME SO IMPORTANT
Welcome to the Toeg Effect. This is your host, Toeg. Today we discuss the history of what many call, “Black Gold.” Today, we look at
Beatnik’s Pad – The Future of Afghanistan
Welcome to the Toeg Effect. This is your host, Toeg. Today, we examine the forgotten conflict and its future. Today, we look into the effects
Beatnik’s Pad – The Commercialization of War
– The Beatnik https://www.opednews.com/articles/THE-COMMERCIALIZATION-OF-W-by-John-Little-080825-133.html The commercialization of War Throughout history nations have had to defend themselves from their neighboring countries constant desire to expand
The USA Loses World Currency Status
– The Beat By 1944, nearly all of the world’s major industrialized nations were lying in heaps of rubble with but a few production hubs
Air, by Noar, Discussing Climate Change
– El Gringo The vast majority of the world believes that climate change is real and, for the most part, human beings are to blame
Switzerland Moves Closer to another Housing Bubble Crisis
We already know that Switzerland is uber-expensive. It is often referred to as the playground of the rich. Visit any of its cities, towns, villages,
Recent Funeral Held for Swiss Glacier
by Taistealai Dozens of Swiss congregated recently in the Glarus Alps of Northeastern Switzerland to mourn the passing of their beloved Pizoli glacier. They had
Dirty John Comes to Long Beach
by El Gringo Over the past few days I’ve been forced to search for a parking spot blocks from where I live. Apparently, the