We decided to cook up some yummy Asian food and felt that we should really get into the spirit of things by picking up a durian fruit for dessert:



Before cutting into this legendary delicacy, we read reviews of its pungent smell and indescribable taste, but found that words alone are insufficient...come find out why.

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Did you know that 1 out of 3 kids in the US is either overweight or obese? Bear and I were doing our grocery shopping yesterday when we unwittingly uncovered the secret to this epidemic that has been baffling parents and scientists alike for years.



Come along and let us share our insights with you...

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I was going through some old files the other day when I stumbled across the illustrations the talented Jeremy Smith did for the Bigfoot Prints in the Sand poem.



So come along for an inspirational journey with bigfoot and 19th Century Mustache Guy...

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I happened across some old fashioned gum at the supermarket and thought I'd pick up a pack or two:



Ever try clove gum? How about licorice? I don't know what the Adam's company was up to, but apparently, they don't like children...

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I know that bacon is overdone on the web, but I feel justified sharing this because I consider it more of a public service than simply writing about bacon to keep up appearances. Maybe you fry your bacon, maybe you microwave it, but do you smoke it on your Traeger BBQ?



You see, the Traeger isn't a normal BBQ, it's a magical piece of engineering that turns bacon into some sort of uber bacon. The Bear calls it Tracon.

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The Charles Schulz Museum is currently doing a traveling exhibit celebrating Snoopy's career as a flying ace. To mark the arrival of the exhibit here in the Northwest, the Pearson Airfield hosted a beagle meet and greet in cooperation with the local beagle rescue.



It kind of makes you wonder who's stranger- WWI fanatics, Snoopy fanatics, or beagle fanatics...

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By now you've probably been made aware that Red Bull will give you wings or you may simply choose to party like a Rock Star. But what happens when that's not enough?



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Downtown Portland is home to some quirky things. The more you start to look, the more you'll find that the city is littered with monuments, fountains, and works of art that somehow don't fit anymore. But the one thing that always struck me were the drinking fountains:



There are a number of these fountains throughout the downtown area and, like most things in Portland, there's a story to why they're there.   (Read More)

I grew up in a predominately Asian area, so I'm typically not thrown by abuses of the English language. But these tea bags brought out the junior higher in me:



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Do you remember where you were between January 27th and Febuary 2nd 1990? Better what, do you remember what you were watching? Let's find out with a review of that week's TV Guide, shall we? (Read More)

One of the major benefits to living in Portland is the fact that it's home to Ground Kontrol, the only classic video arcade you'll ever need to visit. Gorf, anyone? (Read More)

Necco Wafers are one of those candies that everyone has seen, but few in our generation have ever dared to purchase a roll. I always stayed away because I knew that I had tried them once and didn't care for them. It's not that they are bad, per se, but more the case that the assorted flavors aren't necessarily what kids in this generation would go for. (Read More)

We've all seen failed marketing and advertising campaigns in action, but nothing prepared me for the horror of Old Yeller brand dog food. Because I know I personally get the warm fuzzies every time I think of that movie... (Read More)

Cathedral Park is located just under the St. John's bridge in North Portland. Built in 1931, it's a fascinating bridge and widely known for its architecture. But did you know it's also haunted? (Read More)