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Tamagotchi Is Coming Back as an App

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:46:55 +0000

Remember Tamagotchi? The handheld digital pet, which you raised from an egg to an adult creature, was all the rage in the ’90s. Now it’s back, as an app. It’s called ‘Tamagotchi L.i.f.e.’ (love is fun everywhere) and as with the original you make the pet grow by feeding, disciplining and playing with it. There will also be [...]

Internet Unsurprisingly Chooses Cat For Newest Monopoly Piece

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:47:08 +0000

The public has spoken and Monopoly will cast away the boring old iron token, a symbol of domestic housework from a simpler time (it's not even an electric iron), which has been included in the board game for almost 80 years.

In its place will be a cat. Hey, are you really that surprised? The internet loves cats.

Vote to Keep Your Favorite Monopoly Game Piece In Production

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:02:05 +0000

Sorry 'Monopoly' fans, you're going to have to say good-bye to one iconic game piece soon. According to a recent Facebook post, 'Monopoly' wants their fans to vote on which piece is their favorite. The item with the fewest votes will be kicked out of the game, 'American Idol'-style.

12-Year-Old Uses Dungeons And Dragons to Help Dad Solve Scientific Riddle

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:57:50 +0000

When you look at someone, you are immediately drawn to their eyes. Scientists have been unsure if this is because humans are programmed to stare at eyes or at faces in general.

Alan Kingstone, a psychologist at the University of British Columbia, had been working on this quandary and was having trouble thinking of an experiment which separated the eyes from the center of the face. He was telling his 12-year-old son Julian about it when the boy came up with an inspired idea.

Nearly Impossible Question and Answer for July 24

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:00:56 +0000

Thanks for playing the Nearly Impossible Question on the K-Bear Morning Show! 7:10 weekdays I challenge your mind. I post it at Facebook too! Play as a V.I.P. member and you win points at. Here is today’s question. 7 out of 10 of us do this at the dinner table? [...]

Big Sky State Games Deadlines for 2012 [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:59:54 +0000

There are two really easy ways to get registered for the 2012 Big Sky State Games, on-line or stop by any area Wendy's and pick up a registration booklet. Keep in mind the T-shirt deadline is July 9. This years Big Sky State Games is July 20-22. There is a very special opening ceremony planned on the evening of July 20.

Paul McCartney to Close London 2012 Opening Olympic Ceremony

Chad Childers — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:25:49 +0000

It’s been rumored for some time that Paul McCartney might have some involvement with the London Summer 2012 Olympics. Now the onetime Beatle is coming clean on the matter.

Special Olympics Summer Games Returns to Billings

Jami Bond — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:00:33 +0000

There is so much going on in Billings this week! This year the Magic City is hosting the 2012 Special Olympics Summer Games. Come out and “Be Part of Something Special”. 1000 athletes from across Montana will be in Billings this week to compete in 14 Olympic style events at several different venues across the [...]