Scientists think they have found a planet that is capable of supporting life — temperature, gravity, it all looked about right. (http://www.heraldnet.com/stories/07/04/25/100wir_a3earth001.cfm?refresh=yes) But what offered concrete evidence was the large Starbucks sign. Starbucks, discontent with world domination, is spreading its reach to other galaxies.
In related news, a new mineral has been discovered with a formula almost identical to kryptonite. (http://www.heraldnet.com/stories/07/04/25/100wir_a2mineral001.cfm?refresh=yes) Starbucks is in discussions with its intergalactic customers to see if they can market it as a new ingredient in frappuccinos.
Rooibos! No, that’s not the sound of a panda sneezing, it’s a type of tea that is catching on quickly and making lots of money for South African farmers. (http://www.heraldnet.com/stories/07/04/25/100foo_e5tea001.cfm?refresh=yes) And yes, you can find it at Starbucks. By the way, if you would like to know what a panda sneezing sounds like, check this out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzRH3iTQPrk
You, too, can jam like a rock star. Or at least that is the idea behind a new DVD that shows how Jimi Hendrix worked his magic on the guitar. (http://www.heraldnet.com/stories/07/04/25/100wir_a2jimi001.cfm?refresh=yes) The idea is sure to be a hit among his fans and those addicted to “Guitar Hero” on the Xbox. It’s also creating excitement among guitar sellers, who are hoping for new customers once would-be rockers start setting their guitars on fire.
— Jessi Loerch, Herald staff
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