For Serious Runners, Toenails Are Way Overrated

When it comes to winning marathons and other long haul running events, some athletes will go to great lengths for that competitive edge, including the permanent removal of their toenails reports the New York Times. After all, nails are so primitive, a sort of throwback if you will. Sports podiatrist, Dr. Robert M. Conenello, explains the mindset: “A lot of them look at their toenails as useless appendages, remnants of claws from evolutionary times long ago.” |NYT|

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By Bucky Turco on October 22, 2009 at 10:13 am
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The Story of Randy and Evi Quaid Grows Even More Bizarre

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It probably goes without saying that I’ve been sort of captivated by the escapades of Randy Quaid and his wife Evi of late. The kooky pair were arrested last week in Marfa, Texas for skipping out on hotel bills and various other sorts of activities involving swindling people out of money. New details about the Quaids emerged today, and it’s all just downright wacky. Read more »

By Cajun Boy on September 29, 2009 at 3:49 pm
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