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Screen grab c/o smallville.wikia.com Smallville 's Big Finish: An Oral History Marking 5 Years Since Clark Took Flight To commemorate the five-year anniversary of the  Smallville  series finale, TVLine is republishing this oral history which was first compiled by Matt Webb Mitovich for the June 2011 issue of CBS’ Watch! Magazine  (and has been enhanced for this update).  With those words, spoken by Jonathan Kent in the Smallville pilot, a new take on the superman saga found a home that would last for 10 years. Developed for TV by Al Gough and Miles Millar, Smallville—  which followed the adventures of Clark Kent in the fictional town
 of Smallville, Kan., before he becomes Superman — made its debut Oct. 16, 2001,
 on The WB. Fronted by Tom Welling and 
also starring Allison Mack (as Clark’s BFF Chloe Sullivan), Kristin Kreuk (Lana Lang), Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor) and John Schneider and Annette O’Toole (as Clar

These 14 Baby Bison Will Make You Proud To Call Them Our National Mammal

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On today's episode of "Barrack Obama is the Man," our president signs a bill declaring that the North American bison is our national mammal, because why not? The National Bison Legacy Act — which is a real thing that exists — positions the bison as one of our national animals because it played an important role in westward expansion. That being said, the dudes behind the expansion were notorious for sipping on that haterade since they nearly drove these animals to extinction, depriving Native Americans of a valuable food source in the process. Fortunately, conservationists have brought the North American bison back from the brink. To celebrate their newfound distinction, let's take a look at some baby bison being adorable. 1. This looks like a stuffed animal. Explain. Reddit / JenniferKingU 2. He totally understands the feeling you get when your new haircut is lit. Reddit / ren721 3. Here's

George Zimmerman Auctioning Off Gun He Used To Kill Trayvon Martin

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Sanford, Fla., police Officer Timothy Smith holds up the gun that was used to kill Trayvon Martin, while testifying on June 28, 2013, the 15th day of George Zimmerman's murder trial. Zimmerman has listed the gun for sale online. Pool/Getty Images George Zimmerman, who fatally shot unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin in Florida in 2012 and was acquitted of all charges in the case, said Thursday that he was auctioning off the gun that he says he used in that incident. The 9 mm pistol was initially listed for sale on GunBroker.com , posted by user "GZ1776." By Thursday afternoon, however, the listing for the auction, which was supposed to begin at 11 a.m., was no longer active. In a statement on GunBroker.com, the company wrote that it reserves "the right to reject listings at our sole discretion,

Kidnapped Carlie Trent Found Alive in Tennessee by Citizens Who Held Kidnapper at Gunpoint

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(Tennessee Bureau of Investigation) After 8 days, the search is over. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) confirmed Carlie Trent, the missing 9-year-old from Rogersville, Tennessee, has been found alive. Two locals, Donnie Lawson and Stewart Franklin, found Carlie and her uncle and kidnapper, Gary Simpson, while checking their property in Hawkins County, about 20 miles from Rogersville, TBI Director Mark Gwyn said during a press conference broadcast live by NewsChannel5. The two men found Carlie deep into their property along trails only accessible by four wheel drive, Gwyn said. Franklin held Gary Simpson at gunpoint while Lawson called 911. Carlie is currently being examined at a local hospital. “Carlie is safe tonight because an entire community pu lled together and worked with law enforcement to bring her home,” Gwyn said in a statement. “We will work with District Attorney Dan Armstrong to ensure tha

20 profoundly important things we learned from Winnie the Pooh

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Almost everyone knows who the Winnie the Pooh is. But not everyone appreciates that this delightful bear is so much more than one of our children’s favorite characters. In fact, many adults could learn a lot from his simple, innocent wisdom. Bright Side decided to share with you 20 of the most profound pearls of wisdom Winnie has gifted us with over the years. Piglet: ’’How do you spell ’love’?’’ Pooh: ’’You don’t spell it...you feel it.’’ Flickr ’’You are braver than you believe. Stronger than you seem. And smarter than you think.’’ ’’The things that make me different are the things that make me.’’ Flickr ’’If the person you are talking to does not appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in this ear.’’ ’’If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay th

Cayetano concedes, says Leni Robredo ‘clearly won’ VP race

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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano (left) conceded defeat in the vice presidential race to Rep. Leni Robredo on Thursday morning. Cayetano said Robredo ‘clearly won’ the post. INQUIRER FILES Senator Alan Peter Cayetano   on Thursday   conceded to his rival Camarines Sur Rep. Ma. Leonor “Leni” Robredo, saying she “clearly won” the vice presidential race. “I humbly concede my vice presidential bid to Rep. Leni Robredo, who, by all accounts and with 96% of the votes already tallied, is our country’s presumptive Vice President-elect. Rep. Leni is not only leading the race, she has clearly won it,” Cayetano said in a statement. While  admitting that “losing election hurts,” Cayetano urged Filipinos to unite and respect the people’s will. “While losing an election hurts, nothing is more painful than the sight of a divided country,” he said. “Thus, I call on all the other candidates to respect the people’s will and rally behind presumptive Preside

Air Force Whistleblower Says Benghazi Victims Could’ve Been Saved

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I have a good feeling that Hillary Clinton will be calling this Air Force whistleblower a liar any day now, just as s he did with the Benghazi victims’ families. From WZ via Washington Examiner : An Air Force whistleblower says his team could have provided reinforcements to the Americans under attack in Benghazi in September 2012, contrary to the Obama administration’s claims that the military provided the maximum possible support for the embattled diplomatic staff. “I definitely believe that our aircraft could have taken off and got there in a timely manner, maybe three hours at the most, in order to basically at least stop that second mortar attack and have those guys running for the hills,” a man purportedly stationed at Aviano Air Force base in Italy told Fox News on the condition of anonymity. That’s a particularly explosive claim, given that two of the four Americans who died in the attacks were killed in the second wave of attacks, which targeted a CIA anne

No One Could Understand Why She Kept Her Baby, But She's Still Inspiring Thousands

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When Lacey Buchanan was pregnant, she had no idea what was in store for her. She was excited to know that she was pregnant and that she was having a boy. But, as her baby grew, something went wrong. Doctors weren't sure what was happening to the small child inside of her... And many people suggested she abort the baby. But this mother refused to give up on her unborn child (grab your tissues). Once Christian was born, Lacey had to be even stronger. People would stare, ask questions, and judge her family without knowing the truth. One person even told Lacey she was a horrible person for not aborting her son. Although many may not understand this family's situation, one thing is certain: they are an inspiration, even today. But now? Her strength and the little video she made are still touching thousands of people. This mother's love and strength are truly amazing. She refused to give up on her unborn child...and continued to b

They Call This The Highway Of Death, And You'll Cringe When You Learn Why

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When you think about war crimes, you don't often hear much about those that happened during the Gulf War of the early 1990s. It might surprise you to hear that the biggest crime during that battle was actually committed by American forces against retreating Iraqi soldiers. It's known today as the Highway of Death incident, and it occurred back in February of 1991. On February 22, 1991, Iraq agreed to a Soviet-proposed ceasefire that would allow it to withdraw its troops from Kuwait. However, the George H. W. Bush administration refused to believe that the Iraqi government had actually agreed to those terms. Getty Images On the night of February 26, 1991, the Iraqi army formed a massive column and began retreating using Highway 80, which connected Iraq and Kuwait. That's when coalition forces attacked. Wikipedia U.S. and Canadian air force planes bombed the fr

They Were On A Boat Enjoying The Day When They Saw This Freaky Thing Approaching

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If there's one cryptid that seems to have exhausted the interest of the public, it's the Loch Ness Monster. Old Nessie has led researchers on what seems like a wild goose chase for close to 100 years. Still, there are those who will never give up the search for the monster of Loch Ness, Scotland. However, for the rest of us, maybe we should start looking at the lochs in Ireland for some new monsters. This footage from 2013 shows the Nessie-like hump of a creature approaching a small boat in Lough Foyle, also known as Loch Foyle, in Northern Ireland. The creature is seen approaching one boat in a relatively straight line before disappearing beneath the surface. Maybe Nessie switched addresses? (via Unexplained Mysteries ) While it's easy to jump to conclusions, we need to keep in mind that this could be a hoax. Still, even if it is, it's a very well orchestrated one.

Prayers for Kylie: Parents remember daughter they lost to cancer with generous charity

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  Bree and Luke Rowand's dream of becoming parents came true when their little girl Kylie Elizabeth Rowand was born. The Rowands, who live in Alpine, California, near San Diego, never expected their daughter would spend half of her life fighting to stay alive. Prayers for Kylie: Mom and dad turn heartbreak into hope for kids with cancer "She was the light of everybody's life," Bree Rowand told TODAY. "Everyone who met her fell in love with her." Aime Pendle Photography Bree Rowand and her daughter Kylie Rowand. Even at a young age, Kylie had so much personality, charisma and love. Her parents told TODAY she'd be making you laugh one second, and then crawl in your lap to cuddle the next second. Bree Rowand Kylie Roward was a little girl who made everyone laugh, her parents told TODAY. "I never knew how much I could truly love