We like to talk about conspiracy theories and doomsday scenarios every once in a while here at Blippitt, and there seems to be some stuff going on later this month that will at least make you scratch your head and wonder. Maybe Harold Camping was right about all those doomsday predictions.  Maybe he was just [...]

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Here are your top stories for this Wednesday, September 21, 2011: – “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” is officially repealed – At least 3 people killed in explosion in Turkish capital – Four earthquakes hit Guatemala within hours – NASA tracking falling satellite Related articles NASA UARS Satellite to Re-Enter Earth’s Atmosphere on Friday (VIDEO) (blippitt.com) [...]

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It’s been a while since we’ve talked about conspiracy theories here at Blippitt, and this one is a real whopper. Have you been wondering if last month’s Colorado and Virginia earthquakes were related? Some would say that they were. In fact, some would say they weren’t even earthquakes at all. Recently, professional lecturer, filmmaker, and [...]

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New footage has surfaced from the tsunami that struck Japan earlier this year.  This video was uploaded back in June but only recently started going viral on Reddit. The clip looks like something out of a disaster movie as water can be seen rushing up the street as the villagers flee on foot to higher [...]

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Did you know that when the great East Coast Earthquake of 2011 hit in Washington D.C. earlier this month, people in New York actually read about the quake on Twitter BEFORE the seismic waves reached the Big Apple? That really boggles the mind.  The video below drives the point home. NOTE: Turns out the folks [...]

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The hosts of MLB Network’s Fantasy 411 program got a good scare last week when that Virginia earthquake was felt as far north as New York. This clip begins rather ominously as things start to shake in New York just days before the 10-year anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Hilarity quickly ensues however as Mike Siano, Jeremy [...]

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Here are your top stories for this Thursday, August 25, 2011: – Hurricane Irene strengthens and heads toward Mid Atlantic – National Cathedral picking up after earthquake – Rebels seize Gadhafi’s headquarters – Luxury villas of Gadhafi’s children get looted Incoming search terms:richard branson fire

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Here’s some interesting raw footage from a car dealership in Virginia that was filming a commercial as yesterday’s 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck. You can see the lamp start shaking first, then the guy in the commercial realizes what’s happening and he hits the deck. Since yesterday’s quake there have been at least 2 aftershocks. Check it [...]

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Upon inspecting some of Washington D.C.’ s national landmarks following yesterday’s rare East Coast earthquake, it’s been revealed that the Washington Monument suffered a few cracks. Many of D.C.’s monuments are off-limits to disappointed tourists and students today, as authorities continue to assess the damage. Officials have announced that the Washington Monument will be closed [...]

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Well, did you feel it?  It seems like the Great 2011 Earthquake in DC is something we’ll all be talking about for quite some time. In fact, there are already plenty of one-liners rolling in about it. Did you hear?  The area in DC where the earthquake occurred is being called “Obama’s Fault”. I heard [...]

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Thanks to all of you for your kind words of support, as we look to recover from the devastation of today’s East Coast earthquake! Incoming search terms:east coast earthquake devastationwashington earthquake

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So I’m heading back to Baltimore from an internet conference in New York when I stop at a rest area along the New Jersey Turnpike.  Then, the weirdest thing happened. As I sat down to eat lunch, my chair started rocking.  I thought someone had bumped into me.  Then I saw everyone in the seating [...]

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