Japanese Slang and Bunny Jumping

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November 21, 2008

* "Morning banana" is not, repeat, not, the masculine for "Hello Kitty." Behold, the 60 most popular Japanese words and phrases of the year.

* Coming to a Nordic country near you: Bunny show jumping.

* Missed your train? If you're stuck in Grand Central consider yourself lucky.

* Itching to fly on an Emirates A380? This person documents every last second down to the lavatory lines. Worth the download time! Photos galore.

* International extinction alert: Mexican walking fish. Does this face deserve such a fate?

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