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The final day of the TOMS contest is upon us, and what a time it's been. I've had highlights (when Josh guessed "baleen"), low-lights; we've gotten a little press. There have been moments of great tension, too, as I wondered when and where the correct guess would appear. Although I can't reveal if the objects have yet been identified, I can say this: keep guessing.
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Comments (27):
1)sheer & stretchy fabric
2)easter grass, from the planet Krypton
Posted by rob @ January 20, 2007 5:01 PM
1. feather
2. acrylic yarn, like in a fuzzy scarf or sweater
Posted by perry @ January 20, 2007 5:38 PM
1]fancy-ass window drapery
2]air conditioner intake filter
Posted by rob @ January 21, 2007 10:18 AM
how did you get a magnification of my eye ball and my butt hole without my knowledge?
Posted by rick d @ January 21, 2007 10:47 AM
1. corduroy or velvet
2. one of those static-cling dusters that aren't made of real feathers
Posted by Lauren @ January 20, 2007 2:22 PM