Comparison: We’ve all heard that old chestnut about an ignorant person not knowing his ass from his elbow. As it turns out, this is not nearly as simple a matter as first impressions would have it. When magnified in a close-cropped photo, those two body parts are pretty darn similar, right down to the large bisecting crease. Take the test for yourself at www.assotron.com/arse-or-elbow/.

Clowning: When compiling a list of people terrified of clowns, put down Cosmo Kramer, Bart Simpson and probably yourself. Making evil clowns is easy - just ask Stephen King or John Wayne Gacy. You can join the fun yourself with the Evil Clown Generator. Create your own circus of terror at www.scottsmind.com/evil_clown.html. :

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