Posted: 24^th November 2005

Happy Thanksgiving!

If you're American, you probably know that today (Thursday) is the Thanksgiving holiday. For some reason, I thought we had a turkey smiley, but I can't find it, so imagine. Though legend has it that Thanksgiving was started by the Mayflower pilgrims, I think it was Abraham Lincoln who declared it a federal holiday. We traditionally have large turkey dinners with our family and friends and then brave enormous crowds on the weekend while going shopping (stores often hold large sales on the Thanksgiving weekend). It's a nice time to celebrate the good things in life. So what am I thankful for? Well, my family and friends and all that, and of course h2g2! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!


Moving ahead a bit, in two weeks we'll be celebrating The Post's sixth birthday. In honour of the occasion, we have a new graphic competition for you — so if you're an artist, check below for more information.


Submissions for the next issue (8^th December) are due into the Post Box by midnight GMT on Sunday, 4^th December. Enjoy this week's edition of The Post!

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  The Great Knolly: An African Adventure
  


The dashing, debonair Knolly and his fascinating adventures continue

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  The Academic Zebra
  


A zebra ... with a 'university lifestyle'? Is it possible?

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  Duck Tales
  


The Three Musketeers

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  Tales of a Newbie
  


Wowbagger's popular series continues its encore

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  Platypus Dancing
  


Meanwhile, back at the neighbour's window

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  Cartoon Corner
  


'Famous Last Words' by LeRue

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  Smudger Snippets
  


Smudger makes that quantum leap into the 'Cyber World'

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  Explaining ... to Americans
  


What better British tradition could one choose to explain than the pub? Kath shares some of her favourite haunts

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  Corner of Chaos
  


T2T reviews a new album, Robbie Williams' Intensive Care

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  Not Scientific Science
  


NotScientific takes a departure from the usual and gives us a most interesting and portentous interview

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  Escape Pod Dreams
  


The 'Too White' Issue

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  First Solo Entries
  


Here's to the Researchers who have seen their first solo entries hit the Front Page!

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  How to Organise a Tradional English Fireworks Display
  


Ever wondered? AlexAshman will tell you how

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  The Sporadic Diary of a University Fresher
  


Elentari continues to settle in and takes a look round York

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  Dance Lessons
  


Orange shares a harrowing tale, fraught with terror and suspense — yes, ladies and gentlemen, Orange is taking dance lessons!

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  Gnomon's Trip to Venice - Part 1
  


By the looks of it, it would appear that Gnomon has made a trip to Venice. And he's going to tell us about it!

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  Alabaster House Journal
  


The secrets of President Hypatia come to light...

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  The Post 6^th Birthday Graphic Competition
  


Let's celebrate The Post's sixth birthday in style!

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  Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  


Should you see the box office blockbuster? Elentari tells all...

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  Domino Dancing
  


They nearly all fall down

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  The Post Wordsearch 46
  


The Simpsons - The Solution

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  The Post Wordsearch 47
  


Acronyms - The Solution

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