2011 as Told in Legos
What better way to understand the major news stories of 2011 than with a kid's toy.
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What better way to understand the major news stories of 2011 than with a kid's toy.
Lego Man, a super-sized version of the plastic toy figurine, keeps washing ashore on unsuspecting beaches, most recently landing at Siesta Key Village, Florida, notes Boing Boing.
What three LEGO-made crew members are doing on a spaceship to Jupiter
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