Happy National Trail Mix Day! Personally, I’m a fan of the classic peanuts, cashews, raisins, and M&Ms. And here’s a little tip — you don’t even have to be on a trail to enjoy this tasty snack. I wonder exactly what makes a nut mix for trails, anyway?

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August 31 in Nerd History

Here are five things that happened on August 31st at the intersection of nerd and pop culture.

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Birthdays of honor: Chris Tucker (1971), Richard Gere (1949), James Coburn (1928), Van Morrison (1945), Debbie Gibson (1970), Buddy Hackett (1924).