The following is an excerpt from OpinionJournal.com’s “Best of the Web” written by the editor, James Taranto.

In Another Amazing Coincidence, Lou Gehrig Died of Lou Gehrig’s Disease
“Survey: Israel Best Country for Israelis”–headline, Jerusalem Post, Nov. 16

‘And Why Am I Wearing This Funny Uniform?’
“Police See Burglars Loot Store but Don’t Know Who They Are”–headline, Free Lance-Star (Fredericksburg, Va.), Nov. 17

News You Can Use
“Priceline.com Says Airfares Vary Around Holidays”–headline, Associated Press, Nov. 16

Bottom Stories of the Day

  • “UAlbany Mascot Costume Swiped”–headline, Times Union (Albany, N.Y.), Nov. 16
  • “Atlantis Carries Canadian Trees Into Space”–headline, CBC.ca, Nov. 17

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