August 19, 2004     

NOTE FROM FRAN:

Researchers have found a possible link between UV exposure
and the release of endorphins, a substance that causes
a sense of well-being. Here’s the story:

http://dermatology.jwatch.org/cgi/content/full/2003/129/1

The Top 8 Songs About Tanning

8> Little Brown Jugs

7> Oh, Tanning Bum

6> Melanomaville

5> My Baby Takes the Morning Tan

4> A Darker Shade of Pale

3> Tan Hue Feel the Love Tonight?

2> It’s My Body (And I’ll Fry If I Want To)

and the Number 1 Song About Tanning…

1> Don’t Fry for Me, Marge and Tina

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Credits:

Selected from 39 submissions from 7 contributors.
Today’s Top 5 List authors are:

William Prune Wickart, Danish Falls, MN — 1, 8
Larry Hollister, Concord, CA — 2, 3, 4 (Hat trick!)
Mary Ann McDonald, Sacramento, CA — 4, 7, RU list name
Mark Zinck, Grand Rapids, MI — 5, 6
Z. Harris, Los Angeles, CA — Banner Tag
Fran Fruit, Winnetka, IL — List Moderator/Governing Bo