Spooky. And sexy!
Every year around this time, people start asking what happened to Halloween. There are a number of complaints about it, these days, including but not limited to: Not scary enough Too safe Too many punk kids not dressing up Too many satanists destroying Christianity Not enough Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costumes at the local CVS And then there’s something I’ve been joking about for qui... »
Hold your breath and clasp at Cassiopiea
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 18, 2006 is a hauntingly beautiful bubble suspended in space, at the heart of which beats a star whose violent winds and radiation have expanded the shell. The photo was taken by French astrophotographer Eric Mouquet using a long exposure with hydrogen alpha light, useful in these instances since nebulae consist primarily of hydrogen. You can see the Bu... »
In 10,000 years, there will be no love.
A researcher has just announced important findings on the future of the human race, which include the splitting of the human race into two new species, as well as the abolishment of love and sympathy. The good news is that before all that happens, in the year 3000, our species will be easily identified as a single race of very tall, tan, athletic people with perky boobs for the ladies and ginormou... »
Friday! THE THIRTEENTH!
Today, as if you didn’t know, is Friday the 13th. Everyone knows that this is an extremely unlucky day. The previous one was back in January, and while I can’t recall exactly what happened that day, I’m sure it was full of perils and death! To prove the evil that is today, I’d just like to take a quick look at key memories I have about the past 9 months of non-13th days and... »
More about Nobel…
So, the incredible US streak has been broken today, as the newest Nobel prize winner has been announced. Orhan Pamuk is a writer from Turkey, which is just great for them but what about us Americans? Will no one think of the Americans? I suppose I’ll have to wait until next year for mass celebrations in the streets as we go undefeated. Speaking of Nobel prizes, apparently some fundamentalist... »
