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... »
The Jungle Book lied to me.
Apparently, to ‘dance like a monkey‘ actually means to run away until you find a nice quiet spot where you can suck your thumb and eat some peanuts in peace. Researchers at MIT and Harvard conducted studies showing that monkeys prefer silence to music, and if they had to choose a music they’d be more inclined to go with Enya over the New York Dolls. I know, I was devastated, too.... »
One more plug for Michael Shermer’s lecture and book signing tonight at Harvard University’s Science Center in Cambridge, MA, USA! See yesterday’s post for directions. 6pm! +++ One of the good things about some religions is the way they encourage people to donate their time and money to good causes. Sadly, all too often these efforts are hampered by an organization’s desire... »
