The Economist: “Can physical constants change over time? Some scientists think so. Others are struggling to explain how”
Just when you thought you were completely confused, something like this comes along and shows that it’s still possible to be even more confused.
Edmond Meinfelder is walking from Mexico to Canada (found by way of über-blogger Jish).
The news today had a story on how Americans are getting ruder. The report said that some people blame the influence of television shows like South Park. They then cut to a clip of South Park, with Eric Cartman complaining (with transparent insincerity) “I can’t help it, that movie warped my fragile little mind!”
This is too perfect. Using the clip from the show to undermine the case against the show.
Perhaps some of you have seen the “please think of the kittens” gag image circulating. I started wondering where that might have come from originally. One google search later, I found The Caption Machine, which has it and some other kneeslappers.
So you’ve got a snazzy GPS receiver and have grown tired of geocaching? Try this instead.
Stalin World in Lithuania: described as “an unlikely theme park.” Yep, that about sums it up.
Disturbing Auctions. I laughed till my sides ached. Check out the Dean Martin Hand Puppet (under the category of “Emotionally Scarring Toys”).
E-bay is good for much more than I ever imagined.
Someone recently said to me “Complete this sentence: People are ___.” Had I just seen this when she asked, I would have used the word “morons.” People willing to bid $100,000 for a scooter. Ok, it’s a Segway, but come on. You can buy a scooter for $50.
Apparenty, dating in New York is weirder than I ever imagined. Men from Manhattan cross into Brooklyn to find cool, arty chicks. Women from Manhattan cross into Brooklyn to find cool, arty guys.