The Door to Hell

Ξ May 11th, 2010 | → Comments Off | ∇ Odd |

This has been burning for the last 40 years:

 

It’s Snowing

Ξ May 9th, 2010 | → Comments Off | ∇ Odd |

I just looked outside and it’s snowing.  On May 9th, it’s snowing.  Earlier in the week, it was 80 degrees.

What a wacky world we live in.

 

India/Pakistan Border Closing Ceremony

Ξ April 28th, 2010 | → Comments Off | ∇ Odd |

Via Ace of Spades.

Silly, but entertaining and obviously very popular.  I’m pretty sure that everyone involved realizes it’s over-the-top, but now it’s a big tourist attraction.

 

Whiteboro Town Seal

Ξ February 25th, 2010 | → Comments Off | ∇ Odd |

Remember that South Park episode where there was a controversy over the town flag?  I present to you (really, this is the official town seal that can be found on the town website) the Whitesboro Town Seal:

whitesboro

Yes, it has been the subject of lawsuits, but they keep getting thrown out.  It apparently is suppose to depict a famous (and friendly) wrestling match between the founder, a John White, and the local Indian chief.  I think the artist failed to convey the nature of the event.

 

Ghost Fleet of Malaysia

Ξ September 16th, 2009 | → Comments Off | ∇ Odd |

Apparently, the global downturn has resulted in a massive drop in demand for shipping.  The result is a large number of transport ships are remaining idle, but are too valuable to scrap.  As a result, a large “ghost fleet” of anchored ships has formed off the coast of Malaysia.  The DailyMail has the story.

Ghost Fleet

 

I kid you not, this is a real product.

Ξ September 2nd, 2009 | → Comments Off | ∇ Humor, Odd, Technology |

I came across this on TechBargains, and I think it was put there more as a joke than anything.  Here is the description:

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Orange Conspiracy

Ξ August 24th, 2009 | → Comments Off | ∇ Odd |

I really like orange gum.  Loved orange Bubblicious as a kid, and the affinity stuck.  I think orange Stride was about the best.  But, despite the fact that it’s such a great, basic flavor, I just can’t find it.  Look in the supermarket sometime for just “orange” gum.  You just can’t find it.  In it’s place is “citrus”, which is a combination of a bunch of flavors that usually make the gum taste like a nasty version of Hawaiian Punch.

I swear, all the gum lines and manufacturers are in cahoots to deny us orange gum.  *None* of them offer orange – just versions on the citrus theme.

 

Sycophancy

Ξ July 5th, 2009 | → Comments Off | ∇ Odd |

Apparently NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, CNN, MSNBC, and FNC will be covering the Michael Jackson memorial live.  The major networks will have their prime-time news anchors.

At least FOX News is keeping it to Shepard Smith (who tends to cover more pop-culture related news items anyways), and not involving their main news personalities. On second thought, if Sean Hannity were there, it would make for interesting viewing.  And I can just imagine Charles Krauthammer diagnosing all the personality disorders on display . . .

 

Curious Medical Conditions, Mainly Psychological

Ξ December 30th, 2008 | → Comments Off | ∇ Odd |

Including “Alien Hand Syndrome”

http://sec.online.wsj.com/article/SB123058075741640277.html?mod=article-outset-box

 

Really, you don’t say?

Ξ December 11th, 2008 | → Comments Off | ∇ Humor, Odd |

Headline from the BBC:

Man’s genes ‘key to baby’s sex’

 

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