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:
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.
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:
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’
