Category Archives: Blog stuff

What “Meltdown” and “Spectre” mean to you. “Few surprises are more compelling than the recent discovery that falcons are more closely related to parrots than they are to hawks and eagles.” “We Have A New Prime Number, And It’s 23 … Continue reading →

Hope the new year doesn’t already suck for you. The ten worst things Scott Pruitt’s EPA has already done. “How disinformation will be deployed in 2018 and beyond is unclear. What is clear, however, is that the Kremlin believes its … Continue reading →

Boomers, man. They’ve ruined it for the rest of us. Lots of people are coming to terms with past associations with sexual harassers. It’s a tough thing to grapple with, but we’re all the better for being open and honest … Continue reading →

Some rules and observations for Christmas music, which I endorse. “While Republicans in the political class will no doubt cite [Roy] Moore’s loss as proof that their party needs to nominate stronger, more mainstream candidates next year, it’s far from … Continue reading →

The Democratic Party is the most united American party in modern political history. The real-life Bada Bing Club will be closing its doors in New Jersey. What can go wrong when you give Amazon your house key. It’s harder than … Continue reading →

You’ve probably been playing Monopoly incorrectly your whole life. Basically, Yetis are bears. I’ll bet the same is true for Bigfoot. “The Satanic baby-killers have always been with us, even though they have never actually existed. We reinvent them over … Continue reading →

Is this the end of the line for Microsoft Excel? “It should not be possible for anyone observing James Dobson in 2017 to be disappointed, because it should not be possible, in 2017, to have still retained any illusions about … Continue reading →

You tell me there’s an inhabitable planet within feasible travelling distance, I’m so there. “So if you’re feeling adventurous, here’s how you can make your very own roast Facehugger“. “Targeted ads that seem to follow you everywhere online may soon … Continue reading →

“The massive asteroid that slammed into Earth and wiped out the dinosaurs might never have triggered a mass extinction had it struck almost any other part of the planet, scientists claim.” “In a dramatic intellectual turnabout, most archaeologists and other … Continue reading →

“What Happens When A Surrogate Unknowingly Gets Pregnant With Her Own Child At The Same Time She Is Pregnant With Someone Else’s Child?” How to design streets for people in an age of driverless cars. Using optical illusions as traffic-calming … Continue reading →

“It is rare for a new animal species to emerge in front of scientists’ eyes. But this seems to be happening in eastern North America”. What if horror movies actually stop crime, not cause it? It was the flu pandemic, … Continue reading →

And the gold medal in pole dancing goes to… Frank Oz talks Muppets and Little Shop of Horrors. “Over the past 30 years, food companies like Nestlé, Mars, Barry Callebaut, and Hershey’s — among the world’s biggest producers of chocolate … Continue reading →

On “American Pie”, the Book of Revelations, and the perils of deciphering ancient texts. When graphic designers rise up. “Of course, you want as many people to watch your show as possible. But some things are more important than bringing … Continue reading →

What not to order at a chain restaurant, according to the people who work at them. It’s the end of the world as we know it, though probably not right away. The Babel Fish is coming. It’s decorative gourd season, … Continue reading →

Pocatello, Idaho no longer has the worst flag in North America. “For for the fourth time since early last year, astronomers announced the detection of gravitational waves—ripples in the fabric of space-time created by the powerful collision of two black … Continue reading →

Sabrina, the Gritty Reboot, next on The CW. “For the first time in over 60 years, Brigham Young University will sell caffeinated soft drinks on campus.” “Artificial Colors are Back in Trix Because Nobody Liked Natural Ingredients”. Equifax sends an … Continue reading →

I guess this means my kids are Generation Z. I can already hear them rolling their eyes. How young is too young to take public transit by yourself? “In a just world, the name of Joseph De Laine would already … Continue reading →