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{ Monthly Archives } August 2008

Flamingos As Seen From Space

I was reading an article about the flamingo, about how they tend to nest in huge colonies. So it occurred to me: can you see a flamingo colony in a satellite photo? I am geekily happy to report that yes, you can: This is only part of the colony on Lake Nakuru in Kenya. If [...]

Kiki’s Delivery Service

I think you use this chart when you need legal forms delivered to your Pagan law firm. Related posts No related posts.

Bigfoot Body Found / Most-Startling-Coincidence-Ever Occurs

The NYTimes has reported (why, I don’t know) that the dead body of a bigfoot has been found; and in what may be the most incredible coincidence of the century, the two men who stumbled upon it just happen to run a bigfoot tour business. Imagine that! But wait, they have independent confirmation! From a [...]

The Y-Shaped Bridge of Zanesville

Most people who read this article in the NYTimes will write about the political and racial implications of the water dispute and subsequent lawsuit. That’s all very interesting (no, really, it is) but when I read “Zanesville, mostly distinctive for its Y-shaped bridge, where the Licking River meets the Muskingum…” my attention was grabbed…. Related [...]

The Nice Man in the Van

I was crossing Grove Street when a van cut me off, ignoring both me and the stop sign. Not content with just that, he then screeched to a halt in order to have a nice friendly conversation. Vanman: Look where you’re going! Squidocto: Actually, pedestrians have the right of way. You almost hit me. Vanman: [...]