Photos? Of a guy who died in 1543? It’s a brave new world, I tell you. Last week, archaeologists positively identified the skeleton of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. And using some fancypants technological wizardry, they have reconstructed his face: Looks pretty scrappy. But then you’d have to be to come up with heliocentrism and put up [...]
*Apologies to anyone who arrived here searching for cyborg lingerie. I’m not sure exactly why, but I’ve always had a thing for stuffed animals. If I see unbought ones in stores, it always makes me sad. And as a child, I was always careful to treat my stuffies with respect, lest they come alive during [...]
I’ve previously mentioned that recognition is the aqua vitae for bloggers. It’s nice to get a little positive feedback on countless obsessive hours checking google reader and assembling this online screed. So I’m thrilled to be nominated for three Canadian Blog Awards- Best Blog, Best Political Blog, and Best Non-Partisan Blog. And I am very [...]
There have been a few interesting developments in my 2008 Movember bid. Namely, this: Amazing. Doubt ye not the power of the moustache. It works in mysterious ways. Remember, only one week left to donate and support Prostate Cancer research. I’m still about $400 short of my target, so if you can, please give. Five [...]
Well, it was an interesting weekend. But when is it not? Toronto New buses hit the streets in Toronto. We’re now back to 1974 service levels! Hurrah! World Atheists have lower suicide and abortion rates than their devout counterparts. Obama, like any sane person, hates beets The Catholic Church finally forgives John Lennon for saying [...]
Apparently, If Lucas had his way, Han Solo would be married to a Wookie. The revelation comes straight from the source, the official Star Wars website. Discussing the 30th anniversary of the ill-starred Star Wars Christmas Special, writer Lenny Ripps recalls: To me, it didn’t come together. The ideas were all right but I’m not sure that they [...]
Video footage of last night’s epic meteor over Saskatchewan and Alberta is slowly trickling in: Conclusion: that’s a spicy spaceball. Via Boing Boing. UPDATE: Here’s some awesome footage from the dashboard cam of an Edmonton police officer: Thanks to Buckdog for the link.