Aug 19, 2008
The New York Times has a neat world records browser which shows the history of many different records. You may notice something odd about the pictured graph, namely that some records increased, and that’s because event defenitions changed several times. It’s also interesting to note that when the butterfly became its own event, it was slower than the backstroke.
Aug 18, 2008
Meet the Sandvich, the upcoming weapon for the heavy.
“My blood! He punched out all my blood!”
The New York Times has a neat world records browser which shows the history of many different records. You may notice something odd about the pictured graph, namely that some records increased, and that’s because event defenitions changed several times. It’s also interesting to note that when the butterfly became its own event, it was slower than the backstroke.
"Every year approximately 2,500 left-handed people are killed by using object or machinery designed for right-handed people."
Unnecessary Knowledge (via riotrepublic)
If true (I doubt it is), it’s a great example of natural selection.
corey arnold
Raccoons are simultaneously cute and disturbing. It’s their little hands….
What happens when you mix dry ice and soap? Popping those bubbles looks like a lot of fun.
Aug 17, 2008
Aug 16, 2008
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- glowsun: I heard about this guy who broke into a lion's den at the zoo
- glowsun: and got mauled
- glowsun: and people were talking about how there should have been better defenses put up to prevent people getting into the cage
- glowsun: a friend of mine suggested setting up some kind of deterrent
- glowsun: for example, putting some sort of fierce animal in the cage, which would attack anybody who climbed in