July 2010
17 posts
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Delirium Nocturnum
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delirium_Nocturnum
WANT.
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Black Hat Briefings
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Hat_Briefings
Oops.
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Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sic_transit_gloria_mundi
So it goes.
The concept bridges across time and culture. See: mujō (Japanese terms for the Buddhist concept of impermanence).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mujo
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Struwwelpeter
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Struwwelpeter
One of the most-read books of my childhood. Twisted and terrifying. This tells you a lot about my psychology…
Difficult to spell, though.
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Tito Puente
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tito_Puente
I once correctly guessed Tito Puente on the first of a series of “person” hints at trivia night that started vague and gradually became more specific. I believe the hint was “Born in Spanish Harlem in 1923.” I’m neat.
Gulf Relief, Part 2
Addendum to the previous post:
A friend just pointed out to me: “We’re already contributing. BP’s cleanup fund is 33% bankrolled by taxpayers ($10B) due to big oil tax credits.”
True. Perhaps my comment should be, the least you can do is pay your taxes. If you have any interest in supporting the 3rd party relief efforts, donate.
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BP
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BP
Who are these bastards, anyway?
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All shenanigans aside, here are ways you can help the Gulf Coast while sitting on your ass in front of your computer with your credit card in your pocket. It’s the least you can do.
Help provide the families in the Gulf with emergency assistance (food, rent, etc.) with United Way:...
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Kefir
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefir
Mmmm… curds.
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Attic
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attic
“known for being awkwardly shaped spaces with exposed rafters and difficult-to-access corners.” Pretty sure there’s an attic where my brain is supposed to be.
Bonus:
This image alone convinces me that I should buy whatever it is they’re selling. (The Attic Tent, it turns out.) FOAM: THE WAY OF THE FUTURE
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Himalayan Salt
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalayan_salt
When kosher sea salt just isn’t pretentious enough.
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Frotteurism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frotteurism
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Subway (Doctor's Associates)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subway_%28restaurant%29#Doctor.27s_Associates
Subway: Endorsed by 0/10 actual doctors. Eat fresh!
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Harry Caray
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Caray
HOLY COW
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This Too Shall Pass
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_too_shall_pass
So it goes.
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Mutton
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutton
The cougars of the ovine world. (Also, the eunuchs.)
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Traffic Congestion (Mathematical Theories)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_congestion#Mathematical_theories
*headsteeringwheel* *headsteeringwheel* *headsteeringwheel*
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Shillelagh
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shillelagh_%28club%29
Irish up your next St. Patrick’s day beat-down with a little Jameson-fueled rage stick.
Like you need another excuse to get violent, ya feckin wanker.
June 2010
34 posts
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Hosts (file)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosts_file
Relevant to the 7-hour session I spend in front of my laptop cleaning a virus. You may now proceed to hire me as Chief Technology Officer.
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White House Situation Room
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House_Situation_Room
Y’know, crazy technology and national security and that kind of stuff. Nothing to do with this:
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Borborygmus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borborygmus
The only thing louder than the noble howl of the Three Wolf Moon shirt is the noble growl of the gut beneath it.
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I never know what to say when someone asks me, “What’s your favorite food?” I don’t think in terms of absolutes, because something I crave one day might seem gross the next. I just try to feel what food...
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Landon Donovan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landon_Donovan
Fun Fact: in 1999, Landon Donovan almost had his feet bitten off by an alligator while enjoying a post-training round of golf.
Stand by...
We’ve got some technical difficulties all up in it today. Hang tight.
Hey internet, stop being whack… WHY CAN’T YOU LET ME BE GREAT?!
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Troll (Internet)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_%28Internet%29
“Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein
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John Brown (Abolitionist)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Brown_%28abolitionist%29
Freedom Fighter. Hater of slavery. Just a little crazy. All-around badass.
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Dry Lubricant
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_lubricant
Note to self: Not a good substitute for Astroglide.
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Edgar Cayce
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Cayce
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Jaywalking
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaywalking
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Fisher King
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_King
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Responses to Sneezing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Responses_to_sneezing
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Football Hooliganism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_hooliganism
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Spitting
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spitting
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Violet Wand
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violet_wand
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Linda Lovelace
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Lovelace
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Forty-Seven Ronin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forty-seven_Ronin
Please Excuse our Dust.
Things I Wikipedia (or thwiki, as we affectionately refer to it) is currently being tinkered with. Things might look a little weird for awhile, so cool your jets, have faith, and above all, don’t panic.
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The Blue Danube (Nuclear Weapon)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Danube_%28nuclear_weapon%29
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The Blue Danube
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blue_Danube
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Deep Frying
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_frying
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Steam Locomotive
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_locomotive
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God Bless the U.S.A.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Bless_the_USA
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Restitution
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restitution
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List of fictional humanoid species →
readmorewikipedia:
(via exempli-gratia)
(For the record, readmorewikipedia and thingsiwikipedia are not archenemies.)
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Coriander
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coriander
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how do you choose what you wiki? it obsesses me....
Ah, the Wiki articles. They are generated by the questions that arise from my daily interactions. From my quest for knowledge and the battle against ignorance. From my neverending bondage to the Intertubes, Youtube, Redtube, the boob tube. They are my caffeine, my nicotine, my deviant sexual proclivities, my highs. Not my alcohol, though… nobody puts my vodka in the corner.
I’m...
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Polyphasic Sleep
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyphasic_sleep
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Horse Meat (United States)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse_meat#United_States
image courtesy of http://letterstonature.wordpress.com
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Argleton
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argleton
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Keeping up with the Joneses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeping_up_with_the_Joneses
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Foot Fetishism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_fetishism
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Trap Street
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trap_street