Things I Wikipedia: Archive

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Delirium Nocturnum

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delirium_Nocturnum WANT.

Jul 31st

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Black Hat Briefings

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Hat_Briefings Oops.

Jul 30th

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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

Jul 30th

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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.

Jul 30th

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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.

Jul 29th

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. ...

Jul 28th

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BP

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BP Who are these bastards, anyway? ——- 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:...

Jul 27th

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Kefir

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefir Mmmm… curds.

Jul 27th

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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

Jul 25th

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Himalayan Salt

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalayan_salt When kosher sea salt just isn’t pretentious enough.

Jul 24th

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Frotteurism

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frotteurism

Jul 22nd

3 tags

Subway (Doctor's Associates)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subway_%28restaurant%29#Doctor.27s_Associates Subway: Endorsed by 0/10 actual doctors. Eat fresh!

Jul 17th

5 notes

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Harry Caray

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Caray HOLY COW

Jul 16th

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This Too Shall Pass

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_too_shall_pass So it goes.

Jul 14th

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Mutton

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutton The cougars of the ovine world. (Also, the eunuchs.)

Jul 13th

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Traffic Congestion (Mathematical Theories)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_congestion#Mathematical_theories *headsteeringwheel* *headsteeringwheel* *headsteeringwheel*

Jul 11th

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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.

Jul 3rd