Category Archives: Humor

Movie spoiler

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Eric

In late 2001 I was visiting friends in Oregon, and we decided to see The Fellowship of the Ring, Peter Jackson’s film of the first book of J.R.R. Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings trilogy.  I was torn between excitement to … Continue reading →

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Classified shuttle missions

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Eric

Ever wonder what was really going on with those classified shuttle missions?  Now, thanks to This Day in Alternate History, we finally know!

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Life in Eight Easy Steps

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Eric

by Savage Chickens.

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GOTO considered harmful

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Eric

Apparently Dijkstra was right!

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Moon landing hoax: the real story

Posted on July 21, 2007 by Eric

There was a conspiracy, but the landing wasn’t faked on a sound stage. The real story has finally been revealed by TDAH #20.

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Short educational films

Posted on July 13, 2007 by Eric

Zombies in the Workplace: a film about diversity (I had to do a Google search to find out what the wording on Mur’s shirt means.) This Day in Alternate History #013: 07/11/07

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Why TechShop was founded

Posted on June 22, 2007 by Eric

I overheard Jim Newton explaining to someone why he founded TechShop. He described having been involved in some capacity with MythBusters, and having access to all kinds of equipment, then losing that access. He founded TechShop because there wasn’t any … Continue reading →

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Get your kids ready for Weasel Stomping Day!

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Eric

As we’re told by Weird Al Yankovic: Put your Viking helmet on, Spread that mayonnaise on the lawn, Don’t you know, it’s Weasel Stomping Day! Make your kids knitted Viking helmets, and start indoctrinating them while they’re young! [h/t Boing … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter ending revealed by the Inquirer

Posted on June 16, 2007 by Eric

In an article about the Amazon merchandising of the forthcoming final installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7), The Inquirer has accidentally leaked the ending: Over one million advance orders have already been … Continue reading →

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Signs on delivery vans

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Eric

On a Le Boulanger bakery van: Driver carries no dough On Armadillo Willy’s van: Driver does not carry cash… but has plenty of BBQ sauce

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