Monthly Archives: February 2007

I’m depraved on account of I’m deprived

Today’s Straight Dope responds to this inquiry: Everyone is familiar with the song that goes, “There’s a place in France where the naked ladies dance.” What’s the origin of this mysterious song and its seemingly Egyptian melody? So naturally I’m … Continue reading

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les maths sont universels

Philippe “Goulu” cites my sphere arrangements page and discusses the subject thereof, in French.

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Keith Henson arrested

Arel Lucas writes: DELETED. Arel’s initial report, written in the heat of emotion, was relayed without her permission or knowledge and she later repented of writing it. Some background: Wikipedia; Scientology vs Keith Henson; Keith Henson News (mirror) New: freekeithhenson.blogspot.com

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so don’t try nothin!

A friend of a friend exults at Boston’s narrow escape from cartoon peril: “Take this as a warning, enemies of America. All of your nefarious plans to harm us — provided said plans are placed in in plain view on … Continue reading

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what do you want to create today?

It’s unlikely that you need me to tell you that 3d printing (aka rapid prototyping, aka stereolithography) can do wonderful things. Now Fab@Home seeks to bring the technology to the hobbyist. (Thanks to the muted horn for the link.)

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Out. For. A. Walk. Bitch.

You may have seen a movie of a purported Bigfoot walking in the woods. Here is a stabilized version of that film. (Cited by Incoming Signals.)

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