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Photos From Moscow's Subway

A fascinating look at common culture in Russia. (From BoingBoing)
20 Things You Didn't Know About... Death

And were afraid to ask. (From BoingBoing)
“The northern lights have seen queer sights…”So, as I’ve mentioned before, I’m caring for my sickly parents. Thismorning I get up and stagger into the kitchen to fix a breakfast for myself. Th…
Nickel Creek is Closing Shop

Such a pity.
Dark Matter Exists!

Yes, Virginia, there is dark matter. The theory has now been proven correct, and I have been proven wrong. Until now, I thought that the whole dark matter thing was a bit too inelegant to explain gravitational p…
A Whole New World

Japanese scientists have submitted a proposal for an experiment where they create a new universe within their lab using monopoles. (From Ars Technica)
Ever Read "The Life of Pi?"

Well, these guys nearly lived it. (Just without the tiger)NB: Yes, I know. 90% of what The Independant publishes is garbage, and there is a good chance that they made this up. It's a good story anyway.
This is rather interesting: St. John Damascene on Islam: "There is also the people-deceiving cult (threskeia) of the Ishmaelites, the forerunner of the Antichrist, which prevails until now. It derives from Ishmael, w…
Ian's Shoelace Site

Ever wonder how many different ways there are to tie your shoes? Wonder no more.
“Here I am, an old man in a dry month...”I am a snow baby. I find sunshine and warm weather to be very trying; they contribute to my mood’s increasing nigrescence. I was recently talking with one of my dear friends ab…
Via PriestofStorms1 Grab the nearest book.2 Open the book to page 123.3 Find the fifth sentence.4 Post the text of the next 3 sentences on your blog along with these instructions.5 Don't you dare dig for that "cool" or "…
An article about the maker of "Girls Gone Wild."

Very insightful. Absolutely fascinating. (From BoingBoing)
I have lost my passion: why should I need to keep it Since what is kept must be adulterated? I have lost my sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch: How should I use them for your closer contact?
Hermitage hit by thieves

Thieves have stolen more than 200 items from Russia's Hermitage art museum in St Petersburg. (From BBC)

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