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800 MICROSCOPIC DRAGONS

FOR many years a thoughtless Man had been plugging along, eating three Square Ones each Day, gaining about a Pound a Month, and not taking any Care of himself at all.
One Night he happened in on a Lecture Course to find out about the Germ Theory of Disease. When the Pictures were shot on the […]

IRAQ MILITARY SLANG

Dome of obedience: Slang for a military helmet. Also called a “brain bucket” or “skid lid.”
Echelons above reality: Higher headquarters where no one has an idea about what is really happening.
Groundhog Day: Every day of your tour in Iraq.
Rummy’s Dummies: A derogatory name for the U.S. military under the leadership of former Secretary of Defense […]

POWER TO THE PIE HOLES

The Mouth Revolution (Flash, via Serious Eats)

COMBATANTS FOR PEACE

The “Combatants for Peace” movement was started jointly by Palestinians and Israelis, who have taken an active part in the cycle of violence; Israelis as soldiers in the Israeli army (IDF) and Palestinians as part of the violent struggle for Palestinian freedom. After brandishing weapons for so many years, and having seen one another only […]

DULLEST. MOBE. EVER.

Speakers in this piece include Two Guys From The RCP, as they beat the hell out of listening to Jesse Jackson yell “Keep hope alive!” five thousand times. Also featuring special guest contingent: the Working Assets “Out Of Iraq, Into Darfur” Kool-Aid Drinkers Brigade.

Our man in Washington (Stop Me Before I Vote Again)

THE SILENCE OF THE YAMS

The most healthful foods in the supermarket sit there quietly in the produce section, silent as stroke victims, while a few aisles over, the Cocoa Puffs and Lucky Charms are screaming about their newfound whole-grain goodness.

Unhappy Meals (Michael Pollan in the New York Times)
Odd 1950s label courtesy of the Label Man, who maintains a gallery […]

BATTLE ROYALE STRATEGY TEST

If you’re not familiar with Battle Royale, this will probably mean nothing to you, so I’ve placed my results after the fold.

DON’T NUKE THAT DISHCLOTH

“Attempting to sterilise a dishcloth in this way is extremely dangerous. There are too many variable factors, such as the capacity/power of the microwave oven or the moisture content of the dishcloth or sponge. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service strongly advises the public not to attempt to sterilise sponges or dishcloths in this way. Attempting […]

FRIENDLY MILK WILL COUNTERMAND MY TROUSERS

Fry & Laurie, “The Subject of Language” (YouTube)

AN ELEPHANT NEVER FORGETS

Virginia Sen. John Warner’s words betray the guilt he still carries about the Vietnam War and help explain why this pillar of the Republican establishment is leading a bipartisan revolt against the war plans of a president in his own party.
“I regret that I was not more outspoken” during the Vietnam War, the former Navy […]