Bits and pieces:
- I may not be published, but I’m not one of the worst-sellers at Amazon. (via kottke)
- You’re a lot more likely to catch a cold by flying on an airplane — not just because of the closed air system, but because that air is so dry (which dries out the mucus membranes). (via BoingBoing)
- I’m not sure why this is surprisingly despicable — I mean, these are Columbian drug cartels, after all, not the Sisters of Mercy — but … smuggling heroin in puppies?
- Western Union is no longer sending telegrams, after a 145 year history of doing so. Understandable, but still wistfully sad. (via kottke)
“Effective January 27, 2006, Western Union will discontinue all Telegram and Commercial Messaging services. We regret any inconvenience this may cause you, and we thank you for your loyal patronage. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a customer service representative.”
- They didn’t get to the moon in a Vernesque cannon, but astronauts say that moon dust smells like gunpowder. (via BoingBoing)
- What your drink says about you. Heh.
- Killing yourself with Legos. (via kottke)
Whisky, Single Malt Scotch, Bourbon – You’re a sexual athlete. Women want you and men want to be like you. Of course, this is what I drink.
I wish that this were true. ;P
In other drinking news/
Had a good Merlot last night…with a pleasent cinnimon finish. I will have to see if I can find it in the stores.
Wonder what a Screwdriver or Fuzzy Navel says about you…
BP…
A fuzzy navel – says that you have a very hungry Navel…
A screwdriver – says that you have a tool fetish… ;P
Wrong! Wrong! Wrong!
Bad BD!
Fifteen minutes in the corner for you.
*Laughing Hysterically*