Category Archives: fun

This year’s “Mindset List”

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Ron

Every fall, Beloit College makes up a “Mindset List” to reflect the world of the new incoming college students (born in about 1991, this year) — what their life has included, and what it hasn’t. Understandably, reading it makes those … Continue reading →

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J.P. Patches and Archie McPhee

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Ron

The coolest thing I brought home from Seattle? Clearly the JP Patches Bobblehead from Archie McPhee.

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Bobby McFerrin and the Power of the Pentatonic Scale

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Ron

Embedding is disabled on this video, so you have to go over to YouTube to see it.  But it’s worth it:  The awesome  Bobby McFerrin “demonstrates the power of the pentatonic scale” at the World Science Festival 2009. YouTube: World … Continue reading →

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Quasi-solipsism in real life

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Ron
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Why are movies too long?

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Ron

Matthew Yglesias asks a question I've often wondered about. Continue reading →

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What happens when you decriminalize drugs?

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Ron

5 years in, Portugal's drug decriminalization policy shows positive results Continue reading →

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Jesus plans his trip to Earth (from Non Stamp Collector)

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Ron

Jesus plans his trip to Earth (from Non Stamp Collector) Continue reading →

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John Conway goes nuts

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Ron

Inventor of LIFE cellular automata says particles have free will Continue reading →

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Lawrence Welk goes one toke over the line

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Ron

Lawrence Welk goes one toke over the line Continue reading →

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Fly the flag for Pirate Bay

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Ron

Fly the flag for Pirate Bay Continue reading →

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