It’s been discovered that herrings pass gas. While congregated in great shoals. The news isn’t new—in fact the background studies were done in the early 2000s—but my attention was drawn to it by a “Fact or Crap” page-a-day calendar (on September 21 to be precise). Where do I start? The pitch? The communal nature? The interpretation? So many facets—so little… Read more »
The headline looked like clickbait. “i.Con Smart Condom to monitor performance in bedrooms”. But the article really was about a Bluetooth-enabled condom—or to be more accurate, a “condom ring”. Before continuing, let me dispel any thoughts in your mind that I enjoy reading articles like that. I do so merely as part of my ongoing search for interesting topics. I… Read more »
(This article is possibly Not Safe For Work (NSFW).) I have to admit that I’m not aware of ever having visited Scunthorpe. It’s a town in east central England that was (I believe) industrialized in the nineteenth century along with myriad other towns. Being the judgmental type that I am, I’ve never felt compelled to visit the place—just its name… Read more »