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Category Archives: Other
200th Anniversary of Thomas Paine’s Death
Last week was the 200th anniversary of his death. In remembrance, I thought I’d post some of his more inspirational quotes: THESE are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, … Continue reading
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Old statistics joke
A company dealing in statistical analysis is hiring. Three recent graduates are invited for an interview: one has a degree in mathematics, another one in computer science, and the third one obtained his B.Sc. in statistics. All three are asked … Continue reading
Quotes from Charles Darwin
I can indeed hardly see how anyone ought to wish Christianity to be true; for if so the plain language of the text seems to show that the men who do not believe, and this would include my Father, Brother, … Continue reading
Churchgoers more likely to support torture
A survey has found that those who go to church are more likely to support the use of torture, whereas those who were not affiliated with any religious organization are the least likely of those polled to support torture. Here … Continue reading
Your printer will stop working at the worst possible moment
I’ve found this is one of the constants of the universe. Whenever you really, really need to print something, there’ll be a problem. Out of ink, maybe. Or possibly the printer just refuses to respond. Or, my favorite, it starts … Continue reading
Famous Last Words
“Wait a minute…” Reported last words of Pope Alexander VI.
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James D. Watson on science and genetics
No one may have the guts to say this, but if we could make better human beings by knowing how to add genes, why shouldn’t we? Continue reading
Fox News has been trolled, again
The great thing about trolling is that anyone who doesn’t get it becomes part of the joke. You may have noticed this story about 4chan on the front page of FOXNews.com. I laughed when I read it, and I imagine … Continue reading
Still busy with homework
Though right now I’m browsing Reddit (-_-), I really am busy with homework. That’s why I haven’t posted much lately, and why I won’t post much in the coming few weeks. Honest.