Ted the Test Lead forwarded this to me; it has to be seen to be believed. This guy is really talented–and clearly has way too much time on his hands.

This has got to be seen to be believed. It fascinated my entire family for a shockingly long period of time. (Via Two Blowhards)

Jane found this story at the appropriately titled Waiter Rant blog,
where I might need to spend some more time. A waiter sees people at their worst…and at their best.

Someone’s built a working model of Babbage’s Difference Engine out of Lego.

For the Chinese New Year, Ian Hamet apparently scared the living daylights out of a Shanghai man who desperately deserved it–the man had just run him down in the street while running a red light. Fortunately, laowai are indestructible….

If you’re like me (and why wouldn’t you be?) you’ve probably never wondered about this.

The Tenser has posted a detailed discussion of “Doc” Smith’s use of language in the Lensman series.