Okay so you knew the NSA was that nifty übersecret government agency responsible for code-breakin’ and the like, but did you know that they have all sorts of useful (well, curious) public information and whatnot on their site? Like a photo gallery, for instance, in case you were wondering what an RU-8D aircraft looked like, […]
How to make a duct tape body double
There’s more, of course. How to make a duct tape body double and other helpful hints at Howtoons. (via MeFi)
Posted by Ben on August 13, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/how-to-make-a-duct-tape-body-double/
Uncommon knowledge about a moose
Is it used with a computer? I say Probably.1 Does it fit in your wallet? I say Probably.2 Does it squeak? I say Probably. Do you chew it? I say Yes.3 Does it come in pairs? I say Probably.4 Is it a part of something larger? I say Probably. Do you eat it with Thanksgiving […]
Posted by Ben on August 11, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/uncommon-knowledge-about-a-moose/
It’s not invented, but it brings joy to lots of people
Despite a few seemingly poor questions late in the game (e.g., “can it be used more than once?” and “was it invented?” ), and despite a few of the more arguable answers I provided, the artificial intelligence of 20Q managed to guess that I was thinking about an elephant! Imagine that. Neat-o. Play it yourself, […]
Posted by Ben on August 6, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/elephant/
The Rights of Photographers
Via BoingBoing, we find an excellent resource on what you reasonably can (and cannot) expect to photograph, and what to do if someone tries to stop you, confiscate your film, etc. Originally in PDF format, the full text follows (see next page). Note: I’m providing the text as an easier alternative to the PDF; I’m […]
Posted by Ben on August 3, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/the-limits-of-photography/
Gio
As promised, here are more puppy pictures of Giovanni. Click on the thumbnail pictures to open up the big photos in (of all places) the photo gallery. If you wanna see. Gio trotting through grass: Reflecting/pondering/watching a bug: Sleeping: Pulling on a shoelace (mine):
Posted by Ben on August 3, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/gio/
Spiderman India
This is somewhat interesting: Spider-Man India interweaves the local customs, culture and mystery of modern India, with an eye to making Spider-Man’s mythology more relevant to this particular audience. Readers of this series will not see the familiar Peter Parker of Queens under the classic Spider-Man mask, but rather a new hero – a young, […]
Posted by Ben on July 30, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/spiderman-india/
Clear Concrete, Short Songs, Movie Bunnies, Canadian Cities, Questions, and Flirting Billboards
Listen, Stop & Roll. The World Of Stuart has a neat little project, Big Songs for Little Attention Spans: 100 songs you can download. Not only 100 songs, but 100 short songs; 100 songs that actually fit on one compact disc. Movie Magic. And, from the people who brought you The Shining, reenacted by bunnies […]
Posted by Ben on July 29, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/clear-concrete-short-songs-flirting-billboards-etc/
Chuck meets Juliette
Chuck Palahniuk interviews Juliette Lewis, without ever saying anything to her. Or that’s how it reads, anyway. Great stuff, as usual. (Guardian: “Girl, Interrupted,” by Chuck Palahniuk [July 16, 2004] – excerpt from Non-Fiction)
Posted by Ben on July 27, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/chuck-meets-juliette/
Get yours today!
I’ll trade you an Avian Flu and Strep A Infection for your Cyclosporiasis. Get your Set 1 Disease Cards today! (They’re free, if you can believe that.) Or maybe you’d rather have diphtheria or mumps or chickenpox, in which case you’ll have to check out Series 2. (via BoingBoing)
Posted by Ben on July 26, 2004
https://www.swordbilled.com/get-yours-today/