another reason Hitler was evil

Here's a nice article about Adolph Hitler's uncontrollable farting. The teaser line that will make anyone want to read this: "Hitler wanted to control the world. But he couldn't even control his flatulence."

I fear plants

India apparently has trees that eat animals. Life is officially a horror film.

the Christians strike again

In Springfield MO, a church is having a Christian Halloween celebration. The quote of the article? "“Eternal Nightmare” will feature walk-through scenes that depict “the horrors of drugs, alcohol, abortion, self-mutilation” and more, said the Rev. Jim Cookson, pastor of the church."

Readers of my theology in video games post should be wondering if anyone will be playing Halo.

the strangest championship bout you'll see today

Did you know there's a Cardboard Tube Fighting Championship? Would it surprise you to find out that it's in San Francisco? Oh, you wacky left coasters...

brains...

My friend mp will love this one: daily dose of imagery has photos of the 2007 Toronto Zombie Walk. I love the zombie mom pushing her kids in a stroller, but why aren't the kids also zombies?.

Soviet space dreams

Baikonur was the Soviet Union's version of Cape Kennedy...only theirs was shrouded in secrecy and did not officially exist. How's it doing nowadays? Check out PhysOrg's story on Baikonur to find out.

the domino theory goes global

The Chinese Communist Party is considering opening up an outer space branch. Are they going to try to actively overthrow the governments of Alpha Centari 6 or Betelguise?

new consumer product for nutsos

Could this idea be any worse?

theology in video games

Some churches are using Halo 3 in church youth groups. Killing for Christ! This has never happened before...

craving

Scientists discover that food cravings might be the result of bacteria living in your digestive tract, and I find this to be wonderful news. I have struggled with weight and eating for a while, and I get extremely annoyed at stick people who talk about me and my type as if we're just weak individuals.

Quote of the article? "the study was delayed because it took a year for the researchers to find 11 men who don't eat chocolate."

Onion headline of the day

The Onion never fails to make me giggle and feel good, and this headline is no exception: New Heart Device Allows Cheney to Experience Love...now if only it were true.

one in the spirit of my spousal unit's favorite time of the year

Let me present Zombie Pumpkins, which has, amongst its other joys, pumpkin carving patterns in the shape of your favorite rock star.