Not sure if it was intentional by the editors of this picture, but the first thing that came to my mind when I saw this picture of Sarkozy was: Adolf Hitler. I think the shadow behind Sarkozy’s nose creates this resemblance. It’s known that some magazines/photographers edit their photos to induce in the readers some...
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I couldn’t resist sharing this one here…Also from the Telegraph.Cheers! Related Posts:Sarkozy and HitlerMore on Longevity…Defective Hollow-Point Bullets
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Just fell upon this report in the Telegraph about how much time people spend waiting in queues over their lifetime: 6 months for the British. There’s no reason to believe that Americans, or for that matter, anyone living in a consumption-based society would do better than the Brits, so I think this also applies...
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Hollow-point bullets are really one of the ugliest inventions of humanity (barring crocs). Here’s the Onion’s take on this (it’s a bit graphic, so you better not watch it actually). Manufacturer Recalls Hollow Point Bullets That Fail To Explode Inside Targets Related Posts:Sarkozy and HitlerPope Benedict vs. CondomsMore on Longevity…
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I realized today that I’m “stronger” than Superman in one respect: I’m impervious to Kryptonite. Wew… I feel better already. PS: the quotes around “stronger” are called for because of the fictitious nature of Superman. Related Posts:No Related Posts
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This is one very subtle way to show-off your collection of books/CDs/DVDs without looking too cerebral. (Nobody likes that…) One caveat: if Amazon doesn’t sell it, it doesn’t exist. Related Posts:Joel on SoftwareCarter in Gaza: Palestinians Being Treated Like AnimalsWhy Jane Fonda Is Banned in Beirut – WSJ.comWhat in the World is a Stupid...
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A recent study published on a prestigious blog has shown that: “The more one does on Friday nights, the longer the overall weekend is perceived.” Furthermore, it has been proven, with only a tiny bit of doubt remaining (it’s being taken care of), that doing something on Fridays may improve your odds at reaching...
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I found a very simple way to extend the life of any man by about 1 month. Here’s how… I couldn’t find any statistics on the average age young men start shaving their facial hair, so I’ll have to venture with a guess: let’s say that on average, men start shaving on a daily...
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As an answer to the question “What do economists have in common with garbage?” as part of a competition on the Freakonomics blog, my answer "They both appear in piles on TV when the garbage men are on strike" was picked among the top 3.
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