Democracy

Drunk Monkey Anyone know if there is even the slightest bit of truth behind this?

How the Death Star Works

Child born from sperm donation traces father on Internet. more inside

Curious George: French Border Patrol question. I just have a quick question for any Monkeys familiar with the border patrols in Europe, specifically France. more inside

McRib 05- The Farewell Tour Because everything The Simpsons do eventually comes true.

The greatest postmodern art film ever more inside

Penis size used as defence in trial A Superior Court judge must decide whether to believe a 21-year-old accused who says he could not have committed a sexual assault because his penis is too big.

Wallace and Gromit are not safe for your kids. The horror. Thank goodness for this guy. Not everyone appreciates the work he does.

Curious, George: Keeping up with the Joneses What's the most egregious example of a time when you purchased something mainly to remain at the same social-status level as your neighbors or peers? What's the most egregious example of the keeping-up-with-the-Joneses phenomemon that you've ever heard of?

For Sale: One bunker. Comes with railway station, 60 miles of roads.

Dorks Near You

Conference Bike! Looking for alternative transportation and a way to bikepool? Conference Bike! Capable of carrying a keg of beer! more inside

Doom

Curious George: does anyone know of a good online organizer? more inside

Happy ReidGivings

Classic Monsters, Classic Art If there's a better use for Photoshop, I haven't seen it.

Conjoined Country Star
Reba- "I have a job singing in show business. Lori, my twin, has to go along with that because it's my career.When I am singing, Lori is like any other fan, except she's up on the stage with me." Lori- "I do not ask for anything from Reba - I don't get in to her concerts free just because she's a conjoined twin. I have to pay, just like every other fan that comes to that concert.They don't see me there. It's like there's a blanket over me because I am quiet and I don't make a noise."

Curious George: Temperature. Does anyone have access to the AP Stylebook? I'm curious what it says about whether to write 23 °C, 23°C, 23° C, or 23C. There seems to be a lot of dispute about it. I prefer the NIST rule but would like to learn more.

Singing mice "Research by a team of neuroscientists has revealed that male mice construct complex songs and sing them for minutes at a time when they come across sex pheromones produced by potential mates." Includes mp3s of said singing (and a nice reference to Bagpuss)