JFK Simulation: Education or Entertainment? The assassination of John F. Kennedy is probably the most intensively studied thirty seconds in human history. Now, a computer game company is offering a $100,000 (US) prize for the person who most accurately matches the assassin's shots on their simulation. The Kennedys are not pleased. Historical experiment or crass entertainment? more inside

The Oldest Song in the World? - Clay tablets found by archaeologists in the early '50s at Ugarit remained untranslated for nearly 20 years, but researchers knew they somehow related to music. Finally, the 3,400 year-old cuneiform texts were deciphered in 1972. They were musical notation for a hymn, utilising harmony, & were in the equivalent of the diatonic major scale, suggesting that the diatonic scale existed in ancient times & is probably based upon natural influences. more inside

An optical illusion - it's a bunch of swirly things.

Make Penis Fast!!! (words nsfw)

Curious George--reunion. I recently became re-acquainted with a childhood friend of mine. While searching the web, I came across a book that he had written and instantly recognized his name. After a little more searching, I found his website and email and contacted him. We have exchanged letters and caught-up with each other's lives (its been 21 years since we parted.) Does anybody out there have similar stories? Has the web helped you contact lost friends, etc?

Hunting season has started in Wisconsin Hunting season started in Wisconsin on Saturday. However it seems that deer hunting it's only dangerous for the deer. A hunter got in a arguement with some other hunters over a deer stand and ended up taking matters into his own hands. By shooting at them more inside

The Voices of Cabrini - a documentary film about a housing project which was nevertheless also a neighbourhood and a community. more inside

Elevator Moods Wonderful, atmospheric mini-films (or "moods") that all take place inside elevators, captured on security cameras. The music never sounded so right.

Curious, George: MoFi traditions, in-jokes and terminology? With all the subterreanean MeFi-MoFi wrangling of recent days, its been mentioned that MoFi is very much a seperate and unique community, with its very own idiom. But, what exactly are those in-jokes, running gags, traditions and so forth, as we monkeys see them? more inside

Is Paypal out of control? Personally I haven't had trouble with Paypal, but I'm thinking of jumping ship. Paypal has sparked a rash of slew of complaint and help sites. Paypal seems to be legendary for freezing funds of legitimate businesses. Others get hacked and are then thrown to the collection wolves. Funny that the BBB says they're a-ok, however New York has recently busted them. Anyone here had any Paypal woes? Should I jump ship as a seller? Main link seems to disappear in my Firefox but shows ok in IE.

Knight Replicas. Always wanted to own the best-acted, most well-rounded character in Knight Rider? Well, these people will help you. more inside

Let them sing it for you. The audio equivalent of the cut-up kidnapping note.

Worst Jobs in Science, II Anal wart inspector? Eww! more inside

Monkeys lika da weasel Do you like fluffy weasels?

Warning: will destroy your mind Never ending art (warning, impossibly cool flash). Best use of flash ever? Zoom in and out (go there already!) Check some of the details!

Curious George: Wahabi ain't horseradish I'm starting to do research on fundementalist Islam, and haven't been able to find two things that would help me more inside

Science Animations, Movies & Interactive Tutorial Links A large collection of animations and interactive tutorials about science. In particular, check out the biology section.

Curious George - Starting a cafe. A few friends and I have decided to start a co-op cafe, we've found a great space, and we're getting ready to sign a lease on monday. Any monkeys have advice on starting a small business like this? more inside

Curious George: Sunday Boozin'? Just walked by my neighborhood liquor store... and it's open? Not just for wine, but harder spirits too... Anyone else in NYC/other big cities notice this phenomenon? Or do you live in a dry town...

The DNA of Literature.....online. This doesn't mean much to me I must confess, though the site looks cool, but I'm sure there are some monkeys who would be interested in knowning that the Paris Review is now online. via Crooked Timber. more inside