The slowest-growing religion in the world - Dudeism. Get ordained as a Dudeist Priest.

What American accent do you have? After you've mastered this (and lived to tell the tale), perhaps you'd like to take the next step and compare yourself to other USians. more inside

First, read the REUTERS story. Then, VISIT Spraykondom.de. SQUIRM as you watch liquid latex sprayed onto a wooden dildo. And finally, SIGN UP to become a condom tester!

Lenticulations - Animated 3D Multiple Lens Photographs

MSNBC has sent two reporters to Antarctica, with somewhat wacky results. (Read the pages in reverse order if you want to go chronologically.) The two are supposed to be investigating global warming, but they're also writing about life on McMurdo Station. After a grouchy first article, the scientists at the station are not impressed, and go so far as to start a snarky blog about one of the reporters. Together, these form an interesting point/counterpoint of life on the ice shelf.

Curious George: Where's the funny stuff? What's the funniest online video clip you know of? Here's mine.

It is during this time of year that I truly enjoy a good single malt. I have often wished to that I could go on a tour of some of the legendary distilleries. more inside

Swearing on the Koran undermines American civilisation. more inside

Sugar baby love Nicely done short animation promoting safe sex by telling the story of a young man's discovery of his sexuality (thus not surprisingly NSFW. Embedded QuickTime)

Who are these old farts singing "My Generation"? Warning: AOL, annoying advert, embarassing baby boomer content.

Onions and Garlic. Really effective for repelling mosquitoes too. And for women, eat heartily and breathe heavily in the direction of the pestilent blokes at your office or work place. Maahhrvellous sexist repellent. Bram Stoker noticed it's effect on Vampyres. Hmmm, maybe inspired by his own reactions to one or two personal experiences?

Speedbandits.dk A unique approach to solving the everyday problem of speeding motorists. NSFW, contains embedded Flash! You're welcome. Happy Friday. Oh, and via SexistJerkFi more inside

Museum of English Rural Life Some decent text about and old pictures of rural industries like bodging and charcoal burning, country people, landscapes, and buildings and plenty more. more inside

Keep 'em on! Canadian survey probes the crucial matter of sock-wearing during sex. "We've discovered that 72% of Canadians don't find socks sexy". But by god we leave our shoes at the door! more inside

The Webtender will create a cocktail from the dregs of your drinks cabinet. He'll even tell you how drunk you are. more inside

Podcast: Penn Jillette's Monkey Tuesday, 11/28/06 Monkey Tuesday, a regular feature on Penn Jillette's radio show. This one contains a discussion regarding an ad, "Who Else Wants a Monkey? Free cage, free collar..."

Paternoster Lifts Something wendell said in my thread about pneumatic tubes reminded me of something I heard the other day on Czech radio (don't ask) which was a little story about Paternosters! more inside

Lyle Gomes' photos have the strange ability to relax even the most tired minds.

How to write good sex scenes. As counterpoint to Wendell's post, via this thread on Making Light, is this series on good sex scene writing. more inside

London Mail Rail: 75 years of underground letters. more inside