Gordo the Barosaurus, standing tall once more. A little photo essay about how a giant Barosaurus was prepared for exhibition in the new digs of the ROM, after being rediscovered in the basement. Only the second one to go on display.

The comic genius of Tina Fey. A nice little well-linked essay on Tina Fey, and why 30 Rock is the best show on TV right now (despite our earlier predictions)

"E` la mamma." No matter how old or how important you are in Italy, you'd better answer the phone. more inside

A new Giant Spitting Cobra has been found in case you needed a new pet for Christmas. Basically, it's your run-of-the-mill brown nine-footer with venom for fifteen. more inside

More from the Pets As Children Dept.: dog strollers.

Cypriot cave filled with dwarf hippos' remains. more inside

Canadians killing the planet with their beer fridges.

Zombie cockroaches can now be brought back to life! Thank you, science!

"I've had this Space Cookie ever since I was a child..."

Winners of the 2007 World Beard & Moustache Championships. Previous editions here and here.

The Bodybuilder and I. A documentary filmmaker reunites with his estranged father through the world of competitive geriatric bodybuilding. more inside

Google Earth flight simulator. Looks like an awful lot of readin' and remembrin'.

Curious George goes down the pub again. A London meetup already discussed here and set for November 24th, but a) I'm sick of searching for the old thread and would much rather search for a new thread, and b) this is my none-too-subtle way of reminding you to keep your calendars clear. more inside

Who you gonna call? Canada's Most Haunted! more inside

Hoverboy: Hero of a Thousand Buckets! [Warning: Flash, Old-People Nudity, Rick Green] A mini-documentary on Hoverboy, soon to be seen again in skies and on comic-books racks near you! more inside

Condom Testers Wanted: Apply Inside. "Are you a sexual intercourse enthusiast? Are you the kind of person who doesn't mind winning $1000?" Durex is looking for some fellows with a head to please.

The vital statistics of Asterix. An interview with Uderzo.

Star Wars -- Episode ??: A New Season.

"I am now a heavenly body..." An asteroid is named after the fabulous George Takei. (He just keeps getting more and more awesome -- you Americans should make him your King or something...)

Miss Moneypenny dead. So long, Lois Maxwell.