The Chilean earthquake may have tipped the earth's axis. The latest quake was big enough to affect the planet's rotation. more inside

Curious George: Windows vs. Mac It's time for a new computer and I am seriously torn... If Windows, what kind of machine? Is Mac really worth the extra $$$? more inside

For those who found my last post too lowbrow. Okay, so alcohol-imbibing monkeys aren't for all tastes... here's something that's bar-related but a tad more refined. Another classic.

So, a chimp walks into a bar... Apologies to those whose delicate sensibilities I may have offended... I just figured we could all use a laugh, even if this is kind of an oldie.

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, a reminder that those who died were people. Just like you and me. Read some survivor stories. See the faces of some who died. Read about the logistics of death. And listen to what survivors have to say. more inside

Amazing photos that are created without any digital manipulation. A little visual refreshment for the jaded... this guy works with large format cameras and creates his images without using any form of computer manipulation. more inside

A wee bit o'holiday merriment. Some of the images are a bit hard on the eyes, but otherwise, this is my humble way of wishing everyone jolly holidays, regardless of what it is you're celebrating. Happy Solstice, one and all! more inside

Ever wonder, what the heck was that bug? Okay, so you turned on the lights in the bathroom this morning and there it was... so you picked up a handy slipper and smashed it but good. Then, you realized that you really would like to know what you just killed. more inside

Gary Parker takes portraits of people, some of them quite special. I stumbled on the Little People Galleries, and found the photos wonderful in their treatment of the subjects, their bonds with family and others, and in the case of Brad Jordan, the breaking of bonds with the earth. more inside

Still-unexplained tiles may or may not have an important message. These are nothing new but apparently are still appearing with some regularity. At any rate, Pennsylvania certainly has its share. more inside

Shortwave operators have been tracking numbers stations for years. Stories have been done on radio and TV about these things, but this meaty site contains much clickable fun, audio and otherwise. more inside

The Queen Just saw Helen Mirren's superb turn as The Queen in the film of that name. I'm curious: how do those of you in the UK feel about this film, and its portrayal of the royals? more inside

Michel Fournier is 62 and has big plans. And he'll break the sound barrier while doing it...

Marshall McLuhanisms to refresh your mind. These thoughts are perhaps more relevant now than ever. more inside

Tour the Maginot Line. Early 20th century France's precursor to our Missile Silo fortification system. more inside

Tour an abandoned missile silo. When the weather's hot, it's nice to cool off underground.

A classic. More Star Wars fun. Luke and Obi-Wan get a message from the dark side.

Virtual tour of a real-life Hobbit hole. more inside