This looks like an interesting book–how to think like a rocket scientist.
Close, But No Cigar
| What American accent do you have?
Your Result: The Inland North
You may think you speak “Standard English straight out of the dictionary” but when you step away from the Great Lakes you get asked annoying questions like “Are you from Wisconsin?” or “Are you from Chicago?” Chances are you call carbonated drinks “pop.” |
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OK, they’ve got the general region down, but they don’t seem to be able to differentiate between Michigan and Wisconsin, which is pretty weird. Just one more question (bubblers versus drinking fountains) would nail it down.
And for the record, I’m a “pop person.” Soda is a thing with ice cream.
I’m Shocked, Shocked!
Bogus news stories from Iraq. Can you imagine?!
I’m Shocked, Shocked!
Bogus news stories from Iraq. Can you imagine?!
I’m Shocked, Shocked!
Bogus news stories from Iraq. Can you imagine?!
Real Civil Liberties Violations
Instapundit and Radley Balko have been on the warpath for a while against “no-knock” raids.
They should be, and so am I.
Holiday Season Bleg
Fred Kiesche could use a new job. Help him keep blogging!
Hoorah!
Sliced Up By Occam’s Razor
All of the evidence in the London assassinations indicates that Putin is behind it. Means, motive, opportunity.
So naturally, Pat Buchanan thinks that this is proof that Putin is being set up.
It’s amazing to think of how many people voted for this man for president.
[Update at 7 PM EST]
I didn’t read carefully enough. Putin’s not just being set up. He’s being set up by the Jews!
Sliced Up By Occam’s Razor
All of the evidence in the London assassinations indicates that Putin is behind it. Means, motive, opportunity.
So naturally, Pat Buchanan thinks that this is proof that Putin is being set up.
It’s amazing to think of how many people voted for this man for president.
[Update at 7 PM EST]
I didn’t read carefully enough. Putin’s not just being set up. He’s being set up by the Jews!