religion makes me laugh

Trans-Atlantic Cables Cut

Arthur C. Clark's Songs of Distant Earth has a sub-plot in which intelligent lobster-like creatures cut the undersea communication cables with their claws. Then they wrap them around their wrists and wear them as trophy-jewelry.

The photo below shows a similar lobster-like creature attempting to consume a Volkswagen Beetle while a family watches, unable to stop the creature.

My new Faith

With millions, if not thousands, of devout worshippers, the Church of the FSM is widely considered a legitimate religion, even by its opponents - mostly fundamentalist Christians, who have accepted that our God has larger balls than theirs.

Some claim that the church is purely a thought experiment, satire, illustrating that Intelligent Design is not science, but rather a pseudoscience manufactured by Christians to push Creationism into public schools. These people are mistaken. The Church of FSM is real, totally legit, and backed by hard science. Anything that comes across as humor or satire is purely coincidental."

Wild Basin, Austin

February 16 , Saturday

Flintknapping 10 am-12 pm
Make your first arrowhead with J. C. Pollard. Learn how to safely work stone into points of varying styles. Tools, safety glasses and knapping materials provided. Ages 13+; $6 per person.


February 20 , Wednesday

Moonlighting with Total Lunar Eclipse 8-10 pm
Enjoy a spectacular view of the full moon rise and the lunar eclipse from the overlook of Wild Basin. Learn about the different moon phases, science, legends, and lore with the knowledgeable volunteers of the Austin Astronomical Society. You may want to bring a small flashlight, water, and a cushion. $5 for adults; $3 for seniors and ages 5-12. Reservations required.

http://www.wildbasin.org/index.lasso?ref=calender

Hack your Wine

A metal hanger works (poorly) as a corkscrew. Unwind the hanger and use the coiled part to screw into the cork. Pull. pull more. Ask a friend to help pull. Fall down, laugh, etc., etc., etc.

The Tipsy Texan

My new favorite blog, The Tipsy Texan
We got together at David's place and played G-Dub BINGO on Tuesday. I got the second BINGO which isn't really winning but isn't losing either.

Idle Brain

I suspect that this thread will change my life in a subtle breath-of-air and a relaxing-of-shoulders kind of way.
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