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Posts Tagged: Distractions
January 31, 2010
Hell Explained by Chemistry Student
The following is an actual question given on a University of Washington chemistry mid term.
The answer by one student was so ‘profound’ that the professor shared it with colleagues, via the Internet, which is, of course, why we now have the pleasure of enjoying it as well:
Bonus Question: Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat)?
Most of the students wrote proofs of their beliefs using Boyle’s Law (gas cools when it expands and heats when it is compressed) or some variant. Read more…
December 17, 2009
Did Michelangelo Paint the Sistine Chapel Subversive?
Did Michelangelo Paint a Brain on the Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel subversive by rooting the iconic image of the hand of God giving life to Adam within the human brain? If so, Michelangelo was a very, very clever fellow! Let the viewer decide. Read more…
September 19, 2009
Master Morda Hehol Threatens Tesco Boycott
The Gospel According to Yoda
Apparently, there is a thriving church based upon the unarguably brilliant mythology popularly known as Star Wars by cinema fans the globe over. Granted, George Lucas’s fictional galaxy and humanoid characters are inspiring, but are they really that inspiring? Adherents of Jediism obviously think so! There are an estimated 500,000 members of the Church of Jediism, and they all strive to live their lives according to “The Jedi Code” and “The Force.” Read more…
July 30, 2009
A Strange Tree
I could not help but notice this very strange tree growing in my father’s backyard. Odd, wouldn’t you agree?
