swimming freestyle

Protests to Minnesota law banning loveless marriages

I smell satire.  From The Onion:

Malaria killed King Tut

...along with a degenerative bone condition.

The researchers said that to their knowledge “this is the oldest genetic proof of malaria in precisely dated mummies.” Several other mummies in the study also showed DNA evidence for the presence of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, perhaps not surprising in a place like the Nile Valley.

The application of advanced radiological and genetic techniques to royal Egyptian mummies marks a new step in the ever deepening reach of historical inquiry through science.

The study, reported Tuesday, turned up no evidence of foul play, as had been suspected by some historians and popular writers familiar with palace intrigues in ancient Egypt. Previous examinations of the Tut mummy had revealed a recent leg fracture, possibly from a fall. This might have contributed to a life-threatening condition in an immune system already weakened by malaria and other disorders, the researchers said. (Link)

A brief history of pretty much everything

Using pen, 50 jotter books with some 2100 pages -

Finally, a weather map that makes sense...

I never understood all those H's and L's on the weather map - just tell me how the weather is going to effect me...

Funny Google searches

Break has a very funny collection of Google searches, including "my teeth... are see through" and "cats like...hitler".

My personal favorite:

A dog with hands

What?  You doubt it?

'A good, solid safety rope is absolutely essential'

oops.

Brian Cox, Theo and Shakespeare

Brian Cox teaches young Theo, age 2 1/2, a little Hamlet.

(h/t Boing Boing)

San Francisco pitches in for Haiti

Speaking of stereotypes...

(h/t James Fallows)

Werner Herzog reads a bedtime story

Who would have guessed "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel" could give someone nightmares?