:: October 23, 2003
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:: October 16, 2003
Rock on Tim O Thompson with the Redistricting Photo Essay. ::
:: October 6, 2003
"J. Hermann et al wonder whether Lincoln and his son Tad had Stickler syndrome, 'the most common autosomal dominant connective tissue dysplasia in the North American Midwest.'"
"Fillmore was the first President who was a health nut. He did not smoke or drink, and was fastidious about measures he believed could affect his physical well-being."
"Harrison's handshake was 'like a wilted petunia.'"
Medical history of the American Presidents and other notable leaders (via Yahoo Picks) ::
:: October 5, 2003
My periodical visit to Snopes learned me these things today: Turkey doesn't really make you sleepy; Bananas are not near extinction; and there was really a guy who flew a weather-balloon-rigged lawn chair over Los Angeles, and he didn't die, at least not from the flight. Elsewhere: everything you want to know about Larry Walters, the original lawn chair pilot. ::
Gothtober is a Halloween advent calendar, with a a new flash animation feature to open each day. So far the offerings have been splendid and diverse. ::
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