Get Cynical

I just finished one of the most original books I have ever read called The Dice Man. It is about a psychiatrist who decides one day to free himself of human unhappiness by killing off his “normal” self by making all decisions based on the roll of the dice.

It turns out that there are some people who practice “Dice Life” and even a DiceLife Blog.

I don’t know why.
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Let’s hope they don’t need to open any more sites.

The Bureau of Atomic Tourism is dedicated to the promotion of tourist locations around the world that have either been the site of atomic explosions, display exhibits on the development of atomic devices, or contain vehicles that were designed to deliver atomic weapons.

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From HistoryTelevision.ca

The most popular school of Crusoe believes that Defoe drew inspiration from 18th century travel literature that described the isolation of Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk.

In 1704, trouble arose when Selkirk began quarrelling with Captain Stradling, who was in control of the ship in Dampier’s fleet upon which he was serving. The ship had suffered severe damage from its numerous encounters with rival Spanish ships, and Selkirk believed it was in no shape to make the journey back to England safely.

When Stradling disagreed, Selkirk asked to be dropped off at the next island they came across. That island happened to be Màs a Tierra in the Juan Fernandez Islands, 640 km off the coast of Chile, now renamed Isla Robinson Crusoe by the Chilean government. Selkirk’s instincts were good, though unbeknownst to him; the ship did indeed meet its end in the South Pacific with few crewmembers surviving.

Selkirk was left ashore with some simple survival items (hatchet, knife, firelock and powder) and a few personal belongings (clothing, bedding, tobacco, a bible, and his mathematical books and instruments). The terrain of Màs a Tierra was mostly wooded and rocky, with a large volcano occupying a great portion of the island. Selkirk spent his early nights on the beach, until a herd of sea lions invaded the coast for mating season. He feared their sharp teeth and immense size, so he took shelter in a cave and watched them from afar. He was struck by the nature of the animals he encountered, so unfamiliar with humans that they did not fear them……..

More and more women are taking advantage of permanent makeup. The only Board Certified Permanent Makeup professional in South Carolina, Nancy Ruth specializes in permanent makeup for women who want the most natural appearance possible. Nancy enjoys her practice of permanent makeup for women who want the natural enhancement permanent makeup offers.

I am not really sure if the picture that they have on that website is much of an endorsement for permanent makeup.

Everyone remembers the Gremlin, but I almost forgot about the Matador.

From its meager beginnings in 1954, to their last gasp when Chrysler absorbed them in 1987, AMC has been one of the most fondly remembered independent car companies in American history. Though they went through many changes during those decades, it was the mid-70s in which they made their biggest pop-culture impact. Their 1976 lineup, in particular, contained some of the most unusual cars to have ever graced this country’s roadways.

Here are a few that caught my eye.

• Cleans magazines for an AK-47
• Cleans bed pans
• Spray inside candle holders prior to burning to make candles slide out easier

(via The Ultimate Insult)

Well there is not much to say except that this site is a collection of stories submitted by people just like yourself dealing with the very same problems.

Sometimes the only way to get through these damn work days besides surfing sites without getting caught is is to have a good laugh.

All we care about here is that you share with others the misery you are going through.

So don’t be shy. Let it loose. Your voice will be heard. Well… not by anyone important… but who cares!

This is one of the weirdest videos I have ever seen. Watch as a tornado forms in the middle of a soccer field while kids are playing. It is in Japanese so I am not sure what the specifics are.

(In)Complete Guide to every Science-Fiction Character who was ever killed.