How Songbirds Change Their Tune
Apparently, their vocal tract changes shape just like ours. Just as long as they don't take up that whole over-melisma-ed <American Idol</I>–type singing style, I think we're okay.
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No Fear
Now in convenient geltab form.
Dirty Power
It may be be making more than your hi-fi sick.
Las Onomatopeyas
Oddly arresting page dedicated to the <I>aieees</I>, <I>bloops</I>, and <I>biffs</I> of the <I>Batman</I> TV series.
What Ho, Wodehouse!
<I>The Guardian</I> presents Wodehouse 101. If you aren't already a fan, this is a good place to find out what Pelham Grenville (<I>aka</I> Plum) is all about.
Entrepreneurs
Forget Adam Smith's invisible hand, says William Baumol, look for the invisible man.
How to Pour Ketchup
No, not that viral video, but a real physics explanation. Of little use to my two Vegan readers.
Training Policewomen in Iran
When I first saw this, I was simply amused by the ninja-like image of the women in chadors rappelling down the building. Then I began to realize how revolutionary the concept of woman SWAT teams must be in a place like Iran. Now I think it's a pretty awesome video.