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The Phoenix Mars Lander has observed snow falling on Mars. No wonder it stayed passed its planned mission schedule.
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Fun with green screen effects. Don’t you just love a world where anyone with a computer can do stuff like this?
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What happens if a presidential candidate dies at the last second? Or between the election and inauguration? We could end up with a surprise president!
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Create your own Desktop Blues. Hint: it’s easier when you keep the radio on.
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Nine interesting but somewhat strange scientific experiments. Do NOT skip the very last one.
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Watch cats slide on a floor in slow-motion, the way they should always be shown. It’s short, but you’ll want to watch more than once. Needs some Three Stooges music.
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Are you plagued by Stuck Tune Syndrome? Maim That Tune will help you get that song out of your head by finding an alternate tune to replace it with. (via Dark Roasted Blend)
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The iPhone Versus Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. How does a cool gadget become a primary need?
REALLY Early Morning Cup of Links.
Oh, and I always look forward to this. It helps get me through the day.
posted by Liz on 10-1-2008 at 12:56 am
Please delete this if it’s a duplicate, my browser broke as I tried to comment earlier.
I hope no candidate dies, aside from being really sad, it sounds like confusion and chaos for everyone.
Why doesn’t the DNC have a backup plan ready, just in case? Can’t they keep Al Gore in a secret lock box or something?
posted by jjomd on 10-1-2008 at 3:42 am
“No wonder it stayed passed its planned mission schedule.”
Change passed to past.
posted by BassMan on 10-1-2008 at 7:33 am