Category Archives: Amusing
My Mother Can Outdrink Your Mother
So my mother was at the supermarket earlier today and she bought beer among other things. The usual Pale Pilsen wasn’t available—the only thing on the shelves was Colt 45. She had never tried a 45 before, so she figured … Continue reading
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CRS, Supply and Demand.
I can’t help feeling that my batchmates are trying to tell me something.
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I Love The Whole World
I came across this video in howstuffworks.com while looking for an explanation for transistors. Quite a gem, don’t you think? Boom de ya da!
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Ogenki?
In my twenty-three years of living in the Philippines, almost everyone who was ever nice to me either wanted to sell me something, or say ‘Ohayo gozaimasu! Ogenki?’ Yuko, my mother. On people in the gym trying to speak Japanese … Continue reading
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Indecisive
I used to be indecisive. Now, I’m not sure. Philip Wong This guy is just brilliant.
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On Omnipotence and Omniscience
A couple of days ago, while putting on my socks, I had an epiphany. Omnipotence and/or omniscience is torture. Pure, utter torture. I’m telling you, if God exists, he would not like his existence—in fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if … Continue reading
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Sleephotography
Who knew sleeping people could be so fascinating? The photographer used shutter speeds of up to 6 hours. I’m tempted to try it out on myself. And now for a screenie/preview so you all have an idea. Fascinating, isn’t it? … Continue reading
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Caption Fail
Manila Bulletin fail. Read the caption. Philip commented on this image: “On the other hand, they’re pretty forward-thinking.” As some of you may recall, this isn’t the first time this has happened.
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