The Linkage for November 6th
Here’s a quick look at what I was reading online from October 23rd to November 6th.
Hunk of bread defeats mankind’s greatest scientific toy
After more than a year of delays, the beleaguered Large Hadron Collider was once again knocked out of commission after the failure of one of its powerful cooling units caused by an errant chunk of baguette. That’s right – baguette, as in a hunk of bread.
Tags: science switzerland physics stupid food
Photo: Connect the dots
I’m highly impressed by the creativity and execution on this lady’s tattoo.
Tags: funny art tattoo system:filetype:jpg system:media:image
The madness of temporary ski jumps
What’s the only thing crazier than jumping off of a ski jump? Jumping off of a rickety temporary ski jump.
Tags: architecture ballparks stadiums history ski_jumping
7-Eleven starts its own wine label
I guess they’re hoping to capture the “I’m too mature for a Slurpee” crowd. $4 a bottle should play well with the demographic they’re going for.
Tags: business wine 7_eleven
Disney set to invade China
It appears that Disney has been given the go-ahead to build a theme park and resort in Shanghai, an incredible feat given China’s staunch limits and editing of foreign media. Looks like Mickey is about to get 1.3 billion new Mousekateers.
Tags: china disney business
Colbert Nation will sponsor U.S. speedskating squad
Stephen Colbert announced that his show has become the primary sponsor of the U.S. Speedskating team. The team had been in serious financial trouble after its largest annual cash sponsor bailed after declaring bankruptcy in October.
Tags: olympics television speedskating steven_colbert
United loses luggage of ‘United Breaks Guitars’ guy
If a guy became an internet sensation by lampooning your business and spreading the word about your crappy customer service, you’d probably take a little extra care with the guy in the future. United Airlines disagrees.
Tags: business travel united_airlines technology funny
Scandal rocks the world of Sudoku
I just don’t know what to believe in any more…
Tags: sudoku technology
Society decides to draw the line at Chris Farley commercials
We’ve had Fred Astaire dancing with a vacuum cleaner. Audrey Hepburn shilling Gap pants. John Lennon pimping portable computers. Good goo, they even created a CGI Orville Redenbacher. But apparently society just can’t stomach the thought of Chris Farley being used in a DirecTV ad.
Tags: advertising business television society
Norwegian claims Monopoly championship in just 40 minutes
A 19-year-old Norwegian won $20,580 after sweeping the board in just a little over 40 minutes at the World Monopoly Championships in Las Vegas. Why do my games of Monopoly always take hours?
Tags: board_games monopoly norway
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