The Linkage for July 7th
Here’s a quick look at what I was reading online from June 9th to July 7th.
Psychic octopus has German football fans scared
A “psychic” octopus in Germany, which appears to have correctly predicted every World Cup game involving the national team so far, has picked Spain over Germany in the semi-final. As we speak, Berlin is burning as crazed fussball fans freak out.
Atomic rainbow over Honolulu
Did you know that the United States detonated nuclear devices in space three years before we managed to send a man up there? And the Soviets also tested nuclear weapons above the planet’s atmosphere? A brief look at the some of the most dangerous “scientific” tests in history.
Dallas store sells U.S. flag with 61 stars
Maybe the Chinese know something we don’t.
Video: AT-AT Day Afternoon
What if the Empire’s most menacing ground assault vehicle became your four-legged best friend? Cute idea and well executed.
Third Apple co-founder refuses to kick himself publicly over decision to bail
Steve Jobs is rich. Steve Wozniak is rich. Ron Wayne, who was also there when Apple was born and had stock options that would be worth $22 billion today, is cashing Social Security checks each month to feed slot machines.
Live map of London Underground trains
This is beyond cool – a map that shows all trains on the London Underground network in approximately real time. Takes a minute or two to load, but it’s definitely worth it.
Teen tries to rob gas station with a caulk gun
If you were looking for proof that our state’s educational system is failing, here’s your sign. If Bob Vila and Clyde Barrow had an idiot love child, this would be him. And remember – when caulk guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have caulk guns.
This 1983 ad for a UH game is the greatest promo ever
Oh, television of the 80s, how I miss you so…
Photo captures couple together 30 years before they met
Looking for love? Start combing through all those old vacation photos.
GM offers proof that the American car industry is still plenty stupid
What’s in a name? Decades of brand recognition and positive association. All of which General Motors is willing throw out the window because they seem to think that the fact that people are referring to Chevrolet as “Chevy” is the big thing that’s holding them back.
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