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  • Casey Handmer
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  • Jacques Mattheij
  • Luke Muehlhauser
  • Melting Asphalt
  • Overcoming Bias
  • Popehat
  • Patrick McKenzie
  • Priceonomics
  • Quillette
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  • Stratechery
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  • Pop Economics

Category: Hilarity Ensues

I’m an Anti-Braker

http://robertmoorejr.tumblr.com/post/110101466091/im-an-anti-braker

Format LinkPosted on 2015-02-062017-01-28Categories Hilarity Ensues

The 4 Craziest Scientific Theories Posed by U.S. Politicians | Cracked.com

American politics is a nightmare version of ‘American Idol’: It’s full of desperately unqualified people who won popularity contests, and they can ruin your life, even if you don’t watch them.

Source: The 4 Craziest Scientific Theories Posed by U.S. Politicians | Cracked.com

Format LinkPosted on 2012-12-082016-07-10Categories Hilarity Ensues

A Lesson in Naval Logistics – Military Jokes Military Humor

On 23 August 1779, the USS Constitution set sail from Boston, loaded with 475 officers and men, 48,600 gallons of water, 74,000 cannon shot, 115,000 pounds of black powder and 79,000 gallons of rum.

Source: A Lesson in Naval Logistics – Military Jokes Military Humor

Format LinkPosted on 2012-07-172016-07-08Categories Hilarity Ensues

Nicaragua Mistakenly Invades Costa Rica, Blames Google Maps [UPDATED] | GOOD

Here’s the amusing story of how one South American nation invaded its neighbor, then blamed a Google Maps error after the fact.

Source: Nicaragua Mistakenly Invades Costa Rica, Blames Google Maps [UPDATED] | GOOD

 

Lesson: Just because the numbers came in a CSV format from an officious source doesn’t mean they’re any good.

Format LinkPosted on 2010-12-052016-06-25Categories Hilarity EnsuesTags commented

Ignore the T&Cs and You Could Lose Your Soul | Ten Ton Hammer

Do you ever fully read the terms and conditions (T&Cs) for online purchases and games you play?

Source: Ignore the T&Cs and You Could Lose Your Soul | Ten Ton Hammer

Format LinkPosted on 2010-04-212016-06-21Categories Hilarity Ensues
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