Ex-Brit currently being overworked for himself in Canada and loving every minute of it.
The Billion Dollar Gram Posted: 3 months ago by Boomshank
A fantastic visualization of all those billions of dollar figures that get quoted in the media, and how they compare to each other.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 185 [+].
Chrysler says, "Thank you." The country says, "Go to hell." Posted: 10 months ago by Boomshank
A blog on the Chrysler website thanking the American public for their bailout.
Hilarity ensues.
Comments: 22 Score: [-] 739 [+].
Christian bus driver refuses to drive bus with atheist message Posted: 10 months ago by Boomshank
The controversial bus advertising campaign in the UK takes another interesting turn...
...just not with this driver.
Comments: 31 Score: [-] 742 [+].
The athiest advertising campaign! Posted: 1 year ago by Boomshank
A group in the UK is collecting funds for a high-profile atheism bus advertising campaign.
Comments: 5 Score: [-] 145 [+].
McCain agrees with Obama that Western Pensylvania sucks. Posted: 1 year ago by Boomshank
And that they're patriotic suckers.
Comments: 5 Score: [-] 108 [+].
Evidence for evolution Posted: 1 year ago by Boomshank
There seems to be an ongoing debate here at Plime. It goes something like this:
"There is no evidence for evolution, other than questionable fossil records!"
Well, here's some other evidence courtesy of Brittanica.
Comments: 60 Score: [-] 375 [+].
Americans have no idea how they feel about religion. Posted: 1 year ago by Boomshank
Including the 20% of American atheists who believe in "God or a Universal Spirit".
Comments: 17 Score: [-] 177 [+].
The origins of Christianity. Posted: 2 years ago by Boomshank
No, not *those* origins of Christianity. You know, the ones you get taught by your parents or your religious leaders, or books. I'm talking about the REAL origins of Christianity which date back way further than 2000 years.
Very interesting theory.
Comments: 6 Score: [-] 171 [+].
STARE! Posted: 2 years ago by Boomshank
It's... well... it's STARING AT ME!
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 319 [+].
"Iron my shirt" guys turn out to be a radio stunt. Posted: 2 years ago by Boomshank
After tracking the two guys responsible for yesterday's "Iron my shirt" stunt, it turns out that they're not just a couple of redneck misogynists - they're members of a Boston radio station pulling off a radio stunt.
Comments: 7 Score: [-] 302 [+].
What have we learnt from history? Trojan Wars take two. Posted: 2 years ago by Boomshank
Chaser's War on Everything takes a look at whether we're actually learning anything from history.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 157 [+].
Kdice - Multiplayer strategy dice game Posted: 2 years ago by Boomshank
Kdice is based on the popular 'Dicewars' game.
Play against other players online in this Risk-esque game of skill, strategy and a dash of luck.
Be warned. Do NOT try this if you have anything to do within the next several years.
Comments: 3 Score: [-] 64 [+].
Ogden's 850-word English Language. Posted: 2 years ago by Boomshank
Don't speak English? Don't have the time to master the 30,000 or so words most English speaking people know? Why not simply learn the 850 words you need to converse with anyone (who also knows the 850 words).
Comments: 3 Score: [-] 148 [+].
Shakira music video (spoof) Posted: 2 years ago by Boomshank
Shakira's got a new music director...
Comments: 8 Score: [-] 144 [+].
Violent video game banned in the UK. Posted: 2 years ago by Boomshank
British censors have banned a violent video game from the UK for the first time in a decade.
The video game Manhunt 2 was rejected for its "unrelenting focus on stalking and brutal slaying", the British Board of Film Classification said.
Comments: 6 Score: [-] 50 [+].
Table saw safety device Posted: 3 years ago by Boomshank
For anyone that has (or nearly has) lost a digit on a table saw, this one's for you!
Comments: 8 Score: [-] 56 [+].
Common chemical could be a killer Posted: 3 years ago by Boomshank
Dihydrogen Monoxide is a silent killer that is very likely in your home right now.
Read up on this dangerous chemical. It could very well save your life.
Comments: 12 Score: [-] 34 [+].
Interesting reviews of the Good Book. Posted: 3 years ago by Boomshank
Amazon has some very... interesting reviews of one of the worlds most popular books.
Yes, the Bible gets some good old community contribution.
If you haven't read it yet, some of these may be helpful. If have read it, why not write your own?
Comments: 9 Score: [-] 180 [+].
Top 5 most dangerous roads of the world Posted: 3 years ago by Boomshank
I thought my commute was bad. At least I stand a fairly good chance of getting to work in one piece.
I'd need a change of underwear twice a day if I traveled some of these roads.
Comments: 5 Score: [-] 58 [+].
Interview with a Nullo (not very safe for work) Posted: 3 years ago by Boomshank
An absolutely gripping and equally disturbing read of one mans journey on becoming a nullo. Don't worry, there are no images, just straight text.
For those who don't know what a nullo is, it's someone without any... bits.
Comments: 12 Score: [-] 117 [+].
Pictures made from words Posted: 3 years ago by Boomshank
This is a very strange collection of drawings that have been made up of the words of the objects they represent.
The effect is amazing!
Obsessive compulsive anyone?
Comments: 3 Score: [-] 25 [+].
Sword wielding student gets his year book photo after all. Posted: 3 years ago by Boomshank
Follow up from this story:
Rhode Island's education commissioner has ordered a high school to publish a yearbook photo showing a teenager with a sword.
Comments: 8 Score: [-] 191 [+].
Everything you need to know to get to heaven. Posted: 3 years ago by Boomshank
A group of kids layout the rules for getting into heaven, avoiding hell and what to do if you find yourself caught in purgatory.
Comments: 28 Score: [-] 129 [+].
The Deepest Pool in the World Posted: 3 years ago by Boomshank
Nemo 33 is a recreational diving center in Brussels, Belgium that is home to the world's deepest swimming pool. The pool itself consists of a submerged structure with flat platforms at various depth levels. The pool has two large flat-bottomed areas at depth levels of 5m (16 ft) and 10m (32 ft), and a large circular pit descending to a depth of 33m (108 ft).
Comments: 9 Score: [-] 181 [+].
Modest swimwear for the masses! Posted: 3 years ago by Boomshank
If you saw the 'burkini' recently and thought, "Boy, I'd love something to protect MY modesty while bathing in public" then this one's for you.
Comments: 13 Score: [-] 113 [+].