Ex-Brit currently being overworked for himself in Canada and loving every minute of it.
Evidence for evolution Posted: 3 weeks 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: 3 months 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: 6 months 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: 7 months 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: 8 months 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: 8 months 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: 1 year 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: 1 year 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: [-] 95 [+].
Shakira music video (spoof) Posted: 1 year ago by Boomshank
Shakira's got a new music director...
Comments: 8 Score: [-] 91 [+].
Violent video game banned in the UK. Posted: 1 year 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: 1 year 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: 1 year 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: 2 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: 2 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: 2 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: 2 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: 2 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: 2 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: 2 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: [-] 179 [+].
Modest swimwear for the masses! Posted: 2 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 [+].
Set your dogs free - on Dog Island. Posted: 2 years ago by Boomshank
Over 2,500 dogs are already enjoying a better life at Dog Island. Separated from the anxieties of urban life, dogs on Dog Island are healthy dogs who live a natural, healthy and happy life, free from the stress and hardship associated with daily live among humans.
Comments: 15 Score: [-] 197 [+].
Paint 2d shapes in 3d rooms. Posted: 2 years ago by Boomshank
A great gallery of 2d shapes painted in 3d spaces.
Guaranteed to make you want to try it.
Comments: 11 Score: [-] 192 [+].
Android 207 Posted: 2 years ago by Boomshank
A great animated short about Android 207's escape from a maze and his struggles with what it means to be alive.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 57 [+].
"Flow" A beautifully simple game Posted: 2 years ago by Boomshank
A large part of the beauty of this game is A) figuring out that it's a game, and B) figuring out exactly what the game is.
Comments: 9 Score: [-] 238 [+].
Vancouver is the "best place in the world to live". Posted: 2 years ago by Boomshank
The EIU ranked 127 cities in terms of personal risk, infrastructure and the availability of goods and services.
Canada grabs three of the top 10.
(Woohoo)
Comments: 5 Score: [-] 53 [+].