Category Archives: Weird Science

On Heather Sellers' "You Don't Look Like Anyone I Know," Ken Kesey, & Those Amazing Miners

Posted on October 14, 2010 by williamjcobb

First off, on this day of all happy days, how can you not be thrilled and chilled by the rescue of the Chilean miners. Like everybody else, I watched on TV and on websites. I was even made proud to … Continue reading →

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British Grandma Goes to Bed With Headache, Wakes Up Speaking French

Posted on September 14, 2010 by williamjcobb

This story, fresh from the U.K.’s Daily Mail, appeals to my sense of humor, so I have to share: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1311835/Gran-Kay-Russell-goes-bed-migraine-wakes-French-accent.html

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On Getting Skunked and the Disaster in the Arctic

Posted on August 24, 2010 by williamjcobb

My cat, Iris, got skunked this weekend, always fun. I woke in the middle of night to a horrible smell, wandered down the hall half-asleep into the living room, and—I’ve been dying to yank out this Weather Channel phrase—”It was … Continue reading →

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