I think the truth is that _studies_ are bad for us!

Am I the only one who thinks the 'space junk' problem could be solved with a big ol' magnet & someone good at Katamari Damacy?

That's the funny thing about finite systems - the resources are fine until all of a sudden they aren't. Then they're gone.

Sounds like someone should set up a Flickr account/gallery with reference photos. Would have to be limited permissions for posting to avoid the trolls, but this should be really easy to implement.

Language changes over time. That's natural and 'correct'. It's ok because it's ok.

I must confess to having a soft spot for the term "The Husbeast". Sorry.

Well, there's Palestine...

You can't. Patent. An. Idea. (sadly, the USPTO officers seem a bit confused on that point)

I'd say it's proof that making learning math & science a priority allows people to actually make rational decisions. It's not just that Old dies, but that the cancer risk from radiation expands over time, so why not take that long term factor into account in decision-making. These are't old people offering to die…