The fact that somebody got paid not only to write that article at Slate but also to reblog it at Lifehacker (?!) is amazing.

There’s only two cars whose owners I judge for owning that vehicle; SmartForTwo’s and the Infinity QX56/80.

I came here to comment this. Of course, each person has their own right to decide what happens in their vehicle, but this is beyond comprehendable. If you’re that worried about it go by rubber mats online for $60 and keep your friends.

You should re-evaluate your life priorities.

A Smart Car owned by someone who requires people to take shoes off before they enter?
That’s the automotive equivalent of the woman who carries her Chihuahua around in a purse.

Get thee to a therapist for OCD

Also cyclists who refuse to use the sidewalk in areas where it’s completely legal, in fact encouraged, for them to do so (I live in LA).

This whole thing is a little unclear. You call it the “boil/steam” method, but the jar is dry so the asparagus is never in direct contact with water? Or do you put water in the jar too?

To quote the great Zen master, “thanks, Captain Obvious.”