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You know that summer TV sucks when “The Price Is Right” has the best ratings for a non-rerun entertainment show. At least I can catch up on my movie watching, and thankfully I have almost a full season of “Scrubs” to catch up on after watching “24” during the regular season.
The WHO (World Health Organization) is investigating whether potato chips and french fries cause cancer. Apparently, a study found that high levels of acrylamide, which is present in some starch-based foods, were carcinogenic in mice. I saw a news story last night that said that the levels would have to be very high to affect humans, but wouldn’t it figure if this was true? Next they’ll be telling me that pizza dough causes brain tumors…
Update: A FoxNews story reveals that the cancer scare is a bit premature, as a human would have to eat 35,000 potato chips (about 62.5 pounds) per day for life to receive the same dose of acrylamides as the lab animals did. Whew! Good thing I only eat half that much fried potato product per day…
Men Without Hats is looking for “talent” for upcoming live shows. So how cool would it be to do the “Safety Dance” on stage with the band? OK, not very, but “Pop Goes The World” just rocks! Just for you, Matt…
Here’s a nice picture of Cal Ripken with W acting his typical presidential self. Which is to say that he looks like the simpering idiot that he is.
Your Guide to Spotting the North American Rock Critic is a funny article elucidating the finer points of rock critic stereotyping.
Selenographia is a beautiful and informative site exploring the geography, folklore, and exploration of the moon. One of the best features is a high-resolution map of the entire Moon’s surface. I can see the rabbit!
(Just for you Mike, if you’re reading this)
I’ve e-mailed people this link before, but I think it’s worth revisiting Frank’s Vinyl Museum: The Internet Home of Weird Records. He regularly updates the site with the most bizarre records imaginable. To wit, one of his new additions is: “Ali and His Gang vs. Mr. Tooth Decay.” Not only does he post the covers, but he also features RealAudio samples of most of the tracks. Worth a look.
John Densmore of The Doors represents one of the few bands unwilling to sell out its music to commercials. I’m glad someone is, because I’m sick and tired of seeing good songs get bastardized into a thirty-second snippet of glossy advertising. My favorite quote: “I hope Sting has given those Shaman chiefs he hangs out with from the rainforest a ride in the back of that Jag he’s advertising.” Classic.
Take a look at the Most Useless Uses of a Time Machine.
