Friday Special 11 & 12

Sorry for missing the Friday Special last week, especially to the readers that complained about it! To make up for my absent-mindedness, this week's special is a double.

Essential advice for every politician: Try Incarcerex, the solution to all your polling problems! (via Tim Worstall):



Rain magic to wash Homer away

'Since he was adopted by staff members as a kitten, Oscar the Cat has had an uncanny ability to predict when residents are about to die. His mere presence at the bedside is viewed by physicians and nursing home staff as an almost absolute indicator of impending death, allowing staff members to adequately notify families.'

Cultures on the Edge photo gallery

Central American migrants cross Mexico to get to the U.S. riding "The Beast" - the train, risking mutilation and amputation. Follow the link for more photographs by the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar Constest winners.

What to do with a large apartment, lots of time and loads of eggs

Movie-quiz

You know you're living in 2007 when...

The age project: how old do you think I am?

Two chicken break up rabbit fight (no kidding!) - video