Tattooed By Thor
The man in the photo has a Lichtenberg figure on his arm, a temporary tattoo that is the result of being struck by lightning.
Thanks to tywkiwdbiFor more on Lichtenberg Figures, see wikipedia
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The Town Scryer
Varied and fun blog by Philip Posehn.
The Perfect Bribe
The Zero Rupee note is a really quire brilliant device used to fight corruption. The notes are paid in protest by angry citizens to government functionaries who solicit bribes in … Read more
The Virgin Father
Meet Trent Arsenault. He is a computer security engineer, a 34 year-old virgin who lives in a warren of computers, electronics, and cables that he calls “The Borg … Read more
The Good Ol’ Boys From Brazil
Immediately after the Civil War there were many in the South who were unwilling to accept the rule of the victorious Union. Sensing an opportunity to import … Read more
The Ghosts of the Aether
A long time ago I remember reading a story. I think it was by Ray Bradbury. It feels like something he would have written. The government of Earth … Read more
Land-Locked Red State Wants Own Navy
In Wyoming the House has passed legislation which will create a task force that will prepare the state in case the federal government collapses or the protesters come … Read more
The GOP Overcoat
Hey Guys… Remember these? If the Republicans get their way on contraception, get used to wearing these every time. It will be the only reliable method of contraception … Read more
Tongue-Piercing Steers Wheelchair
The device in the photo is a dental retainer similar to the ones a lot of us wore in our teens, but with circuitry embedded within and contacts at the … Read more
