January 2010
10 posts
“Most stories of Pythagoras’ murder revolve around his aversion to beans....”
– Pythagoreanism
“Dr. Hornaday’s tenure as director of the zoo met some controversy in...”
– William Temple Hornaday
List of expressions featured in Bruegel's... →
For example:
To even be able to tie the devil to a pillow
One shears sheep, the other shears pigs
To bell the cat
“Whuffie is the ephemeral, reputation-based currency of Cory Doctorow’s...”
– Whuffie
“Switzer’s country-boy sense of earthy humor could often be cruel. He...”
– Carl “Alfalfa” Switzer (It is strongly suggested you read the entire entry on this man’s absolutely insane life and death.)