Computer scientists around the world have been stumped by a vexing mathematical problem for ages: How does one go about sorting a large pile of socks when said socks are different? How does one model the plane of possibilities? The solution has arrived, and it’s much simpler than you think. More »
Animals on Drugs, Elliot Smith’s Lost Sessions, and Prohibitionsists Unclear on the Concept
Posted in: Today's Chili Face it, you go to Starbucks to feed your socially acceptable drug addiction. Starbucks is the dealer, and you’re jonesin’. Being surrounded by conspicuous writers writing conspicuously, other impatient addicts, and baristas who didn’t quite hear your name correctly is just a bonus. And SNL imagines a world where you can bring that last part of that bonus home with a sass-talking Verismo. You know, in case you’re a masochist. [Laughing Squid] More »
John Hodgman on Writing, Zefrank on Zehorses, and a Winnebago on Norwegian Highways
Posted in: Today's ChiliListen to Call Me Maybe After It’s Been Put Through Google Translate Over and Over Again
Posted in: Today's Chili Just like the French Price theme song, Call Me Maybe, the candy pop song that desperately wanted to be the song of 2012 but got hijacked by Gangnam Style, has been put through Google Translate over and over until it was translated back to English. Which means the lyrics have been chopped up into an entirely different, more hilarious beast. I like it better. More »
Sometimes people judge people by the color of their skin, sometimes people make fun of people because of their race. That ain’t right! But no matter who you are and no matter what color your skin is, you’ll always avoid the guy with the dick on his face. And that’s totally okay. More »