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Personal Electoral College
Would the states you've visited be enough to win the presidency? Find out....
Short Posts
Why are posts so long?
The Hand-Squeegee Philosophy
After showering, many people "hand-squeegee" some of the water off themselves before using a towel.
It's Hard To Hit First
You don't want to punch someone who doesn't deserve it. But the upshot is, you lose.
80/20 Cooking
In short: Salt, fat, acid, heat
You (Were) The Top
Eighty years later, how many things are still considered Top?
The Al Capone Problem
Al Capone went to prison for tax evasion, and didn't go to prison for tax evasion.
The Chimp-Pig Hypothesis
My great-great-grandmother wasn't a chimp (she was a pig)
Optimal Suffering
If suffering makes us stronger, shouldn't we try to suffer more?