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• Commented on Taste Test: natto, gooey fermented soy beans
  The history of soy is fascinating. It was traditionally used in China as a means to preserve soil and fix nutrients during crop rotation. In 2853 BC Emperor Shennong declared it one of the five sacred crops. It can also...
• Commented on Do you understand my first-grade child's homework?
  Jesus Christ, this is like a fucking revelation to me. So THIS is how you add. Nobody ever taught me this. Seriously, I'm one of the kids who had to count on his fingers all the damn time. So I...
• Commented on Do you understand my first-grade child's homework?
  Thank you! I had absolutely no friggin idea what was going on with this assignment until I read your comment. I was never taught math this way and I'm math illiterate to this day, despite two college degrees and 10...
• Commented on World's most awesome cheap Chinese toy
  All this talk of the technology, the song title, but everyone has failed to recognize the psychotic genius that fused soccer, Beverly Hill Cop, and lasers into one toy. Seriously, what kind of deranged fever dream gave birth to this...
• Commented on Fist sledgehammer
  Toolkit? Nay, this needs to be strapped to the back of some hulking post-apacalyptic warrior. FEEL MY FISTS OF FURY, he'd cry....
• Commented on Bicycle defense kit fits in Altoids tin
  http://www.amazon.com/Snow-Crash-Bantam-Spectra-Book/dp/0553380958/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257466392&sr=8-1...
• Commented on Bicycle defense kit fits in Altoids tin
  Brake fluid is alcohol based and will eat through paint. It seems benign, but it's nasty stuff. So is antifreeze. And gasoline. And oil. Basically everything fluid under the hood is nasty and gross. That's why I wear two layers...
• Commented on Bicycle defense kit fits in Altoids tin
  As a lover of bicycles (I don't ride as much as I should, so I'm hesitant to call myself a cyclist), I think this kit sucks. Although it is a great way for Mark to get TONS of comments on...
• Commented on Tell the FCC to say no to Hollywood's insane "Selectable Output Control" kill-switch
  Canceling Firefly was the last straw for me, so whatever. I cancelled cable and rarely turn on my TV anymore....
• Commented on Test-driving the Electrobite, a trilobite-shaped DIY vehicle (BB Video)
  "Wait, you left room for a propane tank just in case you want the trilobite to shoot fire out of its ass?" Classic....
• Commented on Goat rentals for clearing brush
  I used to ride my bike up into the hills behind Berkeley. They use goats to clear brush up there. One day I stopped to talk to the herder, who was living in a little camper with a dog. He...
• Commented on Science Question from a Toddler: All Eyes on the Turtle
  Ostrich? They're delicious....
• Commented on Inexplicably expensive iPhone accessory (video stabilizer)
  An interesting window into the near future when even pro-grade cameras will be as small as iPhones. But now? Um. Period....
• Commented on "Chap-Hop History" by Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer, played on a banjolele
  He's pretty good, but no match for Jelly D. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfHDs4NAOU8...
• Commented on Another Hardcore Moment from Nature
  I see what you did there. Bravo....
• Commented on How to run, meditate, and not get hurt
  I've studied mindfulness meditation (via Jon Kabat-zinn). I find that running sans 'pod or any other distractions can be a very good way to practice mindfulness. Concentrate on steady cadence and your breath. It's a great meditation. Unfortunately I'm completely...
• Commented on The American Spirit
  To our religious commenters: Why should atheists have an open mind to your religiosity when you do not have an open mind to our atheism? Re: Not reading the bible literally. Why the hell do you even need all the...
• Commented on The American Spirit
  I don't understand spirituality. I understand connecting with people, with humanity, and sharing common human experience. I understand empathy and compassion. I understand connecting to our past, our shared cultural and biological inheritance. I don't understand where belief in God...
• Commented on Purported PS3 ad sports Nazi imagery
  Offensive? Maybe. Confusing? Definitely. Truly, what is this ad saying? I donno....
• Commented on G20 police uses arrested student as trophy in group photo
  I'm telling you: Hand out SWAT uniforms to protesters. Problem solved....
• Commented on Zabihah.com and Halal Dining
  That logo is great....
• Commented on Scary alien hand in real estate listing photo?
  Kuato! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_6r3mWIfJw...
• Commented on How to Sample Wine Without Looking like a Clown
  My, my . . . . Katheryn Borel is lovely. And I'm very sad that I can no longer drink wine....
• Commented on QWERTY Is Obsolete
  Lesson learned: More gizmos need rainbow ribbon cables....
• Commented on Levitation secret revealed (70 years ago)
  I wish people really could levitate....
• Commented on Snow Leopard ate my data
  Snow Leopard was hungry for your data. You must feed Snow Leopard....
• Commented on Video snapshot: "Topless rights" protest hosted by Raëlian UFO clone sex cult
  They take all your money? Brain wash you? But you still get fee sex, right?...
• Commented on $25 Incubator
  This post warms my heart. And that's a very cute newborn. Usually they look like Yoda for at least three weeks....
• Commented on Another misshapen frozen treat
  Oh just eat it already....
• Commented on Old-Timey iPhone Dock - Part II
  I love it. Are you selling them? I want one. And I don't have access to laser saws and all that Norm-style woodworking stuff....