#14 The original Michelson-Morley interferometer experiments were as you described, except floating on liquid mercury which was exposed to the air (yes, gallons of it,) and not oil. Dangerous stuff!

If you end up in Beijing, go to the 798 art district.

this sounds like another excuse for never getting laid or leaving your room.

My favorite font is the Quake 3 console font. Variable-width is easier to read, though.