[Knife Sharpening Reinvented!] (Viewer #129,679)
This won’t work for me, because I have a tiny 2-inch Swiss Army pocket knife. I get it sharp by rubbing it on a rock I found at the beach this summer.
I’ve heard a lot of theories – often passionately held – about the best way to get an edge. Some say it’s about the stone. Some harp on the angle. Some the number of strokes and their direction. Some say it’s the oil. Some insist only spit will do.
How do you sharpen YOUR knives?
Scientists synthesizing DNA have taken another step forward in the quest to create artificial life.
It’s very controversial. Democrats are already arguing about whether to give it voting rights or abort it.
Sometimes, I listen to music that surprises me that I listen to.
Got any horrible secrets you want to share? Of course, we might mock you unmercifully, so be warned. It’s Saturday Night Open Thread.
Who dares to start?
EdThePastor [High Praise!] mentioned an event I somehow missed over the summer: PETA smugly asking people to present their best argument for eating bacon on Twitter.
I’m listing one link to some collected responses below, but you can find more by Googling “PETA eating bacon”
Traina Thoughts: PETA asks people why they eat bacon and it doesn’t go well
[Think you have a link that’s IMAO-worthy? Send it to harvolson@gmail.com. If I use your link, you will receive High Praise! (assuming you remember to put your name in the email)]
[Did The Past Really Happen?] (Viewer #8,455,588)
I think this razor may also apply to global warming enthusiasts who dismiss the roles of sun and clouds.
Refresher link: Karl Rove accused of outing Valerie Plame
* George Bush recruits the IMAO crew for a spy mission
* Introduction & sponsors
* “World of Knowledge” w/ host Frank J: Adam and Eve
* Laurence Simon: The World Zionist Conspiracy [reference link]
* SarahK & Frank: Wedding band engraving
* Spacemonkey’s Secret Agent career
* SarahK & Frank: Wedding cake
* Harvey: Fun Facts about Florida Part 1
* Frank: Why I’m not a spy
* Harvey: Fun Facts about Florida Part 2
* SarahK & Frank: Post-wedding celebration
* Laurence Simon’s Crappy Bedtime Stories: The Billy Goats Gruff
* Harvey: Why I’d be a good spy
* SarahK reviews “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”
* “Ask Ducky” with Right Wing Duck
* Frank: Conclusion
* SarahK: Why I’d be a good spy
As I said the last time I ran these in 2010, I offer no guarantees as to the quality of the audio or of the material. Listen at your own risk.
Enjoy the show.
I like Weird Al.
Anything on your mind? Got something you’d like to share? It’s Friday Night Open Thread.
Who wants to start?
A machine that uses artificial intelligence neural networks has composed a lullaby with no input from a human at all.
Weirdly, it’s just a version of “Daisy” played at a slowly decreasing tempo.
[The Sound of Violence – A Sound of Silence Batman PARODY] (Viewer #904,282)
The only version of this stupid hippie song I’ve ever liked.
[High Praise! to Mental Floss]
9 Essential Facts About Carbon
[Think you have a link that’s IMAO-worthy? Send it to harvolson@gmail.com. If I use your link, you will receive High Praise! (assuming you remember to put your name in the email)]
Former President Obama will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an upcoming trip abroad.
Why would they agree to do that? It’s like spending Thanksgiving with your ex-mother-in-law after the divorce.
True story, via US News:
Visit the website Pocahontas.com and you will be redirected to Warren’s campaign page for her 2018 reelection, where a request for a donation pops open.
A representative for Warren tells U.S. News her office was not responsible for the redirect and is unaware of who is.
