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You don't really need a news story with that picture, it sells itself. You could put one word next to it "kids", or even "dogs" and people everywhere would be shocked into reading the article. If that woman went to the beach, the cancer-causing beams of sunlight would screech to a halt, turn around and fly in the other direction. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

That was a good shot of the parachute opening. It looks like a spring-loaded drogue to slow him down, with a drogue-release to open the container? Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

There was a period for a long time when the Chargers sucked. Being a Broncos fan, I usually looked forward to those games as an "easy win". But good years, or bad, Seau was a real standout and a great player - he brought his A-game every time. Sorry to hear about this news. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

According to this web site, she was located seven hours later, about 20 meters from the pilot's shoe. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

I did that once, but I could never finish watching the video. I only ever got through about three minutes, then I had to go clean up. Later, the FBI raided my computer. They couldn't figure out if the person in the video was underage or not Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

That reminds me of the time we let the wing-suiters spot Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Yeah they do! This method is good for people that travel and run, or want to save water. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

I have a dive buddy that peed on his hand after getting stung by fire coral. He said it worked Personally, I always take "Wipe-Away" or some similar protein neutralizer. Jellyfish and siphonophore stings kill more people every year than all other creatures combined in the oceans kill people. They are to be feared. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

ryoder got me into the barefoot running, and now I wear fivefingers all the time, even with my dress clothes at work. I'm on my second pair. The first pair I wore out after about 18 months of running. I literally put holes in the bottom sole from all the running. Still, a typical runner should be buying new shoes every six months, so it's a better deal. I run about 15 miles a week, most of that on treadmill, more outside when it's warm. I disagree with barefoot, or minimalist running on sidewalk or asphalt. Our feet were meant to tread on a surface with a small amount of give - dirt or grass, but the treadmill gives nicely, too. If you run outside barefoot, aim for the dirt or grass surfaces as much as you can. I found some toesocks on Amazon for $6 a pair, and they are the only socks I wear. The Injinji socks are way over-priced, IMO. Start with walking. If you make the mistake of running, you will KILL your calf muscles. They absorb most of the shock (which is better than your knees absorbing it). It takes a while to condition them. I recommend the standard run 1 min, walk 9. Next week, run 2 min, walk 8. Next week run 3 min, walk 7. That's what I did, and now I have calves of steel I also take calcium supplements at night, otherwise I get leg cramps after the exercise. You can wash the Five Fingers using a large ziplock bag, and denture cleaner. Fill with water, add Efferdent, shoes, shake and let sit overnight. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Ya know, some of us are actually terrified of jellyfish

I think someone stole your kill. That's a hangin' offense right there. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

I think that it's for people that have donated money to dz.com, rather than spending it on whores and liquor and the things that God intended. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Some more pics with him "checking out" Palin: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2132439/I-really-checking-Married-Secret-Service-agent-quit-Colombia-sex-scandal-joked-Sarah-Palin-Facebook-page-posted-picture-prove-it.html?ICO=most_read_module Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

A good friend of mine said that rock climbers are the only group of people he personally knew that egos as large as skydivers. Should be a good competition Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

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My three-year old is in a cuddle phase right now, and I'm trying to soak in every minute of it. Sometimes she has a nightmares at night, usually about her older sister taking one of her toys. The other night, I put my arm around her, and she woke up from her nightmare, smiled at me and says "I love you, dadda." Then immediately closes her eyes and snores. You gotta love moments like that. Now, my five-year old, when she doesn't get what she wants, she says "I don't love you anymore, not one single bit!" Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Install a motor and landing gear, add a zero to the end of that number, and you got yourself a Cessna! Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

And depressed. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

I heard the captain was doing a drive-by to impress his friends on Greenland. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

In my experience, there's no such thing as luck. (Obi-Wan Kenobi) Except bad luck (Riddler) Friday the 13th always seems to bring bad things. Dunno why. Not superstitious, not religulous. My kiddos woke up with sore throats and coughing all night. I figured it would be a good day to take off and just hang out at the house. In the dark. With a flashlight. And maybe a shotgun. Somehow, I got a headache. I never get headaches. Spent my last few dollars on liquid acetaminophen for the girls. Wondering how much money I can get for them if I sell them to science for experiments. Internet keeps going out. Not that that's anything too new. I don't mind it going out when I'm not here, but it always seems to go out when I'm here. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Important point. You need both a stick and a spoon. When I was a new jumper in Colorado I thought I could get away with only using a stick. The problem was, in the winter, the greasy entrails that I left behind in my laziness. They froze to the runway and the airplanes would slide around on that slick, icy mess. So now, I get down on my hands and knees and use the spoon to scrape out those irritating divots. I usually just fling the chunks into the grass so that the ants will consume them before they start to smell bad. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Everyone knows that mice are the smartest creatures on Earth. I read that in Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. So it makes sense that He would come back as a mouse. Now, hamsters, being the victim of extreme prejudice from mice, need a messiah that represents their interests. Kind of like how Jesus was Jewish, and the Jews were being persecuted by the Romans at the time of the first coming. Then again, if you don't believe that, there's a girl that came back to life after she was pronounced dead: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/health/2012/04/12/miracle-morgue-baby-improving-in-argentina/ Her father even said something to the effect that his daughter was resurrected. All of these will make great stories, and give people an excuse to kill each other in a few thousand years. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

The movie "Aaah! Zombies!!" already did this. Of course, the ice cream was tainted with an army-developed experimental formula that was designed to create super-warriors, but really turned people into zombies. But all of that aside, it seems like a good idea. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Haven't you learned anything from Corliss? They have to be filled with foam peanuts! Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Good Friday and Passover. Passover being from the old testament, where if you put lamb's blood on your front door, then God would "pass-over" your house, and NOT kill your first-born son. Everyone else's household was reduced by one unit. Nice God, eh? Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD