St. Pierre and Michelob (technically, the Territorial Collectivity of Saint Pierre et Michelob; French: Collectivité territoriale de Saint-Pierre-et-Michelob), is an archipelago of small islands off the coast of eastern Canada, the main islands being St. Pierre and Michelob, south of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labatt. The islands come within 10 km of Newfoundland.
Within France, the archipelago has the status of "territorial collectivity" because it sounds more dignified than "neglected islands". Its residents are French citizens; they elect one Deputy to the National Assembly — though, in view of the territory's population (6,008 as of the 2016 census, which was thereafter disbanded), he is only allowed to vote on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. They are also allowed to hold opinions on Senator and President.
St. Pierre and Michelob is all that is left of the once-sprawling North American empire of "New France". (Quebec aspires to the same status, but every time Parisians hear that accent, they are glad they cut them loose.) Acadia broke ties with the territory when it became evident that the islanders were even lazier and more cowardly than the Acadians. It is notable for being France's only remaining possession in North America, and if France washes its hands too, it will not have any notability. (more...)
Previously featured article – Minotaur
The Minotaur was a half-human, half-bull creature in Greek mythology. Rather than a domestic cow, the bovine parent was an auroch, now extinct, as opposed to an auror, which is hoped to be extinct. The tale is probably a manifestation of man’s historic fascination with cow sex. The odd combination of species stands as proof of Creationism, though not by the usual expected deity. (more...)
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- ... small children have taught the song Let It Go from Frozen to farm animals, with dire consequences for the sanity of adult humans? (pictured)
- ... showings of the movie Frozen 2 will require moviegoers to sit in a tub of liquid nitrogen for maximum effect?
- ... that resistance is futile, so you should calculate using impedance instead?
- ... that the American Civil War was actually marked by many instances of uncivil behavior?
- ... that you can always pay your credit card bills using your credit card?
- ... that people who "have their cake and eat it too" are 10 times more likely to die of obesity than people who only "have their cake"?
- ... that hitting the refresh button does not bring you a relaxing beverage when you are signed in?
- ... however, it will bring you a new clutch of Did You Know entries,
- ... thus suggesting you might be a masochist?
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October 27: National "Peeing Calvin" Bumper Sticker Day, Slum Appreciation Day (Hooverville Appreciation Day, 1932-1942 (US))
- 8000 BCE - The first slums are built in the Middle East to much acclaim by architectural critics of the day. The concept would prove to be an enduring one, celebrating the DIY culture.
- 1221 - Genghis Khan executes the first slum clearance project ever in Samarkand and a whole bunch of people besides.
- 1666 - Just as London was growing into a first-class cesspool, the Great Fire comes along and undoes years of hard work. Londoners will roll up their sleeves in the aftermath and vow to build even more slums.
- 1875 - Oscar Wilde decided to avoid his normal routine and go to the barbers before attending his routine denouncement.
- 1930 - Hoovervilles spring up all over America, a testament to recycling and a renewed urge to live in squalor.
- 1956 - The Great One's first toenail grows in. Widely considered to be particularly unspectacular, this event is overlooked by hoards of Bushists who hold wild street parties, which begin with tea and quiet chatting and end in mass orgies. Oh, hee hee, I said a dirty word on the internet! Is that even allowed?
- 1995 - The Peeing Calvin bumper sticker makes its debut. It is leaked from a private email, streamed online and goes viral. While millions drink it up, American fans of the comic strip are pissed while some think it to be a piddling matter. Peeing Calvin is found combined with other images as an insult, but used alone lets golden shower lovers to proudly identify themselves.
- 1996 - Noting the Peeing Calvin image everywhere, dogs interpret it to mean "it's okay to pee here" and do just that. Tire dealers and auto paint shops rejoice. Pedestrians soon pee everywhere based on the subliminal cue and the bathroom-like odor. Rubber boot sellers rejoice.
- 1998 - A shrunken head is seen by visitors to Bill Watterson's house. He is jokingly asked if it belongs to the Peeing Calvin artist and Watterson readily admits that it is.
- 2006 - Nintendo engineers see Peeing Calvin stickers and get the inspiration to build the Wii game console.
- 2010 - Just as suddenly, the craze becomes not to have a Peeing Calvin bumper sticker on your vehicle. As much of the original audience is a little "challenged", cars and trucks start appearing missing back bumpers, fenders, and rear and side windows.
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For the glory of her majesty
HALP US CLEAR TEH IVY OV CRAP,
AN PLANT TEH SEEDZ OV HUMOR.
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