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December 24, 2009

Overnight Open Thread - Christmas Eve (Mætenloch)

Merry Christmas all. Hey I wasn't supposed to be here at all but alas my flights were canceled due to snow in Dallas. So I guess it'll be Xmas eve reindeer games here at ONT central.

What English Sounds Like to Foreigners
Back in 1972 Italian singer Adriano Celentano wrote a gibberish song that was supposed to sound like English. It was a hit and a classic example of pre-Disco.

Rule 57: Everything WILL be Deep Fried
And will taste awesome, or at least no worse than it did before.

The 13 Cutest Animals of 2009
Including sofa cat.

The Apple Gestapo: How Apple Hunts Down Leaks
At least it's better than how East Germany treated leakers.

Cheshire Cat Optical Illusion
Hold your head still and stare at the cat's nose. After a few seconds it (the cat's outline) will disappear.

Gifts For People Who Hate the Holidays
Okay it's a little late, but there's always next year.

1973 Letter From an American POW to Bob Hope

Ever wanted to watch a 7-hour video of a train journey from Bergen to Oslo, Norway? Well now you can!

Tonight's post brought to you by Xmas dreams:

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