Overnight Open Thread (28 May 2016)

Hurricane season is getting started a tad early this year as tropical storm Bonnie threatens the east coast. Funny I actually forgot that we already had our first hurricane this year with Alex back in January.

Improvised Weapons

Makeshift weapons are becoming more dangerous with highly sophisticated, commercially available kit.

Bathrooms

I guess this is one way to deal with the problem of which bathroom to use. Public urination no longer a criminal offense in NYC.

In Russia or someplace near...

Map Stuff

Map of each state's favorite Google question.

Google knows which words you have trouble spelling.

Dumbassery

Louisiana lawmaker labels Declaration of Independence racist in debate.

Star Wars Ginormous Infographic

The whole Star Wars Episode IV in one picture. It is 403.5 feet long.

Airplane Myths

These airplane myths are total BS.

Mongolian Horde

Does tree ring data help explain what finally stopped Mongol hordes from conquering Europe?

Cooks

Lawsuit

I hope this works out for Kate Steinle's family. Family files wrongful death suit against feds, San Francisco.

Cat Video

Tonight's ONT brought to you by all the combat vehicles of the U.S. military:

Top cat pic via.

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posted by CDR M at 09:59 PM

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