“You look really tired, are you okay?” I hate this line of inquiry. You think it’s caring. You think it’s supportive. But really, someone has just looked you straight in the eye, and said “You don’t look too good,” and they have gotten away with it. When you’re feeling more like Sleepy and Dopey, than [...]
Archive for The Big Questions
Jul
4
Turning poo into energy: “Where are you going today?” said Poo(h)
These days’ ideas for renewable energy seem to be coming from everywhere: the sun, the wind, and now, science is slowly working on cost effective ways to human waste into energy. We’re not there yet, but things are looking good for this unconventional energy source. Biosolid is the politically correct term for poo, particularly when [...]
Jul
4
Sneezy Breezy Beautiful: the truth about sneezes
Sneezing. It wrecks romantic moments, ruins dramatic movies and spreads disease faster than fornicating with Britney Spears. No matter where you’re from, who you are or what you do you will have sneezed at one point in your life. The universality of the sneeze could explain why so many myths have surrounded it: if you [...]