Ever since I first saw the Goodies episode about their Pirate Radio Station (Radio Goodies) the idea of life outside the nautical legal limit has seemed fascinating. So, this post on Today I Found Out about the tiny nation of Sealand brought back that memory. Instead of a row-boat topped submarine (a la the Goodies) …
This video features US Hipsters saying patronising and insulting things about popular Australian snack foods. Milo, Chicos (which I’m surprised are still exist), Chicken Flavoured Chips, Pizza Shapes, all fall prey to their condescending ways. However, the last round of tasting features them each tasting a spoonful of Vegemite, so it finishes okay. The real …
Five minutes of whimsy with an important lesson, as read by Neil Gaiman. I think this was my first Dr Seuss book, so it remains a favourite. If you have a copy you can follow along to see the pictures. ht
A few weeks ago I posted about the surprise nomination of Alone, Yet Not Alone, with vocals by Joni Eareckson Tada as one of the contenders for Best Original Song at this year’s Academy Awards. In a pretty much unprecedented move the academy revoked the song’s nomination on the grounds that the song’s composer misused …
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