Here’s something for you to chew on before I upload more photos from my recent Taipei trip. The sight of scantily-clad girls selling betel nuts from kiosks decorated with bright neon lights is a uniquely Taiwanese phenomenon. Named after the legendary beauty Xi Shi (西施) from the Spring and Autumn Period (春秋時代) of ancient China,… Read More: Taiwan’s betel nut beauties (檳榔西施) »
Why are there “handicap parking” places in front of a skating rink? Why do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries and a diet Coke? Why do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters? Why do we buy hot dogs in packages of 10 and buns in packages of 8?… Read More: Why? »
But what if you don’t? That’s exactly the case when you pick up a copy of Playboy in braille. Launched by Playboy Enterprises, Braille Playboy (as the magazine for the unsighted is known) raises many questions, among them: How do you explain a naked woman to a pubescent, visually-impaired teen? Of course, if you don’t… Read More: I know it’s pornography when I see it »
If you’re a smoker and you want to find out the damage smoking has done to your face, you must check out the APRIL Age Progression Software (a.k.a Smoking Simulation Software). Developed by Toronto-based Aprilage Development Inc., this unique computer program lets you see how your face will age with time when you apply health… Read More: Software of the month, literally »
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I know this is probably too early for Christmas (after all, it’s still only Easter), but here’s a great gift idea for all the geeks out there. Called Pocket 20Q, it’s a globe-like handheld electronic game that, presumably, can read your mind by asking you 20 questions (or less). The artificial intelligence behind the game… Read More: I know what you think last summer »