Wouldn't You Say?

The International Conspiracy of Comic Sans & Should I make it the site’s default font?

I’ve discovered something terrible. Something I should probably keep to myself, but for the sake of the writing community, nay, students, authors, researchers, and coders everywhere, nay the world as a whole, I must share this knowledge even if it means risking my reputation and perhaps… perhaps even my life. As it turns out, Comic Sans has been found to improve writing skills. It can help you get over writer’s block. It can assist with getting out drafts without caring about fixing small mistakes. It can even improve legibility and reading speed for those with dyslexia (although open dyslexic likely does better for that). Indeed, teachers and writers around the globe have discovered that it can really help with writing. But this brings up an interesting question. If Comic Sans is so darn effective, why isn’t it being used everywhere? Why, instead of Times New Roman are students not required to submit their work in this infamous font? ...

Photo Dump - Photoshopped Photos I Sent the Homeowners when I House Sat for them as a Kid

A number of years ago, I was house-sitting for a family members while they were away. I ended up sending them some photos to entertain them while they were away, and decided to have some fun with it. I figured it was worth tossing these on my blog for you to enjoy as well. Please note, I don’t look like that anymore… The journey of Photos First, I just sent them some photos to make them chuckle. ...

Styrofoam Takeout Containers are Stupid, and not Because they Kill Turtles

Every time I do any fried takeout, I feel like I’m gambling, especially when I’m getting the food from more than ten minutes away. Will my food be mostly warm and ready to eat? Or will it be a hot but wet, sopping and sloppy mess? This all depends on one important decision from the restaurant. This is a decision that will make or break their takeout experience. Did they choose a sensible option for their takeout containers, or did they choose Styrofoam? ...

The Pistachio Shell Philosophy (School Project From College Days)

The Pistachio Shell Philosophy can be applied to all aspects of one’s life!

Desk Fans ALWAYS Spin Clockwise, and Frankly, I'm Sick of it.

We all sit at desks from time to time. Maybe you’re at home working on some paperwork, schoolwork, or playing a game while eating some bacon. Maybe you’re in the office. Maybe you’ve paused your robbery and you’re leaning on a desk to see what website this person’s computer is on before you unplug it and throw it in your bag to steal. Whatever the reason, desks are pretty popular. On most desks you’ll find an assortment of things: pens, monitors, keyboards, speakers, paper maybe (ew), and possibly… a desk fan. If you don’t know what a desk fan is, it’s a fan that goes on a desk. Pretty simple. I feel like you should have been able to figure that out on your own, but who am I to judge. ...

Fun Things to Do in an Elevator

Elevators are pretty cool inventions. Not only do they go up, but they also go down, too. Sadly, one of the best things about elevators, that is, the chance of it failing and giving you zero gravity followed by the sweet release of death, is not as present as many of us might think. Did you know that elevators have not one, not two, but six to eight cables that do the heavy lifting? Did you know that each cable can carry the weight of the entire elevator, so even if five cables fail you’re still safe? There’s also the fact that if the motor which lifts and lowers the elevator was to fail, there are counterweights that actually bring the elevator up instead of sending it crashing down. Up there at the top there’s a specially designed brace to safely stop the elevator, even at full speed. ...

Bacon Grease is like Manuka Honey Except it Kills you Instead of Healing You

First, a poem: Bacon - By Lucas Elliott Bacon, my love. So many glorious mornings that only truly begin once the smell of pan-fried pig flesh is met by the crackling pops of it’s natural oils and fats being heated to such extreme levels that it changes its molecular structure. So many glorious meals that were brought from mediocracy to a delightful treasure hunt through bland greens, overused appetizers, unoriginal pizzas, and disappointing pasta dishes. ...