Wibble

Hello, and welcome to my self-indulgent three year internet birthday party. Here, have some cake: And now, instead of reminding you of that time I used to review all those books, that time I manically live-blogged Mad Men, or that time I posted a picture of a typewriter every Tuesday from a year ago and…Read More

According to a study published earlier this week, coffee addiction is probably genetic. One genetic variant means you drink about 40 mg more than other people, while another variant means you drink less. I would bet my current cup of Starbucks that I fall into the first category. But also: “I’ve long thought there was…Read More

1. Four folding chairs
2. Two normal chairs
3. $1.10
4. One stemless wine glass
5. Two stainless steel mixing bowls

“Here’s what we said: ‘The more that objects become replaced by digital virtual counterparts — from records and books to photo albums and even cash — watch for people to fetishize the physical object. Books are being turned into decorative accessories, for example, and records into art.’” —Ann Mack, director of trend-spotting for JWT New…Read More

[Via xkcd]

1. Fire alarm system installed
2. Security system installed
3. Fire extinguishers placed on each floor
4. Hessian wall weave in hallways replaced with actual paint
5. Garbage chutes reopened