The riddle of the Wall-eyed pike is a logic problem, allegedly written by Einstein, that is supposedly so difficult that 98% of the populace can’t work it out. While I’m not convinced of either the origin or the difficulty, it does come in a handy printable format that is guaranteed to cause discontent around the family Christmas table. While my solution was neither as quick or as systematic as Chris’ ruled page of ticks and crosses, I got there in the end. If you’re stuck for something to do this festive season, or want to make that uncle you’ve never really liked tear out the rest of his hair, print out the above pdf and find the fish.

Posted in Randoms on Sunday December 21, 2008. Shoutouts.

Hello: I was just browsing my own name to see if my identity is revealed on the net, and I am pleased to see that it is not. I work undercover for the State of California. We desire not to be found on the internet, but it has happened.

Wut?

Posted in Randoms on Saturday December 20, 2008. Shoutouts.

Posted in Randoms on Thursday October 30, 2008. Shoutouts.

GraphJam does a lot of those funny graphs you’ve probably been emailed three times already today.

Posted in Randoms on Wednesday April 2, 2008. Shoutouts.

Taking used plastic shopping bags and transforming them into tiny folded triangles of plastic origami is a life skill I have yet to master.

Posted in Randoms on Sunday March 30, 2008. Shoutouts.

Blenheim has more escalators (one) than Wyoming (zero.)

“Exlator. All ‘lectric. Suit man up from Denver says you don’t even have to move, ‘cept for a little step at the start ‘n end. Gonna be one in the new Sears.”

Posted in Randoms on Friday March 28, 2008. Shoutouts.

Write some stuff. Occasionally. Not daily, no, but occasionally. This is a start, there will be more to follow.

Posted in Randoms on Thursday January 3, 2008. Shoutouts.

The Superest. Look out, evil!

Posted in Randoms on Wednesday November 7, 2007. Shoutouts.

“I have burnt the toast and taken the big car. Bye.”

Posted in Randoms on Tuesday October 9, 2007. Shoutouts.

Want to show your love for the science? The answer is clear: get your favourite piece of science drawn onto your body in ink. Oh you crazy laboratory monkeys you.

Posted in Randoms on Tuesday September 4, 2007. Shoutouts [2].