better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick

that was a rough committee meeting...

those climates scientists sure don't take criticism lightly...

never argue about money with a physicist

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shouldn't blog snarky things about NASA...

now you know how Colbert broke his wrist...

er, I mean, you should have seen that other guy tree.
it is firewood, now, I'm telling you

Interestingly, Mac photobooth is better than a mirror for putting bandages on oneself

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