The Guide to Men

Unfortunately, shiny stuff is grossly absent.

“…but we are not yet safe.”

Following Steve Irwin’s death by a stingray, Chris Rangel takes a brief look at the pathophysiology of stingray venom. Morbid, but fascinating. Irwin’s entry on Blog of Death makes his loss all the more palpable. He can’t be replaced [WARNING: link not suitable for the squeamish; via mental_floss]

Meanwhile, in China, the 2008 Beijing Olympics Committee have unveiled the pictograms for the games. I like how the archer apparently forgot his arrow, or how the equestrians are using legless horses. And since when is handball an Olympic sport? Apparently since 1972. Talk about being in the dark.

Then there’s the Westboro Baptist Church: Hating Gays Since the Big Bang. Watch as one intrepid reporter tries flirting with a church member. And what could be better than one gay activist? How about a bus full of them? Chalk up another bright moment for the state of Kansas.

Side note: if your cockawhatever has a testicle-ish lump, don’t take it to East Buttfuckistan.

A little closer to home, a pink bug has been spotted in Monroe County. It looks like it went for a swim in a paint can. Reminds me of the green cats story that went around a few years back.

Across the Atlantic, Britain nails down its settlement history. [via Afarensis] But for those in the States, as if Independence Day, Memorial Day, and Flag Day weren’t enough, now we get to celebrate Patriot Day. [via Plus + Ultra]

And what post would be complete without the obligatory bad pun? [via Pharyngula]