Storm Chasers!

In another life, or when I become independently wealthy, I would love to chase storms. I'm not sure of it's the danger/excitement of being so close to storms or what, but it fascinates me. I remember driving cross country, cruising through one of the Dakotas (really, we can't just put them together and call them Dakota? Are the 12 inhabitants really going to put up that much of a stink) and watching storms come across the plains. Living on the east coast, it was an awesome phenomena to witness.

Regardless of my puny exploits, these pictures show what a true storm chaser gets to see a lot more often. Check it out.

Links of Interest 6/17

Baldwin says a lot of things in the heat of the moment, so I’m not 100% sure he’s going to retire once his contract is up.

We’re getting closer to figuring out the origins of life.

Love the irreverent humor of Jeff Foxworthy on “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader” and want to experience it live? Want to get up close and personal to Drew Carey on “The Price Is Right?” This site can help.

Oh good. So “nuking the fridge” will have a cousin. I’ll be over here weeping.

So what’s Rush Limbaugh up to these days?

Catholicism is such an easy target when it’s rife with conspiracy theories.

Speaking of conspiracy theories, this is kinda why so many people believe in them.

When did you favorite sci-fi movie supposedly take place? Find out with this cool graph!

So much is owned by so few. But do you know just how much, and by just how few?

Cool video of the top 10 tornadoes, at least according to some guy. Of course, that guy also has devoted his life to tornadoes, so I’m not going to argue.