National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

A movement to circumvent the Electoral College has been afoot for almost a decade now. Bills have been introduced into every state legislature, although not all successfully.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Popular_Vote_Interstate_Compact

Kenny Loggins

Kenny Loggins married his colon therapist. Something, something danger zone.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Loggins

Child of Deaf Adult

Fascinating group of people who live their lives in two worlds. Also, surprising long list of notable CODAs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_of_Deaf_Adult

Bandy

I found this by navigating from a Russian professional cycling team's page.  Also, it is probably my new favorite sport.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandy

List of riots and civil unrest in Omaha, Nebraska

I'm making a big change in my life, both changing jobs and moving.  In honor of my upcoming move, I'd like you to look at this list.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_riots_and_civil_unrest_in_Omaha,_Nebraska

War pig

While you might think this was just a Black Sabbath song, you'd be wrong.  What a fantastically horrible concept.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_pig

Lesbian vampire

Apparently, this is enough of a thing to warrant a wikipedia page.  The origins of the genre pre-date Bram Stoker's Dracula.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesbian_vampire

Two for Thursdays: Guest Post on Lists

These two lists were sent to me by a friend.  Both in emails entitled: "amazing wikipedia page."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tautological_place_names
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sexually_active_popes

List of retired Atlantic hurricane names

One of my favorite things about Wikipedia is when I can imagine a list existing and then finding it. It is better than stumbling upon an improbable list.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_retired_Atlantic_hurricane_names

Invincible Eleven

As soccer team names go, this one is incredible.  Also, it is the one-time home of George Weah.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invincible_Eleven