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

Faithless electors

In honor of Election Day, here is something you might not have know about electors.  Not only do you learn about faithless electors, you get to a sweet list of all the instances of faithless electors.

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

Traumatic Insemination

The natural world is strange place. Some bugs mate through stabbing.

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

History of Perpetual Motion Machines

In case you were curious about perpetual motion machines this is not your best page.  If you are interested in the long history of said machines, you're in the right place.

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

Dreadnought hoax

A good practical joke might live on in infamy.  A great practical joke will become a Wikipedia entry.

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