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
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
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
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_riots_and_civil_unrest_in_Omaha,_Nebraska
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
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
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_pig
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
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
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesbian_vampire
Thursday, November 15, 2012
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
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tautological_place_names
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sexually_active_popes
Monday, November 12, 2012
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
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_retired_Atlantic_hurricane_names
Thursday, November 8, 2012
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
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invincible_Eleven
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
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
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faithless_elector
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