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

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

Lost Cosmonauts

Some of these are insane, but all of them awesome.

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

List of family relations in the NHL

This list is exhaustingly researched and prepared. Also it is super long.

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

Proposals for new Canadian provinces and territories

In celebration of our northern neighbors' efforts in hosting the games here is some information on their efforts to expand. Most interesting to me were the overwhelming support for the inclusion of Turks and Caicos and the desire for provincehood by those living in my ancestral lands, Cape Breton Island.

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

Kayfabe

There are few things as exhaustively Wikipedia'd as professional wrestling. This article is a great example of that.

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

Montana 1948

Every once and a while you will come across something that shouldn't be on a wikipedia page, but is pure brilliance. This is a great example (quoted for posterity).

"Montana 1948 is referenced in the song "Make Way" by Birdman featuring Fat Joe and Lil Wayne in the line "We gotta party everyday like Frank came home." This is referring to when Frank Hayden came home from the war and the town held a banquet for him. (That line probably refers to something else, such as a real person or possibly the movie "King of New York" when Frank White returns home. I doubt Lil Wayne's read this book.)"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montana_1948

Purdue Wreck

Before plane crashes were a problem there were train crashes. This is a crazy turn of the century story about a train crash killing college football players.

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