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Secret passages

boo_radley — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:51:29 -0800

Author Dennis Cooper discusses the secret passage in practical terms. With practical examples for the handyman and notable buildings featuring secret passages in the United States, such as Doug Carlston's Broderbund Manor.

Storage closets of the American Museum of Natural History

serazin — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:12:32 -0800

Backstage at the American Museum of Natural History: an essay and a slideshow.

Splinter your sides with laughter

fearfulsymmetry — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 07:52:30 -0800

The Plank, classic British comedy (Youtubed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Starring Eric Sykes, who despite being partially deaf appeared in his own show Sykes and elsewhere with 'sister' Hattie Jacques, and the odd interesting guest, and Tommy Cooper, Britain's worst magician but funniest man (Spoon Jar, Bottle Glass, Magic Cloak, Hats, Card Trick, Paper Tear, Milk) who finally died on stage for real, live on television.

Never Get Busted Again

dersins — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:08:05 -0800

"We would pull over cars that had college bumper stickers, because we knew college kids often partied with marijuana...we would pull over 'Vietnam Vet' plates, because a lot of our vets developed a habit over there...I would look for Mexicans. I would look for black people. It works." A former Texas narcotics officer is selling a DVD that can teach you how to avoid arrest. (Unless you're black, Mexican, a veteran, or a college kid, presumably.) Youtube. More youtuberance.

I Might Get Rich; You Know I Might Get Busted

fandango_matt — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:59:24 -0800

Unmasking D.B. Cooper: On a rainy night in 1971, the notorious skyjacker jumped out of a 727 and into American legend. But a chance lead to a Manhattan P.I. may have finally cracked the case, despite the fact this isn't the first time someone has claimed to be D.B. Cooper.

Snap! Oh no she di'int!

Ricky_gr10 — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 06:18:27 -0800

Anderson Cooper Gives me a Boner (Via).

counterfeit cars?

tomplus2 — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 10:30:53 -0800

At the CCC, we're dedicated to putting an end to the victimization associated with purchasing a counterfeit MINI Cooper.

[Followup] Cooper granted stay of execution.

Dipsomaniac — Mon, 09 Feb 2004 20:53:29 -0800

Convicted killer wins stay. The 9th Circuit Court feels that justice would be better served by being more sure that Cooper is actually guilty of the 4 murders he was sentenced to die for (followed from here). Considering the amount of controversy over evidence handling in this case, I think that they're right.

Laura Palmer's Secret Diary

feelinglistless — Tue, 08 Apr 2003 14:56:53 -0800

The (not so) Secret Weblog of Laura Palmer brings back many memories of trying to work out who the real murderer was, and being deeply infuriated with how the story ended. As Agent Cooper puts it: "I know that good is stronger than evil and yet sometimes it's difficult to see it. Even in a place like Twin Peaks." [via Caro]

youhas — Fri, 26 Jul 2002 02:54:36 -0800

Behind The Typeface Presents: Cooper Black. The gripping saga of one typeface's trials and tribulations, following its path from the dizzying heights of stardom to the brink of self-destruction and back again. (Flash 5, approx. 3MB.)

grabbingsand — Thu, 14 Mar 2002 12:07:41 -0800

Goliath lost. This and other pro-small billboards are popping up in downtown Atlanta. No doubt they have cousins (little ones, I'm sure) springing up in your cities. I couldn't believe my eyes, because the billboards seemed to be promoting the ever-so-British Mini Cooper.

The Mini is... well... just like it says, the veritable opposite of the stereotypical American SUV. Yes, it is the type of car Mr Bean would drive. But when you see them in their natural Anglo habitat, you can't help but notice they're just perfectly suited to zipping to and from wherever. The site lets you find a dealer, build your own Mini and save it for future reference. The catch is that you have to fill out an opt-in form, but with lines like this as part of your agreement, how could you resist?

"- I agree to chase squirrels around the park now and then and giggle like a madman while doing it."

Yeah. I want one. But will the American public?