Necropanspermia: was life created by zombie cells from outer space? [Mad Science]: “

Sure, that’s maybe the most ridiculous question we’ve posed. But a new theory suggests life’s building blocks did originate in outer space, although they couldn’t have survived traveling to Earth. And with an awesome name like necropanspermia, it’s worth considering. More »

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My fave headline for the week

(Via io9.)

First delicate tendrils of the nascent IT industry: “ The original poster in the Vintage Ads LiveJournal group asks, ‘Just what would you practice on….a typewriter?’

Learn at home!

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(Via Boing Boing.)

Agriculture fire-guns of yore: “
Why the hell does no one advertise great stuff like this anymore?

KILL IT WITH FIRE

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Daily cycling is secret to 96-year-old gentleman’s health and happiness: “‘I’m strictly a recreational cyclist,’ he says. ‘I’ve never been one of those guys who gets on a bike and sees how fast I can go. I just trudge along at my own leisurely pace. But I’ve been doing it almost all my life.’ Jack Thacker, who will be 97 in October. He cycles about 12 miles every day and credits his daily bike routine, in part, for his good health. (via LACM)
My hero

(Via Boing Boing.)