[A history of image manipulation from 1860 to today](http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/farid/research/digitaltampering/). I never knew that famous image of Lincoln was a fake, Pictures (and film) are so dangerous because they're…
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[What if the original plans for going to space had been followed?](http://manconquersspace.com/MCSPg3.html). Seems to draw heavily on the major points of the genre for its look, should be…
[Calculate the possible outcomes for the Democratic presidential nomination at Slate](http://www.slate.com/id/2185278/?from=rss). Short version - Hillary's doomed.
[This take-off of Hotel California from astronomers in Hawaii](http://www.badastronomy.com/bablog/2007/12/29/hotel-mauna-kea/). Quite a good singer, which makes this quite a bit better than the average for this kind of joke.
[Global warming could lead to coral reefs moving further south](http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2007/s2130195.htm). Last thing the South Coast needs is *more* tourists, of course. Judging from the last weekend of the…
[The Russian SU-30MK can stop and hover in mid-air](http://www.boingboing.net/2007/12/05/russian-fighter-jet.html). Fun toy. Probably a little pricey.
[The Zionist-Conspiracy-O-Matic](http://judeosphere.blogspot.com/2007/12/zionist-conspiracy-o-matic.html). Funny. But don't forget that some people actually believe this poison.
[More medical treatment doesn't (necessarily) make you better](http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/09/10/robin-hanson/cut-medicine-in-half/). Health 'economics' is a very tricky area - most of the usual rules of economics go out the window when…
Go throw something on a barbie, play some backyard cricket, or complain about the politicians. You know, something Australian. I'll be back on Tuesday. Everyone have a great…