English words of Indian origin; some surprises: juggernaut, bungalow, cushy, loot.

How Rock Band Saved My Marriage

Where do Wikipedia editors find the time? By watching slightly fewer sitcoms. On how we're beginning to harness the world's cognitive surplus. Very worthwhile. Thanks, elfs.

In related commentary, ozarque notes a shift in modern sf to greater choppiness & complexity, coincident with post-MTV folks' superior handling of multiple simultaneous information ( Read more... )

An occasion for an e-card