The Speedo LZR Wrecking the Competition
Posted on 10. Apr, 2008 by spencer in Idiocy, Sports
Admittedly, when I first saw the words “Speedo LZR,” I thought it was an abbreviation for “speedo loser.” As it turns out, in the world of competitive swimming, this space-aged suit is the polar opposite. (And yes, I just used the term “space age” without a hint of irony. Boner).
According to the Science of Sport blog, on its first professional outing, the swimmer with the Speedo LZR broke the world record…by two entire body lengths. Then the Women’s Dutch 4 x 200m relay team, equipped with the Speedo LZR, [...]
Some People Should Be Sterilized
Posted on 23. Oct, 2007 by penny lane in Blog
Here is your fun fact for the day: In West Virginia, more than a quarter of expectant mothers are ciggarette smokers, a number that is almost three times higher than the national average. But they’ve got good reason not to quit, because, as many claim, smoking while pregnant makes giving birth “easier.” I am sure that this theory is based on sound evidence. There is no way that, perhaps, these women just don’t feel as if they can handle quitting, with all the stress they are already under with their [...]
