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There are 16 million bicycles in Holland, which is about one for every inhabitant.
There are 16 million bicycles in Holland, which is about one for every inhabitant.
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Subject: Israelis are developing an airport security device
The Israelis are developing an airport security device that eliminates the privacy concerns that come with full-body scanners at airports.
It's an armored booth you step into that will not X-ray you but will detonate any explosive device you may have on your person. They see this as a win-win situation for everyone, with none of this baloney about "don't touch my junk." It also would eliminate the costs of a long and expensive trial. Justice would be swift. Case closed!
As a Bonus: You're in the airport terminal and you hear a muffled explosion. Shortly thereafter, an announcement comes over the PA system . . . "Attention standby passengers, we now have a seat available on flight number 6709. Shalom!" :-)
The Israelis are developing an airport security device that eliminates the privacy concerns that come with full-body scanners at airports.
It's an armored booth you step into that will not X-ray you but will detonate any explosive device you may have on your person. They see this as a win-win situation for everyone, with none of this baloney about "don't touch my junk." It also would eliminate the costs of a long and expensive trial. Justice would be swift. Case closed!
As a Bonus: You're in the airport terminal and you hear a muffled explosion. Shortly thereafter, an announcement comes over the PA system . . . "Attention standby passengers, we now have a seat available on flight number 6709. Shalom!" :-)
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The International Court of Justice sits at the Peace Palace in The Hague.
The International Court of Justice sits at the Peace Palace in The Hague.
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With almost 1,000 museums, Holland has the highest museum density in the world.
With almost 1,000 museums, Holland has the highest museum density in the world.
Nov 23, 2010, 8:28 am
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Approximately ten excuses for not doing homework:
•I accidentally divided by zero and my paper burst into flames.
•I could only get arbitrarily close to my textbook. I couldn't actually reach it.
•I have the proof, but there isn't room to write it in this margin.
•I was watching the World Series and got tied up trying to prove that it converged.
•I have a solar powered calculator and it was cloudy.
•I locked the paper in my trunk but a four-dimensional dog got in and ate it.
•I couldn't figure out whether I am the square of negative one or I am the square root of negative one.
•I took time out to snack on a doughnut and a cup of coffee, and then I spent the rest of the night trying to figure which one to dunk.
•I could have sworn I put the homework inside a Klein bottle, but this morning I couldn't find it.
•I could only get arbitrarily close to my textbook. I couldn't actually reach it.
•I have the proof, but there isn't room to write it in this margin.
•I was watching the World Series and got tied up trying to prove that it converged.
•I have a solar powered calculator and it was cloudy.
•I locked the paper in my trunk but a four-dimensional dog got in and ate it.
•I couldn't figure out whether I am the square of negative one or I am the square root of negative one.
•I took time out to snack on a doughnut and a cup of coffee, and then I spent the rest of the night trying to figure which one to dunk.
•I could have sworn I put the homework inside a Klein bottle, but this morning I couldn't find it.