- October 2002 -

Monday 10\28\02 - 11:57 AM GMT
The weight of the world
Since the dawn of man, philosophers and statisticians alike have pondered the weight of the world. While the ancient Greek mathematician Himonedes put the number at 679 trillion tons, while the ancient Egyptians believed it closer to 15,000 million kulat. In the 1800s, Englishman Reginald Bixley attempted to a to first arrive at the volume of the world using the displacement of water method, but failed miserably, resulting in untold havoc and misery. Today's scientists have solved the problem in a more roundabout way, declaring that the exact weight of the world as we know it is precisely 1 Earth.

Thursday 10\24\02 - 3:13 PM GMT
Smith found face-down at local bar
Close friends expressed concern after finding Rev. Smith face-down at the salad bar of the local Pizza Hut Wednesday night. "This sort of behavior is indeed worrisome," said brother Liam Powell. "We haven't seen Brendan in this sort of condition since his grade school days." Friends took Smith home where they put a pillow under his feet and splashed hot coffee on his face. "I remember having an intense craving for bacon bits," said Smith, attempting to piece together the events of that evening, "then things get kind of fuzzy, and I blacked out."

Sunday 10\20\02 - 7:04 PM GMT
Jesus would invade Iraq
Seeking spiritual guidance, US President George W. Bush today paused for a moment to ask himself "What would Jesus do?". After a moment's reflection, Bush informed close aids of his absolute certainty sure that if Jesus Christ were president, he would make plans to invade Iraq, killing thousands upon thousands of Iraqi citizens if necessary to further US corporate interests. Once a US-friendly Iraqi government was established, Bush went on, Jesus would then revert to the Reagan-era US policy of selling chemical weapons to Iraq.

Wednesday 10\16\02 - 4:31 AM GMT
Random Violence lists ins and outs
Unofficial arbiter of all that is cool and uncool in the world of modern violent crimes, this month's issue of Random Violence magazine features its annual Ins & Outs for Fall/Winter 2002. Inside we learn that while child abduction seemed totally hip this spring, it is now on its way out. And school shootings, which took the scene by storm in recent years are now viewed as "so last millennium". Heading up the in list are small scale terrorist bombings such as the recent Finland mall blast and devastating Bali explosion, and to no one's surprise, anonymous random sniper attacks are considered "all the rage".

Saturday 10\12\02 - 3:58 PM GMT
Smith removed from pot of cheese
Indulging in a longtime fantasy, Smith yesterday dove headlong into a pot of melted cheese, a blend of 50% Swiss gruyere and 50% Swiss ementhaler. Euphoric, Smith swam and ate his way through the cheese for hours on end. But when the giant Sterno heater being used to heat the pot finally gave out, Smith found himself stuck in a mammoth pot of congealed cheese from which escape seemed nigh impossible. But when Smith failed to make a dinner engagement that evening, concerned friends dialed 911, and after a seven hour ordeal, a team of dedicated firemen were able to free Smith using the jaws of life.

Tuesday 10\8\02 - 6:40 PM GMT
Recent sniper deaths apparently work of God
It was reported today that DC-area police got their first major break in the case of the serial sniper who has so far killed six and wounded two. In what appears to be a signed confession left behind at the most recent crime scene, the sniper revealed himself to be none other than God. Although not previously a suspect in the case, expert criminologists believe the recent spate of random shootings to be consistent with God's previous acts of directly intervening in human events to smite those that have for one reason or another offended him.

Friday 10\4\02 - 9:51 AM GMT
Locusts, and Boils, and Frogs -- oh, my!
The Brick Testament is celebrating it's first birthday today with an update of biblical proportions: The Ten Plagues. If you didn't think God was serious about taking his people out of Egypt, think again. Also, in merchandise news: there are now only 25 of the Holy Trinity LEGO sets left. If you want one before they're gone, order soon. Remember, there's only 81 days left until Christmas!