Even better, here's Arthur C. Clarke wearing an "I invented the satellite and all I got was this lousy T-shirt" shirt. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41509000/jpg/_41509466_arthurcclarke_bbc203.jpg

John, you may have seen this already; if not, you'll appreciate it. 20 heroic librarians who save the world. http://io9.com/5671047/20-heroic-librarians-who-save-the-world#

John, you might find this of interest - the line in Conan the Barbarian about what is best in life ("To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women") is adapted from a quotation by Genghis Khan, "The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses, and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters." http://vaviper.blogspot.com/2014/08/happy-787th-birthday-genghis-khan.html The musical version of Conan, one of my favorite things ever, is also at that line.

John, an excellent article. Not that I don't generally enjoy the stuff you post, but this is obviously in a whole different class. Looking forward to the battle of New Orleans!

John, you may enjoy this old article from The Onion (I can't think of renaissance fairs without remembering it: Nine Drawn and Quartered at Renaissance Fair http://www.theonion.com/articles/nine-drawn-and-quartered-at-renaissance-fair,20580/