Thursday, December 18, 2003

The Wright Brothers – patently a bad idea

by Suw on December 18, 2003

Maciej writes on the beginnings of flight, the Wright Brothers and how they shot themselves in the foot with their own patent.

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Guardian goes for a slut

by Suw on December 18, 2003

Oh, you all know the story by now.

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Who's swiped it?

by Suw on December 18, 2003

Ok, when I went downstairs I left a small reel of sellotape on my desk. Now it's not there. Who's had it away? Eh? I know one of you has… C'mon, fess up now!

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Liberation!

by Suw on December 18, 2003

Actually, I've just realised that now The Guardian British Blog Awards are all over, I'm free to write any old crap I fancy! Great! I look forward to sharing with you in detail the trimming of my toenails, scheduled for 8pm tomorrow evening. Come early to ensure a ring-side seat!

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