Friday links

A collection of parenting advice from Homer Simpson: “Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.” Related: one of my favorite Father's Day stories (NSFW- language).

Photo gallery: Awkwardly Sitting Dogs.

The 11 Oldest Amusement Parks In The U.S.

June 18 is the anniversary of the 1815 Battle of Waterloo: history, quotes and video (including a Lego re-enactment).

10 James Bond-Like Surveillance Gadgets that Actually Exist.

A 1942 Guide to Spaghetti-Eating Etiquette.

ICYMI, Wednesday's links are here, and include the anniversary of the Magna Carta, poisoned underwear, the weird history of Tetris, and an analysis of which species would become dominant if humans died off.

Extremely weird Japanese Donald Trump for World President commercial

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Wednesday links

Magna Carta was signed on June 15, 1215: history, quotes, Horrible Histories and Monty Python explanations. Related, Mark Steyn's The Field Where Liberty Was Sown, on re-learning those lessons.

The Incredibly Weird Story Behind Tetris.

Wife Tries to Poison Husband Through His Underwear.

Ulysses fan, or just a fan of hanging out in an Irish pub? June 16 is Bloomsday - here's my favorite quote from Joyce's obscenity trial:

“[i]n respect of the recurrent emergence of the theme of sex in the minds of [Joyce's] characters, it must always be remembered that his locale was Celtic and his season Spring.”

What Species Would Become Dominant On Earth If Humans Died Out?

Wedding Night Games Are Awkward All Around the World.

ICYMI, Tuesday's links are here, and include Flag Day and the birthday of the U.S. Army, exoskeletons for the elderly, how donating your body to science works, and macaroni and cheese summer cocktails.

Tuesday links

Today is Flag Day and the birthday of the U.S. Army.

How Donating Your Body to Science Works.

Here’s What Happened the Day the Dinosaurs Died.

How Merv Griffin Came Up With That Weird Question/Answer Format for Jeopardy!

No more canes or walkers: Exoskeletons For The Elderly.

Macaroni & Cheese Summer Cocktails.

ICYMI, Friday's links are here, and include the anniversary of the Democratic filibuster of the Civil Rights Act, a 1920's KKK application form, California's drive-through trees, and Shakespeare's business and tax issues.