by Captain Skellett | Jan 15, 2010 | Drugs, Poisons
When I was but a lass, freshly ID’d and able to finally hit the local tavern, there was a rumour around that Absinthe was THE drink if you wanted to get drunk fast, and as a bonus, if you could get the proper stuff, it causes hallucinations. OMG terribly...
by Captain Skellett | Dec 27, 2009 | How Things Work, Poisons, Science in the Movies
I saw Sherlock Holmes last night with SexyMan, the cinema was packed and we sat in the second row from the front. I watched the movie like a fan watches a tennis match, but surprisingly it was still good! It might have helped that any great expectations had been...
by Captain Skellett | Dec 21, 2009 | How Things Work, Poisons, Science at Home
Last night I made spicy Dhall for dinner, because lentils and peas may be high in protein, but they’re also really lame. I used a recipe from an old English cookbook from the 70’s with all pounds and ounces. Couldn’t be bothered converting stuff, so...
by Captain Skellett | Dec 6, 2009 | Just for Fun, Science Art
Chemistry is a most excellent discipline full of colourful chemicals, of peering into a world of unknown forces, and of creating new materials that have never before existed ever. To show the chemist in your life how much you appreciate their saving the world on your...
by Captain Skellett | Nov 30, 2009 | Drugs, Just for Fun, Science at Home
Arr, it be that time of the year when all the good cabin boys hang their stockings off the mainsail and cook gets busy making eggnog. My harbour is in Australia, so eggnog is not a favourite of mine. The rich, milkiness of the drink is ill-suited for the hot Yuletides...
