Nine natterings

Since I no longer have the time/energy to post riveting, intelligent, well-written articles every few days, I've decided on a somewhat different format.  Every couple days or so, I will put up a list like today's, which consists of nine interesting facts, quotes, opinions, or comments on one thing or another.  If you've any suggestions for things I should comment on, by all means submit them via email to hevillives@gmail.com.

Never fear--the quality writing you love this blog for will still be published.  However, the "natterings" format will take the deadline pressure off, allowing me more time to devote to each piece of writing.  Looking through the posts, the quality was going downhill, as it became more about putting something, anything, out than taking the time to perfect each piece.  Real posts will be put up every so often (my goal is one a week), and in the meantime you'll have more lighthearted fare to enjoy.

Without further ado--the first nine!


I -- Toasters are the juvenile delinquents of the appliance world.

II -- Chuck Norris's real name is Carlos Ray Norris.

III -- When one is telling a story, and needs a random number, the random number they choose will often be a prime number.

IV -- The lyrics of the death metal song "Eaten", by Bloodbath, are based on true events.

V -- Though comic strip character Hagar the Horrible often comes home grievously wounded, he does occasionally win battles (though he once lost to a tree).

VI -- The zodiac has shifted.  Mind you, the planets and constellations shifted years ago, but we only just caught on.  I am now a Sagittarius instead of a Capricorn.

VII -- Luckily, the Chinese years haven't changed, so I'm still a dragon.

VIII -- Metallica's latest album, Death Magnetic, can be tracked if you download it, so I suggest you buy it instead.  I have listened to it; it's actually worth buying.

IX -- I once ate a bowl of cereal with a fork.