More random internet humour

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Just more random fun from my bookmarks.

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“Possibly the funniest thing that Belgium has ever done”

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Pure, real evil genius: a 2.50 Euro coin, to mock the French.

How to punish eving neighbours stealing your WI-FI

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You could encrypt or hide your network. Or, with some skills, just mess up what they see.

When Insults Had Class

Timeless and priceless: “He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."

The subtle but crucial difference between…

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Kathleen Bangs, Aviation Expert” and “Kathleen Bangs Aviation Expert?

Is Your Son a Computer Hacker?

[From 2001] When our son Peter began to spend whole days on the computer, I became concerned, my wife calmed down… until our daughter charged into the living room one night to blurt out: “Peter is a computer hacker!"

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