Oldster’s View

An eclectic world view

Today’s quote

When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not

Mark Twain

May 3, 2008 Posted by oldstersview | Quotes | | No Comments Yet

You’ll need a bigger egg cup…

the Daily Mail

If you’re inordinately fond of eggs, and don’t mind shelling out £15.99, it could be just the news you have been waiting for. Ostrich eggs have gone on sale at Waitrose.

But be warned – you need a huge appetite to eat a whole one. They are described as having a distinctive, light flavour and texture, which makes them ideal for cooking.

May 3, 2008 Posted by oldstersview | Food, animals | , , , | No Comments Yet

Babbage’s Difference Engine No. 2

Mechanical beauty in action.

from youtube.com posted with vodpod

May 3, 2008 Posted by oldstersview | Uncategorized | | No Comments Yet

Slow-Mo Water Ballon Not Breaking

May 3, 2008 Posted by oldstersview | cool stuff | , | No Comments Yet