Archive for July 6th, 2005

Answers to The Top 25 Questions in Science: Part 1

Science magazine has published the top 25 big questions that face scientific inquiry over the next quarter-century.
 
In a new Israellycool feature, I will be bringing you answers to each of these questions from different well-known individuals.
 
Today’s question will be answered by recently captured tyrant Saddam Hussein.
 
Question: How Far Can We Push Chemical Self-Assembly?
 
Saddam Answers:

“As far as [...]

Wrestling Hero in Israel

Professional wrestling icon Kevin von Erich is in Israel to appear in the final episode of an Israeli soap opera! I guess both require the same level of acting skill.
 
Update: Here is an interesting article on Israel’s love affair with the von Erich family.

Reasons to Hate the French #25,467

The BBC reports on French President Jacques Chirac’s latest bout of behavior that can only be described as “French.”

Tony Blair has refused to be drawn into a diplomatic row after the French president reportedly made insulting remarks about British food.
 
Jacques Chirac joked with German and Russian leaders: “One cannot trust people whose cuisine is so [...]