Prehistoric Polynesians beat Europeans to the Americas, according to a new analysis of chicken bones. =read full story=
Genetic studies of modern South Americans have not uncovered any signs of Polynesian ancestry. But this is not surprising, says Matisoo-Smith. Ancient Polynesians were great explorers, but tended to settle only in uninhabited islands.
It seems that if they found other people, they would usually turn around and go home, she says.

This just in from my baby sister, a treated photo of her and her beau at prom the other night. Throwing it back retro style. Nice job, kids.
Heather at prom. And graduating next weekend. What’s happened to the world?
Oh, and James…you may be taller than me, but I’ll always be able to beat you in an eighties trivia contest.
Getting swept away
By some of the thoughts going
Through my mind right now.
While the grammar’s a little shaky, I couldn’t believe this one harder.

>> Companies and the fonts used in their logos.
I can’t help from noticing that Shell, Ikea, Volkswagen, and Hustler are all based on Futura.
Fact: No other month begins on the same day of the week as June.