Monthly Archives: September 2011

What Do They Call “Little People” in Middle Earth?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Travis

Modern people with dwarfism (like the most common achondroplasia form) call themselves either dwarves, or the more widely used term “Little People”.  So what would they be called in Middle Earth?  Dwarf was already taken.  Hobbit is indeed a halfling, … Continue reading →

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Middle-Aged Mutant Ninja Turtles

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Travis

Everyone who was (or had) a child in the 90′s knows what the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are.  They were heroes on a half-shell.  Crime fighting turtles that were transformed by a radioactive ooze, and given names by a rat.  … Continue reading →

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Minecraft 1.8

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Travis

*Update* Minecraft 1.8 is officially released now! Good afternoon! It looks like Minecraft 1.8 will not be coming out until later in the week.  Still, the pre-release is available, and I have been playing it.  Villages generate a ways out … Continue reading →

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