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Do you know the real story behind the actual true non-fictional Santa Claus? No, not the cartoon with Burgermeister Meisterburger in it, although that's pretty awesome. We reveal the secret origins of Santa.

Geeks are not known for their ability to keep their enthusiasm to themselves. Maybe you cant keep from launching into dissertations on Heinlein novels at the office party, but what if your life was on the line?

The Star Wars franchise goes beyond movies of varying quality and into hundreds of novels, games and comic books of varying quality. We look at some of the oddest bits of Star Wars canon.

Throughout the country, newly unemployed people are looking at their crushing debt and asking, "How am I going to be able to afford the next iPod?" We have the answer.

With all the issues facing the world today, sometimes you need to turn your powers of logic and reason to something that simply doesn't matter. Lore Sjöberg looks at various logic puzzles.

As the world economy goes down the galactic toilet, it's very important to focus on the issues, particularly the issue of "which person scandal is most juicy".

There are many theories as to how time travel works. The most likely theory is 'it doesn't,' but that's no fun, so we're taking a look at the various ways you can screw with your own past.

In 2009, America will send a new exploration vehicle to Mars. Don't we owe it to ourselves to make that vehicle as badass as possible?

Death is no excuse for not saving the planet. With these eco-friendly funeral services, you can have a carbon-neutral afterlife.

What would the Jesus phone do for you? Anything and everything, at any time, for no reason at all. Soon it will be time to slip into the iPhone's easy embrace. Forever.

With the Netflix Player, you can watch any movie you want as long as it's a documentary.

Why settle for being buried or stuck in some cheesy urn when technology can shoot you into space or make you into a pencil?

Getting scammed by grifters ain't what it used to be.

Which messages sent into space are the very very best?

Indiana Jones looks good in a fedora. You don't.

Hey, let's make various strange combinations of fighting games!

Can your camera catch evidence of the supernatural? No!

What do you do with your technology when you feel the call of nature?

Iron Man may be nigh unstoppable against most adversaries, but how about opponents who are themselves, in one way or another, iron?

There are two things the Internet excels at: helping us connect with people, and helping us avoid people.

Flickr users are upset that they will be allowed to upload videos. Why? Heck if we know.

What do geeks and opera have in common? Not much.

Superman becomes a free agent.

I got a new iPod; It makes me nervous.

This week, I look at Science, Religion, and which you should choose.

A practical look at the late Gary Gygax's classic Tomb of Horrors.

A look at the wonderfully dorky pastime of Powerbocking.

YouTube reminds me: La Isla Bonita makes no sense.

Want access to your bank account? Well, then you're going to have to play Online Trivia Challenge!

Have you ever suspected you're the only intelligent person on the planet? If only there were some way of proving it so that you can get the adulation and free beers you deserve.

There's an untrustworthy, irresponsible liar living in your skull.

Lore Sjoberg takes a satirical look at molecular gastronomy.

Lore Sjoberg takes a satirical look at the Mass Effect controversy.

Lore Sjoberg takes a satirical look at the rules for when you can reveal a movie spoiler.

Lore Sjoberg takes a look back at the comforting sounds of early home computers.

Lore Sjoberg takes a look at some theoretical announcements that might be made at CES 2008

If you want to meet girls without having to actually leave the house, this is the guide for you.

What will happen in 2008? Probably not this.

Why not try a different Santa this year?

Lore Sjoberg takes a satirical look at various ways to cure all diseases and afflictions that affect humanity.

Lore Sjoberg takes a satirical look at Christmas movies

Lore Sjoberg takes a look at how other businesses appeal to your mind, but Amazon markets directly to your hand.

Lore Sjoberg takes a satirical look at Thanksgiving catering.

Lore Sjoberg takes a satirical look at Web searches, and what they reveal about you.

Lore Sjoberg takes a satirical look at vestigal organs, and what they could be replaced with.

Lore Sjoberg takes satirical look at gadgets for wine consumption and enjoyment.

Alan Hinman's life was pretty dull. Let's see what he did in other timelines!

The classes in Team Fortress 2 each correspond to a different sort of Internet jackass. Coincidence? Lore Sjoberg takes a look.

Lore Sjoberg takes a satirical look at the world of fantasy replicas.

Lore Sjoberg takes a satirical look at some myths about dinosaurs.