ESC sequences

Chuck master Everybody has always wanted to know how Chuck Norris became Chuck Norris, right? Okay, maybe not. Still, this Saturday Night Live film is quite funny with the Chuckster kicking and punching anything that moves. It's a bit dated, if you ask me, but certainly silly. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqFOvBkJuPI

Spin film This is an odd but interesting website. There is much to explore, including a weird little film called Spin. You have to click on the site several times, but persevere and you will get here eventually. Perhaps then you will become a fan. www.cookiedoughrecords.com/movies.htm

Udder disaster This is called Cows with Guns. It is a very funny animation with a song. Keep your eye out for a couple of bovine revolutionaries, Cow Tse Tung is one of them. www.3dweb.no/galleri/stuestolbm/bilder/anim1.swf.

This is a test to see how weird you are. Quite frankly, I have little time for this. The questions were far too transparent and many were just silly. Nevertheless, you can test yourself and send it to your friends. Could be fun. www.blogthings.com/howweirdareyouquiz/.

Serious science only One of the most respected science magazines in the world, New Scientist, has caught the Podcast bug. They already have a large selection of offerings, but I think a warning is due: this is serious science. It's intended for the layman, but has not been dumbed down. Truly great stuff. Find out more about the world's first face transplant, what earwax can tell you about your DNA, and how being overweight may actually help you to live longer. www.newscientist.com/podcast.ns.