December 2010
4 posts
Issue #13 - A Christmas Quarrel
Q: Where do the lyrics to the song 12 days of Christmas originate? Why leaping lords?
Asked by Jez Burrows
The Twelve Days of Christmas is one of the most iconic and memorable songs of the festive season, with each verse listing a ridiculous array of presents that the boastful singer’s true love has given to them. Over the years it has been subjected to countless parodies and alternative...
Out of the Question #13
To get us in the spirit of the season here is a Christmas themed pondering from Illustrator and Designer Jez Burrows.
Q: Where do the lyrics to the song 12 days of Christmas originate? Why leaping lords?
Out of the Question Issue #13 will be up just before Christmas on Tuesday 21st of December.
Issue #12 - What's the Time Mr Wolf?
Can Wolves Tell the Time?
Asked by: James Lunn
Amidst the excitement of playing What’s the Time Mr Wolf, James Lunn spotted a flaw in the logic of this popular playground game… can Mr Wolf actually tell the time?
Our investigation begins with a general look at animals and their perception of time, using dogs as an example. All species of dog descend from grey wolves (yes, even chihuahuas)...