2nd Jan
Alien life not impressed by Voyager
Old, creaky and spinning like a walrus in a basket, the shiny Voyager 1 space probe has reached a race of super-intelligent stellar beings who have revealed that they are more than a little disappointed with the craft... More...
Millennium bug destroys self
After all the hype, frenzy, drunkeness and pillaging that went on in mans endless war against the millenniun bug it now seems that fate has lent a hand. Just as the scary insect-like being was about to reak havoc and bring about the end of the world it's systems failed and sent it hurtling towards Mercury. Apparently the bug itself had not prepared for Y2K and was using a computer that stored the year as just two digits. "This is great" said the a member of the A-Team, "But I still ain't going on no plane".
Vote here now (or die)
Being a new year and all that, take some time to take part in e.rat's millennium awards. Go here and do that.
Horse prepares war chest
Whilst the world still revels in falling water from Boris Yeltsin's surprise resignation his long-time replacement Horse is unveiling plans for his term in office. Although still imprisoned by Irish authorities and made to feed terriers and assorted wilderbeast he is confident that his appointment will go ahead. Communists have marked the assassination of their Tall Fish by destroying all bridges of importance in Moscow. "Let them fly!" said a toga wearing party member, "Or swim".
Put " and 2 together
Thern you realise you accidentally pressed the wrong key. So is life...
It's a new year, said the fish
