Archives for: October 2007, 30

Dena and Beowulf

10/30/07 | by Nimble | Categories: Distractions
Was poking through the Old English-plus-translation version of Beowulf I have, and was intrigued that the first line was: Hwæt, we Gar-Dena in geardagum There you go, Dena's in Beowulf! (Even though it means the Danes, here: Gar-Dena = spear-Danes)… more »
 

Darth Vader, Harmonica Maven

10/30/07 | by Adam | Categories: YouTube
If you ever wondered what that gizmo near the bottom of Darth Vader's helmet was, the title above gave it away. (Via Daring Fireball) more »