The Online Etymology Dictionary has been around quite a while, but I’ve only just come across it. Ten minutes ago, in fact. Browse alphabetically or search for specific words, related words, or only natural language terms – if you have even a passing affection for words, you’ll find it hard to leave. Hats off to Douglas Harper for putting it together.

The Discovery Channel has a beautiful new ad out. Given the crap that’s happening in the world – and is likely to keep happening – it’s actually quite refreshing to take a moment to look at this little planet of ours in a positive light.

Is it just me though or is that an orca and not a great white? Anyway – I love the arachnid guy. And Stephen Hawking joining in is just cool.