This video gives you an idea of the tensile strength of Lego constructions, as well as being imaginative.

Could you apply the same reasoning to 'double is_computer_on_fire()'?

> "... but I never left trucking," he said. "I would always either drive on the weekends or part-time not because I had to, but because I enjoyed it."

The impression I get being in the UK is that driving HGVs is a cruel and soul destroying activity.

In the UK it definitely would be, however in the USA there is an appeal to the 'open roads' that might make up for some of the career's shortcomings.

With regards to Pulp Fiction, is the Gold Watch another MacGuffin?

I'm trying to picture how Reggie Perrin would react to this abomination.

From the article: "Drawing more people into cities could help significantly shrink the country’s overall greenhouse gas emissions. Low-density developments produced nearly four times the greenhouse gas emissions of high-density alternatives, with research finding that doubling urban density can reduce carbon pollution from household travel by nearly half and residential energy use by more than a third."

This refers to the overall volume of pollution, but not the concentration of pollution in a particular location. If you're from the UK you've likely heard about Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who tragically died aged nine in 2013 after an asthma attack. Last year a coroner's verdict was given stating pollution played a part in her death, specifically the high levels of nitrogen dioxide. I know this is just one case, but it makes me think the fine structure of urban planning is very important in this respect.

I'd feel better off with MAD, it's supposed to prevent a nuclear exchange.

I'm aware of the philosophy behind HN and the dictionary entry alludes to this. From my experience it's more focussed on technology and a liking of knowledge in general.

On the other hand, I still find this amusing.

"A chain of tweets interspersed with memes." I really liked the wholesome meme with the cat. The Cox-Zucker tweet was also quite amusing.