Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS finds himself in Las Vegas for a conference and a ride on the fastest and most horrifying in roller coaster in the world.
Clive Williams
Clive Williams is a Canberra columnist.
"The current 12-hour system is idiotic. Fortunately, it would not often be the case that 12 midday would be confused with 12 midnight.," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS reprises his propellor theme, this time he looks at how it proved more efficient than sail or traditional paddlewheels and soon became the standard maritime propulsion system.
Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS explains why some aeroplanes still use propellers when they could be using jets.
To quote American journalist Ambrose Bierce: "A Scotsman is a man who, before sending his pyjamas to the laundry, stuffs a sock in each pocket." Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS wonders why Scottish people are renowned for their frugalness.
Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS says being a celebrity usually implies a favourable public image, as opposed to someone who is merely “famous” or “notable”, or even worse – “infamous” or “notorious”.
Today, acronyms permeate virtually every aspect of our lives, from business and finance, writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS, who shares a selection, many of which have become words that users are often unaware of what they stand for.
"Different nationalities have different senses of humour, with the Germans entirely lacking one. It’s said Otto Von Bismarck only laughed twice. Once when his mother-in-law died and once when he saw the Swedish army," writes CLIVE WILLIAMS.
CityNews columnists have come together to expose, from different angles, the great rates rip-off. CLIVE WILLIAMS, ordinarily writing whimsy, sets the tone with a laser-like look at the state of the ACT…
The Radio Yerevan jokes, also known as Armenian Radio jokes, have been popular in the Soviet Union and other countries of the former Communist eastern bloc since the second half of the 20th century, writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
"Predicting the next smart financial move is probably as challenging for the average punter as finding a kangaroo in Canberra," writes CLIVE WILLIAMS in a column of whimsy centred on economists – artists or scientists?
"Fred was at the bank yesterday when a little old lady asked him if he could help check her balance. So he pushed her over." Columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS says humour varies greatly , based on individual experiences, beliefs and sensitivities.
