Okay, here's the rare, and occasionally-requested game-related Out of the Blue. I finally got hooked on an RPG that seems to really capture the essence of so much of the genre. And the best thing is that the game, called StatBuilder (thanks Zdim & Fingers), is free for a 600 KB download! I just wonder how many sleepless nights I'm going to lose to this thing?

Link of the Day: Why is the Sky Dark at Night. I didn't even realize what a good question that is. Thanks publicENEMY.
Story of the Day: Ad campaign uses humor to fight colon cancer. And what could be funnier than Polyp Man? Thanks Sam Kuhn.
Weird Science: Researchers Create Embryo Without Sperm to Make Stem Cells. Thanks theAntiELVIS, who adds: "Gentlemen, we are now obsolete."
Wild Science: Unassuming bush may be world's oldest living thing. Thanks Nick Steffel.
Auction of the Day: Enron Commemorative Stock Certificate. Thanks Chris Johnson.
Follow-up: Would-be bride woos suitors with Web auction. Thanks Phil Hall.