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[Monday Roundup] Andrew Morton Interview, Beer and ugly ducklings, Christmas Facts #29, #28, #27

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Andrew Morton, Linux Kernel MaintainerLinuxFormat magazine in the UK, published an interview they conducted with Linux kernel maintainer Andrew Morton last week. While they haven't published the full interview online (got to buy the magazine I suspect) the bits they have is interesting particularly around the use of BitKeeper. In the old days they weren't using any sort of version control system, and apparently Linus was quite resistant to the whole thing.  BitKeeper was the only thing they could get Linus to use.

While there is plenty of work going into the search for the cure for cancer and other real nasties, it is good to note that some boffins are tackling some of the more pressing issues of the day.  We profiled a wee while ago the engineering feats of pushing a sleeping cow over.  Now have you ever wondered why after some pints of the happy-juice that some people look infinitely better?  Turning the ugly-duckling in the corner to a vision of absolute beauty?  Well, fear not, clever boffins in Manchester University have come up with a formula to explain it.  So fear not, its not your fault, it's mathematically explainable!

Countdown to Christmas Facts #29, #28 and #27:
The Christmas Cake or pudding, is a relatively new addition to the Christmas table only dating back to the 19th century.  Some mix a coin into the pudding and those that are lucky to find it are known as the 'Mock King' and is attributed to the celebrations on the 12th night (although in pagan times, anyone finding the coin would be killed! Be careful; it can swing either way).  Finally, some families pour brandy on the pudding and light it.  This dates back to the pagan time when they would set various things on fire to encourage the sun to relight again during the winter months.
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