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You can call me TC Posted Feb 15, 2013
That was fun, jwf. I particularly liked the story of the squirrel and the chamaeleon.
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Cheerful Dragon Posted Feb 19, 2013
Today is the 540th anniversary of the birth of Nikolaj Kopernik, aka Nicolaus Copernicus. There's no interaction with the doodle, but you can watch the planets orbiting the second 'O'.
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Baron Grim Posted Feb 19, 2013
Ah, and the Moon orbits Earth. Nice orrery.
BTW, I've never heard my mother say the word, 'orrery'. I don't think I ever will. She can't say the name 'Rory' so I'm sure 'orrery' would be right out. 
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Baron Grim Posted Feb 19, 2013
Oh, wait. It's "Roy" she can't say... it comes out 'Rory'... Orrery might be doable, or it might cause her to get caught in loop. Ohrorororororororororororororor..... Like an engine dieseling.
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Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor Posted Feb 19, 2013
Today's Google Doodle is wonderful.
GB 
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~ jwf ~ scribblo ergo sum Posted Feb 22, 2013
Feb 22nd appears to be Edward Gorey's birthday.
The doodle doesn't do much that I can see.
And tends toward his warmer fuzzier style.
But for those who either don't know Gorey or who do,
here is a link to Utoobs where you can find more of
his strange pre-hootoovian vision of the whirled.
http://youtu.be/HFqYtz7exBs
~jwf~
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You can call me TC Posted Feb 22, 2013
Feb 22nd is Thinking Day - Lord and Lady Baden-Powell's birthdays. Does anyone celebrate that any more?
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psychocandy-moderation team leader Posted Feb 22, 2013
I'm quite pleased that someone mentioned Edward Gorey, even if it means I was beaten to it. 
I've been enjoying his work in various formats for many years. Today's Doodle made me very happy. Thanks for the YouTube link, too. 
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Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor Posted Feb 22, 2013
German and Austrian Google (no idea which others) show a picture of the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer having a walk with his poodle. It's obviously his 225th birthday.
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Baron Grim Posted Feb 22, 2013
I love Ogdred Weary. I've got two of his "Amphigorey" books. That doodle is definitely warm and fuzzy.
Where's the Beastly Baby? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzJAU3KDIdg
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Dr Anthea - ah who needs to learn things... just google it! Posted Mar 1, 2013
on google.co.uk a rather spiffy little dragon in honour of our welsh friends on st david's day
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~ jwf ~ scribblo ergo sum Posted Mar 1, 2013
Nice. 
~jwf~
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Baron Grim Posted Mar 1, 2013
What's the holding? A turnip?
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Dr Anthea - ah who needs to learn things... just google it! Posted Mar 1, 2013
a leek
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Baron Grim Posted Mar 1, 2013
OH... Ok, 
A dragon holding a leek makes MUCH more sense than a dragon holding a turnip.
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Dr Anthea - ah who needs to learn things... just google it! Posted Mar 1, 2013
a leek is one of the symbols of wales
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Baron Grim Posted Mar 1, 2013
I guessed as much. But you can see how daft it might seem to an ignorant furriner like myself.
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Baron Grim Posted Mar 10, 2013
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!
http://www.google.com.au
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~ jwf ~ scribblo ergo sum Posted Mar 10, 2013
So many iconic HHGG elements animated on such a little screen.
I loved the Vogon poetry effect on the potted plant.
Happy Birthday DNA!
~jwf~
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Baron Grim Posted Mar 10, 2013
It's also interactive. Click on the Guide repeatedly.
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