Whimsy: January 2013 Archives

Read a Lawyer's Amazingly Detailed Analysis of Bilbo's Contract in The Hobbit | Wired.com

Middle Earth fans can get an intro to basic concepts of contract law in the English common law system (the basis for American contract law) by means of an analysis of the lengthy contract between the dwarves and Bilbo.

Free Classic TV Shows: Hancock's Half Hour, "The Alpine Holiday"

From Tony Hancock's TV series: Tony's Swiss skiing trip is one disaster after another. Kenneth Williams turns up as a competitive yodeler, reprising his recurring character ("'Ere, stop messin' about!") from the radio show.