This is perhaps the most light-hearted part of this webpage, a collection of anecdotes.

I somehow encountered them in my life, either read them from some book, watched them from some TV show, was told by someone, experienced them, or even made them up.

My reason of adding this section is that I enjoy reading other people's anecdotes. Anecdote is an alternative to seeing the shape of life. It takes a humorous angle, but not necessarily less serious. An anecdote could be more inspiring than a poem.

Anyway, that is a different story. For now, read on and enjoy!


Current anecdotes

Just Communication
Added: 11 May 2001 | Last edited: 11 May 2001
Even words have a certain percentage of uncertainty. How come? Check this out.

Alternative Definition for Politics
Added: 11 May 2001 | Last edited: 11 May 2001
Another example showing how words are not 100% accurate.

Do Not Use This on Earth!
Added: 11 May 2001 | Last edited: 11 May 2001
Sherlock Holmes said, "You see, but you do not observe." This anecdote is a proof of the truth of this statement. I needed one term to notice a big absurdity on the card I used everyday.

Alphabetic Chemistry
Added: 20 July 2001 | Last edited: 4 July 2001
Is science always precise and exact? Most of us think so. However, even science can be made neither precise nor exact, especially when it comes to wording.

GHIST
Added: 24 December 2001 | Last edited: 23 December 2001
Pronounciation is difficult! Here is the proof!

Any comments, suggestions or critics?
Contact me: at comp dot nus dot edu dot sg with dennyisk before the at

Last edited: Monday, 24 December 2001

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