Humor

A Miami Herald columnist is annoyed at a group that ranked the 50 United States in order of intelligence. Florida ranked 47th.

November 1, 2002 - The Miami Herald

Buses with names such as "The Terrorist," "Highway Massacre" and "The Ticket to Hell" contribute to the highest vehicular fatality rate in the world.

October 7, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

A team in Taiwan find that sewage can be used in bricks for houses. Watch what you eat...

August 30, 2002 - New Scientist

The proposed Driving Solo Enforcement Act of 2002 aims to close down car pool lanes and makes it illegal for more than one person to be in a car at a time.

August 23, 2002 - BBSpot

The stunning design for an all-foyer mansion attracts national attention, but the work of stoner architects is tragically underfunded.

August 16, 2002 - The Onion

A comic look at city planning from Foxtrot.

July 12, 2002 - UComics

Unhappy with the view from your window? A tutorial on how to build your own cityscape.

June 14, 2002 - Slashdot

Suwon, South Korea has turned the lowly public toilet into a tourist attraction.

June 7, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

The U.S. Congress called the current U.S. Capitol "inadequate and obsolete," and threatens to relocate to Charlotte or Memphis. Architecture firm proposes a new retractable-dome capitol.

May 31, 2002 - The Onion

Planners might want to pick up a copy of the latest comic book to find out how the public attitude towards urban environments.

May 24, 2002 - The Economist

Could it be -- a completed overpass connecting Mexico and Canada?

May 17, 2002 - The Onion

The unusual and unauthorized "artwork" was seen by 150,000 motorists every day. Embarrassed highway officials who failed to discover the prank concede it is useful and will not press charges.

May 10, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

A monorail enthusiast builds a monorail in his backyard.

April 12, 2002 - The Monorail Society

The world's longest place name -- from Thailand -- comes in at 162 characters. Try these tongue twisters...

March 29, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

Puzzled about the features of the much-hyped Segway Human Transporter? The Onion presents all you need to know in a single "infographic."

December 13, 2001 - The Onion

The Onion humorously reports on a family of five that was found alive in the Chicago suburbs after eight years.

August 25, 2001 - The Onion

General Motors announces a low-cost, disposable car, The Onion reports.

April 13, 2001 - The Onion

The Onion reports that 98% of US commuters favor public transportation for others.

December 4, 2000 - The Onion