gynecological forceps

Chinese alchemists in the 9th century invented gunpowder as an elixir of immortality. By the 13th century they were using cannons on the battlefield http://pubs.acs.org/cen/books/83/8303books1.html

Talented for sure, but I've never heard anyone in Toronto speak with an accent like that. Its not even remotely close

no water boarding?

Sturgeon are definitely what people mistake for lake monsters

Norwegians take more whales per capita than the Japanese, I don't know why the Japs get all the vitriol

I always thought the Canadian Tire money guy was gay, I mean look at him he's fabulous

What makes this extra funny is the McDonalds 'I'm Lovin It!' Southern Style Chicken ad just below the story.

I think The Wizard of Oz is more a Theosophical allegory rather than a political one. Frank Baum was a Theosophist which was a cultish pseudo religion of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many artists and celebrities of the day were associated with Theosophy just as many celebs today are associated with Scientology. One of the more infamous linked to Theosophy was Adolph Hitler.

Zoroastrianism part of the Theosophy doctrine is referenced right in the title, 'OZ' stands for Oscar Zoroaster. The Wizard of Oz's full name is 'Oscar Zoroaster Phadrig Isaac Norman Henkle Emmannuel Ambroise Diggs' O.Z. P.I.N.H.E.A.D.

They are the Chinamen, I am the walrus, coo coo c'choo

Tortilla Flat 2:Chihuahua Flat (based on the novel by John Steinbeck)