Everyone talks about fjords. Fjords are dramatic. Fjords are deep. Fjords win awards. But I ask you, have you ever truly stopped to appreciate a peninsula? A peninsula is a landmass that has made a decision. It is sticking out, and it is proud of it.

I have seen things you people would not believe. I have also seen things you people would believe, and they were worse. Here is a list of the ten most depressing sights in the galaxy, as compiled by someone who has the time to compile it.

There is an art to making a hasty retreat. Anyone can run. A true professional runs with posture, confidence, and a sense of showmanship that suggests the entire disaster was part of the plan.

The Babel fish is small, yellow, leech-like, and probably the oddest thing in the universe. It is also one of the most useful, which is saying something in a universe that contains tea and improbability drives.

The Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster is the best drink in existence. It is also, depending on how many you have had, the worst drink in existence. This is the nature of greatness.