Take A Number

An iPhone developer anonymously recorded iPhone users’ numerical passcodes.  Using statistical analysis i.e. mode and average, he created a list of the ten most common PIN.

Because I am concerned about unintentionally selecting a number or password with meaning I use a random number generator to create a PIN.  I still have a bias; however, because I dismiss numbers like 7777 or 1234 even thought they arise randomly.  The most common numbers are listed below.  Every phone, GPS, and garage keypad I come across will experience me entering these numbers.

• 1234
• 0000
• 2580
• 1111
• 5555
• 5683
• 0852
• 2222
• 1212
• 1998

Also of note, 1990 – 2000 were in the top 50 passwords and 1980 – 1989 were in the top 100.

Bright Idea

Incandescent light bulbs will not be phased out.  While most people have no opinion on this matter there were large celebrations from bakers who strictly use an Easy Bake Oven.  The Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007 called for incandescents to be phased out in favor of more efficient bulbs.  Rep. Joe Barton (R) introduced the BULB Act and Rep. Michele Bachmann (R) introduced Light Bulb Freedom of Choice Act, so people have the freedom to purchase what they want.  Meanwhile, homosexuals cannot marry in 44 states, but they can screw whatever bulb they want.

Be Listening To You

The band from Boston, Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling, created a shot for shot remake of the Prisoner’s opening title sequence in their music video, “Arrival”.  They also have a six track CD, but the second track frequently changes.