Very creative site put together by two Swede? Norse? Scandanavia? guys. Using elements based on the Bayeux tapestry, you create a Middle-Ages story or comic and can then email it to friends or post in a gallery. (OK, so don't email it to them but send them a link.)

I wish I could include a visual of it, much more creative than it sounds. Has Gilliam-esque sensibilities.

Make a stirring tale of your last breakup. Turn an office dispute into an epic. Update Chaucer.

Friend said "Now this is what technology is for!!!!!"

Historic Tale Construction Kit

On August 22, 2003, Ray (Martian Chronicles) Bradbury turns 83 years old. To honor the man who has contributed so much to the world of science fiction, The Planetary Society wants to present our friend and Advisory Council member, Mr. Bradbury, with a giant birthday card - a card with "Happy Birthday" wishes from fans around the world.

I went to the celebration last night for this incredible man (he has a new book of essays coming out next year!) He spoke of the impact of Mars in hislife, I am hoping to grab some links to media coverage of it to post soon.

Add Your Birthday Wishes for Ray Bradbury

] "So who made the machines? That's who we want to
] contact."
]
]
] "They made the machines. That's what I'm trying to tell
] you. Meat made the machines."
]
]
] "That's ridiculous. How can meat make a machine? You're
] asking me to believe in sentient meat."
]
]
] "I'm not asking you, I'm telling you. These creatures are
] the only sentient race in that sector and they're made
] out of meat."

This short story is also posted on the wall of the lower level of The Tech Museum in San Jose, just near the planetary exploration area.

Before The Matrix, There was Only Meat