One of the reasons I visit HN so much is precisely because of these "off topic" articles. Very often they're either interesting, thought provoking or just plain

One of the reasons I visit HN so much is precisely because of these "off topic" articles. Very often they're either interesting, thought provoking or just plain odd/unusual. That's a great thing! I have a wide range of interests so anything that tickles my curiosity is cool. Often, I find the comments far more illuminating and interesting than the original article itself. Long may these random articles continue!