By now you have probably heard about Ken Jennings, the software engineer from Salt Lake City, who has won over $1.2 million on Jeopardy. You might think, "wow, he's pretty smart" and I can't believe an ordinary man can win 37 consecutive shows in a row. But the real truth is Ken Jennings is no ordinary man, he's a software engineer. As a software engineer I can tell you exactly why he is winning. It's because of the "mouse". We software engineers over time develop an uncanny response to clicking and typing. For instance I can quadruple click in the time it takes an ordinary man to double click. We've figured out how to shave seconds off of our clicking and off of our cut and pasting. I've had bosses come tell me "It sounds like it's raining in here" Not only one finger but all fingers have developed (especially since I am a guitar player). I know your secret Mr. Jennings, and I bet I can click faster than you.  Now, knowing the answers, well that's another story.

Thought of the day
Final Jeopardy: What were the real names of Cary Grant, Tony Curtis and Joan Crawford?
Cliff Claven: Who are three people who have never been in my kitchen?
--Cheers