And just for fun....

Did you see the story about the post card that was delivered to its designated recipient in a small town on the north coast of Cornwall, addressed with only the name and a map of where the town is? The Sun has the map and the story. Nice to know Her Majesty's Post Office still works...

On the first day of the 110th Congress, Metafilter links to a wonderful section of the U.S. Senate website: Senate Chamber Desks. Sometimes the inanimate objects tell a story, too. Ever hear of the 'Cherokee Strip?' or the Candy Desk? Some great stories here.

From the House, not so entertaining, but useful: New Members of the 110th Congress, PDF from House Clerk. Also:

Unofficial phone directory of the House, 110th Congress. But there's lots more stuff of interest on the House Clerk's site.