Random Science Monday!

* At most movie theaters, there's more popcorn in a medium bag than in a large tub.

* We could grow asparagus on Mars.

* Is the universe fractal?

* Optical illusion creates fake speed bumps. Via Neil F.

* In the future, we'll get all our energy from giant, man-made tornadoes. We're saved! Via MeFi.

* Compared to the tornadoes, mutant bacteria that excrete oil seem almost mundane.