It's time for "I bet you didn't know that. . .", academic edition.

Dr. Crazy of Reassigned Time dons some special headgear to write. The Queen of West Procrastination also has a distinctive outfit for writing and studying.

Jane of See Jane Compute dreams of the perfect department. On her list?

I would possess a big clue stick and have free reign to use it as necessary on my colleagues. :)

Jess of Bee Policy considers ditching it all to become a photographer of ridiculously cute squid.

The Little Professor provides us with a handy (if tongue-in-cheek) guide on how to write "First Person" columns for the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Angela Thomas of i-Anya is holding classes inside the virtual world of Second Life.

Dr. Shellie considers how academics are like sex workers.

Profgrrrrl conducts informal research on Craigslist mating rituals.

Limon de Campo's hands shake when it's time to read course evaluations.

Perry of Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast dreams of grandiose dissertation dedications. "I'd like to thank the Academy. . ."

Flavia of Ferule and Fescue has just discovered "the key to the secrets of the universe"--and it involves procrastination!

Leslie Madsen-Brooks blogs at The Clutter Museum and Museum Blogging.