Most of you are only familiar with Weirdmail, the communications arm of the Institute. In fact, the Institute conducts a variety of research and applied science projects at our sprawling campus on the shores of the Penobscot River, just south of Mattawamkeag Maine.

We are currently, in collaboration with the FBI and Interpol, investigating the relationship between the activities of brilliant criminals and really stupid criminals. This led to a recent breakthrough, with the arrest and interrogation of the notorious Ignatius Bloom and his partner Frankie “the Clock”. (see previous Weirdmails, “red alert and red alert 2”.

We also aid corporations with product development and market research. At the present time our chief safety officer and etymology researcher Bruce MacGregor, is investigating the potential risks of the device pictured below.



The company that has invested millions in research and development wants to make sure there are no hidden liabilities. What better place to test this device than northern Maine where people are always sick and blowing their noses constantly? At the present time we have thirty five people of different ages and genders in Mattawamkeag walking around using these ingenious devices. So far heavy winds and rain have been the only problems.

The is the first in a series of articles describing the work of The Institute.