Nice enumeration of odd python behaviors by Hans Nowak.  Most of Python language works as expected so you get used to cruising along right after diving into it.  But that easy rider feeling turns queasy when you wham straight into oddities like these.  If you enjoyed this, here are few more:

• Python Gotchas
• Python Warts (link may be down)

BTW, does anyone have answers to these two questions?

• When will ActiveState update ActivePython to Python 2.3?
• Did Isabel knock the Starship down?