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- Richard Branson to Explore the Center of the Earth
- 13 Delicious Recipes Using Cadbury Eggs
- Beware The Bath, Gentle Sloths
- Dan Bull Raps About Why He Hates DLC
- Catch The Party Cab For The Ride Of Your Life
- Existential Crisis & Dragons
- How Darth Vader Ended Up On The Washington National Cathedral
- Live-Action Children’s Sci-Fi Shows From The 80s
- NES Style Cover Art For Classic Hitchcock Films
- But Did She Blind Him With Science?
- Pac-Man Ghost Bookshelves
- Claude The Cookbook Companion
- Oinking With Cuteness
- The Hunger Games By Any Other Director
- This IS The Skirt You’re Looking For
- Add Some Breakfast to Your Coffee
- Picnic Table with a Wine Chiller
- Oreo Sunglasses
- Teen Drama at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters
- 10 Infamous Hoaxes
- The Only Guy Out There
- Andy Warhol Painting Debbie Harry With An Amiga
- Corgis Explain the Final Four
- Animated Cardboard Short-”Mr. Carton”
- Doctor Who Sticky Notes
- Junk Food Jubilation
- This Week at Neatorama
- Mmmmmmm….Maple Syrup Popcorn!
| Richard Branson to Explore the Center of the Earth Posted: 01 Apr 2012 04:42 AM PDT
Virgin Volcanic hopes to launch the first expedition in 2015. This new technology may lead to a new method of transportation in which people will travel through the earth instead of around it. Link -via Arbroath See also: More information.  |
| 13 Delicious Recipes Using Cadbury Eggs Posted: 31 Mar 2012 11:58 PM PDT Easter is just a hop, skip and diabetic coma away, which means it’s time to inhale as many Cadbury Eggs as you can before it’s too late! These 13 recipes call for those most delicious of all candy eggs as their main recipe, so they should help you consume Cadbury Eggs in massive quantities just in the nick of time. My teeth are aching already! |
| Beware The Bath, Gentle Sloths Posted: 31 Mar 2012 11:49 PM PDT Sloths are in for it this time, and by it I mean trouble. By next year they will be subjugated and bathed for the amusement of the masses, their cuteness extracted like visual Prozac. You shouldn’t have been so darn adorable, little sloths, your relentless need to be cute has brought you under the radar of those who feed on cuteness like vampires. If you want to survive you’d better get a pair of Groucho glasses and a baseball cap on right away. Better yet, hang on the back of a stinky critter, like a warthog, or a big brute that can offer you protection, like a hippo, and you might be okay. Don’t say I didn’t warn you, I can sense marketable cuteness a mile away and you guys have that “it” factor. Better watch your backs, little guys, because the bathers are coming. |
| Dan Bull Raps About Why He Hates DLC Posted: 31 Mar 2012 10:48 PM PDT British rapper Dan Bull lays a rather eloquent smack down on the shady video game sub-industry known as DLC (downloadable content). Then guest star Francis (of YouTube fame) shows up and emphasizes how much they both hate DLC with some carefully chosen expletives. Well played, gentlemen, well played. (NSFW due to coarse language) –via Kotaku |
| Catch The Party Cab For The Ride Of Your Life Posted: 31 Mar 2012 10:29 PM PDT His name is Taxi Dave, he drives the Party Cab between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m., and he’s a one man mobile paaar-tay in Sacramento, CA! Watch him strut and sway his way across the parking lot, performing the Taxi Dave Dance in order to attract new customers. Party Cab is in the house tonight indeed! –via Videogum |
| Posted: 31 Mar 2012 10:07 PM PDT Dungeons and Dragons has never seemed so mundane! When all of the player characters are cast as office drones things get a little too real, like real life and reality real. Roll a d20 to avoid having an existential crisis of your own while watching this video. (NSFW due to coarse language) –via Geeks Are Sexy |
| How Darth Vader Ended Up On The Washington National Cathedral Posted: 31 Mar 2012 09:52 PM PDT It seems a bit odd that a sculpture of Darth Vader’s helmet would reside atop the Washington National Cathedral, but quirky little juxtapositions like this one make the world a fun and colorful place. Here’s how Darth found his way on to the Cathedral:
I wonder how many pigeons stone Darth has killed with his psychic choke hold? |
| Live-Action Children’s Sci-Fi Shows From The 80s Posted: 31 Mar 2012 08:50 PM PDT There were a lot of quirky sci-fi themed TV shows that came out in the 80s, and many of them were really fun to watch! From the custom built little robot girl in Small Wonder, to the action packed time traveling adventures in Voyagers, to the apocalyptic armored tales of Captain Power and the Soldiers of Fortune, these fun shows are just a fraction of the retro gems that made it on to the list of “forgotten 80s live-action children’s sci-fi series” over at Topless Robot. So, whether you want to relive the 80s via sci-fi show intros, you’re a retro enthusiast looking to expand your mind, or you’re just bored and have about ten minutes to spare, check out the list and see if any of these shows are worthy of adding to your Netflix queue. –via Topless Robot |
| NES Style Cover Art For Classic Hitchcock Films Posted: 31 Mar 2012 08:28 PM PDT These fun pixel art prints are by Joe Spiotto, and they put a fresh spin on classic Hitchcock films by making them over in a NES cover art style. Personally, I think all of these movies would have made great NES games. Imagine running around a creepy old house and motel dodging Norman Bates and his mother, fighting your way through waves and waves of attacking birds, or trying to survive being mistaken for a secret agent, all while maintaining your composure for the sake of society. Sounds like a swingin’ good time to me! For now, we’ll just have to settle for Joe’s vision of imaginary NES style cover art for these movies, imagining how great those games would have been. Link –via Super Punch |
| But Did She Blind Him With Science? Posted: 31 Mar 2012 08:19 PM PDT It can’t be said that they lack chemistry, that’s for sure. While we’ve featured plenty of geeky weddings, I think this might be the first one based on science. And the theme penetrated every aspect of the wedding:
What do you guys think? Geek chic or geek reek? Link Via The Mary Sue |
| Posted: 31 Mar 2012 07:54 PM PDT Etsy seller LightYourselfUp made this adorable bookcase. It may not be practical for storing books, but we’re too busy playing video games to read them anyway. Link -via Geek Crafts |
| Posted: 31 Mar 2012 07:27 PM PDT Claude The Cookbook Companion – $34.94 (sold separately) Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Are you looking for the perfect gift for your gourmet loving Mom? You need Claude The Cookbook Companion from the NeatoShop. This little guy is a great kitchen helper. He can hold cookbooks, recipes, or an iPad. Use his little thumbs to stow rings while you are cooking. Claude is available in black and white. Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Mother’s Day ideas and Kitchen Stuff. |
| Posted: 31 Mar 2012 07:11 PM PDT She’s oinky and she knows it. This little twelve day old piglet is still trying to get her footing down. Between her miniature size and precious little squeaks, she might just be the cutest pig on Earth. |
| The Hunger Games By Any Other Director Posted: 31 Mar 2012 06:03 PM PDT You know what the Hunger Games needs? More explosions, or maybe more romance-based comedic scenes. Whatever your favorite Genre, EW probably has a poster translating the young adult novel into a film you’re certain to enjoy. As a non-Michael Bay fan, I love their take on his take of the movie. |
| This IS The Skirt You’re Looking For Posted: 31 Mar 2012 04:57 PM PDT I don’t know about you other ladies, but while I have plenty of geektastic tees in my wardrobe, I’m certainly lacking when it comes to R2D2 skirts. Fortunately, Etsy seller GoChaseRabbits is here to correct that fashion faux pas with this adorable piece. Link Via Geeks Are Sexy |
| Add Some Breakfast to Your Coffee Posted: 31 Mar 2012 03:56 PM PDT Chicken and waffles make a great pair, but there’s always the problem of all that cholesterol. Fortunately, Torani syrup has you covered with their new Chicken ‘n Waffles flavor, perfect for coffees, sundaes or for pouring all over your chicken and waffles to create meta chicken and waffles. Mmmm…chickennwaffleicious. Link Via Laughing Squid |
| Picnic Table with a Wine Chiller Posted: 31 Mar 2012 02:00 PM PDT I haven’t been able to track down the person responsible for this table, but s/he is certainly clever. It looks easy to make your own. Just remove the center plank from the picnic table, then attach a gutter. Keep your wine cool during picnics by adding ice. -via Nag on the Lake |
| Posted: 31 Mar 2012 01:55 PM PDT You will look totally rad in these 80s-style sunglasses made by Phil Jones. You won’t be able to see, but you will be seen. Jones’s Website -via Bit Rebels | Previously by Phil Jones: Miniature Tire Swing |
| Teen Drama at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters Posted: 31 Mar 2012 01:47 PM PDT Gambit wants to get close, but he’s scared of getting hurt again. And getting into any relationship with Rogue can be really draining. Will Gambit overcome his anxiety and ask Rogue to accompany him to the prom? Let’s crack open this faux Sweet Valley High cover by Tony Fleecs. Check out his gallery at the link, which is filled with geeky goodness. Link -via io9 | Fleecs’s Blog |
| Posted: 31 Mar 2012 12:00 PM PDT Here’s a rundown of the most famous hoaxes in history. They fooled a lot of people in their time, but we can’t say we’re smarter than those folks now. The hoaxers are always one step ahead in finding ways to fool us! -via the Presurfer |
| Posted: 31 Mar 2012 11:17 AM PDT
Read more about Zdarsky and his one-man town at The New York Times. Link -via reddit (Image credit: John Burcham for The New York Times) |
| Andy Warhol Painting Debbie Harry With An Amiga Posted: 31 Mar 2012 09:06 AM PDT Apparently Andy Warhol was quite handy with the Amiga computer, here he is using an early paint program (anyone know which program?) to colorize a digital portrait of Deborah Harry, lead singer of Blondie. And while this task seems simple by today’s standards, this video is from 1986, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth and gas was a buck and a quarter a gallon! –via i09 |
| Posted: 31 Mar 2012 08:20 AM PDT The NCAA basketball tournament has reached the Final Four, the top four teams who will play each other today. I am inwardly excited that two of the four teams are from my home state (take that, Duke)! To get you ready, Buzzfeed has the most important tournament topics people are talking about, explained by adorable little Corgis. Link |
| Animated Cardboard Short-”Mr. Carton” Posted: 31 Mar 2012 07:30 AM PDT This understated animated short comes from the mind of Michael Bolufer, and it’s the pilot episode for a 12 part series. It looks like a fun way to bring cardboard and sharpie together, and it’s animated for your viewing pleasure. A Cardboard cartoon, what’ll they think of next?! –via Drawn |
| Posted: 31 Mar 2012 07:17 AM PDT Doctor Who Sticky Notes – $5.95 Attention Doctor Who fans! Behold the Doctor Who Sticky Notes from the NeatoShop. This great assorted notepad set comes in a nifty little book. Included are over 300 different sticky notes featuring The Doctor, TARDIS, and 4 different daleks. Use it to write your favorite Doctor Who quotes. Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Doctor Who items!
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| Posted: 31 Mar 2012 07:17 AM PDT Norwegian adventurer Aleksander Gamme spent three months in 2011-2012 skiing to the South Pole solo. On day 86, he reached a stash of supplies, and was delighted to find cheese doodles and chocolate. You might think his joy is a bit over-the-top, but I tend to act the same way when I find forgotten chocolate candy. Link English translation. Link Gamme also has an AMA (ask me anything) thread at reddit. Link |
| Posted: 31 Mar 2012 06:14 AM PDT
John Farrier found 14 Facts You Might Not Know about Mission: Impossible. Jill Harness brought us back pictures of 35 Great Costumes From WonderCon. The Magna Carta filled us in on the history of the document, courtesy of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader. Ig® Nobel Limericks: Slime, Nation, Beer came to us from The Annals of Improbable Research. And mental_floss magazine gave us 4 Winning Moments in Gym Class History. Over at NeatoBambino, the Decipher the Doodle contest is Back! Take your best shot at interpreting a drawing by a 5-year-old and win a t-shirt from the NeatoShop!
For April Fool’s Day From the archives, I recommend Non-Foolery on April Fools' Day. It’s a look back at real news stories that no one believed because they happened on April Fools Day! And we have plenty of articles about historical pranks and hoaxes and foolishness you may enjoy. Remember, you can also get more Neatorama goodness by joining us in the social networking world. That means Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and now Pinterest! |
| Posted: 31 Mar 2012 05:51 AM PDT The Royal Theatre in Toronto is hosting the Canadian Film Festival this year, so they’re breaking out the big guns-buckets full of maple syrup popcorn goodness! It’s described as “a perfect mix of sweet and salty”, and sounds like a fun syrup to pour all over many kinds of food products-maple bars, maple pancakes, even maple candy would be be so much better drenched in maple syrup! So, is popcorn going to be good when subjected to a maple syrup shower? Does a Mountie crap in the woods? |
After filmmaker James Cameron set a depth record for exploring the Marianna Trench and Jeff Bezos found the engines from Apollo 11, entrepreneur Richard Branson felt a need to do something even more spectacular. The head of Virgin galactic is preparing to launch a journey to the center of the earth! The new company Virgin Volcanic, an offshoot of Virgin Galactic, has developed a vehicle called the VVS1.
Ivo Zdarsky escaped from Communist Czechoslovakia in 1984 by building his own airplane and flying to Austria in the middle of the night. Since then, he moved the the US and bought a ghost town. Lucin, Utah, has no other residents anymore. Zdarsky lives alone in an airplane hangar, where he makes airplane propellors for a living. He flies to Ogden for groceries or to Salt Lake City to see his girlfriend. Meanwhile, Zdarsky is living large in the ultimate man cave.
Yep, it’s another holiday weekend, as tomorrow is April Fool’s Day. But what do you do when it falls on a Sunday? In the last couple of decades, I see people tending to stretch holidays across several days to extend the fun, so why not this one as well? Pranks all weekend long, pranks on Monday, and maybe even into Tuesday. All the better to totally fool someone, you know! Still, think before you prank, because there’s a limit to how far you can go before you cause irreparable harm to a physical body, job prospects, your credibility, or a relationship. The safe way to celebrate is to enjoy other people’s pranks and hoaxes. At the end of this post, you’ll find a list of Neatorama feature articles about pranks, hoaxes, and tricks from history. And here are the features from this week you might need to catch up on:
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