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- Interactive Murals By Ernest Zacharevic
- An Amazing Array Of Custom Action Figures
- Hungary’s Red Sludge Disaster Zone Two Years Later
- Animated Short – What Is Dead May Never Die
- 27 Funny Breaking Bad Memes
- Bulldogs Love Tether Ball
- Comic Con’s Creepiest Exclusive
- I’ll Buy All The Games You Have, Thanks
- Return of Loca the Singing Pug
- Nursing Home in a Post-Texting World
- Super Moonwalking
- The Best Spy Shoes Since Get Smart
- Official Olympics Outfit of Team USA: Chic or Dud?
- How to Make Tortilla Bowls
- Game On, World
- Homeland Security’s New Molecular Scanner
- Bloodsucking Parasite Named After Bob Marley
- CDC’s Wedding Day Survival Guide
- Loophole to McDonald’s Olympics Fries Monopoly
- Why You Should Drink Hot Tea in Hot Weather
- Only Dog Poop Can Go Into This Trash Can
- The Serial Hugger: Is It a Crime to Trick Strangers into Giving You a Hug?
- Let the Wookimon Win
- The Toilet Paper Factory
- Man Finds His Car for Sale on eBay 42 Years after It Was Stolen
- The Human Bowling Ball
- TARDIS Belly Dancer with a Lightsaber
- You’re A Putz
- Beagle vs.Lemon
- Town Turns Itself into a Virtual Library
- Wolverine Riding a Pony Tattoo
- The Science of Spider-Man
- Indrani and Her Palace
- Human Kaleidoscope
- A Plant Makes Mice Spit Out its Seeds
- Rubber Bands Vs. Watermelon
- I Guess Those Helmets Aren’t Blaster Proof After All
- San Diego Comic Con 2012 Bingo
- Pac-Man Arcade Candy
- Bryan Cranston Becomes Walter White
- 11 Amazingly Geeky Aquariums
| Interactive Murals By Ernest Zacharevic Posted: 12 Jul 2012 04:45 AM PDT These awesome murals by Ernest Zacharevic really make the buildings on which they’re painted come alive, and add a whimsical touch to the town. Ernest’s paintings range from entire walls to subtle little pieces, and they all look like they’re interacting with the environment, and objects, around them. Link –via Hi Fructose |
| An Amazing Array Of Custom Action Figures Posted: 12 Jul 2012 03:45 AM PDT Figure modder elvis1976 knows his way around the clays and the plastics, and he creates unique versions of popular comic book characters that show his deep love for the funny books. Of particular note are his versions of Tank Girl, Cable and the baby (pictured above), a movie version of Big Daddy from Kick Ass, and a Dark Knight that would make Frank Miller proud. Link –via Nerd Approved |
| Hungary’s Red Sludge Disaster Zone Two Years Later Posted: 12 Jul 2012 02:48 AM PDT There’s a section of Hungary known as the red sludge disaster zone, where the land was ravaged by toxic waste in 2010 and now looks like a surreal martian landscape devoid of human life. The photos in this series were taken by Palíndromo Mészáros for American Photo, and they capture the colorfully barren nature of the ruined Hungarian landscape. Hit the link below if you want to see the rest, they make a rather clear statement about the devastating effects a toxic waste spill can have on the environment. |
| Animated Short – What Is Dead May Never Die Posted: 12 Jul 2012 01:45 AM PDT What Is Dead May Never Die is a techno trip in the way back machine, with oodles of retro charm and an electro-pop soundtrack to match. Created by experimental animator Kadavre Exquis, this is an homage to the warm glow of old computer screens tempered with bits of video footage and lovely cascading pixels. –via JazJaz |
| Posted: 12 Jul 2012 01:35 AM PDT Breaking Bad’s new season is starting this weekend and if you’re as excited about it as I am, then you’ll surely love this list off goofy meme pics based around the show. |
| Posted: 12 Jul 2012 12:31 AM PDT We’ve seen corgis playing tether ball, but now it’s time to check out how well bulldogs do at the sport. The next step? Pairing the two teams up in a championship match. Via BuzzFeed |
| Comic Con’s Creepiest Exclusive Posted: 12 Jul 2012 12:25 AM PDT Comic Con exclusive merchandise just got a little darker thanks to Activision, makers of the upcoming Walking Dead video game. They’re hooking up 100 lucky consumers with this grisly replica of the ear necklace worn by Darryl in the AMC TV series. Whether these lucky people will have the nerve to wear this freaky piece of television memorabilia around the Con is another matter entirely. –via Topless Robot |
| I’ll Buy All The Games You Have, Thanks Posted: 11 Jul 2012 11:15 PM PDT Remember when you were a youngster and you told yourself that it was ok that just just spent all of your savings on a video game because it was an “investment?” Well, for most of us, that was just a lie, but for one collector, that ended up being the truth -he just made $1.2 million for his gaming collection. Of course, this was no ordinary collection. In fact, it actually contained every game ever made for every Sega, Nintendo and NEC system -a total of around 7,000 games, all of which came in the box complete with their instruction manual. Some of the games haven’t even been opened. It puts your childhood collection to shame, doesn’t it? Link Via The Consumerist |
| Return of Loca the Singing Pug Posted: 11 Jul 2012 10:34 PM PDT If you remember Loca and the challenges she faces while running, then you might be happy to see that running isn’t her sole means of transportation. In fact, she’s actually part of the coolest doggie biker gang around. Warning: while this is a cute animal video it actually contains a few naughty words and an inappropriate painting, so it’s really NSFW. |
| Nursing Home in a Post-Texting World Posted: 11 Jul 2012 10:00 PM PDT
Know someone who's addicted to texting? Our pal Dan Piraro of Bizarro Comic explains the horror that awaits in their old age! Check out more neat Bizarro comics over at his website: Link |
| Posted: 11 Jul 2012 09:00 PM PDT
Forget moonwalking! Los Angeles street performer Eric Nash took it to a whole 'nother level with this: Super Moonwalking. Hit play or go to Link [YouTube] - via Cubiclebot |
| The Best Spy Shoes Since Get Smart Posted: 11 Jul 2012 08:30 PM PDT I could never walk in these darn things but heck, I’d be a terrible spy too. For those that do walk just fine in heels and are sick of carrying purses or hiding cyanide capsules in their bras, these Double Agent Shoes are just the ticket for hiding all your secret cargo. Link Via Laughing Squid |
| Official Olympics Outfit of Team USA: Chic or Dud? Posted: 11 Jul 2012 08:00 PM PDT
Behold the official Olympics outfits for Team USA. Designed by Ralph Lauren, the official outfitter of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, the new duds have got some people screaming foul:
And how much do they cost?
Brian Niemietz of the NY Daily News has the story: Link |
| Posted: 11 Jul 2012 07:30 PM PDT Here’s a great tip from The Garden Pantry. To make a tortilla bowl, just flip a muffin pan over, grease it, then bake tortillas in the open spaces. By the way: homemade flour tortillas fresh off the griddle are freakin’ amazing. Link -via Paul Overton |
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| Homeland Security’s New Molecular Scanner Posted: 11 Jul 2012 06:00 PM PDT
Still fretting about privacy? Don't worry, it will soon be over. Big Brother will know everything about you with this new molecular scanner that sounds like it's straight out of Star Trek:
Gizmodo has the details: Link |
| Bloodsucking Parasite Named After Bob Marley Posted: 11 Jul 2012 05:00 PM PDT
Scientists have certainly stirred it up some with this: they've named a parasite that feed on blood after the reggae legend Bob Marley. Disagree? Quit wailin' and simmer down! Link |
| CDC’s Wedding Day Survival Guide Posted: 11 Jul 2012 04:00 PM PDT
After warning the public about the dangers of zombies, the CDC decided to tackle something even more dangerous: weddings! Link - via NPR's Shots blog |
| Loophole to McDonald’s Olympics Fries Monopoly Posted: 11 Jul 2012 03:30 PM PDT
Want chips (French fries to us Yanks) at the Olympics? You're out of luck: McDonald's has got the monopoly on that. But, there is a clever loop hole. Find out how athletes can get their carb-laden fries over at The Daily What: Link |
| Why You Should Drink Hot Tea in Hot Weather Posted: 11 Jul 2012 03:00 PM PDT
This story by Joe Palca of NPR's Morning Edition explains why drinking hot tea on a hot day can help cool you down:
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| Only Dog Poop Can Go Into This Trash Can Posted: 11 Jul 2012 02:30 PM PDT Ben Koros describes the design challenge:
His simple but clever solution was to place a curve into the lid so that poop-filled plastic bags could fit in, but not regular trash. |
| The Serial Hugger: Is It a Crime to Trick Strangers into Giving You a Hug? Posted: 11 Jul 2012 02:00 PM PDT
But how did the man con a hug from so many women? Here's how:
Link (Photo: Shutterstock) So, what say you, Neatoramanauts? Is it a crime to trick a stranger into hugging you? |
| Posted: 11 Jul 2012 01:30 PM PDT Pikachewie is one of Kody Koala’s latest sculptures. It brings the best of Star Wars and Pokémon together:
Previously by this artist: Yoshi Mech |
| Posted: 11 Jul 2012 01:00 PM PDT A clip from the Sesame Street instructional video Elmo’s Potty Time, featuring music from nerdcore rapper MC Frontalot. He made it a fun factory tour! -via Bits and Pieces |
| Man Finds His Car for Sale on eBay 42 Years after It Was Stolen Posted: 11 Jul 2012 12:30 PM PDT In 1970, Bob Russell’s ’67 Austin Healey 3000 disappeared after a date with the woman he’d eventually marry. But he never gave up on her and kept searching for the beauty for 42 years. Suspecting that the rare collectible car would be sold multiple times, he scoured online auctions for it. Finally, one morning, he saw his car for sale on eBay. That was only the beginning of Russell’s struggle. Next, he had to convince the dealer that it was indeed his Austin Healey and that the dealer had to give it back to him:
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| Posted: 11 Jul 2012 12:00 PM PDT In this inflatable bowling alley, the player gets inside the transparent bowling ball and maneuvers it to knock down six five-foot-tall foam pins. Man, this looks like fun! Too bad the product page at Hammacher Schlemmer says it’s for kids ages 5-12, that might mean it’s a bit small. If they made it large enough for everyone, it would be tempting to shell out $4,500. Link -via Laughing Squid |
| TARDIS Belly Dancer with a Lightsaber Posted: 11 Jul 2012 11:30 AM PDT Dawn Xiana Moon’s dance troupe Raks Geek blends an assortment of geeky and dancing source material, including Doctor Who and Star Wars, belly dancing and fire spinning. If you’re in Chicago on August 3 and 4, you can watch it perform at the Viaduct Theater. Link -via Fashionably Geek UPDATE 7/11/12: Braden Nesin, the photographer who took the above shot, has more information and pictures about this group and their photo shoot. Thanks, Braden! |
| Posted: 11 Jul 2012 11:03 AM PDT You’re A Putz Sticky Notes – $2.95 Are you tired of suffering fools? Give all those idiots the shaft with the You’re A Putz Sticky Notes from the NeatoShop. This ballsy notepad comes with 100 sheets of pure sticky note pleasure. Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more biting Stationary and amusing Back To School items! |
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| Town Turns Itself into a Virtual Library Posted: 11 Jul 2012 10:30 AM PDT Your town lacks space for a library? Try this virtual solution by Project Ingeborg in Klagenfurt, Austria:
Link | Photo: Project Ingeborg |
| Wolverine Riding a Pony Tattoo Posted: 11 Jul 2012 10:00 AM PDT |
| Posted: 11 Jul 2012 09:30 AM PDT You can look at this two ways. On the one hand, producers Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown are taking all the fun out of a comic book superhero. On the other hand, maybe it’s a genius way to engage kids in real science! -via I Am Bored |
| Posted: 11 Jul 2012 09:00 AM PDT
Indrani used the money she earned as a teenage model to open the school. Her father returned to India to run the facility full-time. Read more about Inrani and her work at The Daily Beast. Link |
| Posted: 11 Jul 2012 08:30 AM PDT The agency WE ARE Pi created this advertisement for the Tedx Summit this past April in Doha, Qatar. There’s also a “making-of” video. -via Buzzfeed |
| A Plant Makes Mice Spit Out its Seeds Posted: 11 Jul 2012 08:00 AM PDT Plants develop tasty fruit mainly because the animals that eat it help disperse the seeds. The berry plant Ochradenus baccatus takes this a giant step further, with an enzyme and catalyst formula that causes mice to do its bidding. You know, like those drain cleaners that mix two chemicals to become extra-powerful for a short time. Read all about it and other examples of symbiosis at Environmental Graffiti. Link (Image credit: Marcel Burkhard) |
| Posted: 11 Jul 2012 07:31 AM PDT How many rubber bands does it take to make a watermelon explode from the pressure? The world may never know…. Oh wait, some guys in Korea already figured that out waaaaay back in 2008 (that’s like the 1950s in blog years), and the answer might come as a surprise. Well, not as surprising as one rubber band, but watch anyway and find out for yourself! –via Gorilla Mask |
| I Guess Those Helmets Aren’t Blaster Proof After All Posted: 11 Jul 2012 07:00 AM PDT This grisly act of cosplay should serve as a warning against fighting for the Dark Side – don’t join up if you value your good looks. I’ve seen zombie stormtroopers before, but this one takes the cake and utilizes anatomy and backstory to maximum gory effect. If you see this guy wandering around, don’t point at him or he just might bite off your finger! Link –via Obvious Winner
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| San Diego Comic Con 2012 Bingo Posted: 11 Jul 2012 06:38 AM PDT Artists Mike Yamada and Victoria Ying have created this cute little bingo card for you to carry around if you’re attending Comic-Con 2012 this week(end). I’ve already got Pit Stains just thinking about the Link –via Laughing Squid |
| Posted: 11 Jul 2012 06:13 AM PDT Pac-Man Arcade Candy – $3.95 Attention retro gaming enthusiasts. Behold the Pac-Man Arcade Candy from the NeatoShop. The Pac-Man shaped strawberry candy comes housed in a collectible tin. It is so detailed you can almost here the wocka wocka wocka. Almost. Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more deliciously fun Mints & Candies! |
| Bryan Cranston Becomes Walter White Posted: 11 Jul 2012 06:00 AM PDT Watch Bryan Cranston turn into Walter White before your very eyes. They say TV makeup takes hours every day, but they managed this trick in five minutes flat in front of a studio audience on a short-lived Albuquerque talk show. The Breaking Bad season premiere is this Sunday, and you can catch the first 90 seconds of the show at Warming Glow. Link |
| Posted: 11 Jul 2012 05:10 AM PDT Geeks manage to work their interests into everything these days, even fish tanks. If you're asking yourself, "how could an aquarium be geeky?" well then sit back and enjoy the nerdstravaganza of the world's geekiest fish tanks. 1. A Vintage Pinball MachineWhen the guys from the show Tanked were asked to make a special machine for a guy who loved old pinball machines and aquariums, they immediately suggested creating a functional pinball machine that also served as an aquarium. It was definitely a bit of a project, as you can see in the video, but the end result was simply amazing and something any gamer would love to have in his or her pad. 2. A Broken XBox 360For those without the money or space for an old pinball machine, this Xbox aquarium by Blue Water Aquariums is a pretty sweet alternative. The small saltwater aquarium is home to live corals, fish, crabs, snails and shrimp. No word on how much it costs, but I'm willing to bet they'd custom make one for any geeky fish fan with enough cash. 3. An Old PCInstructables user pbecker83 had a PC that was too old to still do much computing, so he turned it into an aquarium. Best of all, because the glass doesn't take up much space inside the tower, the PC can still be turned on. To ensure the heat of the computer wouldn't hurt the fishes, he made sure to get tropical beta fish that are totally comfortable with the water reaching 78 degrees –which is as hot as the PC gets when on. Of course, since the computer is so old, he really only uses it as a webcam to capture the faces of people enjoying the tank. 4. Old iMacs
Of course, Apple users are just as happy to turn their old machines into aquariums and iMacs are particularly great for this purpose as they already have such great style. In fact, they are so popular they even have their own cute nicknames "Macquariums." BuzzFeed has a great gallery of these computer tanks. 5. An Old TVFor those who are addicted to TV rather than the internet, you can always convert an old, heavy wooden TV into a rather awesome aquarium. WikiHow has a very helpful set of instructions on the process for anyone trying to turn their old "boob tube" into a fish house. 6. SimCity-InspiredIf you can't get enough SimCity, then you may as well try putting your fish in a tank inspired by the same concept. An arcology is a large habitat designed to deal with massive population densities –that's sometime pretty important in SimCity and equally important in this tank. Unlike having one large tank of water, this design allows the fish to have privacy and feel like they are entering new environments whenever they enter one of the six rooms. 7. The Overpass
Ok, this now defunct coffee shop's tank might not technically qualify as geeky, but it was just too awesome not to include here. That's because this amazing tank actually consisted of two tanks connected by a giant overhead pipeline. It might look a little bit difficult for the fish to get into, but they did manage on occasion –although it would often take them days to make the journey. 8. USB Desktop Organizer and Alarm ClockNeed a fish tank for your office? Well, this USB Desktop Aquarium is pretty darn ideal. It is USB-powered, includes an alarm clock, low-voltage pump, an LED light, a temperature gauge and a small storage space. It also comes equipped with a sound machine that offers six different tranquil sounds from nature to help you and your fish mellow out after a stressful work day. 9. The R2-D2What's a list of geeky things without something related to Star Wars? This R2-D2 tank is sure to please any fan of the movie as he actually moves his head and beeps when instructed to via vocal commands. Plus, his eye actually works as periscope that lets you watch the fish under water. 10. The Doctor Who-Theme
While this Whoquarium might not actually have a special tank, the décor that comes with it is something every Doctor Who fan will enjoy –a lovely blue TARDIS and stickers you can place on the front of the glass so it looks like Daleks and Weeping Angles are about to attack your fish. 11. LEGO Mario WorldSimilarly, this Mario scene, created with LEGOs, may be inside of a regular old fish tank, but that certainly doesn't make it any less awesome. Just make sure your fish don't eat any mushrooms or they might not fit in the tank anymore. Are any of you fish owners with geeky tanks? If so, tell us about them. Personally, my track record with fish is almost as bad as it is with growing plants, so I just admire other people's aquariums. |
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