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• Visit the "Prison Cafeteria" to Eat Just Like a Prisoner
• Things Your Dog Doesn't Want You To Know
• The German Language Drops Its Longest Word: Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz
• Pair of Melons Sells for $17,500 in Japan
• Licking the Death Star Lollipop
• Chemotherapy for Kids Rebranded as Superhero Formula
• R2-D2 USB Flash Drive Cufflinks
• Deep Fried Bacon and Beer Battered Doritos Taco
• Nanotrap for Bed Bugs
• Little-Known Names of Famous Video Game Characters
• UFO Imitates Star Trek Into Darkness
• Ants Ring Woman's Doorbell
• Bicycle Brake Lamp
• 2-Year Old and His Dad Play "Don't Let Me Down" by The Beatles
• If Joan Jett Was Wonder Woman
• Star Wars Pulp Covers
• Do You Know Your State Amphibian?
• Snake Charmer Salt & Pepper Shakers
• Ironing Man
• Ravioli Pizza Can Up Your Carb Levels Quick
• How to Get Your Dog's Attention
• Tetris Bookshelves Are Nice Anyway You Stack Them
• ET Bark Home
• Brainteaser: What Am I?

Visit the "Prison Cafeteria" to Eat Just Like a Prisoner Posted: 04 Jun 2013 04:00 AM PDT There's a cafeteria at the Abashirishi Prison Museum in northern Japan. There you can eat just like a convict. Rocket News 24 sentenced a correspondent to visit and report back: Perhaps Kuzo’s biggest apprehension was just how the food would taste. Being prison food, it’s hard not to hold the preconception of things being a little on the bland side. However, to his surprise, the meal was not wanting in flavor, with the sweetness of the Japanese radish complementing the rice and the aroma of the mackerel creating a taste-bud explosion. [...] The mackerel on offer here is garnished with grated Japanese radish which complements the mackerel superbly. To make an already delicious meal even more tantalizing, sprinkling a little soy sauce on the fish and taking a mouthful along with the rice really does give the meal a sophisticated edge. Link

Things Your Dog Doesn't Want You To Know Posted: 04 Jun 2013 03:00 AM PDT Man's best friend has been - gasp - keeping secrets from us for centuries! These secrets would likely not see the light of day if it were not for 11 courageous canines that revealed them to the world in this tell-all book Things Your Dog Doesn't Want You to Know by Hy Conrad and Jeff Johnson, with art directions by Dean Stefanides. If you ever wondered why dogs still eat the furniture when there are plenty of chew toys nearby, why they dash to a rug when they have to throw up, or what they really think of the name you gave them, this book is the answer. A few examples: Dear Human: Your dog probably puzzles you. Most of us do that. And most of us would like to keep things as they are: humans in the dark, dogs with the upper hand. But we dogs are about to let you in a little secret.  Okay, a lot of secrets. We graduated first in our obedience class three times. This should tell you something. Puppies know that they're being cute. They're using you. We don't sound anything like those silly voices you use to imitate us. We hate those ridiculous names you give some of us. Moonbeam is not a dignified name for a mutt. You might want to check your herb garden for fertilizer. We are only wearing this stupid birthday hat so we can get some cake. No self-respecting dog cares about his birthday. We are not spoiled, certainly not in comparison to teenage girls. We are in charge of the house. We let you pretend that you are. We'd be lost without you. We love you.  It's all in our new book, Things Your Dog Doesn't Want You To Know, as told to humans Hy Conrad and Jeff Johnson. Even Steve Martin (yes, THAT Steve Martin) raves about us!  Inside you'll find revelations such as the reason we at the sofa (leather tastes very similar to rawhide), and what we really think of the costumes you dress us up in. I'm not alone. Ten other courageous canines have stepped forward to tell you what your dog won't – every last dirty, hairy bit of it.   If you have dogs, love dogs, or have ever been baffled by a dog, this book is a must-have. Get the book over at Amazon | Official Website

The German Language Drops Its Longest Word: Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz Posted: 04 Jun 2013 02:00 AM PDT Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz means "law for the delegation of monitoring beef labelling." This 63-letter word is no longer a part of the German language: Professor Anatol Stefanowitsch, a linguistics expert at the Free University of Berlin, told the German news agency dpa that the beef labelling law was the longest "authentic" word in the German language. The law was considered a legitimate word by linguists because it appears in official texts, but it never actually appeared in the dictionaries, because compilers of the standard German dictionary Duden judge words for inclusion based on their frequency of use. At the link, you can listen to an audio recording of someone saying the word. Link -via Dave Barry (Photo: Naotake Murayama)

Pair of Melons Sells for $17,500 in Japan Posted: 04 Jun 2013 01:00 AM PDT A lovely pair of melons was auctioned off last Friday in Japan. They're Yubari melons, which are considered to be the finest available in that country: In a country where a single apple can cost more than $5 and a presentation pack of 20 cherries sells for over $100, Japanese shoppers are used to paying high prices for their fruit. But the eye-watering figures paid at the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market in northern Hokkaido reflect buyers' desire for prestige. Yubari melons are considered a status symbol in Japan like a fine wine, with many buyers presenting them as a gift to friends and colleagues. Link -via Foodbeast (Photo: Captain76)

Licking the Death Star Lollipop Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:00 AM PDT Licking the Stars by yanmostees How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Death Star? I find your lack of this awesome T-shirt by yanmostees disturbing. Rectify the situation by visiting his website and NeatoShop page forthwith: Link Trust Me I'm A Ninja Starlight Earth Tree Dr Rocket View more great designs by yanmostees | More Funny T-shirts Are you a professional illustrator or T-shirt designer? Let's chat! Sell your designs on the NeatoShop, earn generous royalties, and get featured in front of tons of potential new fans on Neatorama!

Chemotherapy for Kids Rebranded as Superhero Formula Posted: 03 Jun 2013 11:00 PM PDT The A.C.Camargo Cancer Center in São Paul, Brazil wanted to make the brutal experience of chemotherapy easier on children. The ad agency JWT responded by designing IV bag cases labeled with the logos of four DC superheroes. But that's not all. It also created comic books showing the four heroes getting ill and needing treatment from these cases in order to regain their health and superpowers. At the link, you can watch a video showing the cancer center using these superheroic tools to encourage young cancer patients. Link -via Bit Rebels

R2-D2 USB Flash Drive Cufflinks Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:00 PM PDT R2-D2 USB Flash Drive Cufflinks Do you have the best Dad in the galaxy? This Father's Day get him something truly out of this world with the R2-D2 USB Flash Drive Cufflinks from the NeatoShop. This beautiful set looks like your favorite astromech droid. The flash drives hold a total of 4GB of storage. Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Star Wars items.  Link

Deep Fried Bacon and Beer Battered Doritos Taco Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:00 PM PDT Taco Bell sells tacos made with Doritos flavors. Unlike my healthy veganish smoothie version, this variation by Nick of DudeFoods may be just a bit fattening. He removed the contents of one such taco, dipped it in beer batter, applied bacon and deep fried it. Link

Nanotrap for Bed Bugs Posted: 03 Jun 2013 09:00 PM PDT If you've got bed bugs, nanotechnology may be able to help. Researchers at Stony Brook University in New York have developed Fibertrap, a nano-trap made from microfibers 50 times thinner than human hair that can entangle bed bugs and other insects. “Our nanotechnology produces entanglements that are millions of times more dense than woven products such as fabrics or carpets,” said lead researcher Miriam Rafailovich, Distinguished Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Co-Director in the Program of Chemical and Molecular Engineering at Stony Brook University. “The microfibers trap them by attaching to microstructures on their legs taking away their ability to move, which stops them from feeding and reproducing.” [...] The microfibers are safe for humans and pets and unlike chemical treatments the insects cannot develop a resistance to it. Bed bugs, watch your step! Link Previously on Neatorama: Hair Bean Leaves Trap Bed Bugs

Little-Known Names of Famous Video Game Characters Posted: 03 Jun 2013 07:00 PM PDT You know him only as the paperboy who must deliver newspaper while avoiding fire hydrants and the occasional break dancers in the 1984 Atari arcade game, but do you know his name? Mental_floss does! Stacy Conradt tells us all about Julio the paperboy and 9 other little-known names of famous video game characters: Link

UFO Imitates Star Trek Into Darkness Posted: 03 Jun 2013 06:00 PM PDT Of course aliens had to fly into the Popocateptl volcano in Mexico. How else were they supposed to ignite the cold fusion device [Star Trek Into Darkness spoiler] that saved the local population from the volcano eruption? Watch (yet another) UFO clip as captured by Mexican media company Televisa, in this newscast by FOROtv: Link [YouTube] - via HuffPo

Ants Ring Woman's Doorbell Posted: 03 Jun 2013 05:00 PM PDT Who's been ringing a 75-year-old woman's doorbell in the middle of the night? Here's the strangest story of ding dong ditch you'll read today: An elderly woman in Germany who heard her doorbell rung repeatedly late at night naturally called the cops. Although it seemed like the work of a prankster, officers uncovered a much smaller culprit: ants. Police in Offenburg responded when the 75-year-old woman made a desperate call at 3 a.m. on Wednesday, the German news magazine Focus reported. But when they arrived, officers didn't find anyone at the door. On closer inspection they found that ants had built such a large nest that it was pressing the doorbell components together to make it ring. Link (Photo: Steve Jurvetson/Flickr)

Bicycle Brake Lamp Posted: 03 Jun 2013 04:00 PM PDT Rem is Dutch for "brake". It's also the name of this elegant lamp designed by Christian Vivanco. Click the brake handle to turn it on and off.  Link -via Khool

2-Year Old and His Dad Play "Don't Let Me Down" by The Beatles Posted: 03 Jun 2013 03:00 PM PDT (Video Link) This toddler is almost ready to go professional. Watch him and his dad perform a powerful cover of John Lennon and Paul McCartney's "Don't Let Me Down." -via Blame It on the Voices

If Joan Jett Was Wonder Woman Posted: 03 Jun 2013 02:00 PM PDT You probably already knew that Wonder Woman is a total bad ass, but did you know she's also a rocker. OK, maybe not in most of the comic books, but I certainly like Charles Holbert's take on the classic heroine.  Link Via The Mary Sue

Star Wars Pulp Covers Posted: 03 Jun 2013 01:00 PM PDT Illustrator Timothy Anderson, whose Star Wars Spaghetti Western posters were featured on Neatorama a while back, is back: this time, he has reimagined Star Wars as pulp fiction. Behold, the Star Wars Pulp Covers! Link - via Geek Tyrant

Do You Know Your State Amphibian? Posted: 03 Jun 2013 12:00 PM PDT I never knew there was such a thing as a state amphibian, but now that I know, I can't help but be disappointed that California does not have one. More than 15 states have a state amphibian, though some share one with other states. Personally, I think we need a national amphibian and each state needs to have their own -that way, a total of 51 amphibians could be honored by US governments. Link Image Via US Fish and Wildlife Service [Flickr]

Snake Charmer Salt & Pepper Shakers Posted: 03 Jun 2013 11:00 AM PDT Snake Charmer Salt & Pepper Shakers Are you looking for a truly charming salt and pepper shaker set to make your kitchen decor dance? You need the Snake Charmer Salt & Pepper Shakers from the NeatoShop. This mesmerizing set is made of glazed ceramic and features beautiful hand painted details.  Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Salt & Pepper Shakers.  Link

Ironing Man Posted: 03 Jun 2013 11:00 AM PDT Ironing Man by Randy Coffey Even billionaire playboys have to do housework sometimes. But they do it in style, say, by wearing this awesome Ironing Man T-shirt by Randy Coffey from the NeatoShop. Check out Randy's website then head on over to his NeatoShop page to buy: Link Doctor Spock The Ungrammatical Yoda E.T. vs Predator Yabba Shomer Shabbos View more shirts by Randy Coffey | More Funny T-Shirts Are you a professional illustrator or T-shirt designer? Let's chat! Sell your designs on the NeatoShop, earn generous royalties, and get featured in front of tons of potential new fans on Neatorama!

Ravioli Pizza Can Up Your Carb Levels Quick Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:00 AM PDT I've seen ricotta on pizza before, but it just looks so sloppy sitting there all alone. That's why Little Vincent's is so smart -they opted to seal all that messy ricotta in ravioli before covering it in mozzarella. It's so much more organized when the ricotta is separated in their own protective pockets. Link

How to Get Your Dog's Attention Posted: 03 Jun 2013 09:00 AM PDT (Video Link) We've all seen those dogs that hang on to their owner's every word, but if you don't happen to have one of those perfect pets, here's a great trick to get your dog to listen no matter what else he's up to. Via Cute Overload

Tetris Bookshelves Are Nice Anyway You Stack Them Posted: 03 Jun 2013 08:00 AM PDT This Tetris bookshelf was created by Craftster johloh. While they aren't painted yet, they look great already. Of course, you have to watch how you stack them or a few levels of shelving and all of your things will start blinking and then just disappear.  Link Via Geek Crafts

ET Bark Home Posted: 03 Jun 2013 07:00 AM PDT Milwaukee holds an annual Pugfest to support a local pug shelter. This year, Redditor theonizemus was thrilled to see this great photo of her cousin's son and pug at the event. I don't know about you guys, but I desperately want to head to the Pugfest now. Link Via Fashionably Geek

Brainteaser: What Am I? Posted: 03 Jun 2013 06:00 AM PDT (image credit: Flickr user Armando Aguayo Rivera) Although I am served, you do not want me. But once you have me, you don't want to lose me. What am I? Continue reading to see the answer. Show Answer  A lawsuit. This brainteaser is reprinted with permission from Uncle John's Curiously Compelling Bathroom Reader, a fantastic book by the Bathroom Readers' Institute. The 19th book in this fan-favorite series contain such gems like The Greatest Plane that Never Was, Forgotten Robot Milestones, Ancient Beauty Secrets, and more. Since 1988, the Bathroom Reader Institute had published a series of popular books containing irresistible bits of trivia and obscure yet fascinating facts. If you like Neatorama, you'll love the Bathroom Reader Institute's books - go ahead and check 'em out!

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