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- Stanley Cup Made of Bacon
- Check It Out: A Song for National Library Week
- 16 Wonderful Barbecue Styles around the World (Other Than Texan)
- The First Man to Descend into Turkmenistan’s Door to Hell
- Sizzler, 1991: They Came for the Sizzle, Stayed Because They Were Big Haired, Freedom Loving Patriots
- The Princess - Mononoke Is In Another Castle
- RIP Lord Nelson, The Only Horse Ever Penalized in a Football Game
- Solo Recital Dance on One Leg
- 103-Year Old Woman Graduates from High School
- Check Out The New Jurassic Park Trailer
- 13 Videos of Dogs vs. Drones
- Needle Felted Cat Head
- Pet Owners Who Know Their Pets Are Jerks
- 92-Year Old Woman Rams Mugger with Her Mobility Scooter
- American Facial Hair Throughout History
- Sighing
- Erebor Mountain Gold Coffee - You Won't Be Dragon After Drinking This Brew!
- Beth & Taxes: Finding Love at the IRS
- These Babes Were Born to Be Geeks
- Museum Dance off 2: Electric Boogaloo
- This Vibrating Bed Is Designed to Remove Kidney Stones
- What Happens If a Cemetery Goes Under?
- Cockiness of Runner Loses Him the Race in Final Seconds
- A Real Brain Bender
- First Ever Sketch of Wonder Woman Goes on Sale
- 5 Unlikely Hit Songs
| Posted: 16 Apr 2015 04:00 AM PDT In 1892, Lord Frederick Stanley, the 16th Earl of Derby, donated a great silver cup the best hockey team in Canada. It has been ever since a treasured prize in that sport. But the shortsighted Lord Stanley did not anticipate that future generations of hockey fans would look toward trophies as a food source. That is where Bar Brutus in Montreal comes in. Its bacon engineers developed this replica of the Stanley Cup out of 20 pounds of bacon. This is an exploration of a developing theme. Go to Bar Brutus’s website and scroll down to see its food menu, which consists primarily of bacony goodness. -via Foodiggity  | ||||||||
| Check It Out: A Song for National Library Week Posted: 16 Apr 2015 03:00 AM PDT The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library of Kansas created a parody of Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” to celebrate National Library Week. Thevideo for “Check It Out” includes a bunch of easter eggs for knowledgeable Taylor Swift fans, which are listed at the library’s website. -via The Daily Dot | ||||||||
| 16 Wonderful Barbecue Styles around the World (Other Than Texan) Posted: 16 Apr 2015 02:00 AM PDT
Texas-style barbecue is, of course, the finest in the world. The best of this emerges from my father-in-law’s backyard pit. But other barbecue methods, with the exception of Memphis-style, are edible, if not enjoyable. Among them is the asado style of the southern cone of South America. Barbecue dinners in this style, When on Earth informs us:
You can learn about 15 other barbecue styles from around the world at When on Earth. | ||||||||
| The First Man to Descend into Turkmenistan’s Door to Hell Posted: 16 Apr 2015 01:00 AM PDT The Darvaza Crater in Ahal Province, Turkmenistan, is known as the “Door to Hell.” The story goes that Soviet petroleum engineers created the hole in 1971 while looking for gas. The collapsed crater spew dangerous gas, so they ignited it, thinking the gas would soon burn off. Over forty years later, the crater is still burning. In 2014, explorer George Kourounis descended to the bottom of the crater, protected by a fireproof suit. Even he was surprised by the heat of the crater. Kourounis didn’t stay long, but he brought back biological samples from the bottom. Kourounis talked to Scribol about the adventure, and shared dozen of pictures from the expedition. | ||||||||
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| The Princess - Mononoke Is In Another Castle Posted: 15 Apr 2015 11:00 PM PDT The Princess by Steven Lefcourt The tales have Princess Peach pegged all wrong- they portray her as a helpless maiden who needs a moustachioed man to save her from Bowser and his baddies, but Peach knows how to handle herself. She grew up in the wilds, riding tamed Yoshis and spearing ShyGuys without remorse, but something about Mario's fragile ego made her want to play the damsel in distress to his powerful plumber protector. So when is she gonna get her own action platformer? Share Peach's true story with the world by wearing this The Princess t-shirt by Steven Lefcourt, it's the perfect attire whether you're watching a Studio Ghibli movie or playing your favorite old school video game! Visit Steven Lefcourt's Facebook fan page, official website, Tumblr and Twitter, then head on over to his NeatoShop for more action packed designs:
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| RIP Lord Nelson, The Only Horse Ever Penalized in a Football Game Posted: 15 Apr 2015 11:00 PM PDT
The Scarlet Knight is the mascot of Rutgers University in New Jersey. The red-plated knight rides a horse at college football games. Lord Nelson, a horse that carried that knight for many years, passed away on Sunday at the age of 42. Lord Nelson began his career as a police horse, joining the mounted unit of the university police in 1978. After many years on patrol duty there, he began to carry the Scarlet Knight at football games. At a 1994 football game against West Point, Lord Nelson broke loose and dashed across the field. A referee penalized him for unsportsmanlike conduct. This is the only time that a horse has received such a dishonor. -via Dave Barry | ||||||||
| Posted: 15 Apr 2015 10:00 PM PDT Eight-year-old Alissa Sizemore has taken dance lessons since she was four. In May of 2014, a truck ran over her right foot, and it was amputated below the knee. She was back in the dance studio even before she received her prosthetic leg. Less than a year after the accident, Alissa performed a solo at her dance school’s recital. The song is "Try" by Colbie Caillat, which Alissa says is an inspiration to her. Watch as she starts off dancing with her new leg, and then removes it for more freedom. The audience was impressed -and so am I! -via Buzzfeed | ||||||||
| 103-Year Old Woman Graduates from High School Posted: 15 Apr 2015 09:00 PM PDT
Marie Hunt of Spring Green, Wisconsin was supposed to graduate from high school in 1928. But she had to drop out of school after the eighth grade in order to take care of her younger siblings. Later, she worked as a store clerk, a childcare provider, and owned a business with her husband. The high school diploma remained unfinished business. She wanted it. And on Friday, River Valley High School awarded Ms. Hunt one in a ceremony at the assisted living facility where she lives. -via Huffington Post | ||||||||
| Check Out The New Jurassic Park Trailer Posted: 15 Apr 2015 08:00 PM PDT Last July, Alex shared the gorey image of Steven Speilberg sitting beside one of his newest kills. Animal activists were rightly outraged by the killing of such a rare and beautiful creature. As if that wasn't bad enough, now one Redditor has shared these images of a poor, bound T-rex being towed down the road as though it's just a big hunk of plastic. Will the madness ever stop?!? End dinosaur cruelty! Via Nerd Approved | ||||||||
| Posted: 15 Apr 2015 07:00 PM PDT
Once, dogs lived in peace. They slept at the feet of their humans, ate from the tables of humans, and enjoyed belly rubs on demand. It was a golden age for all canine kind. But then the robots came: bizarre things that flew in the air, hovering menacingly over dogs. They were not normal featheries. No, these creatures were not alive like you and I. But still they moved as though they were. Now dogs and drones are locked in a bitter struggle. Only one side will prevail. At Fusion, you can see 13 videos with animated .gifs of dogs interacting with drones, including this Golden Retriever taking on a quadcopter. -via Jonah Goldberg | ||||||||
| Posted: 15 Apr 2015 06:00 PM PDT You will be forgiven to think that someone Photoshopped a cat’s head onto a human’s body. The head is a little big, but that’s because it had to fit over the human head. It’s a handmade cat head.
You want to try it on? You can, if you attend an art exhibit at the Tokyo Museum of Art, where this cat head will be on display starting this weekend. See more pictures at the Cat Doll Blog. -via Uproxx | ||||||||
| Pet Owners Who Know Their Pets Are Jerks Posted: 15 Apr 2015 05:00 PM PDT I love my little 20-pound pooch, but saying "he's a handful" is a complete understatement. In fact, I have to head to Home Depot later today to grab materials to fix my back fence that he's totally torn up. Just look at that smug face he made when I caught him blogging under my name. And, of course, I'm not alone in having a pet that's a total jerk. This recent AskReddit thread is filled with pet parents sharing their "my pet is a dick" stories and the responses are hilarious -and they might just make you feel better about your own little devil. For example:
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If you think you have stories that would put these to shame though, go ahead and share them in the comments. The article is on Reddit, so be prepared for plenty of language that's NSFW. Via Thought Catalog | ||||||||
| 92-Year Old Woman Rams Mugger with Her Mobility Scooter Posted: 15 Apr 2015 04:00 PM PDT
Margaret Seabrook is 75. Eileen Mason is 92. They live in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. Both of them use mobility scooters. The two ladies were returning home from a lunch club meeting when a mugger tried to grab Seabrook’s possessions in the basket of her scooter. Ms. Mason said, “Oh, no you don’t,” throttled her mobility scooter, and rammed the mugger as hard as she could. The Daily Telegraph reports what happened next:
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| American Facial Hair Throughout History Posted: 15 Apr 2015 03:00 PM PDT All these guys rock the beards and ‘staches well, as we see facial hair styles changing over the past 200 or so years. What impressed me was how one famous personality (at a time) can set the style. Whether the men who adopted a style from a particular politician, movie star, or war hero were emulating their idols or just thought the look was cool is whole other question. -via Viral Viral Videos | ||||||||
| Posted: 15 Apr 2015 02:00 PM PDT There are times when it is inappropriate to sigh when you confront your future, but eventually there comes a time... Occasionally I think about how Lunarbaboon comics could be a great jumping-off point for philosophical discussions, but then it becomes clear that there isn’t a whole lot to add to his simple yet incisive vignettes. Especially when they include the supernatural. Or Star Wars. | ||||||||
| Erebor Mountain Gold Coffee - You Won't Be Dragon After Drinking This Brew! Posted: 15 Apr 2015 01:00 PM PDT Erebor Mountain Gold Coffee by Warbucks Design If you're looking for a smooth, smoky cup of caffeinated evil first thing in the morning then reach for a mug of Erebor Mountain Gold Coffee, the only coffee endorsed by a dragon. Erebor Mountain coffee is grown in the shadow of Lonely Mountain, so the beans stay nice and dark, and our patented dragon flame roasting process seals in the smokiness without sacrificing flavor. Want a taste of adventure without all the swordfights and goblin hordes? Brew up some Erebor Mountain Gold coffee and savor the smaug-y flavor! Advertise your great taste in geeky gear with this Erebor Mountain Gold Coffee t-shirt by Warbucks Design, it's the perfect attire whether you're joining a halfling burglar on a grand adventure or simply watching your favorite movie trilogy. Visit Warbucks Design's Facebook fan page and Twitter, then head on over to his NeatoShop for more eye opening designs:
Are you a professional illustrator or T-shirt designer? Let's chat! Sell your designs on the NeatoShop and get featured in front of tons of potential new fans on Neatorama! | ||||||||
| Beth & Taxes: Finding Love at the IRS Posted: 15 Apr 2015 01:00 PM PDT Have you filed your income tax return yet? April 15th is the deadline, you know. It might be the most awful day of the year for tax procrastinators, but not for everyone. It’s a red letter day for Ben and Beth, in this romantic comedy trailer from Nacho Punch. -via Boing Boing | ||||||||
| These Babes Were Born to Be Geeks Posted: 15 Apr 2015 12:00 PM PDT Some people were born to be wild, but others were just born to be nerds -and there's nothing wrong with either. Of course, that being said it's hard not to love these 22 adorable pictures of new-born geeks in their native environments. From superheroes to Whovians and from readers to gamers, the pictures are all utterly adorable and remind us that being a parent means starting your young one on a path to success. | ||||||||
| Museum Dance off 2: Electric Boogaloo Posted: 15 Apr 2015 11:00 AM PDT Who says working at a museum is boring? Watch the curators and staff from the Seal Cove Auto Museum dance and show off what they do! The website When You Work At a Museum... is hosting a dance video competition for museums. They did this once before, and this time around there is plenty of participation from institutions like the Cambridge Museum of Technology, the National Atomic Testing Museum, and the Molly Brown House Museum. There are 28 entries. The submitted videos are listed in links so that you can watch them all. Voting begins on April 20th, and each voting period will last 24 hours. Read more about the competition at Smithsonian. Continue reading to see a selection of the video entries.
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| This Vibrating Bed Is Designed to Remove Kidney Stones Posted: 15 Apr 2015 10:00 AM PDT
The wife of Zhu Qinghua, a rice farmer in Jiangxi, China, has kidney stones. She has already lost one kidney, so it is imperative to keep the other one healthy. Her doctor said that she should stand on her head periodically in order to dislodge the stones. To make that easier, Zhu designed and built this bed, which holds a patient at different angles. It has a driving wheel from a tractor which vibrates the bed as his wife lies in it. This is supposed to shake the kidney stones loose. Zhu has patented his invention and hopes to soon begin mass producing it. -via Weird Universe | ||||||||
| What Happens If a Cemetery Goes Under? Posted: 15 Apr 2015 09:00 AM PDT Cemeteries are supposed to be peaceful and even sacred places, but there are made out of real estate and business. The business generates income by selling burial plots -which is not the same as selling real estate in most places. Eventually, all the plots will be sold. Cultures have developed different ways of dealing with this problem, from emptying graves to stacking more coffins on top. But what if the business of the cemetery goes bankrupt?
Laws and customs for dealing with bankrupt or abandoned cemeteries vary from country to country, and from state to state. The procedure for those already buried there can be quite complicated, depending on many factors. Today I Found Out goes over the problems of sustaining cemeteries through unexpected circumstances. | ||||||||
| Cockiness of Runner Loses Him the Race in Final Seconds Posted: 15 Apr 2015 08:00 AM PDT A runner competing in the Pepsi Team Invitational in Eugene, Oregon learned that a cocksure attitude displayed too soon may be a recipe for loss. Oregon runner Tanguy Pepiot thought he had the race in the bag and slowed, raising his arm in a gesture to elicit cheers from the crowd. During his display, Washington runner Meron Simon passed him and finished first. A chagrined Pepiot told Oregon paper The Register Guard, "I think it was the first time it happened to me. I’ll make sure it’s the last time." -Via The Daily What | ||||||||
| Posted: 15 Apr 2015 07:08 AM PDT Can you sift data from a small clue your opponent let slip? Singapore TV host Kenneth Kong posted a puzzle at Facebook. Apparently, he and his wife have been arguing over it. Now, countless workplaces are losing man-hours while people try to figure it out on their own, or are else trying to explain it to each other. Kong says it’s a Sec 3 question, passed to him by a P5 student. Can someone familiar with the Singapore education system explain what that means? | ||||||||
| First Ever Sketch of Wonder Woman Goes on Sale Posted: 15 Apr 2015 06:00 AM PDT
Read the text of their notes, more details about the item and see another photo at the sale listing at ComicLink. | ||||||||
| Posted: 15 Apr 2015 05:00 AM PDT Neatorama presents a guest post from actor, comedian, and voiceover artist Eddie Deezen. Visit Eddie at his website or at Facebook. Here are five odd and unexpected top ten hit songs, in no particular order of oddness. In 1948, the Kay Kyser Band recorded the only #1 hit song about a cartoon character. The song is about a fair, semi-mediocre, only occasionally funny cartoon wacky bird. Basically, Woody was a poor man's Bugs Bunny. Jerry Lewis was and is a brilliant, talented, versatile comedic genius. But did you know Jer had a top ten hit record? In 1956, just a few days after his split with partner Dean Martin, Jerry took over for an incapacitated Judy Garland at a gig in Las Vegas, singing many of Judy's most popular songs. This included Judy's “Rock-a-bye Your Baby (with a Dixie Melody).” A super-patriotic song co-written by Robin Moore and Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler, while the latter was recuperating from a leg wound suffered in the Vietnam War. A song about an elite Special Force in the U.S. army, the Green Berets. It is one of the very rare songs of the 1960's to cast the military in a positive light. A comedy song (skit) by the popular comedy team of Cheech and Chong. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong had had numerous hit albums and had charted a few in the top 100, but their <>Wedding Album contained a funny song/skit featuring Cheech as “Alice Bowie” (a combination of Alice Cooper and David Bowie) and Chong played his harping father. It is very unusual for this type of routine to hit the top ten, but “Earache My Eye" did, climbing all the way to #9 in 1974. “Woman" was a song by the british duo Peter and Gordon. Beatle Paul McCartney had already written three hit records for the duo, but he wanted to see if he could write a hit record under an assumed name. Basically, he was answering the question: “Did his songs sell just because they were issued as "written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney?" And thus, writer “Bernard Webb" (Paul's chosen alias) was born. Interestingly, in 1981, shortly after his assassination, a John Lennon song, also called “Woman.” was released. This song actually hit #1 on the U.K. charts and just missed topping the U.S. charts, peaking at #2. The double release of ‘”Woman" is the only time in history a John Lennon song and a Paul McCartney song were released separately but with the exact same title. |
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