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- 5 Meals That Changed History
- A 1930s Guide for Women on Undressing for Their Men
- If <i>Game of Thrones</i> Was Set in Canada
- Bei Bei the Panda Cub Takes First Steps, is Rewarded with Hugs from Mama
- GREETINGS FROM THE WASTELAND - Is Your Pip Boy On The Fritz?
- Fantastic Animal Ski Masks
- Is This the Worst NYC Apartment Listing?
- Willy Wonka Reunion: A Recent Interview With Original Cast Members
- Twenty Five Unique Uses For Old Pantyhose
- This Robot Keeps Store Shelves Full
- The Power of Friendship
- Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" on a Barrel Organ
- 11 Forgotten Websites & Video Games (That You Can Still Play)
- Judge Shakes off Lawsuit against Taylor Swift with Taylor Swift Quotes
- An Honest Trailer for <i>Terminator: Genisys</i>
- Better Call Mike - His Customer Service Skills Will Blow You Away!
- The Classiest, Most Luxurious Wet Floor Sign
- Leia is No Longer a Princess
- Hungry, Hungry Garage Swallows Car
- The Cutest Way To Take Your Cat To The Store With You
- Sweden vs. Denmark
- Cancer Patient Uses Her IV Pole for Cosplay Fun
- 100 Years of Family Dinners
- Eleventy-One Fallout Themed Fan Builds For Crafty Vault Dwellers
- The Slap Happy Wakeup Machine
- 22 Amusing Closed Captioning Moments
- Christmas Dalek - The Celebration Spans Across The Cosmos
- Personal Memories of Filming <i>The Polar Express</i> (and Working with Tom Hanks)
| Posted: 13 Nov 2015 05:00 AM PST Sometimes momentous things happen over lunch, or a casual dinner, especially when the right minds meet for a meal. 1. FOSTERING THE FDAAmerican food in the late 19th century was not very safe for eating. Syrups contained morphine. Canned peas glowed neon green. Chemical additives like borax (now ant bait) and copper sulfate (now a pesticide) were common. Dr. Harvey Wiley wanted them off America’s tables, but every bill he introduced was killed by powerful food lobbies. So in 1902, Wiley hired 12 volunteers to eat meals laced with common additives. Called “the Poison Squad,” the men were paid with three doctored meals a day. The results spurred the country’s first food-regulation laws in 1906. As for Wiley? He became the father of the FDA. 2. A CAPITAL AFFAIR
In June 1790, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton bumped into each other outside of George Washington’s New York City home. The two chatted and decided to have dinner sometime. But Jefferson had an agenda, extending an invitation to one of Hamilton’s rivals, James Madison. Madison had been fighting to relocate America’s capital to the Potomac River. Meanwhile, Hamilton wanted to transfer state debts into federal hands—a move that would establish America’s credit. The dinner triggered a historic compromise: The federal government assumed the state debts, and Washington, D.C., became America’s capital. 3. A SWEET ENDINGDon’t tell mom, but sometimes forgetting to wash your hands before a meal is a good thing. In 1879, Ira Remsen and Constantin Fahlberg, chemists at a Johns Hopkins lab, took a break to eat. Fahlberg had been researching coal tar derivatives and, eager to catch a bite, forgot to wash his hands. Midway through his meal, Fahlberg noticed that his food was unusually sweet. Returning to the lab, he realized the taste was produced by an oxidized chemical, an artificial sweetener he later named saccharin. The sweet stuff boomed as sugar supplies dried up during both world wars. Today, artificial sweeteners are a $2 billion industry. 4. OPEN SESAME!Oscar the Grouch might seem out of place at a posh Manhattan dinner party, but that’s where his home, Sesame Street, got its start. In 1966, television producer Joan Cooney hosted a dinner party at her New York apartment and invited Lloyd Morrisett, a well-connected exec at the Carnegie Foundation. Morrisett talked about all the junk his three-year-old daughter watched on TV. She was so addicted, she’d wake up early just to tune in to the morning test patterns! The dinner party brainstormed, wondering how to use TV’s addicting qualities for good. Within three years, that grouchy green monster was changing the way kids learn. 5. A MOVING LUNCHIn 1994, Pixar was not the beloved animation studio it is today. Their first film, Toy Story, wasn’t even out yet, but the studio’s team was already wondering what it should do next. During a lunch meeting at the Hidden City Café in Richmond, California, Pixar’s animators and directors brainstormed ideas and scribbled character designs onto napkins. The doodles would bloom into four beloved features: A Bug’s Life; Monsters, Inc.; Finding Nemo; and WALL-E. A decade of projects was set after just one lunch meeting! __________________________
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| A 1930s Guide for Women on Undressing for Their Men Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:00 AM PST
In the meantime, enjoy these wifely strip tips. (I would call the photos SFW, but be warned that some of the lady parts are just barely covered.) | ||||||||
| If <i>Game of Thrones</i> Was Set in Canada Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:00 AM PST Cyla Panin of BuzzFeed explains that, "it wouldn't just be all Winterfell." Toronto would, of course, be King's Landing (sorry, Ottawa). Newfies have the same spirit as Iron Islanders. And Winterfell, I assume, would be set on a major trade route, like Whitehorse is in Yukon. What other Westeros locations would you match in Canada? -via Jeremy Barker | ||||||||
| Bei Bei the Panda Cub Takes First Steps, is Rewarded with Hugs from Mama Posted: 13 Nov 2015 02:00 AM PST Smithsonian’s National Zoo is home to Bei Bei, a 3-month-old giant panda cub. In this footage, Bei Bei's doting mother looks on as the cub takes his first — albeit unsteady — steps. | ||||||||
| GREETINGS FROM THE WASTELAND - Is Your Pip Boy On The Fritz? Posted: 13 Nov 2015 01:00 AM PST GREETINGS FROM THE WASTELAND by Brandon Wilhelm ART When you've traveled across the wasteland, fought bands of super mutants and hordes of radscorpions, the last thing you need is a commemorative t-shirt! However, if you're one of those vault dwelling weirdos who would rather watch all the post-apocalyptic action from deep underground then a tee may be as close as you get to the wasteland. Either way, wearing this shirt is liable to start some rather grim conversations about fallout, mutant freaks and the rise and fall of the New California Republic... Protect your torso with this GREETINGS FROM THE WASTELAND t-shirt by Brandon Wilhelm ART, it's the safe way to say you visited the Mojave Wasteland and lived to tell the tale. Visit Brandon Wilhelm ART's Facebook fan page, Twitter and Tumblr, then head on over to his NeatoShop for more gamer-errific designs:
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| Posted: 13 Nov 2015 01:00 AM PST Teya Salat, a 22-year old Russian tattoo model, designed a line of ski masks that will make you look even cooler when you hit the slopes this winter. She sells a vast array of balaclavas, including ones that show Killer Croc from the Batman comics and Sub-Zero from Mortal Kombat. But what's grabbing the internet's attention and affections are her adorable animal masks. You can look like a panda or a raccoon, complete with appropriate ears. Even Grumpy Cat is present, staying happy enough to venture out into the cold. You can see a selection of some of these animal balaclavas at Bored Panda. -via Fashionably Geek | ||||||||
| Is This the Worst NYC Apartment Listing? Posted: 13 Nov 2015 12:00 AM PST Housing costs in New York City are ridiculous, and there aren’t many places available. Those looking for a room or someone to split an apartment with might run into a Craigslist ad for a furnished room in the East Village for a mere $1325 a month. Does that sound good? The room is 6’ x 11’, which is tiny, but that’s not the worst part. It’s the three roommates.
The guy who placed the ad is named Haffro, and when he gets a response, he informs the potential tenant that the main rule in the apartment is that you can’t tell anyone to be quiet. Would you rent a room from this guy? Esquire talked to Haffro about his living arrangements, and the room that comes available quite often. -via Digg | ||||||||
| Willy Wonka Reunion: A Recent Interview With Original Cast Members Posted: 12 Nov 2015 11:00 PM PST Fans of the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory film starring Gene Wilder are sure to appreciate this interview of former cast members by the Today Show for NBC News. | ||||||||
| Twenty Five Unique Uses For Old Pantyhose Posted: 12 Nov 2015 10:00 PM PST Pantyhose are one of those things you use briefly then throw away when you inevitably find a hole in them, but those who are crafty see potential in a snagged pair of pantyhose. They see a myriad of uses for that tube of mesh fabric, from cleaning to crafts to keeping things organized in the kitchen. A creative pantyhose craftster named Carleyy put together an Instructable detailing 25 Unique Uses For Pantyhose, and while a few of her ideas seem a bit recycled the rest are a perfect way to give those hose another go-round. See 25 Unique Uses For Pantyhose here | ||||||||
| This Robot Keeps Store Shelves Full Posted: 12 Nov 2015 09:00 PM PST
One of the most common tasks for retail workers is to look at the shelves, see which items are low, and restock those areas from storage. Now that task may be partially replaced with robots. Simbe Robotics calls its invention Tally. This robot roams a store autonomously, scanning shelves, finding out which areas are low, and then telling human workers what items are needed. Then it plugs itself into a charging dock. The company says that it's completely safe to use while the store is open and customers are present. It will remain loyal to its human masters when other robots rise up to destroy their fleshy creators. -via Technabob | ||||||||
| Posted: 12 Nov 2015 08:00 PM PST The power of friendship is something we all wish upon our children. The ability to make and keep friends has many rewards, and can lead to a satisfying life. But pit it against an old man with magic, and you’re out of luck. Also, Yvärdik is a great name. Someone should name their baby Yvärdik. This adventure is from John McNamee at Pie Comic. | ||||||||
| Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" on a Barrel Organ Posted: 12 Nov 2015 07:00 PM PST A barrel organ is a musical instrument that combines the best features of a pipe organ and a mechanical music box. As the operator turns the crank, the pipes bellow out musical notes encoded on rolls of paper. Patrick Mathis is a musician who specializes in this staple of carnival life. But in this video, he plays a song that you may not often hear at a fair: "Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson. | ||||||||
| 11 Forgotten Websites & Video Games (That You Can Still Play) Posted: 12 Nov 2015 06:00 PM PST Every day, thousands of new people learn how to use the internet, mostly youngsters, who have no idea what’s out there for them to explore. Link sites like Neatorama tend to focus on what’s new, so vast archives of interesting things lay dormant and unused. Some of these are certainly worth another look, even if they haven’t been updated in years, like the game Colossal Cave Adventure.
There are ten other abandoned but available websites and games you might want to look through, listed at Urban Ghosts. | ||||||||
| Judge Shakes off Lawsuit against Taylor Swift with Taylor Swift Quotes Posted: 12 Nov 2015 05:00 PM PST
Players are going to play and haters are going to hate, but singer Taylor Swift will continue to shake them off. Jesse Braham, a rhythm and blues musician, recently sued Swift for copyright infringement, claiming that her song "Shake It Off," which is embedded below, is a rip-off of his song "Haters Gone Hate." U.S. District Court Judge Gail Standish dismissed the lawsuit. In the final paragraph of her ruling, she referenced "Shake It Off," as well 4 other Swift songs: "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," "I Knew You Were Trouble," "Blank Space," and "Bad Blood." -via The Mary Sue | ||||||||
| An Honest Trailer for <i>Terminator: Genisys</i> Posted: 12 Nov 2015 04:00 PM PST There are some movie series that just won’t give up no matter what. In most, the first movie is the best. In a few, the second movie stands out. After that, it’s all diminishing returns unless your name is Bond, Pixar, or Harrison Ford. That brings up the question: Did anyone actually go to the theater to see Terminator: Genysis? No matter, if you didn’t, you can get your fill with the Honest Trailer. See, even if you watched the whole movie, you wouldn’t understand it any better. Besides, it’s so dark that I had trouble finding a screenshot we can actually see. -via Geeks Are Sexy | ||||||||
| Better Call Mike - His Customer Service Skills Will Blow You Away! Posted: 12 Nov 2015 03:00 PM PST Better Call Mike by Kgullholmen If you want some guy to talk you out of a problem with a buncha lawyer mumbo jumbo then charge you a small fortune for his services you should probably call that sleazy guy Saul you see on those cheesy commercials. But if you need a guy that'll shoot your problems dead then you'd better call Mike! Mike is good at making problems go away, and with over a decade of experience in the shady business he'll make sure nothing bad comes creeping back into your life. And if trouble rears its ugly head once again Mike offers a no questions asked refund policy that includes your choice of a free kneecapping or one one very big hole dug in the desert. Spread the word about everybody's favorite problem solver with this Better Call Mike t-shirt by Kgullholmen, it's a stylish way to show love for your favorite troubled TV characters. Visit Kgullholmen's Facebook fan page, official website, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr, then head on over to his NeatoShop for more mighty geeky designs:
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| The Classiest, Most Luxurious Wet Floor Sign Posted: 12 Nov 2015 03:00 PM PST This is no ordinary, plastic folding wet floor sign. Those are for the proles. If you want to express your wealth and also keep people from walking on the floor that you've just mopped, marring it with their filthy shoes, then you need this stainless steel sign found by redditor Dad_Illusion in an office buliding in Colorado. Before a discount, Amazon sells them for $168.98 each. It's nice, but I would prefer a handcrafted mahogany and teak frame with a gold-plated sign. People should get the right impression. -via Tastefully Offensive | ||||||||
| Posted: 12 Nov 2015 02:00 PM PST We better stop with all the jokes about Leia becoming a Disney Princess since Disney bought Lucasfilm. The token female character from the original trilogy has undergone quite a transformation in the thirty years timeline between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. Those around her no longer call her “Princess.”
Well, that’s one way to get out of being a Disney Princess, although military service didn’t work that way for Mulan. Maybe her new rank had something to do with the discontinuance of merchandise with the slave Leia bikini. After all, that’s an unseemly look for a general. As it was for a senator. And a princess. -via Uproxx | ||||||||
| Hungry, Hungry Garage Swallows Car Posted: 12 Nov 2015 01:00 PM PST This garage system from China reminds the Geekologie writer of a hungry caterpillar, but my first thought was that of the gaping maw of a hippopotamus from the game Hungry, Hungry Hippos swallowing a car and its driver whole. I can find no reliable information source about it beyond this entertaining video. It appears to be portable and automatic. Just back your car in, then activate power to the expanding or retracting cover. | ||||||||
| The Cutest Way To Take Your Cat To The Store With You Posted: 12 Nov 2015 12:00 PM PST Some people can't bear to be apart from their pets for long, but the rest of the world simply doesn't understand what it's like for the pet obsessed forced to leave their kids at home each and every day. But thanks to handy contraptions created for human babies, the die-hard pet lovers of the world need never be away from their furry kids for long. Now this guy can make all of his important snack purchasing decisions with a little help from his feline advisor, and that lucky little kitty gets to spend his days strapped to bassburrito's chest. They make quite a pair! -Via Cheezburger | ||||||||
| Posted: 12 Nov 2015 11:00 AM PST A strange thing will happen this weekend when the Swedish national football team plays Denmark in the Euro 2016 qualifying match. The scoreboard will read:
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| Cancer Patient Uses Her IV Pole for Cosplay Fun Posted: 12 Nov 2015 10:00 AM PST
Tessa Calder, 21, is a college student in Australia. She has cancer, but she doesn't let that keep her down. When she has chemotherapy, she dresses in elaborate costumes and decorates her IV pole so that it becomes an appropriate prop. Here, it's Harry Potter's broomstick. In others, it's Galdalf's staff or a boxer's punching bag. Calder told ABC News about the first time she came up with an IV costume. She appeared as a pope:
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| Posted: 12 Nov 2015 09:00 AM PST Mode has moved beyond fashions in its 100 Years series. Here we have a supposedly representative meal for every decade from 1915 to 2015. I don’t know how representative it can be of family dinners without a Big Mac and French fries. It starts out with a lovely dinner of roast beef and Franconia potatoes. Yum! But it quickly goes downhill from there. I thought the worst would be during the Great Depression or maybe World War II rationing, but no. It took until almost the end of the century for things to start looking up. -via Viral Viral Videos | ||||||||
| Eleventy-One Fallout Themed Fan Builds For Crafty Vault Dwellers Posted: 12 Nov 2015 08:00 AM PST Now that Fallout 4 has officially been released gamers are gearing up for a long nuclear winter at home with the latest installment, but before the release vault dwellers had to find an outlet for their post-apocalyptic dreams. (Vault Boy Perler Bead Plaque by Tasha Lazaravich) Some took to cosplay, others simply played an earlier installment until they'd seen all the wasteland has to offer, but then there are those who brightened up this dreary world with their craftiness. (Railway Rifle Replica by Jason Walton) They are the ones who make the cool Fallout themed stuff we find so SPECIAL, the craft gods who are willing to share their knowledge with us in hopes of saving humanity from the forces of boredom. (Papercraft Fallout 3 Minigun by Pepakura Designer user Gardian) Those who wish to join the Brotherhood of Builders should peruse Make:'s super mutant sized collection of 111 Far-Out Fallout Fan Builds, where they'll find something better to do with their hands than simply twiddling their thumbs! http://icanhas.cheezburger.com/share/75700481 guy brings his cat to store in baby bjorn | ||||||||
| Posted: 12 Nov 2015 07:00 AM PST Simone Giertz brought us the Toothbrush Machine and the Breakfast Robot. Her latest project is an alarm clock that literally slaps you in the face. What’s different this time is that the gadget really works as it is supposed to. Of course, that doesn’t mean that everything goes according to plan. You may be able to see the unintended consequence ahead of time. Or it may be a surprise. Either way, Giertz is always entertaining in her earnest inventiveness. Contains NSFW language. -via Digg | ||||||||
| 22 Amusing Closed Captioning Moments Posted: 12 Nov 2015 06:00 AM PST
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| Christmas Dalek - The Celebration Spans Across The Cosmos Posted: 12 Nov 2015 05:00 AM PST You can feel it in the air, the excitement about the upcoming holiday season and the return of those Doctor Who Christmas episodes we all know and love. But would you believe the Daleks get excited about the holiday season too? It's hard to tell since their vocal units are set to filter everything nice into the word "exterminate", but those rolling trash cans actually possess a lot of holiday spirit somewhere deep inside their squishy little misshapen bodies. Nothing says "celebrate!" quite like this Christmas Dalek t-shirt by Tom Trager, it's sure to get your fellow fans in the spirit of the season! Visit Tom Trager's Facebook fan page, then head on over to his NeatoShop for more delightfully geeky designs:
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| Personal Memories of Filming <i>The Polar Express</i> (and Working with Tom Hanks) Posted: 12 Nov 2015 05:00 AM PST
In late 2002, I was called down to a brief voice-over dub-in job. I went down to the studio, just expecting to dub in a few lines when I saw my old pal and all-time favorite director Bob Zemeckis there. Apparently, I would be dubbing in a few lines for Bob's new movie called The Polar Express. We would film each scene, then after that, four little kids would film the exact same scene. Somehow, our bodies were morphed with the kids' bodies of each of our respective characters. My kid was Jimmy “Jax" Pinchak, who played me (“Know-it-All") as a kid. One of the greatest joys of filming the movie was getting to know Tom Hanks. Each day on the set, I would have a few moments alone with Tom and I would chat and ask him questions. (I swear, he was my favorite actor before I knew anything about The Polar Express.) Tom was always open and answered every one of my questions. |
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As I left the makeup room, Tom came up behind me. He started singing the Tom Terrific theme song (Tom Terrific was an animated character on Captain Kangaroo). I will never forget how surreal it was to stand outside on a bright sunny day and have to Hanks sing me, word-for-word, a perfect rendition of the Tom Terrific song. When he finished I was dazed.
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