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    New Urban Legends

  • Black Carded

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    Rumor claims the U.S. government assigns Social Security numbers on the basis of race.

  • Mother Moose

    8 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    Photographs purportedly show a moose who had just given birth in the front yard of a house in Michigan.

  • What's a Military Family Worth?

    7 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    Article contrasts compensation paid to families of September 11 victims with benefits paid to families of U.S. military personnel killed on active duty.

  • The Bell Curve

    5 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    Did actress Catherine Bell correctly predict the results of the 2002 Super Bowl prior to the start of the NFL season?

  • Going Postal

    4 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    About franchised postal center outlets charging more than official postal service rates for mailing items.
 
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  • Meanwhile, on the About:Network…

    Jase
    24 Jan 2010 | 8:44 am
     The Cardboard Computer at about:gadgetsThe Color Picker Pen at about:designThe Naked Font at about:nsfwWeb Designer T Shirts at about:config

  • Pick it up and eat it…go on!

    Jase
    24 Jan 2010 | 8:18 am
    An answer to an age old dilemma… via

  • Movie Trailer Wedding Invitation

    Jase
    24 Jan 2010 | 8:07 am
    Personally, i went for the more traditional pen and paper route. But if you have a bit more time on your hands (a lot of time) then you could go down this route of producing your own (extended) movie trailer parody. Production values are surprisingly good in places with only a touch of cringe on the side.

  • Another Half-Baked Bride

    Jase
    24 Jan 2010 | 8:01 am
    A one-of-a-kind bridal gown with a full skirt made of – you guessed it – flour, sugar and loads of frosting.Practical, this dress isn’t. It might not survive the bride’s walk down the aisle – unless she was carefully wheeled in on a cart!More

  • The Trek Family

    Jase
    24 Jan 2010 | 7:55 am
    Someone, somewhere, thought this was a good idea… via
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    United Press International

  • Phony corpse tip leads to marijuana bust

    9 Feb 2010 | 10:39 am
    MONTREAL, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Canadian police in Montreal suspect rivals were responsible for a fake tip about a dead body in a house that actually was a marijuana farm.

  • Pot school filling up, expanding

    9 Feb 2010 | 10:33 am
    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Officials with a Los Angeles school for medical marijuana growers said classes are filled up and waiting lists are becoming long.

  • Watercooler Stories

    9 Feb 2010 | 3:30 am
    Police use stun gun on enraged naked man … Bill for broadband setup: $70,427.98 … Falling tree crushes house … Strip club raises funds for Haiti relief … Watercooler stories from UPI.

  • Jockstrip: The world as we know it.

    9 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    1,529 ski for women in Alaska … 'Antique's Roadshow' finds $156,000 plate … Police: One-armed man took cuff link … Record: Man swallows 18 swords … The world as we know it from UPI.

  • Your Daily Horoscope

    9 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am
    By D.DONOVAN KINSOLVINGUPI Features Writer UPI horoscopes for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
 
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    Weird Asia News

  • Far East Movement – Asian Rap/Dance At Its Finest

    Sun Tzu
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:50 am
    When you think of mainstream Rap, not many Asian rappers come to mind, but the Far East Movement is hoping to change that. Comprised of four Asian Americans, the hip hop/rap/dance group is quickly building a fan following in Southern California. Their infectious beats and energized music style is influenced by all types of music ranging [...] Related posts:Thousand-Hand Bodhisattva Chinese Dance China’s Overweight Dance Troupe LED Eyelashes Designed to Make Asian Eyes Bigger This is only a summary of the article. Click on the title to read it in full.

  • Nepalese Stray Dog Lands Cushy Job

    shinigami
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:30 am
    In some parts of Asia, some jobs are going to the dogs! Nepal’s Red Cross Society was so touched by the watchdog capabilities of a stray dog that they have allocated a job title for the pooch. This comes complete with a monthly salary as well as overtime payment. The group claim that the homeless black [...] Related posts:Does Buddha Live Reincarnated in the Nepalese Jungle? 36,000 Stray Dogs Killed in China Lucky License Plate Lands Men in Jail This is only a summary of the article. Click on the title to read it in full.

  • Saving Love… One Jessica Alba at a Time

    V Saxena
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:21 am
    Loving someone is like keeping a flame lit; you must continually fuel the fire to keep it burning. And it’s oftentimes because of this annoying requirement that lovers do the craziest things, such as subject themselves to a Brazilian wax—or worse, spend 50 minutes faking it just to please the hubby. The latest trend in this [...] Related posts:The Ultimate ‘Energy Saving’ Building Pooch dies while saving owner Failed at Love? Take Two Days Off Work! This is only a summary of the article. Click on the title to read it in full.

  • Chinese Divorce-seekers Must Compensate Workplace

    shinigami
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:23 am
    Whilst many complain about strict company policies enforced by Catbert types bosses, none sounded as strange as this recent ruling by a Chinese company. Based in Chongqing, this workplace has enforced an unusual divorce regulation which asks the couple to compensate their colleagues. Thus, any of the employees planning to tie the knot must agree to [...] Related posts:Couple get married with hopes to Divorce Taiwan Really Understands Workplace Perks Man Caught Using Impersonator to Divorce Wife This is only a summary of the article. Click on the title to read it in full.

  • 2 Year-Old Chained to Pole in Beijing for Safety

    bmchargue
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:09 am
    These photos, taken by photographer Han Meng, give us a startling look at what those who live well under the poverty line must do to ensure the safety of their children. Chen Chuanliu is an unlicensed rickshaw driver in the city of Beijing who felt the most secure way to keep his two-year old son Lao [...] Related posts:Japan Looks to Poodle for Road Safety Beijing to Better Their English for Olympics Fitness Pole Dancing Classes Expensive but Popular This is only a summary of the article. Click on the title to read it in full.
 
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    Laughing Squid

  • Google Launches Social Media Feature Google Buzz

    Scott Beale
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:03 am
    Google has just launched their new social media feature Google Buzz. Today, we’re launching Google Buzz, a new way to start conversations about the things you find interesting and share updates, photos, videos and more. Buzz is built right into Gmail, so there’s nothing to set up — you’re automatically following the people you email and chat with the most. Here’s my Google profile, where I just did my first post using Google Buzz. This is a blog post from Laughing Squid, subscribe via RSS, Email, Twitter & Facebook.

  • Beaker Performs Dust In The Wind on YouTube

    Scott Beale
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:48 am
    Beaker of The Muppets performs the classic rock ballad “Dust In The Wind” by Kansas, receiving a typical YouTube response. Includes a nice Digg reference at the end. via Neatorama This is a blog post from Laughing Squid, subscribe via RSS, Email, Twitter & Facebook.

  • Tiny Speck Announces Glitch, A Browser-Based Massively-Multiplayer Game

    Scott Beale
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:15 am
    Gaming start up Tiny Speck, co-founded by Stewart Butterfield and Cal Henderson (both formerly from Flickr), has just announced their new browser-based, massively-multiplayer game Glitch, which will launch in the fall. It’s called Glitch because in the far-distant and totally-perfect future, the world starts becoming less and less probable, things fall apart, the center cannot hold, and there occurs what comes to be called the “glitch” — a grave danger of disemprobablization. Daniel Terdiman has posted two in-depth articles about Glitch on CNET: - “In depth with Tiny…

  • Best Buy E-Cycle Billboard Features Letters Made From Recycled Electronics

    Scott Beale
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:50 am
    photo by Scouting New York Scouting New York shot some photos of a Best Buy “E-Cycle” billboard in New York City’s Time Square promoting their recycling program that uses letters that are made from actual recycled electronics. This is a blog post from Laughing Squid, subscribe via RSS, Email, Twitter & Facebook.

  • Siri, A Personal Assistant App For The iPhone

    Scott Beale
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:34 pm
    Siri, a new personal assistant app for the iPhone. Looks pretty impressive. What makes Siri unique is that it understands natural language, accomplishes tasks and adapts to user’s individual preferences over time. Siri leverages many services and technologies to accomplish the task requested. Here’s a detailed review of Siri by Louis Gray and Robert Scoble recently did an building43 interview with Siri CEO Dag Kittlaus. This is a blog post from Laughing Squid, subscribe via RSS, Email, Twitter & Facebook.
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  • Might as well JUMP!!!... four stories into snow

    kymbos (http://wtf.videosift.com/member/kymbos)
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:37 am
    (18 votes - 4 comments - 268 views)Insane. From Russia - God knows why he gets arrested after.

  • Stephen Colbert Calls Sarah Palin A F*cking Retard

    demon_ix (http://wtf.videosift.com/member/demon_ix)
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:20 am
    (40 votes - 3 comments - 699 views)Now, the search for context begins.

  • The Bizarre "Demon Sheep" Campaign Ad

    Ryjkyj (http://wtf.videosift.com/member/Ryjkyj)
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:58 pm
    (12 votes - 4 comments - 289 views)Warning: This magnum opus runs more than three minutes. It's basically an overwrought attack ad sandwiched between two slices of crazy. Stick with it through the Monty Python-esque animation. Then, if you must, skip ahead. But brace yourself at the 2:25 mark for the appearance of the wolf in sheep's clothing -- the dreaded FCINO. No, it doesn't roll off the tongue as easily as RINO (Republican in Name Only). It doesn't matter. You've never seen anything like this. (From AOL News)

  • Every Violent Act in the 2010 Superbowl Ads

    arvana (http://arvana.videosift.com)
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:18 pm
    (14 votes - 4 comments - 467 views)

  • Mercury thiocyanate decomposition

    arvana (http://arvana.videosift.com)
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:11 pm
    (24 votes - 1 comment - 406 views)I remember having pellets of this stuff when I was a kid: Pharaoh's Serpents. It's far cooler in powder form.
 
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    WebEcoist

  • Cycle Crazy: 16 Strange & Amazing Bicycle Concepts

    Steph
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am
    [ By Steph in Art & Design, Technology & Gadgets, Transit & Auto. ]Invented in the 19th century, the bicycle hasn’t changed much since then, and it’s sorely in need of a 21st century makeover. Luckily, there are plenty of designers eager to jump in and do just that, with amazing concepts that fold into compact portable packages, harness solar energy, store kinetic pedal power and even allow amphibious travel. Some are ready for the assembly line while others will never be more than an idea, but all 16 of these designs are quite a departure from the ordinary. Laptop-Charging…

  • Eyes on the Prize: A Super Bowl of Incredible Animal Vision

    Chris
    7 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    [ By Chris in Animals & Habitats, Nature & Ecosystems, Science & Research. ](Images via: Sword Fishing Central, Molly O Brown, Kid Cyber, Take No Prisoners, One to Many, Xenophilius, Free Dog Listings)Roger Daltrey of The Who once sang that he could “see for miles and miles.” As the legendary British rockers prepare for tonight’s halftime show of Super Bowl XLIV between the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints, we thought it would be fun to look at animals with some unique and cool eyesight of their own. Just as Peyton Manning and Drew Brees are known for incredible…

  • Frozen Moments: Freaky, Funky Eco Art Installations

    Delana
    6 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am
    [ By Delana in Animals & Habitats, Art & Design, Nature & Ecosystems. ]It would be easy to see death and depression in Claire Morgan’s visual art installations. After all, they often feature dead bugs, taxidermy animals, and dead or dying plant matter. The components are arranged in visually stunning tableaux that impart a simultaneous feeling of wonder and horror. But at the heart of it, Morgan’s sculptures aren’t at all about the macabre; they’re about a celebration of nature, science, life and death.Born in Belfast and now living in London, Claire…

  • Welcome to Hell: Sand Demons of Dante’s Inferno [49 Pics]

    Angie
    4 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am
    [ By Angie in Art & Design, Geography & Travel, History & Trivia. ]It’s cold and snowy in many places throughout the world. So let’s think warm thoughts like warm summer sand and sandcastles. In fact, think hot. Burning hot, flames of hell hot, and mix that with sand. What do you get? Dante’s Inferno. What in hell is that? No, not the game. It is a sand sculpture opera based on the Italian classic masterpiece and produced by the City of Jesolo, Venice, Italy. Welcome to Hell and the sand demons of Dante’s Inferno in 49 photos.Welcome to Hell(image credits:Eternally…

  • Corrugated Art: Incredible Upcycled Cardboard Sculptures

    Delana
    3 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am
    [ By Delana in Art & Design. ]Environmental art can take many forms. One of the most striking is when an artist takes a mass-produced material that is usually discarded after one use and makes it into something enduring and entirely new. That’s exactly what Ohio artist Mark Langan does with cardboard: he transforms this interesting but often-overlooked material into works of art so unique and impressive that it’s hard to believe their origins.Langan’s goal is to encourage people to look at materials in a new way. He believes that corrugated cardboard has interesting…
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  • Super bowl snickers commercial

    Angry Clam - argh!
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:06 pm
    You’re not you when you’re hungry. Watch the new Snickers commercial as seen on the Super Bowl to see who you could become. Maybe it’s Betty White. Maybe it’s Abe Vigoda. Maybe you’ll just have to watch…

  • Weatherman’s big moment

    Angry Clam - argh!
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:05 pm
    This weather dude is so into his job. Either that or he really loves snow.

  • Amazing fart skills

    Angry Clam - argh!
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:04 pm
    This guy has some really unique talent.

  • Epic frog fail

    Angry Clam - argh!
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:56 pm
    Watch this frog as it totally mistimes his attack. Tell me you didn’t do a real “LOL”. I did. It was good…

  • Food makes a sleepy baby

    Angry Clam - argh!
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:55 pm
    Poor kid. Enough said.
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    Urban Prankster

  • Pranking the Westboro Baptist Church in San Francisco

    Charlie Todd
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:45 pm
    When the notorious Westboro Baptist Church traveled to San Francisco to protest outside of Twitter headquarters, some local pranksters showed up with ridiculously hilarious signs to counter them. via Laughing Squid Related posts:God Hates SignsCorduroy Skirts are a SinI Hate Crowds

  • Anger Release Machine

    Alex Scordelis
    1 Feb 2010 | 4:59 am
    Are you stressed out and feeling the need to break something? Just pop a few coins in the Anger Release Machine and choose a porcelain item to smash. This clever “venting machine” is the work of Berlin-based artists Katja Kublitz and Ronnie Yarisal. via psfk

  • Ice Cube Ice Cube Dispenser

    Charlie Todd
    27 Jan 2010 | 4:22 am
    Reminds us of the Tom Hanks Trash Can via

  • Corduroy Skirts are a Sin

    Charlie Todd
    25 Jan 2010 | 4:57 am
    A brilliant counter-protest sign on the campus of Syracuse University. The creator Chris Pesto writes: I noticed two adults on campus holding signs that said “Homosexuality is a sin”. First, I would just like to say that I support people with their own opinions. I think that everyone is entitled to their right to think what they want. However, when someone comes on my campus, where I pay tuition to live, I don’t think it’s appropriate to rub such a hateful sign in someone’s face. I decided that because this woman thought it was okay to make me feel uncomfortable in my home, I would…

  • Dead Body Prank

    Charlie Todd
    20 Jan 2010 | 4:51 am
    Improv AZ, a group that formed on the Urban Prankster Network set up by Improv Everywhere, recently dressed up in shirts that read “Coroner” and took what looked like a dead body around Phoenix. Project page. Related posts:Dead Pixel in Google EarthLiving SculpturesThree Year Epic Prank On One Stranger
 
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  • India's music millionaires turn to slumdog pirates for help

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:10 am
    In a tiny booth in a teeming Mumbai bazaar sits a potential saviour of the Indian music industry. He’s not a budding sitar player, or a famed Bollywood composer. He’s a mobile phone repairman and a small-time bootlegger.

  • Liberty, equality, reality TV

    7 Feb 2010 | 4:01 pm
    A woman is taking Simon Cowell, and his Britain’s Got Talent show, to a tribunal. For many, this was all one needed to know about the story before giving a heartfelt sigh, sitting back in an easy chair and shouting: “Bring Mummy a bakewell tart, darling! She has had good news — news that she wishes to augment with a tot of marzipan! Cowell’s going DOWN!” Should you have wished to read on, however — maybe you had a six-pack of individual tarts, and wanted to make a morning of it — you would have learned that the woman in question is Emma Amelia Pearl Czikai, who auditioned for…

  • Iran cuts cultural links with British Museum over Cyrus Cylinder

    7 Feb 2010 | 4:01 pm
    Iran has severed all cultural ties with the British Museum over the institution’s failure to hand over an ancient Persian treasure.

  • The new ‘legal high’: the ease of getting meow meow or mephedrone online

    7 Feb 2010 | 4:01 pm
    The courier, Mark, pressed the bag of white powder into my hand, slapped me on the shoulder and said with a smile: “Not for human consumption, remember.” He might as well have winked.

  • American bald eagle back to health after beak fixed by dentist

    7 Feb 2010 | 4:01 pm
    Anchorage An American bald eagle is able to hold its head high again after being nursed back to health by a dentist.
 
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    AP Top Strange News At 2:08 p.m. EST

  • Man rescued after 3 days in snow-covered SUV in CO

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:47 pm
    SAGUACHE, Colo. (AP) -- A 31-year-old Indiana man says he had not food but kept himself hydrated with Mountain Dew and snow while he was stuck in his snow-covered SUV in southwestern Colorado for three days....

  • Cattle battle: NZealand has more cows than kiwis

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:26 pm
    WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- New Zealanders who for decades have endured jokes about being outnumbered 20-to-1 by sheep have a new farm animal majority to worry about: cows....

  • Police: Man tries to buy crack with credit card

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:06 pm
    FLINT, Mich. (AP) -- Authorities said a man accused of stealing a car then reporting it stolen remains in custody after telling police he was robbed at gunpoint while trying to buy crack cocaine with a credit card. The Flint Journal said the man reported Thursday night that a 2003 Chevy Malibu had been stolen....

  • Man points gun at neighbor over snow shoveling

    8 Feb 2010 | 3:33 pm
    NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) -- New Castle County Police said a man pointed a gun at a neighbor who was shoveling snow on Saturday at the Hampton Walk Apartments. A man told police a neighbor came outside while he was shoveling, pointed a gun and threatened to shoot him if he didn't stop shoveling snow onto his car....

  • Teen crashes car into school, drives down hall

    8 Feb 2010 | 3:28 pm
    SHORELINE, Wash. (AP) -- Sheriff's deputies said a 17-year-old boy crashed his parents' car through the doors of Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, then drove it down the hall. The car finally stopped 75 yards later when it hit a security office. Two school workers were still on the property and heard the crash....
 
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    CNEWS Weird News

  • Onion ring beats Harper on Facebook

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:10 am
    Prime Minister Stephen Harper has new competition in the form of an onion ring ­and the onion ring is so far the hands-down winner.

  • Thief robs arcade with cup of coffee

    9 Feb 2010 | 8:47 am
    A thief in the German town of Hamelin robbed an amusement arcade by threatening the attendant with a cup of coffee, authorities said on Tuesday.

  • Man tried to buy crack with credit card

    9 Feb 2010 | 6:31 am
    Authorities said a man accused of stealing a car then reporting it stolen remains in custody after telling police he was robbed at gunpoint while trying to buy crack cocaine with a credit card

  • Cows now outnumber humans in New Zealand

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:31 pm
    New Zealanders who for decades have endured jokes about being outnumbered 20-to-1 by sheep have a new farm animal majority to worry about: cows.

  • Strip club hosts 'Lap dances for Haiti'

    8 Feb 2010 | 7:41 am
    A strip club in Ohio has raised $1,000 for Haitian earthquake relief during what was billed as "Lap dances for Haiti."
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    Funtasticus.com Humor & Fun Blog

  • Funtasticus Links

    Pony
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:38 am
    Cassie Keller has turned 20!! [Busted Coverage] Hottest WAGs of billionaires [BroBible] Brooklyn Decker 2010 SI Swimsuit covergirl [Celebridiot] Anne Hathaway just keeps getting sexier [NS4W] Celebrity pics that will make you think [Celebrity Odor] Shannon Elizabeth goes retro…stays sexy [Laxtime] Esti Ginzburg…bad name sexy bikini body [Uncoached] Kimama is a sexy Native American [Hottest Girls of MySpace] Some naughty JWoww pics [Celebslam] Arielle Kebbel sexy gallery  [DJ Mick] Ashley Greene can sexy up anything [Guyism] Oliva Munn welcome to the upskirt club [Taxi Driver…

  • Tooshie Tuesday

    Pony
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:32 am
    Tooshies keep you warm on cold snowy nights…get one for tomorrow before they are all gone!  You know people panic when snow is in the forecast.

  • Daily Cool Pics

    Pony
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:16 am
    You didn’t have a good weekend if you didn’t end up face down in the corner of a public crapper.

  • Frontal Asses

    Pony
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:41 am
    Not exactly Tooshie Tuesday is it?

  • Football is over

    Pony
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:17 am
    I am still coming to grips with the fact that the NFL season is actually over.  As a farewell to the season I present to you some Saints and Colts fans.
 
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    Weird News Stories

  • Crazy Weird Cakes

    Odd Weirdo
    1 Feb 2010 | 6:45 am
    I thought these cakes were pretty cool and funny!

  • What Do you Want? Google Knows

    Odd Weirdo
    14 Dec 2009 | 1:15 pm
    So what do you want for Christmas?  If you judge by the Google search suggestion feature it seems mostly folks want to lose weight and a few people want to have sex!

  • Weird Awards

    Odd Weirdo
    2 Oct 2009 | 6:53 am
    The 19th annual IG Nobel Prizes have been awarded and here are some of the silly winners: BIOLOGY PRIZE: Fumiaki Taguchi, Song Guofu, and Zhang Guanglei of Kitasato University Graduate School of Medical Sciences in Sagamihara, Japan, for demonstrating that kitchen refuse can be reduced more than 90% in mass by using bacteria extracted from the feces of giant pandas. PEACE PRIZE: Stephan Bolliger, Steffen Ross, Lars Oesterhelweg, Michael Thali and Beat Kneubuehl of the University of Bern, Switzerland, for determining — by experiment — whether it is better to be smashed over the head with a…

  • Weird Funny Business Card

    Odd Weirdo
    11 Sep 2009 | 12:33 pm
    This is a really cool design by a company with Ninja in its name!

  • Artist Creates a Monster and Goes to Jail

    Odd Weirdo
    14 Jun 2009 | 7:53 am
    Joseph Carnevale, 21, has been arrested by the Raleigh Police Department for creating this cool traffic barrel monster.  Rumor has it that this little artistic prank would have gone unpunished if it wasn’t for the fact that the police chiefs wife, Sarah Renyolds had a fender bender after spotting this and was laughing so hard she lost control of her brand new Navigator and crashed into the barrels just beyond this peice of art.
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    My Strange Blog

  • Monday’s Strange News

    msbrob
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:49 am
    Monday’s Strange News: UFOs, And An Interview With A UFO Researcher, Witchcraft & Witch Hunts, ‘The Wolfman’ AND Pentagon Breeding Experiments… Strange Science: Wired Danger Room: Pentagon Looks to Breed Immortal ‘Synthetic Organisms,’ Molecular Kill-Switch Included. Strange Entertainment: NJ.com — Films like ‘The Wolfman’ bring us face to face with monster in the mirror. UFO Files: - Discovery — [...]

  • Friday’s Strange Roundup

    msbrob
    5 Feb 2010 | 2:34 pm
    Friday’s Strange Roundup: Satanic Crime Files; Google & NSA; Tea Party Madness; Teleportation; Paranormal Posts; And More!… Anthropology: Last member of 65,000-year-old tribe dies, taking one of world’s earliest languages to the grave. Crime Files: - Australia — Grim Reaper killer seeks fixed sentence — A Tasmanian man who stabbed his mother, (apparently she was Satan’s daughter) to [...]

  • The Effects of Acupuncture on the Brain

    msbrob
    4 Feb 2010 | 11:54 am
    University of York study maps the effects of acupuncture on the brain. Heslington, York, UK — Important new research about the effects of acupuncture on the brain may provide an understanding of the complex mechanisms of acupuncture and could lead to a wider acceptability of the treatment. The study, by researchers at the University of York [...]

  • Weird Files Roundup – Wednesday

    msbrob
    3 Feb 2010 | 8:16 am
    The Weird News Roundup for Wednesday: Newfoundland “UFO/Missile” Mystery Solved?; Bizarre Asteroid Collision; Creative ‘aliens’; Jesse Ventura’s Conspiracy Theory; Autism & Vaccines; Govt. Vs U.S. Citizen Who Was Wrongfully Locked Up; And…CIA Moonlighting. Conspiracy Files: Jesse Ventura Takes the Soaring Interest in Conspiracy Theory to TV — And Viewers Are Flocking to It. (Not surprising really…) CIA [...]

  • U.S. Navy Coverup in Puerto Rico?

    msbrob
    2 Feb 2010 | 1:06 pm
    After nearly 60 years of being used as a bombing range and weapons testing site the residents of Vieques, Puerto Rico are suing the U.S. government for contaminating the island. In this video report, Abbie Boudreau profiles residents stricken with cancer and other diseases who believe the U.S. Navy is responsible. CNN Video: Did Navy Poison [...]
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  • America's National Parks Are Likely To See More Guns

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:42 am
    Assault rifles on Mather Point overlooking the Grand Canyon? Handguns on the Filene Center concert lawn at Wolf Trap in the Washington, D.C. suburbs? Shotguns at Lamar River Valley in the backcountry at Yellowstone National Park, the world's first national park?

  • Experts Highlight How Latino Voters Will Influence 2010 Elections

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:41 am
    The Latino vote has grown exponentially since 2000, changing the political landscape in more than a dozen states across the country, and is poised to be pivotal yet again in the 2010 cycle. According to experts on the politics of the Latino vote, who gathered on a telephonic press conference today, candidates and parties need to do more than say a few words in Spanish -- they need to understand and embrace the policies that motivate and influence Latino voters. How both parties handle such issues as comprehensive immigration reform will have a real impact on Latino political behavior,…

  • Obama Administration Hired Nation's Top Anti-Union Law Firm

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:35 am
    A federal agency has hired the nation's top union-busting law firm but refuses to say for how much money or whether stimulus funds were used to pay the retainer, according to a summary judgment motion filed today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) in its lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act. Normally a labor union ally, the Obama administration is paying a firm specializing in what is euphemistically called "union avoidance" or "preventive labor relations."

  • Professor: Obama Should Issue Executive Order on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:27 am
    The environmental community is voicing concern after President Obama suggested Congress might move an energy bill forward without a carbon-trading system in place.

  • Naomi Klein, Bill McKibben, Terry Tempest Williams, Dr. James Hansen: Tim DeChristopher Trial

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:17 am
    The epic fight to ward off global warming and transform the energy system that is at the core of our planet's economy takes many forms: huge global days of action, giant international conferences like the one that just failed in Copenhagen, small gestures in the homes of countless people.
 
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  • Sunday Secrets

    postsecret
    7 Feb 2010 | 12:47 pm
    PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where peoplemail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard.-----Email Message-----That's a Starbucks card and not a credit card...That's probably not helping your debt problem...Order Your Copy Today Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million Booksense Borders Brookline Booksmith Independent Booksellers Politics and Prose Powells Rainy Day Books Tattered Cover Book Store Watermark Books Close PostSecret on Facebook

  • PostSecret News

    postsecret
    7 Feb 2010 | 12:36 pm
    The German version of PostSecret - PostSecretDeutsch - opened an exhibit of cards yesterday at the Tübingen City Museum, in Germany.The KSU PostSecret Exhibit opened last week in the Sturgis Gallery. Contact International Arts & Artists for PostSecret Exhibit information.Contact Keppler Speakers for Live PostSecret Event information.PostSecret Media ContactI'll see you this Saturday at the American Visionary Art Museum's Annual Fundraiser. "Dress Happy"There's Always Hope. . .
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  • Tuesdays With Tatman #36

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am
    With Valentine's Day closing in I wanted to express my adoration for all of our readers who make Skull-A-Day what it is. So today I give you my (candy)heart(skull). All together it's 479 candy hearts. I remember these chalky candies from childhood featuring terms of affection such as "Love U", Be Mine", and the fatal attraction favorite "Crazy 4 U". They've done a bit of updating to be hip to the new trends by including "Text Me", "Tweet Me", and the egotistical best "Adore Me". It was good to see an inspirational message that has become my new personal favorite "Dream Big".Each Tuesday in…

  • Gearhead Tattoo Skull

    9 Feb 2010 | 2:00 am
    Tattoo artist Timm McKinney of Maya Tattoo is back with another skull that's been inked into flesh. He tells us, "I did this piece the other day on a walk in customer that just wanted a 'gear head' tattoo, and 4 hours later walla! hope you guys enjoy." I love to see skull tattoos and I really like your style, Timm. This makes a great match to the heart/skull you recently sent us. Keep up the great work! --- Be a Skull-A-Day fan on Facebook! Get Skull-A-Day updates on Twitter! Support Skull-A-Day by buying a United Skull of America poster!

  • C-Rations: 0C100100

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:03 pm
    This week’s offering is a Calculation.“Once Every C” 7" X 13" 20 skulls cut from found recycled cardboard with black markerGregorian C says:I enjoy calendar systems. It brings me great pleasure when a day is not just another day, but one that has a quirky bonus to it. It was another one of those quirky days. Days like this only come around once in a lifetime so why not take advantage of them while they are here.Remember each Monday during the 3.0 year I am posting an original skull design. My weekly offerings are nothing compared to the one-a-day massive project done by the Skullmaster…

  • Skulls with Magnetic Properties

    8 Feb 2010 | 3:03 am
    Natty from St. Petersburg, Florida painted these skull magnets.DetailMetal Plate C says:These skulls are incredible. You have really captured the look of traditional Día de los Muertos skulls. I am also reminded of the red pottery that is often found in Latin America. Thank you for submitting your work. I enjoyed checking out your site at the link above and wish you continued success with your upcycled artwork. --- Be a Skull-A-Day fan on Facebook! Get Skull-A-Day updates on Twitter! Support Skull-A-Day by buying a United Skull of America poster!

  • [BONUS] The Gift of Skulls - Twins

    7 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am
    I recently had a meeting with a friend of mine and his two lovely 6 year-old twin daughters Gracie and Lotti joined us. They were drawing up a storm the entire time so of course I asked them to make some pictures of skulls and skeletons for me. They graciously obliged and even gave me the drawings to keep when they were done! I love how they each had their own unique take on the skull image... Skulls by Gracie  Skeleton by Lotti Thanks again Lotti & Gracie! --- Be a Skull-A-Day fan on Facebook! Get Skull-A-Day updates on Twitter! Support Skull-A-Day by buying a United Skull of…
 
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    PassiveAggressiveNotes.com — funny (if not necessarily "passive-aggressive") notes from pissed-off people

  • It’s all about communication. And toilet paper.

    kerry
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:50 pm
    Writes Brittney in California: “Apparently, my mom’s boyfriend was stuck with an insufficient amount of toilet paper, and being passive aggressive (because he really is) he decides to write a note about it and stick it on the mirror, rather than confront her.” Mom’s response? And, in the end….everybody loses! related: I’m not here to wipe your dirty butt

  • If you could summarize BYU culture in one note…

    kerry
    7 Feb 2010 | 2:45 pm
    At least a half-dozen submitters (including Spencer, Kelsae, and Mark) would pick this one — from a pizzeria in Provo, Utah. “For those who don’t know, “lower kingdoms” comes from Mormon theology, where they believe that people are sorted out into three kingdoms instead of the traditional heaven and hell option,” Kelsae says. Adds Spencer: “There’s a stack of plastic cups in the public’s reach for use either for water or soda, depending on whether you paid or not. The influence this business avers on final judgment, combined with overt Mormon…

  • They need time to clean up the meth lab in the garage, after all.

    kerry
    4 Feb 2010 | 2:20 pm
    It’s almost Valentine’s day, and yet the Christmas guilt trips keep rolling in! Savanna in Texas says her friend received this doozy of a card from her parents (the front of which said, “Joy to the World.”) related: Waiting for the Rapture (and/or a thank you note)

  • I think this is the best costume for today.

    kerry
    3 Feb 2010 | 5:58 pm
    Noah in Richmond, Virginia spotted this earnest plea in the bathroom of “a funky little coffee shop” on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. “The sign was also on a bulletin board in the middle of the shop as well,” he says — “just in case the thief was avoiding the scene of the crime.” And if you doubt Edie’s ability to get aggressive on your personal-art-piece-thievin’ ass, just wait ’til she catches you in the act. We’ll see how your bathroom art collection looks when she’s through with you! (I’d like to imagine the…

  • You need some help

    kerry
    2 Feb 2010 | 8:55 pm
    On a lark, Michelle in Florida posted a profile on the online dating site OKCupid after taking one of the site’s quizzes late one night, allowing the site to pull most of her interests and whatnot from Facebook. “I didn’t think anything more of it,” she says, that is, until she got this “helpful” message — apparently one adjunct university professor’s idea of a charming conversation starter. related: Not-a-match.com
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    Kitschy Kitschy Coo

  • Bong Cookies

    Pop Tart
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:08 am
    For your pot munchies. Hand-crafted custom cookie cutters by Frankencutters; part of their 60's party theme designs.

  • Birdhouse For Rent

    Pop Tart
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:38 pm
    For the love of Doodle Week.

  • Dames & Dogs #11

    Pop Tart
    30 Jan 2010 | 1:49 pm

  • Cheap Plastic Poodles

    Pop Tart
    27 Jan 2010 | 5:17 pm
    Sometimes I forget the stuff I've got; like these three kitschy plastic poodles I bought. All three in a baggy for a quarter at a rummage sale -- who could resist?!I remember having these as a kid. Carnival prizes, hard-earned, and for far more than a quarter each. Even back then.The red one retains its plastic loop for hanging and is marked "Made in Hong Kong" on the side. The rest have no

  • Piggy you rosin up your bow and play your fiddle hard

    Pop Tart
    23 Jan 2010 | 2:15 pm
    The devil went to a thrift shop, he was looking for a soul to steal.He was in a bind 'cos he was way behind: he was willin' to make a deal.When he came across this old pig sawin' on a fiddle and playin' it hot.Vintage red-eared pig figurine playing violin in thrift shop display case: $2.99Opportunity to mash-up a Charlie Daniels classic: Priceless
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  • New hospital gowns will cover patients' bottoms

    newslite
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:58 am
    Hospital gowns which bare patients' rears could be a thing of the past, after new designs for "modesty" gowns were revealed.The new-look gowns are currently being used in NHS hospitals in Bristol where they are said to be a hit with patients.A spokesperson for North Bristol NHS Trust said the old bum-baring robes could be embarrassing and undignified, as well as a bit chilly.That is why they are now phasing them out in favour of the new "dignity gowns" which ties up at the sides and wraps around the body.One patient said he hoped the new gown would mean that he wasn't the butt of any more…

  • World's tallest tower closes observation deck

    newslite
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:26 am
    The observation deck at the top of the tallest building in the world, has been closed after just one month.Visitors to the 160 floor tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai have been paying $100 (£60) each to go to the sky-high observation deck.But this week the deck was closed with Emaar Properties, the owner of the building, saying there had been problems with the power supply for the elevators.It is not known when the deck - 36 storeys below the highest offices - will be re-opened.Something tells us the 'At the Top' visitor attraction just won't have the same level of appeal if tourists have to take…

  • Floating bus tests are grounded after 60 minutes

    newslite
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:01 am
    Trials of an amphibious bus to ferry people across the River Clyde have hit technical problems… after just 60 minutes. Travel firm Stagecoach are currently testing a £700,000 floating bus which they hope will be able to replace an existing ferry service between Renfrew and Yoker.But on its second run, the bus - which can do 60mph on roads and 8 knots in the water  - suffered an issue with suspension causing it to be dry-docked.Bosses say it was only a minor glitch and that the 'amfibus' will be back on the road (and river) tomorrow - if successful it will become Britain's first…

  • Football commentator faints on live TV (Video)

    newslite
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:54 am
    A Brazilian football commentator fainted on live TV while talking about an upcoming game.Zé Batista was chatting to a colleague about a match between Gremio and Sao Luiz when the 37°C heat in the studio got to him.After a few seconds of looking a bit queasy his eyes drift upwards and he collapses onto the floor - much to the shock of his co-commentator.The camera quickly cuts away to an empty pitch before returning to two other RBS TV presenters back in the studio.Rather depressingly, it looks like even the build-up to that game was more interesting the Aston Villa game this weekend. Check…

  • Sword swallower sets world record of 18 blades

    newslite
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:37 am
    An Australian sword swallower has set a new world record after swallowing 18 blades at the same time.Chayne Hultgren, 31, who performs under the name Space Cowboy, beat his own record of 17 swords in the event at Byron Bay in New South Wales. After warming up, he swallowed all 18 of the 72cm swords at the same time, while watched by an adjudicator from Guinness World Records.He then slowly pulled them back out, to cheers from the assembled crowd who were just glad not to have seen something gory.We know he's okay because he took a drink of water after the event and it didn't spray out from…
 
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  • 13 Funny Panties with a Message

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm
    Want to enjoy a pleasure night and leave a message about your preferences at the same time? Here we present you with 13 of the most funny panties with a message.

  • 10 Amazing Free Fall Survivors

    7 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm
    From a jumper whose parachute never opened, to a baby who survived a jet crash, meet ten unbelievable people who fell from great heights yet managed to survive.

  • 12 Creative Beverage Packaging Designs

    6 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm
    Water, tea, beer, vodka, juice, and all kinds of beverages and their incredible containers, meet twelve of the most creative we've seen.

  • 10 Amazing Grottoes & Caves

    5 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm
    From a cave containing some of the largest natural crystals ever found to the grotto with so transparent water, rocks and ancient tree trunks are visible on the bottom at 120 feet, meet 10 of the most Amazing Grottoes & Caves.

  • Another 10 Far-out Valentine's Gifts

    4 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm
    Valentine's Day is coming.Are you looking for the right present? Take a look at this list of the craziest and most unusual gifts you can actually buy.
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    Nautical Mishaps, Maritime Calamities

  • Cargo ship stuck in St. Lawrence River

    SeaWaves Magazine
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:33 am
    Last Updated: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 1:01 PM ET CBC News The cargo ship ran aground east of Île d'Orléans, near Quebec City. (Google maps) A cargo ship carrying nickel en route to Norway has run aground near Quebec City.The Algoma Discovery veered off course shortly after it left Quebec City's port Monday night.It eventually ran aground at the south end of Île d'Orléans, just east of Quebec City.No one was injured and no cargo was lost, the Canadian Coast Guard said.But the ship will remain stuck at least until the St. Lawrence River returns to high tide sometime Tuesday afternoon.If…

  • Coast Guard monitoring comprehensive repair plan after grounded Barbers Point vessel pulled free

    SeaWaves Magazine
    6 Feb 2010 | 10:18 am
    Feb 5th, 2010 HONOLULU –Marine casualty investigators from the U.S. Coast Guard continue to monitor the situation of a 734-foot bulk carrier which ran aground in the entrance channel of Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor on Oahu, Friday.The vessel was pulled free by tugs at approximately 2:50 p.m. this afternoon. Coast Guard pollution investigators report no discharge of oil or fuel.The Liberian-flagged VogeTrader ran aground at 7:25 a.m. near Buoy No. 2 in the harbor’s entrance. The cause of the grounding is under investigation and state of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources…

  • Coast Guard medevacs injured man from fishing vessel

    SeaWaves Magazine
    5 Feb 2010 | 5:26 pm
    New Orleans February 5, 2010 - The Coast Guard medevaced a man with a severe injury to his face off a fishing vessel 10 miles south of Houma, La. in the Gulf of Mexico, Friday. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a report from the master of the fishing vessel Bao Hung that a crewmember had received a severe injury to the face from a pipe and requested a medevac for the injured man. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans launched an MH-65C Dolphin rescue helicopter and crew to assist. The crew arrived, hoisted the crewmember and transported him to Terrebone General Hospital.

  • Fire contained on Irish ferries vessel - Oscar Wilde

    SeaWaves Magazine
    2 Feb 2010 | 3:13 pm
    02 February 2010 22:15 Maritime And Coastguard Agency (National)At twenty four minutes past seven this evening, Falmouth Coastguard received a call from the crew of the ferry Oscar Wilde who reported that they had a fire in the engine room.The ferry is operated by Irish Ferries and had been in Falmouth Docks for a refit departing Falmouth this afternoon with113 crew on board.Falmouth Coastguard despatched the Coastguard tug Anglian Princess to the Oscar Wilde and requested the launch of the Falmouth and Lizard RNLI lifeboats to standby the vessel. Three tugs have also left Falmouth Docks to…

  • Sailors were released in Congo – Russian MFA

    SeaWaves Magazine
    2 Feb 2010 | 12:54 pm
    02.02.2010 Source: RIA Novosti, photo: Reuters Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday confirmed release of 8 Ukrainian sailors; one of them has Russian citizenship. An absolutory sentence was given to crewmembers of cargo ship Island of Luck on Jan 30 as a result of final session of Kinshasa Court (Democratic Republic of Congo). The sailors were previously charged with murder of Congolese citizens illegally intruded on board the vessel. "During more than three months of detention, the sailors were supported with legal, consular and moral assistance by Russian and Ukrainian embassies;…
 
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  • Time-Lapse Tuesday - Snowmageddon DC

    Jordan Breindel
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Filed under: Videos, News / Politics, Time-LapseThis past weekend the DC Snowpocalypse blanketed our nation's capital and its surrounding areas with more than a million feet of snow. That's a bit of an overstatement - it was more like two to three - but still, that's a ton. Here are a few time-lapse videos of the storm. After you've watched them, why not make your own time-lapse of today's Nor'easter and send us a link? Share Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Three-Legged Bear Walks Like Us

    Eliot Glazer
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:30 am
    Filed under: Videos, In Real Life, AnimalsSo I guess this bear has three legs and has learned to live with it, so well, in fact, that she walks around like an adult human on two legs. The only thing that would make this cooler is if the bear had a martini in its sole paw. Because you know what they say about bears sipping martinis: IT IS THE BEST (even if it's fake). Share link:// Backpacker via:// The Awl  Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • 'Betty White To Host SNL' Facebook Group (The One)

    Kelly Reeves
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am
    Filed under: Blogstorm, Television, The OneWhen they're not proving that a pickle is more popular than Nickelback or declaring how awesome their boyfriends are, Facebook groups sometimes help a legitimate cause such as getting a father to stop smoking. The newest group to hit our radar is an important cause that we're behind wholeheartedly: "Betty White to Host SNL (please?)!" In the group's description, Betty White fans claim that the iconic Golden Girl should be recognized for her "eighth decade" in the show business (homegirl just turned 88!) and her achievements in acting, comedy and…

  • Ladybug Tries to Fly, Doesn't' Quite Make It

    Jordan Breindel
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am
    Filed under: Videos, Cute, AnimalsAs one of the only beetles that doesn't freak the spit out of me, this flightless ladybug earned my pity. She took a risk and it didn't quite work out as she had hoped. Live and learn, little ladybug. There's always another leaf to leap off. Share Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Hipster Puppies Not Meta, Ironically

    Eliot Glazer
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    Filed under: Fashion, Cute, Photos, AnimalsIt's hard to say what makes a hipster a Hipster nowadays. Keffiyehs and Ray Bans could easily be read as so yesterday (so yesterday) depending on which pocket of land we're referring to (Brooklyn, Silverlake, Austin, Richmond, Brooklyn, Echo Park, etc.). But as we write from New York City, believe us when we say a hipster is not hard to find, especially considering the proliferation of American Apparel outlet stores (no, for serious). Hipster Puppies, a site that might as well be called Puppies In Plastic Frames, does a fine job honing its focus on…
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  • Unfolding internet meme: Google ‘Parisian Love’ ad parodies

    Webmaster
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:54 am
    First off Parisian Oops: Then Google kidnaps Steve Ballmer’s wife in The Bing Solution: Last but not least we’ve got Tiger Woods: For probably tons more in the next days just hit the Tubes.

  • Linkdump 78

    Webmaster
    7 Feb 2010 | 12:24 pm
    First off my new favourite site: Selleck Waterfall Sandwich San Diego Zoo gets Google Maps’d Cry of the dolphins – a creative PSA against cyber-bullying Astronaut TJ Creamer’s still tweeting from space Playboy promotes a bit of Wii Fit with playmate Jo Garcia Bridgestone’s Whale Tale campaign for Super Bowl American Apparel does a bit of crowdsourcing for the best bottom in the world and Playboy provides a virtual video shoot in search of the next cover girl Engaging readers in the digital age Mashable report on Pepsi’s (aka what you drink when there’s no…

  • Kid Cudi feat. MGMT- Pursuit Of Happiness

    Webmaster
    7 Feb 2010 | 11:52 am

  • Charlotte Gainsbourg feat. Beck: Heaven Can Wait

    Webmaster
    7 Feb 2010 | 11:51 am

  • DieHard battery vs. Reggie Watts

    Webmaster
    6 Feb 2010 | 4:20 am
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    The Odd Musical Instrument Collection

  • iPhone Paintings and Amazing Guitars

    tyler
    2 Feb 2010 | 9:51 am
    A short and sweet video I painted on my iPhone. Ian Litchfield, guitar virtuoso, was generous enough to supply matching music for the visuals. I met Ian at a coffee shop in Santa Fe. He asked if I wanted to hear his newest song. I was giggling with excitement from what I heard out of his headphones on that day. I am lucky to know Ian. Please listen to the music in the video and, if you want, vote for Ian to help him get a scholarship to music school. Update! Ian just made it into round 2 of the competition and we are super happy! Thanks for the votes so far. Sitting at a dinner table where…

  • The Media Portal Flew Away

    tyler
    1 Feb 2010 | 9:51 am
    The Oddstruments Media Portal has vanished. To where, I do not know, but it’s return is possible, as is anything. Thanks for reading. Tyler. Post from: The Odd Musical Instrument Collection

  • Electronically Modified, Blue Tooth Didgeridoo!

    tyler
    12 Dec 2009 | 12:46 am
    An incredible union of ancient spiritual craft with the newest digital technology, Kyle Evans has created an electronically enhanced didgeridoo who’s beautiful body competes with it’s voice for center stage. The vibrations from the futuristic-looking shaft are transmitted via blue tooth (Arduino) to a computer for processing and modulation. From Kyle’s post: I created this instrument to experiment in the combination of the organic sound qualities of a didgeridoo with the advanced signal processing capabilities of modern computer programming and sound synthesis. This custom…

  • Figurative Italy

    tyler
    28 Nov 2009 | 11:06 am
    Popularized by the Italian culture, these impressionist, moment-to-moment paintings are truly a remarkable discovery. Inspired by the pure passion of beings around him, Tyler White has enveloped what we know, as social beings, to be true to our minds subconsciously and physically. Created with the popular iPhone application, “Brushes,” these individual representations of life indicate a true understanding of the context of human existence. Translating, using what tools we have, can change the world and make those around us smile. The work above is a product of an ongoing creative…

  • Our First Video Uploaded!

    tyler
    23 Nov 2009 | 7:59 am
    Oddstruments has just received it’s first video upload! The video “Voyage” has been uploaded by our first user, Pronoblem. I am absolutely delighted! Also, new audios have been uploaded by users Phil_Mantione and jamesbrody – “White pink regular and unknown” and “ZAZON” respectively. I am especially impressedwith the quality of media that has been uploaded by our users thus far! Post from: The Odd Musical Instrument Collection
 
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    American Scofflaw

  • Colbert: ‘Sarah Palin is a f**king retard’

    9 Feb 2010 | 10:50 am
    The Gay SecretaryStephen Colbert has fine words for former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who defended Rush Limbaugh's use of the word "retard" this weekend after attacking an Obama aide for the same offense."Sarah Palin knows that it's okay to call someone a retard if like rush you clearly don't mean it which is why we should all come to her defense and say: Sarah Palin is a fucking retard," Colbert quipped.Palin's son, Trig, has Down Syndrome. She had criticized Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel for telling liberal activists that a political strategy was "fucking retarded" during a private…

  • Thick as Thieves: The Private (and very profitable) World of Corporate Spying

    2 Feb 2010 | 9:16 am
    By Tom Burghardt(The Intelligence Daily) -- When Comverse Infosys founder and CEO Jacob "Kobi" Alexander fled to Israel and later Namibia in 2006, the former Israeli intelligence officer and entrepreneur took along a little extra cash for his extended "vacation"--$57 million to be precise. According to investigative journalist James Bamford's exposé of the National Security Agency, The Shadow Factory, Alexander was facing a thirty-two-count indictment by the Justice Department "charging him with masterminding a scheme to backdate millions of Comverse stock options ... that allowed Alexander…

  • Dershowitz: Goldstone is a traitor

    31 Jan 2010 | 11:30 am
    By JPOST.COM STAFFמזכיר הומוBefore and after you read this please click HERE to get the real scoop on the Lil professorTwo days after Israel submitted its response to the Goldstone report that accused the IDF of possible crimes against humanity during last year's Operation Cast Lead, prominent lawyer and political commentator Professor Alan Dershowitz said that the jurist, someone he once considered a friend, was "a traitor to the Jewish people."Speaking to Army Radio, Dershowitz said the “Goldstone report is a defamation written by an evil, evil man."He said the jurist "allowed…

  • Fear is the Key to Obedience

    31 Jan 2010 | 11:27 am
    The Gay Secretary The only way to stop a false-flag attack, either at the Olympics or the Superbowl, is to create a public climate in which the planners of suich a false-flag start to worry if the cover story will be believed. Especially in the wake of 9-11, Saddam's "nooks", Climategate, swine-gate, etc. etc. etc. the US government has to understand that they have lost the faith and trust of the people. It is no longer a slam dunk that the American people will accept what the government tells them at face value. They have to wonder if they might not be believed the next time. If we can shake…

  • Unfortunately Named Foreign Products

    30 Jan 2010 | 10:13 am
    American ScofflawPick your favorite
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  • The Autobot of Odessa

    Johnny Cat
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:18 am
    This statue of a guardian type robot near Odessa in Ukraine is made from old, junked cars, among other things.  Apparently it was constructed by a logistics company called TIS (Transinvestservice) in order to serve as a signpost of sorts.  Now, instead of telling visitors to take a left at the 161km post, they can just say “Turn when you come upon awesomeness.” Link [EnglishRussia]  I can’t find any source for the photo; if anyone knows who it belongs to, please let us know in the comments.

  • Pickle Attempting to Out-Fan Nickelback

    Johnny Cat
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:38 am
    Look at this photograph.  Now get ready to laugh.  This delectable treat has a Facebook page that is trying to get more fans than the band Nickelback.  Currently the group has 1,392,481 fans, and the dill has 400,000, but steadily rising.  The creator of the page says: Yes, this page was inspired by “Can this onion ring get more fans than Justin Bieber?” before anyone tells me that I copied the guy who made that. I know I have but I thought his idea was so hilarious that I just had to do something in its likeness. So I was inspired, more or less! And there’s already…

  • Dust in the Wind

    Miss Cellania
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:14 am
    (YouTube link) Beaker tries for YouTube fame. It’s not as easy as he thought! -via YesButNoButYes

  • iBall

    Queuebot
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:03 am
    [YouTube - Link] What is this? It’s like a holographic Rube Goldberg machine! Just creative use of an iPod, a TV, 2 computer monitors and precision timing. They say there were no special effects used, which must mean there was no cheating in the making of the video, because the overall effect is special. From the Upcoming ueue, submitted by Bopple.

  • 10 Really Unlucky People

    Queuebot
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:56 am
    It seems that some people go around with a little dark cloud hanging over them. These are the unlucky ones. Here are ten of the unluckiest people ever! This poor man went from the lucky co-incidence of winning a $ 16.44 million lottery in Pennsylvania, to being $ 1 million under debt in just one year. His lucky turned incredibly sour as he was sued by his ex-girlfriend for a share of his lottery money, when his siblings pressured him to make joint business investments that brought no money back and also when his own brother hired a hit man to have him killed so that he could have his share of…
 
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  • Han Han: Fifty Cent Party Must Work Overtime

    C. Custer
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:57 am
    Han Han is a famous post-80s generation professional race-car driver and best-selling author. He is also one of China’s most popular Chinese bloggers, and my own favorite.  — Fauna From Han Han’s blog:Are You Xiao Ming*?I don’t know if everyone has noticed or not, but recently there have more and more Fifty Cent Party [wu mao dang] members on major forums and the comments of news sites. Of course, I don’t support calling anyone who disagrees with you “Fifty Cent Party“, but the Fifty Cent Party is very easy to recognize because people who’ve…

  • Beautiful Girls…Or Amazing Asian Pretty Boys?

    Fauna
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:54 am
    From Mop:All of the beautiful girls in the above photographs are actually men.Comments from Mop:I admit I am hard~~I have to say I am a little envious of them. Tell me, how are they so pretty? Sigh, yet still men!s2215959:I can’t go on anymore…if I keep looking at them I will no longer have any interest towards women…All pretty girls, how many women would feel ashamed after looking at them. Haha.Actually, women should look at Brother Chun. With such a powerful Brother Chun, how can they be ashamed~I keep hovering between hard and not hard?Dammit, I hate it when people say I…

  • White Bugatti Veyron Spotted In Downtown Shanghai

    Fauna
    7 Feb 2010 | 8:43 am
    From Kaixin001 & KDS:Comments from KDS:If those driving ordinary VW Santanas were to hit it, they would definitely be financially ruined.The taxi driver is smart, staying far far away. Too IB.miYaGi:Such a crowded street and yet such a distance between the cars [surrounding the Bugatti), the drivers behind are definitely thinking very clearly [to avoid getting too close].J M:Park 10 minutes in front of a bar/nightclub and all of the XS [girls] inside will run out~wayio:Go drive once around the Shanghai World Expo construction site and he can take it back to Europe for major repairs.

  • Fujian Man Held Wedding At His Wife’s Funeral

    Joe
    6 Feb 2010 | 7:16 am
    From NetEase:26-year-old Zhuang Huagui and 21-year-old Hu Zhao’e originally planned to get married today on February 4th, but on January 28th, Hu Zhao’e was stabbed to death by two break-in thieves. The deeply passionate groom held a special wedding at a funeral parlor for his deceased wife.February 4th, 2010, at a funeral parlor in Zhangzhou, Fujian, Zhuang Huagui tightly held his wife’s hand.February 4th, 2010, at a funeral parlor in Zhangzhou, Fujian, at the front door to the funeral parlor, parked long lines of wedding motorcade. This new couple picked up their wedding…

  • Bobby Gaga: ‘Poker Face’ (Chinese New Year Version)

    Joe
    5 Feb 2010 | 5:35 am
    Well…Chinese New Year is almost here, and what better to celebrate than with wealth, fame and glamour. In this Malaysian boy’s cover of Lady Gaga’s hit song “Poker Face“, we can already get a sense of what Chinese New Year is all about – money, money, and more money. I mean, how can you not make a fortune with those sweet “發” [fa, "get rich"] shades?On YouTube: (faster for visitors outside of China)We use Freedur VPN to access YouTube from China. They are an advertising sponsor of chinaSMACK. On Youku: (faster for visitors in China)Here is a…
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    Reuters Video: Oddly Enough

  • UK's suburban Crocodile Dundee

    3 Feb 2010 | 9:32 am
    Feb 3 - Behind the net curtains of a suburban house, a caiman, an iguana and an Asian monitor lizard make for unusual bedfellows.

  • Tough guys test their mettle

    1 Feb 2010 | 8:52 am
    Feb 1 - Around 5,000 competitors brave bitingly cold conditions to take part in a perilous test of their endurance, the Tough Guy race, in South Staffordshire, England.

  • Artist creates micro tiger sculpture

    18 Jan 2010 | 9:55 am
    Taiwanese artist, Chen Forng Shean, claims to have sculpted the world's smallest tiger - appoximately one-tenth the size of a grain of rice.

  • Japanese endure New Year ice bath

    9 Jan 2010 | 3:45 am
    Jan. 9 - Japanese hope to purify their souls and sharpen their minds with ice baths in the New Year.

  • South Korean kids feel the burn

    6 Jan 2010 | 6:56 am
    Jan 6 - South Korean students - some not yet teenagers - brave the winter cold at a marine-style boot camp designed to toughen them up.
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    Our Strange World

  • The Odditorium 02.09.2010

    bcotx@yahoo.com
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:49 pm
    A compendium of Strange Things... Dark Family Secrets - Ghost-Mysteries Paranormal Fort Lowell - Tucson Citizen Mailbag: Hauntings...Or Haunted? - P&M The Spooky Turn Of The Doorknob - The Northern Echo Underground Hospital Ghosts? - This Is Guernsey Phantom Children Captured In Photograph - P&M Ghost Hunt Gone Wrong—Part 1 - From The Shadows Ghost Hunt Gone Wrong—Part 2 - From The Shadows Cruelity, Anguish And Sorrow Haunts King’s Tavern - P&M UFOs And Human Mutilations - UFO Media Matters UFO Expert Death Mystery - The Portsmouth News Flock Of UFOs Filmed Over…

  • Our Strange Friends - Gwendt

    bcotx@yahoo.com
    9 Feb 2010 | 1:53 pm
    Our readers tell us who they are. Gwendt recently re-located from Boise, Idaho and now works as a receptionist for a plumbing supply business in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. “I was hitch-hiking east - I wanted to see Greenwich Village and maybe hang out with people like Amy Sedaris and Pia Zadora - but I ran out of money and this is as far as I got,” she explained. “I became obsessed with the paranormal when I was walking down the street and saw my doppelgänger sitting in a window at White Castle eating french fries. I have seen her many times since - always just one step…

  • The Odditorium 02.07.2010

    bcotx@yahoo.com
    7 Feb 2010 | 7:22 pm
    A compendium of Strange Things... Disembodied Voices—Part 1 - From the Shadows Hotel Haunted After Cellar Refurbishment - Ghost Theory Villagers Recover Haunted Women - The Nation Ghostly Visitors Flying High In Aircraft Hanger - OS News Gazette Haunted Bridge May Have New Home - Gadsden Times Paranormal Investigators Receive A Creepy Picture - Ghost Theory Ways To Develop Your Psychic Ability - Best Information About Incident At Punta Indio - Inexplicata Journalist Will Present Evidence Of UFO Sightings - The Monitor Mystery Of The Nevada Triangle - Nevada L.O.W.F.I The Varginha,…

  • OSW Mail 020710

    bcotx@yahoo.com
    7 Feb 2010 | 7:11 pm
    Reader submitted stories. My name is Mike and I’d like to tell you about something that happened to my brother back around 1980. This happened in Bowling Green, Ohio in the spring of [he thinks] 1980. My brother said he was 12. That was long ago, it possibly could have been 1981, but my brother is fairly positive it was 1980. He was in some small woods northwest of Kenwood Elementary school, which is in southern Bowling Green. Bowling Green is now a town of almost 30,000 people including college students. It was him, my sister who is about 2 years older than my brother, and a few of her…

  • Through Rain, Snow, Sleet Or Death

    bcotx@yahoo.com
    6 Feb 2010 | 3:44 pm
    A strange face seen peering from the window of an old post office in a town I can’t pronounce. Invercargill - Southland, New Zealand - An Invercargill man has taken a photograph that could be proof of the afterlife, or it could be a cloud – who knows? Andrew Watters travelled to St Bathans, near Alexandra, with his partner Kim Ward during the weekend in search of the spirits that reputedly haunt its buildings. “I’d always been nagging my Kim to go and have a look at the Vulcan Hotel and its supposed ghost, hoping we would find something.” That search turned up short.
 
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    Mighty Optical Illusions

  • Ariel Stain Remover Optical Illusion

    Vurdlak
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:20 am
    As always, if you are into marketing, and would like your marketed product to gain as much attention possible, be creative! This is what I’m constantly promoting to my fellow marketers. Optical illusions contain just that special ingredient of design/mystery, thus helps numerous brands that decide to use them as part of their advertising. Check our Billboards section to see what I’m talking about! And no, (unfortunately) I’m not compensated for any of these posters I put on my site. The reason they’re hear is because nicely done optical illusions, are often…

  • Rainbow Ghost Optical Illusion

    Vurdlak
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:42 am
    You might remember back in 2007, when John Shadowsky introduced us for the first time to the new kind of optical illusion he invented. I’m talking about one that gave us ability to see black and white photos in full color! This is the closest you get to having super-hero powers. It was really an extraordinary value added to the optical illusions field, but also an interesting phenomena brought to attention of those studying visual sciences. The below rainbow is just one of many emerging samples, based on John’s discovery. To see this optical illusion in it’s full capacity,…

  • Ocean Ripple Optical Illusion

    Vurdlak
    7 Feb 2010 | 10:06 am
    I received this peculiar photo back in January, which was sent to me by one of our fans. With your help, together we can solve the mystery behind it. What is so strange about it, you might ask. Well, some of you may see it as an ordinary photo, of what seems to be a simple column wall, surrounded by rippling water floating behind it. But many may see the columns differently. Some of my colleagues argued that the columns are themselves immersed in water, and that lower part of the column-wall is actually just a reflection on a fluid surface. What is it then? Few of you may even guess that the…

  • Cool Optical Illusion, Bro!

    Vurdlak
    5 Feb 2010 | 6:59 am
    Ever seen something so dumb, that it’s actually good? If you don’t know what I’m talking about, you obviously missed Evil Dead trilogy, and haven’t seen a single SNL episode. Well, when I opened my mailbox to see some optical illusion trends, I was amazed to see how popular this photo became in such a short notice. It still bugs me, but I decided to share it with you! Could this instead be the most complex magic trick ever? I surely doubt so… Watch how this dude pulls an optical illusion, sort off.

  • Magnum Light Optical Illusion

    Vurdlak
    3 Feb 2010 | 9:34 am
    Hehe, probably not as misleading as those Sexy Feet, Paper Breast or The Lamp Optical Illusion were, but still what we have here is one awesome poster created  by Miko for their popular ice cream brand Magnum. Be honest, what’s the first thing you see when you observe the picture on your right? Is it something sexy by any chance? If you like this kind of illusions, be sure to check the tags I added at the bottom of this post. There are much more similar ones included! Oh, and don’t worry – I was careful enough to make them safe for all ages! I remind you of my policy, that…
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    Did you know?

  • pigs

    txtface
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:36 am
    In the old days, sea captains kept pigs on board because they believed, should they be shipwrecked, pigs always swam toward the nearest shore. The pig is rated the fourth most intelligent animal. Pigs are part of the order artidactyla (even toed, hoofed animals). There are more than 180 species of pigs, found on every continent except Antarctica. They come in just about any size and color, have an average lifespan of 20 years and litters from 2 to 12 piglets. Pigs are often thought to be dirty, but actually keep themselves cleaner than most pets. They are seen laying in mud [more...]

  • Lost nuclear bombs

    txtface
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:20 am
    The very first bomb that the Allies dropped on Berlin in World War II killed the only elephant in the Berlin Zoo, it is said. The NATO attack on Serbia in 1999 (the Kosovo war) killed more animals than people. “Smart” weapons, such the Tomahawk missile is supposed to hit a postage stamp at 300km or more (200 miles or more). But only two out of thirteen actually hit the target. One skimmed over the house of a small farmer a few miles off target, straight up a track, through bushes, and exploded in the farmer’s field, killing seven sheep, [more...]

  • More movies made in Bollywood than Hollywood

    txtface
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:09 am
    Each year, more movies are produced in India, where the moving image industry is referred to as Bollywood, than in Hollywood. About 1000 movies are released annually in India, about twice the output of Hollywood. The “B” in Bollywood refers to Bombai (renamed Mumbai). Bollywood movies often are quite long; 3 hours or more of dancing and singing around love as the main plot – although kissing is almost never shown on screen. Everyday, some 14 million Indian people queu for a movie, with more than 4 billion movie tickets sold annually, compared to 3 billion for Hollywood…

  • The first Oscars

    txtface
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:55 am
    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was established in May 1927 as a non-profit corporation to promote the art of movie making. In the first year, the Academy had 36 members, with Douglas Fairbanks Sr as president. The first Academy Awards, now better known as the Oscars, were presented at a private dinner in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, with less than 250 persons attending. Today, the Academy has over 6 000 honorary members – the Oscar Awards are viewed by more than a billion people on television. The first television broadcast of the Oscars took place in 1953 –…

  • Artificial Intelligence

    txtface
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:31 am
    In 1637 Rene Descartes, the French mathematician and philosopher, predicted that it would never be possible to make a machine that thinks as humans do. That was a rather astonishing observation considering that the concept of the analytical machine was devised by Charles Babbage only two hundred years later. Babbage never completed his analytical engine but his theories laid the early foundation for artificial intelligence. The father of Artificial Intelligence is British mathematician Alan Mathison Turing. In 1950 he declared that in the future there would be a machine that would duplicate…
 
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    About.com: UFOs / Aliens

  • British News Agency Dupes Public

    7 Feb 2010 | 5:31 pm
    Here is something that, in some ways, does not come as a surprise. The online news service, the Sun, reported on or about January 20, a video of an unknown flying object that reportedly flew over Dublin, Ireland. It has been discovered and reported by a number of diehard youtube watchers that the video was actually taken over a year ago, and the location was nowhere near Ireland. Check it out at Dublin UFO Actually from Iraq or California, and weigh in with comments as you wish. British News Agency Dupes Public originally appeared on About.com UFOs / Aliens on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at…

  • New Zealand to Release UFO Files

    4 Feb 2010 | 5:28 pm
    2010 will see yet another release of UFO related files, this time coming from the country of New Zealand. The files will cover the years of 1979 to 1984. The files were to have been made public this month, but there was a small hitch to the plan. The case files included references to specifically named persons, which would have been an offense to New Zealand's Privacy Act. So it will take some time for the Defence Force to copy the files without the names. The files will cover the most well known case in New Zealand history, that of the Kaikoura Aircraft Sighting and Photo of 1978. Check it…

  • UFO Sighting Reports

    3 Feb 2010 | 6:12 pm
    This week, we visit four separate states to check out some recent sighting reports. Our first report comes from Kansas, and details an event near the city of Pratt. Our second sighting comes from Maine, where a man traveling a lonely road at night sees something very unusual. Next, we check out a sighting report from Oregon, a state which has produced some of the best UFO photo and video evidence. And finally, we go to South Dakota, where two people see several unknown lights. See the full details of these reports at UFO Sighting Reports, 02-04-10, and don't forget to keep your eyes on the…

  • The Varginha, Brazil Entities

    2 Feb 2010 | 5:21 pm
    In 1996, one of the most investigated cases of alien contact occurred in Varginha, Brazil. This report includes radar confirmation of an unknown object, a number of eyewitness account of aliens on the ground, and the capture of at least one of these creatures. One of Brazil's foremost investigators, A.J. Gevaerd, has made a video giving more information on the case. Check it out at The Varginha, Brazil, Entities. Also, check out my account of the incident at The Varginha, Brazil, Entity. Weigh in with any comments you have. The Varginha, Brazil Entities originally appeared on About.com UFOs /…

  • Another Sky Anomaly Videotaped

    31 Jan 2010 | 5:39 pm
    Lately, there have been a number of photographs displayed across the Internet of strange cloud and atmospheric anomalies. You may recall some of these from Russia, Norway, and more. Well, get ready for another one. This time we have a large, oval shape in the skies above Indonesia. Of course, what all of this relates to is that some researchers believe that these formations are artificially created as a camouflage for the UFO craft. Check out the latest anomaly at UFO Clouds Spark Possibility of Alien Life , and weigh in with your comments. Another Sky Anomaly Videotaped originally appeared…
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    Newsgasm

  • Man who joined topless dancers allegedly beaten

    9 Feb 2010 | 11:41 am
    AZCentral -- MUNCIE, Ind. - In a lawsuit filed last week, William C. Brown alleges that he was knocked unconscious by one or more bouncers after he took the stage at the Jokers Wild ...

  • Suspect flees police in stolen backhoe

    9 Feb 2010 | 11:41 am
    AZCentral -- RICHMOND, Ind. - A man remains jailed Tuesday after trying to steal a backhoe from a fenced compound just north of Richmond.

  • Man allegedly steals ambulance with patient inside

    9 Feb 2010 | 11:41 am
    AZCentral -- MADISON, Wis. - Authorities say a drunken man stole an ambulance from a Wisconsin ski area with the patient and paramedics still inside.

  • Thief armed with coffee robs arcade

    9 Feb 2010 | 11:30 am
    ABC Online -- A thief in the German town of Hamelin has robbed an amusement arcade by threatening the attendant with a cup of coffee.

  • Pot school filling up, expanding

    9 Feb 2010 | 11:01 am
    UPI -- Officials with a Los Angeles school for medical marijuana growers said classes are filled up and waiting lists are becoming long.
 
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    EMToast

  • Jesus Saved Me… from Getting Kicked Out of Community College

    Toastmaster
    25 Jan 2010 | 4:54 pm
    Children’s Literature is the last course I ever imagined I’d take.  Yet there I was, analyzing Curious George in my last semester of community college.  I was working full time at one job, going to school 3 nights a week and there weren’t any night other options to fulfill the English requirement.  I was still ashamed. I think the point of the class was to discuss different children’s books and their values.  Most of the kids in the class seemed to have taken the course because they actually liked children’s books. One Wednesday night, we all showed up for…

  • Gamma Irradiated Old Man: A Tale of Arm Wrestling and Sleeping Next to Bears

    Toastmaster
    21 Jan 2010 | 6:16 pm
    On the old 1970’s Incredible Hulk TV show with Bill Bixby and Lou Ferigno, there was an episode where this old man was taking some kind of special arthritis treatments and he turned into another hulk.  I remember thinking how crazy and weird it was that there was this skinny tall old man hulk fighting the regular Hulk.  What was this skinny old man with green make-up doing fighting the Hulk?  Something about it just didn’t seem right to me, but even so the concept always stuck with me.  The Hulk was already a perversion.  A freak.  So how can you make a freakier freak?  Age him. …

  • ‘Love Me Lincoln’ Newest VH1 Reality Show

    Toastmaster
    14 Jan 2010 | 7:46 pm
    Recently re-Animated dead prez Abraham Lincoln is planning on jumping back in the spotlight this spring. In a recent interview Lincoln told Emtoast.com “I’m working on a new reality show and a talk show, going back to high school .  I got a talk show coming, yall aint’ going to be mad at ya boy.” Lincoln first caught the reality tv bug when he appeared on VH1’s “The Surreal Life” Lincoln is now going on to start his own reality series “Love Me Lincoln” following a similar format to ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘Flavor of Love’. Lincoln first gained his stardom as the 16th…

  • UC Irvine Clinic Accused of Illegal Alien Embryo Transfer

    Toastmaster
    11 Jan 2010 | 6:09 pm
    A clinic operated by the University of California-Irvine may have been involved in illegal alien embryo transfer in 1998. Records indicate that extraterrestrial embryos were implanted into human hosts without consent.  There is no clear indication as to the number of embryos implanted. The scandal appears to be part of an alien colonization attempt. According to the 1/11 SACRAMENTO BEE at least 600 patients have been victimized.Similar Posts: How to Score with Nigerian Women – Without Really Trying Anybody Votes! 80’s Alien Fight: Mork vs Alf Skeleton of Four Breasted Woman…

  • Nice Shirt… Do They Make It In Men’s?

    Toastmaster
    3 Jan 2010 | 8:50 am
    I know a guy who gets into a lot of fights, and nearly every story he tells about them contains a “tough guy” in a pink shirt.  These pink shirt guys all seem to be assholes who are nasty to waitresses, say rude things to girls at bars, and bully just about anyone who is weaker then them.  They pick on the weak, then  most of the time all somebody has to say to them is something like “Nice shirt.. do they make it in men’s?” to shut them down. That doesn’t always work though and I think a couple of them ended up knocked out  and piled up behind a TGI Fridays dumpster.Similar…
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  • Liz Wolfe

    8 Feb 2010 | 3:00 pm
    Liz Wolfe

  • Lucy Cadwallader - Victorian Hair Jeweler

    5 Feb 2010 | 7:19 pm
    Lucy Cadwallader

  • Cornelia Parker

    2 Feb 2010 | 5:13 pm
    Cornelia Parker

  • Life Before Death - Walter Schels & Beate Lakotta

    31 Jan 2010 | 1:19 pm
    Rita Schoffler, 62First portrait: February 17 2004 Rita and her husband had divorced 17 years before she became terminally ill with cancer. But when she was given her death sentence, she realized what she wanted to do: she wanted to speak to him again. It had been so long, and it had been such an acrimonious divorce: she had denied him access to their child, and the wounds ran deep.Second portrait:May 10 2004 When she called him and told him she was dying, he said he’d come straight over. It had been nearly 20 years since they’d exchanged a word, but he said he’d be there. “I…

  • Freak(s) of the Week - Daisy & Violet Hilton

    27 Jan 2010 | 12:53 pm
    Born in Brighton, England on February 5, 1908, these sisters were joined at the hips and buttocks and shared the same blood circulatory system. Their unmarried mother sold the twins to her midwife, Mrs. Mary Hilton, who began touring the girls in sideshows at a very young age.Later, when Mary Hilton passed, the twins were emancipated. With the help of an attorney they were also able to recover a large sum of money that was withheld from them for their performances.They continued to work on the carnival and vaudeville circuit and have gone on record as two of the highest paid freak show…
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    Weirdomatic

  • Could You Please Lend Me a Straw?

    Alexandra
    15 Jan 2010 | 12:42 pm
    Thank you, but, no, thank you… I’ll just use mine for the moment. Sharing is not safe anymore especially with this strange flu. Picture source: Martha Stewart (...)Read the rest of Could You Please Lend Me a Straw? (170 words) © Alexandra for Weirdomatic, 2010. | Permalink | 2 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: advertising, fun

  • Underground Living – Hidden Homes

    Alexandra
    7 Jan 2010 | 3:53 pm
    Unbelievable? Wild? A bit strange? Since the beginning of time people have been living underground. All history books speak about cavemen. The 17th-century philosopher Thomas Hobbes had a very brutal image of these people and of the human being far away from civilization and called this kind of living “poor, nasty, brutish and short”. Cave-house in shape of a human face, Bomarzo, Italy, 16th c, Picture source: Learning from Architecture After thousands and thousands of years things have changed a little… Today’s earth shelter dwellings are a more friendly and elegant…

  • Burj Khalifa – Tallest Building in the World

    Alexandra
    4 Jan 2010 | 1:48 pm
    Grand opening! The tallest skyscraper has been unveiled to the world… After years of construction the well known Burj Dubai now called Burj Khalifa has been completed leaving far behind Taipei 101. Burj KhalifaWorld’s Tallest Structure | DUBAI | 828m | 2716.5ft | 162 floors Use: Mixed (hotel, restaurants and offices) Architect: SOM Developer: Emaar I personally find it AMAZING!!! If a few years ago the entire area was a building site, now everything is sparkling and breaking records. From project to reality…. (...)Read the rest of Burj Khalifa – Tallest Building in the…

  • Happy New Year

    Alexandra
    1 Jan 2010 | 6:42 am
    May this new year bring you all the things you wish and hope for, many weird, but funny moments, lots of wonderful feelings, smiles, kisses and hugs. Be optimistic and laugh, and experience with all your senses every magic moment, the mysteries of life, bizzare and beautiful at the same time. Happy New Year everyone!! Picture source: One Step Forward Each Day © Alexandra for Weirdomatic, 2010. | Permalink | 2 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: holidays
 
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    Shalampax Speaks

  • Refuse to Answer

    Birdinhand
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    A survey was recently conducted in Shalampax using the standard multiple-choice format. Fully 100 percent of the respondents chose the “refuse to answer” option before they even heard the question. When asked a more open-ended question designed to determine their reasons for refusing to answer the first question, all of the respondents replied with some variation [...]

  • Tea-Party Movement

    Stickinthemud
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    Believe it or not, I recently became bored while sitting around watching television. This shocked me because my philosophy has always been that when you’re tired of television and junk food, you’re tired of life. Nonetheless, I was bored. My boredom was disconcerting and I was perplexed about what to do to overcome it. Then, the [...]

  • Innovation

    Birdinhand
    7 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    Here’s a fact that you probably don’t know. And you won’t hear it anywhere else. Thorough searches of the patent databases of all major industrialized countries shows that not a single patent has ever been issued to a Shalampaxian. You might conclude from this that Shalampaxians are not the least bit innovative. You would be wrong. [...]

  • Words to Live By

    Birdinhand
    6 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    As we look at the pathetic situation in much of the world—terrorist bombings, civil wars, sectarian violence, domestic violence, murders, rapes, hate, extreme political polarization, intolerance, really asinine blogs, etc.—we should always remember the words of the person who was probably Shalampax’s greatest Prime Minister. I can’t remember who he or she was or what he [...]

  • Cockroach Delicacies

    Birdinhand
    5 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    Rottentomato, owner of Shalampax’s Most Expensive Restaurant, has asked me to let his patrons and prospective patrons know that cockroaches are exceptionally tasty right now. What’s more, because all of the cockroaches in his dishes are free-range insects, rather than being factory farmed, their treatment is much more humane than would otherwise be the case. In [...]
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    Dark Roasted Blend

  • Retro Future: To The Stars! - Part 3

    Avi Abrams
    9 Feb 2010 | 12:43 am
    "QUANTUM SHOT" #612Link - by Avi AbramsWe can not get enough of that stuff. The Future that never happened. The Past that kept dreaming and never woke up.Also read Part 2 and Part 1We continue to update our extensive collection of the most inspiring and hard-to-find retro-futuristic images. As usual, we try to stay away from the well-known American pulp and book cover illustrations and instead focus on the artwork from some rather unlikely sources: Soviet and Eastern Bloc "popular tech & science" magazines, German, Italian, British fantastic illustrations and promotional literature - all from…

  • The Silliest Chase of All Time

    Avi Abrams
    5 Feb 2010 | 10:11 pm
    LinkScroll down for today's pictures & links.The Silliest Chase of All TimeYou know we here at DRB love a good chase in a movie, but this... this... is as atrocious as it's royally silly. It's also captivating in a weird way and has to be seen to be believed - taken from "Alluda Majaka" (1995), India.urlToday's pictures & links:Modern AppliancesA Dream kitchen for any geek-minded wife? A "Blast from the Past" (1959) -(image via)------------Beautiful Sea Water IllusionA girl in Chefchouan, Morocco, enters... water? Or just cleverly painted area -(image credit: Everett…

  • Weird Festivals & Strange Celebrations

    Avi Abrams
    2 Feb 2010 | 11:56 pm
    "QUANTUM SHOT" #611Link - article by M. Christian and A. AbramsAlmost as good as "The Festival of the Freshwater Squid" (see here)As one travels the globe and observes the variety of fairs, festivals, and frivolities, it becomes clear that: 1) the concepts of "weird, strange, bizarre" are really in the eyes of the beholder - and 2) that all humans, no matter where we live, are more than just a bit bonkers.(image via)Making a big deal out of "throwing things"Although human behavior doesn't vary much, the methods of public celebrations certainly do.For some baffling reason, for instance, people…

  • Funny Money: Unusual and Fascinating Currency

    Avi Abrams
    31 Jan 2010 | 8:00 pm
    "QUANTUM SHOT" #48Link - article by Simon Rose and Avi AbramsGraphical Marvels, Forged Notes, Hyperinflation "Riches" and Propaganda Bed Sheets"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value - zero." (Voltaire, 1694-1778)World's historical bank notes often provide the clearest and unique view on country's political and design sensibilities. For example, old Russian Empire bank notes were pretty elaborate and some of the largest in size:(1912 Russian empire banknote with Czar Peter the Great)German crisis money around 1921 "Serienscheine" (series notes) are especially fascinating from a…

  • Link Latte 126

    Avi Abrams
    29 Jan 2010 | 3:00 am
    #126 - Week of January 28, 2010Very Tight Pass on a Mountain Road - [awesome video]China's Instant Cities - [great article]Boeing 777 in X-Ray Photography, pic - [fascinating]Super-detailed Weather & Nature Models - [using everyday objects]Temples of Knowledge: Spectacular Historical Libraries - [gallery]This artist makes "fake" photographs of the WWI ships, example - [gallery]P-Eco Concept Car Vibrates to Move - [cool tech]Gorgeous Manuscript: The Hours of Catherine of Cleves, scans - [vintage]The Deepest Hole Ever Drilled, more - [interesting]Breathtaking Avatar-like Rock Formations,…
 
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    Holy Kaw!

  • Google Buzz's official demo [video]

    9 Feb 2010 | 11:25 am
    Google has just unveiled its latest attempt to become more relevant in the social media space—Google Buzz. The product is integrated within Gmail and will be rolled out gradually to all of the webmail service’s users over the next few days. While this development is still unfolding, you can check out Google Buzz’s two-minute demo of Buzz in action both online and via mobile. What are your initial reactions? Another soon-to-be-forgotten Google product like Wave, or a Facebook/Twitter killer? Full story at Mashable. Total Google coverage. Permalink | Leave a…

  • Darth Vader’s original wimpy voice [video]

    9 Feb 2010 | 11:15 am
    Imagine a galaxy far, far away where Darth Vader sounded like any other British bloke strolling down the corridors of the Death Star. Before James Earl Jones provided the menacing voice of the Dark Lord of the Sith, English actor and bodybuilder David Prowse delivered the lines from inside the Darth costume. While George Lucas never intended for Prowse’s voice to make the flick’s final cut, it’s weird to imagine how different Star Wars would have been with a different Vader voice. Full story at Huffington Post. Tons of Star Wars tidbits. Permalink | Leave a…

  • 7 things you didn’t know about condoms

    9 Feb 2010 | 10:14 am
    Rubbers. Raincoats. Inconvenient. Whatever you call 'em, condoms remain a must-have in the safe sex tool box. Long before the days of Durex and Trojans, men used animal intestines to protect their willies (that sounds lovely, eh ladies?) and still to this day use lambskin condoms for latex allergies and supposed extra sensitivity. Want to learn even more fun facts about condoms that will surely impress your friends and potential lovers? Check out Asylum's seven things you probably didn't know about condoms that includes tantalizing tidbits like: Vaseline + condoms = Disintegrated rubber and…

  • Horror flick mirror scare mash-up [video]

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:25 am
    Horror movies love to rely on cliches to scare the bejeezus out of us, but does it really surprise anyone that the axe murderer is going to pop in the reflection of a mirror? Ok, yes, it still totally sparks a few pee-in-pants moments. Check out this mash-up of mirror scare moments (fair warning: don’t watch alone in a big, dark, scary house): Full story at Four Four. Boo! Tons of scary and not so scary movie news. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • 7 things you shouldn't do on Valentine's Day

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:13 am
    Ah, Valentine’s day. February fourteenth marks that special moment in the year when Hallmark cashes in on our emotions and cupid gets busy shooting arrows. Whether you’re indifferent, excited, upset, or madly in love—there are seven things you just shouldn’t do on this lovey-dovey holiday. See a few do-not-do’s below: Go on a first date. First dates are hard enough, why add the extra pressure? Call your ex. Abort mission! On a day like this, it’s normal for your thoughts to drift to the one you used to be with, but you broke up for a reason. So, spare…
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  • New Window Phone Concept

    rappin
    26 Jan 2010 | 6:33 am
    I don’t know about your city, but the weather bureau of my hometown is often sniggered at, for their in-accurate predictions. When they say it will rain (like they predicted a couple of days ago) you can be sure it will be bright and sunny. I would like to gift them this “Window Phone”, that makes accurate predictions and even changes its display to reflect the climatic conditions outdoors. Maybe I should keep the phone for myself and bug the bureau with my updates.

  • Weirdest Pizza Flavours – Sweet and Bizarre

    rappin
    15 Jan 2010 | 7:08 am
    Well, my cousin is demonstrating how to make dessert pizza at her store this week, so I had to produce a leaflet detailing dessert pizza recipes. He had a dessert pizza somewhere, once, and wanted to replicate it. She described it to me and left me with the job of translating it into a recipe. This is basically what she told me she would make: a banana caramel pizza. And she wants to make it by using ready made mini-pizza bases. Spread caramel on the base, then top with banana slices and pieces of chocolate, and then bake until the chocolate melts. I have to admit, this sounds really quite…

  • Lego house in China

    rappin
    14 Jan 2010 | 8:47 am
    This house is actually like Lego.Slabs for construction rely on each other in a checkerboard pattern, and in the spaces that have been formed, the plan should be a small terrace.To be honest, quite a good idea to save space.

  • It’s Nothing a Camouflage Can’t Hide

    rappin
    8 Jan 2010 | 8:51 am
    What you see in the pictures is probably one of the best large scale camouflages ever attempted. In order to protect the Lockheed Burbank Aircraft Plant from air attacks, there was a nee to hide it which is no easy job. So it was covered in netting which made it look like a rural setting when seen from air. Even though this was done a long time ago, the ingenuity and imagination required for the project is still talked about. These pictures you see were taken in 1940s by the Army Corps of Engineers from US. The netting went over most buildings and had tree like structures on top too, under…

  • Kickboxing for All Ages – School In Thailand

    rappin
    5 Jan 2010 | 8:23 am
    Kickboxing is a sport that can be practiced by all age groups including children. One need to do a lot of pull ups and push ups to condition the arms. Regular practice will help train your muscles. Most practice with a punching bag and it helps if you have somebody to hold it steady for you. The equipment required includes gloves and punching bags. One will have to wear kickboxing shorts which are designed so as not to obstruct movement. During a match, it takes a lot of focus to be ready for what is coming your way. Quick reflexes and staying on your toes ready for the opponent at all times…
 
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  • 21 Stunning Pencil Sculptures by Jennifer Maestre

    Bored Panda
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:27 am
    Sure, you think that pencils are needed only for drawing and ear picking, but Jennifer Maestre doesn’t think so.  Artist always use things other than for their intended purpose. Meet Jennifer Maestre, a South African-born, Massachusetts-based artist, who makes amazing pencil sculptures. Inspiration “My sculptures were originally inspired by the form and function of the sea urchin. The spines of the urchin, so dangerous yet beautiful, serve as an explicit warning against contact. The alluring texture of the spines draws the touch in spite of the possible consequences. The tension…

  • 10 Easy Tips for a Healthier Life

    Bored Panda
    4 Feb 2010 | 8:31 am
    Everyone of us wants to be fit, healthy, and live a long active life. Right? But what do you do for it? Well, we all know, that a healthy person doesn’t smoke, is at a healthy weight, exercises and eats healthy. Sounds simple, but those who have tried changing their habits know how difficult it could be. Some people decide to make drastic changes, but when they face the difficulties, they just lack motivation and give up. The secret to healthy living is making small changes: glass of water in the morning, more physical activity, optimistic point of view – these are just a few…

  • US Patent 995600: Chastity Belt For Men [Picture]

    Bored Panda
    2 Feb 2010 | 3:05 pm
    The shield covers a tube in which your manhood is held facing downward, with perforations at the bottom of the shield to allow urine to escape. Sometimes there are mechanisms that hold the head of your fire hose inside the tube. The balls are usually left exposed on both sides of the tube, although some designs have an additional cup that prevents easy access to the entire genital area. US Patent 995600: Chastity Belt For Men [Picture] originally appeared on Bored Panda on February 2, 2010. No related posts.

  • 25 Photorealistic Pictures Drawn with a BIC Pen

    Bored Panda
    1 Feb 2010 | 6:44 am
    At a glimpse they may look like some pretty sharp photos, but actually all those pictures are hand drawn with a humble Bic ballpoint pen! Can you believe that? Human eye can be fooled so easily! Spanish artist Juan Francisco Casas, who’s probably 33 at the time of writing this, uses up to four 14p ballpoint pens to create his stunningly photorealistic drawings, measuring up to 10ft (3 meters) high. The use of penballs makes his drawings even more peculiar, which certainly has played a big role in his way to success. Juan’s source of inspiration comes from his own photographs of…

  • The Real Meaning Of National Flags (8 flags explained)

    Bored Panda
    25 Jan 2010 | 3:01 pm
    We are so used to seeing our flags everywhere, that we hardly notice them. But do you know the real meaning behind your national flag design? No? Don’t worry! This super creative ad campaign by Grande Reportagem will explain you 7 flags, and then you’ll definitely get the rest of the world’s flags. “The idea came from an e-mail we received showing the huge differences that exist in Brazil in terms of the distribution of wealth and opportunities,” says agency creative director Luís Silva Dias. “While trying to express that idea in a journalistic way – as if it had…
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  • Wash Your Damn Spoon

    Stewie
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:15 am
    It’s pretty amazing that our society has reached a point where the effort necessary to extract oil from the ground, ship it to a refinery, turn it into plastic, shape it appropriately, truck it to a store, buy it, and bring it home is considered to be less effort than what it takes to just wash the spoon when you’re done with it. Wash your damn spoon people!

  • Ice Cube Ice Cube Dispenser

    Stewie
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:43 pm
    How cool is this Ice Cube ice cube dispenser? Not only does your ice come out cold, it’s also awesome! via Urban Prankster

  • Top 11 Super Bowl 43 Commercials From 2009

    Stewie
    7 Feb 2010 | 9:54 am
    Need more Super Bowl commercials? Well you’re in luck. Here is a look back at the 11 most funny Super Bowl 43 commercials from 2009! Can’t wait to see commercials from Super Bowl 44 – 2010!

  • Top 10 Super Bowl 42 Commercials From 2008

    Stewie
    7 Feb 2010 | 6:51 am
    Its Super Bowl time and you know what that means! Commercials! Here is a look back at the top 10 commercials from Super Bowl 42 in 2008.

  • Tom Hanks Trash Can – T.Hanks

    Stewie
    5 Feb 2010 | 1:59 pm
    Tom Hanks would like to thank you for throwing your trash in the garbage. It’s people like you who are making this a better, cleaner, place to live and work. Actually, he’d like to say T.Hanks. T.Hanks and keep up the good work. Urban Prankster
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  • Dead “Stowaway” Found In Delta Plane’s Wheel Well

    C. S. Magor
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:39 pm
    The body of an apparent stowaway was found in the wheel well of a Delta Airlines plane after it completed a trip from New York to Tokyo. The man seemed ill-prepared for the lack of oxygen and extreme cold that come with a high-altitude cruise – he was wearing only a long-sleeved plaid shirt and jeans. A mechanic who was performing maintenance on the Boeing 777-200 made the gruesome discovery. Police official Zenjiro Watanabe explained that at this stage, few details are known: All we know is that he must have sneaked in just before departure, because it is impossible for him to enter…

  • Geriatric Gang Faces Court For Getting Medieval on Kidnapped Financial Adviser With Cigarettes and a Chair Leg

    C. S. Magor
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:19 pm
    Four German investors are facing court accused of kidnapping a financial adviser after they lost significant amounts of money in the US property market. The four people, two married couples aged between 63 and 79, and an alleged co-conspirator, are accused of kidnapping 56-year-old James Amburn and holding him hostage for four days last June. It is alleged that Amburn, a German-American, was hit from behind with a Zimmer frame, before being bundled into an Audi A8. In the course of the kidnapping ordeal, Amburn is said to have been burned with cigarettes and beaten with a chair leg while he…

  • We Interrupt Writing Contest #1

    C. S. Magor
    7 Feb 2010 | 4:58 am
    We Interrupt is one year young next month, so we have decided to celebrate by throwing a writing contest. If you would like a chance to win our grand prize, the complete first season of my latest favorite television show Breaking Bad on DVD (or Blu-ray if it is available) – then read on. If you think my taste in television programs sucks, the prize is redeemable for cold, hard cash (so long as you have a PayPal account). (...)Read the rest of We Interrupt Writing Contest #1 © chrismagor for We Interrupt, 2010. | Permalink | No comment | Post tags: announcements, contest, We Interrupt,…

  • Man Filed False Robbery Report to Hide Act of Charity

    JeffG
    6 Feb 2010 | 2:59 pm
    Whoever came up with the saying “no good deed goes unpunished” must know this poor fellow’s wife.  From the sounds of it, she definitely wears the pants in the family. Timothy Ray Sutton, 23, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was arrested and charged this past Thursday with filing a false police report.  The strange part is not so much that he was arrested, but more for the circumstances surrounding his arrest. Not only is Sutton young and married, he may also be one of the most henpecked husbands on the planet.  Sutton, in a moment of altruism, gave $5 to a homeless person. …

  • Phony Dermatologist “Photoshopped” His Way Into Practice

    C. S. Magor
    6 Feb 2010 | 3:42 am
    San Francisco prosecutors have announced the arrest of a 66-year-old man who is believed to have practiced medicine without a license. Prosecutors charge that Timothy Syed Andersson, 66, passed himself off as a dermatologist and subjected his patients to painful procedures. In order to bolster his reputation, he operated a website that boasted of his research, suggesting that it was linked to cures for various dermatological conditions, including stretch marks and hair loss. He also decorated his walls with pictures of himself with famous people, including the likes of Julia Roberts,…
 
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  • The Incredible Sword-Swallowing Space Cowboy

    Spooky
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:22 am
    Chayne Hultgren, an Australian street-performer who goes by the name of Space Cowboy managed to swallow 18 sharp swords in one gulp. 31-year-old Chayne has been practicing the art of sword-swallowing since he was just 16 years old. Back then he started out by swallowing a garden hose, which he still uses as practice for the more dangerous stunts. After a few years of swallowing hoses, he finally moved on to steel swords. According to the Space Cowboy himself, sword-swallowing is not as dangerous as it looks, if you know how to do it. It takes years of practice, meditation and knowing your own…

  • Joana Vasconcelos’ Stainless Steel Pot Shoes

    Spooky
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:19 am
    One of the most original and well-executed artworks I’ve seen lately, Joana Vasconcelos “Marylin” will be auctioned off on Tuesday, at Christie’s, in London. Made out of hundreds of stainless steel pans and covers, Marylin was inspired by the high-heel shoes worn by Marylin Monroe in the infamous clip from “The Seven Year Itch”, when the blond bombshell walks over an air-vent. Through her stainless steel work of art, Joana Vasconcelos points out that modern-day women are expected to look beautiful in public, and do all the work around the house. Despite the…

  • The Detroit Ice House

    Spooky
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:52 am
    Unless you live in Detroit, you might not have heard about the Ice House Project, but it has really been the talk of the town for the last couple of weeks. Architect Matthew Radune and photographer Gregory Holm, both living in New York, decided it would be a great idea to create an ice-covered home as an art installation. The idea came to Matthew when he laid eyes on a photograph of a house wrapped in a frozen waterfall. And what better place for their artistic endeavor than Detroit, a city full of abandoned and foreclosed houses. They managed to convince Michigan Land Bank to let them borrow…

  • The Creepy Accessories of Undead Ed

    Spooky
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:53 am
    If you’re a fan of horror, monster and gore, then you are about to become a big fan of Undead Ed’s work. There is a lot of disturbing stuff in Ed’s grave of goodies, on Etsy, but if you want to show the world what a hardcore horror fan you are, these freakish rings and bracelets are just what you’re looking for. They’re bloody, creepy, scary, in one word: perfect! And if you want your toddler to share this disturbing theme, take a look at the cyclops stroller. via SuperPunch

  • Two Indian Workers Weave the World’s Longest Doormat

    Spooky
    8 Feb 2010 | 4:29 am
    Two workers of Travancore Cocotuft Ltd. have spent months creating the world’s longest doormat hand-woven from coconut coir. The giant mat is just 1.2 meters wide and 30 mm thick, but has a length of 101.6 meters and weighs 999 kg. Impressive numbers, but the most impressive thing about this mat is that it was handmade by just two workers. They spent 111 man days, over a period of 4 months, inserting 4,70,000 coir tufts between alternate wefts of coir yarn. Although Guinness Book of Records is already considering declaring it the world’s longest hand-woven doormat, it serves a…
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  • The Bra: A Brief History

    9 Feb 2010 | 6:08 am
    It’s a lot to ask from one small piece of fabric. Conceal but also entice. Not to mention enhance or minimize, flatten or uplift. Contained in just 2 cups and bit of strapping are the vanities of millions of women, not to mention the fantasies of countless men.

  • The Ups and Downs of Bipolar Disorder

    8 Feb 2010 | 9:25 am
    Bipolar disorder is a recurrent instability of mood which, because of its cyclical nature, poses diagnostic difficulties. Researchers in Australia may be on track towards a better tool for identifying people with the illness (popularly known as manic depression).

  • Think Your Congressman's No Boy Scout? Think Again

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:20 am
    Today, February 8, 2010, is the 100th anniversary of the founding of Boy Scouts of America.
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