I don't know that I would call all of these camping tips genius, but some are pretty clever. And still don't make me want to go camping 🙂 : http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/camping-hacks-that-are-borderline-genius Snails. Beautiful snails. Yes, snails. Look at these photos. See if you don't agree: http://www.lifebuzz.com/snails/#!EKPsd There are annoying ads that pop up during this slide … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Camping Tips, Snails are Pretty, and Boston Trivia
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Wednesday Wanderings: Airline with a Sense of Humor, Powerful Photos of People, 10 Choices You Will Regret, and How Things are Made
This is Kalula airlines in South Africa. It's a bit long to scroll through, but amusing: http://www.funnyjunk.com/funny_pictures/3709527/Kulula%20Airways%20long%20but%20worth%20it This is another long one (60 photos), but some of them are truly moving: http://news.distractify.com/people/complex-humans/?v=1 Your philosophical link of the week, and some things to ponder: http://www.trulybuddha.com/10-choices-you-will-regret-in-10-years/ Last, a set of gifs showing how things are made. Some … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Airline with a Sense of Humor, Powerful Photos of People, 10 Choices You Will Regret, and How Things are Made
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Wednesday Wanderings: Photos of Abandoned Malls, Fossil Creatures that Look Like Aliens, and 31 DIY Things for Your Backyard
I really like these slide shows of weird photographs. The things people find and the way they turn them into art is fascinating to me. This one is of abandoned malls: http://itsallaboutdabacon.net/completely-surreal-photos-of-america-s-abandoned-malls We all know some of those prehistoric creatures were pretty creepy looking. Here are ten that could star in any B-grade sci-fi movie: … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Photos of Abandoned Malls, Fossil Creatures that Look Like Aliens, and 31 DIY Things for Your Backyard
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Wednesday Wanderings: Most Popular Book in Each State, Dragon R&D, and Useless Facts
Just a few today, since I was not collecting links during my March month off. Here's an look at the most popular book in each of the 50 United States. Some are kind of interesting: http://parade.condenast.com/266106/viannguyen/the-most-popular-book-in-each-of-the-50-states/ A little girl asked an Australian research lab if they could make her a dragon, and they decided to … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Most Popular Book in Each State, Dragon R&D, and Useless Facts
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Wednesday Wanderings: Hubble Images, Olympic Trivia, Star Wars Characters in High School, and Scifi/Fantasy Headgear
A gallery of images from the Hubble space telescope. Some really gorgeous stuff here: http://hubblesite.org/gallery/album/ Since we are in the midst of the Winter Olympics, here is some Olympic trivia: http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0771580.html This week's bit of silliness is one artist's idea of what some of the Star Wars characters would have looked like if they were … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Hubble Images, Olympic Trivia, Star Wars Characters in High School, and Scifi/Fantasy Headgear
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Wednesday Wanderings: Places that Don’t Look Real, Drugs Under a Microscope, and Beer Pools!
More pictures. This time of really beautiful places that look like they could be fake, but aren't: http://www.viralnova.com/here-are-20-unbelievable-places-you-would-swear-arent-real-but-they-are/ What drugs look like under the microscope. Some are quite pretty. Others are kind of scary: http://www.webburgr.com/drugs-microsope/ As if there weren't enough reasons to visit Austria, they have a brewery with beer pools. Yes, beer. In pools. … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Places that Don’t Look Real, Drugs Under a Microscope, and Beer Pools!
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Wednesday Wanderings: Maleficent, Lessons from Muppets, Scotch Flavor Profile Graphic, and Beer Jelly Bellies?
I see they finally got around to making the story of my life. And they got Angelina Jolie to play me! Granted, she's not ginger, but she'll do: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/jolie-wicked-maleficent-trailer-article-1.1592791 Pretty much all you need to know in life. Learned from puppets: http://www.buzzfeed.com/dorieanstevenson/life-lessons-we-learned-from-jim-henson For the Scotch drinkers out there, a nice infographic that gives flavor profiles … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Maleficent, Lessons from Muppets, Scotch Flavor Profile Graphic, and Beer Jelly Bellies?
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Wednesday Wanderings: Spiderman Space Suit, Web Connecting Galaxies, Favorite Pubs of Famous Authors, Harry Potter Guide to UK
A new design for astronauts' space suits: Looks like Spiderman, but may allow exploration of Mars: http://www.fastcoexist.com/3023128/futurist-forum/this-sleek-spiderman-spacesuit-could-take-astronauts-to-mars#1 Astronomers get first look at web tha connects galaxies: http://io9.com/our-first-glimpse-of-the-web-that-connects-all-galaxies-1505762919 Ever wanted to drink in the same pubs as famous authors? For book nerds who love a good cocktail, here's a list of some pubs favorited by famous … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Spiderman Space Suit, Web Connecting Galaxies, Favorite Pubs of Famous Authors, Harry Potter Guide to UK
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Wednesday Wanderings: Street Art, Pursuing Happiness, Scary Hiking Trail, and Lighthouses Turned into Giant Icicles
Some pretty cool street art: http://memolition.com/2013/02/02/the-best-examples-of-street-art-in-2012-48-pictures/# Turns out there actually is a happy gene. But it only affects about a third of your overall happiness. And there are things you can do to boost those happy feelings, and develop a stronger immune system: http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/wellness/The-Pursuit-of-Happiness.html Umm, no thanks I'll make my own tea, I think: http://www.viralnova.com/dangerous-trail-huashan/ … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Street Art, Pursuing Happiness, Scary Hiking Trail, and Lighthouses Turned into Giant Icicles
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Wednesday Wanderings: 2013 Darwin Awards, Snowstorms for Adults, SF&F Book Cover Art, and Lunch Art
The 2013 Darwin Awards are out, once again squashing our faith in the progress of human evolution: http://jdgroover.wordpress.com/2013/08/20/the-2013-darwin-awards-are-out/ In honor of the New Year's storm, 10 ways snow days change for adults: http://on.mash.to/1cr7mT2 Sci-fi and fantasy book covers from 2013. Just one person's list, but there is some pretty impressive artwork here: http://www.stainlesssteeldroppings.com/favorite-science-fiction-and-fantasy-book-covers-of-2013 Look what … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: 2013 Darwin Awards, Snowstorms for Adults, SF&F Book Cover Art, and Lunch Art
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