Some of these are probably NSFW, but there are some truly hysterical (and horribly bad) book covers here:http://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/hilariously-bad-book-coversThink you pay a lot for your beer? Check these out:http://www.kitchendaily.com/read/beer-bottle-sells-for-2000?icid=stnwsltr%7Ckitchendaily%7CdailyThese are really fascinating photographs. Animals have taken over abandoned houses in a Finnish forest. The photos are hauntingly beautiful:http://bit.ly/1b8i7YJIf you have a fear of heights like I … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Bad Book Covers, Expensive Beers, Animals Take Over Abandoned Houses, and Base Jumping in Kuala Lumpur
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This is possibly the ultimate wedding toast, ever. And a pretty cool '80s music video, too: http://bit.ly/1bLWIs3 Geek or not, these wax sculptures from crayons are impressive. The detail is astounding: http://hqtran.tumblr.com/ Harvard and MIT researchers may just have created the particle that will lead to real-life lightsabers. Just shut up and take my money, … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings:
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Wednesday Wanderings: Important Hubble Image, Queen Meets String Theory, Pagan Ritual Costumes, and Pretty Pictures
In 1996, scientists pointed the Hubble Space Telescope at what appeared to be a blank void in space. What they actually captured in the images is amazing: http://all-that-is-interesting.com/important-image-captured-by-hubble Here is a physics student talking- well, singing, actually- about string theory to the tune of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. It may not exactly explain all that physics … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Important Hubble Image, Queen Meets String Theory, Pagan Ritual Costumes, and Pretty Pictures
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Wednesday Wanderings: Monty Python Trailer Redone, Sesame Street Fashion Fail, Creepy and Beautiful Jeweled Skeletons, and 2013 Ig Nobel Awards
We all love Monty Python and the Holy Grail, right? But what if the trailer had been made for a serious movie? It would look something like this, and I would still want to go see the movie: http://io9.com/the-monty-python-and-the-holy-grail-trailer-recut-into-1292837556 I love Sesame Street, I really do, and those yip-yip guys with their "Book, book, book" … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Monty Python Trailer Redone, Sesame Street Fashion Fail, Creepy and Beautiful Jeweled Skeletons, and 2013 Ig Nobel Awards
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Wednesday Wanderings: Canadian Superman Currency, Ikea Perfect Setting for Zombie Movie, Superheroes Save Cat, and World’s Largest Cave
This week on the internet: In honor of Superman's 75th birthday, Canada is introducing six commemorative coins with a Superman theme. Collector's items, for sure, but also real currency. With collector pricing on some: http://bit.ly/16igFm0 Is Ikea the perfect setting for a zombie movie? According to this article from the Huffington Post, yes. And here … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Canadian Superman Currency, Ikea Perfect Setting for Zombie Movie, Superheroes Save Cat, and World’s Largest Cave
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Wednesday Wanderings: Are You Colorblind, Beer for Every NFL Team, and Cow Tipping
Tests to identify people who are colorblind (I am not, and I didn't think I was): http://io9.com/what-number-do-you-see-what-number-1243350613 Ever wonder what beer matches your favorite team? Ponder no more: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/59431358 Cow tipping isn't real? Well, heck, darn: http://modernfarmer.com/2013/09/cow-tipping-myth-or-bullcrap/ Sorry about the lateness of these last few posts. It has been a busy few weeks, and … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Are You Colorblind, Beer for Every NFL Team, and Cow Tipping
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Wednesday Wanderings: Chili, Animals Have Conscious Awareness, and Funny Signs
Have you wondered about this "chili cook off" stuff I occasionally talk about? Yeah, I know- not really. But, just in case you have, here is the site for the organization we cook under: http://www.chilicookoff.com And for our website, which is a bit out of date, but has pictures and recipes and other stuff: http://www.chilicats.com … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Chili, Animals Have Conscious Awareness, and Funny Signs
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Wednesday Wanderings: 12 Old/New Words, New (Cute) Mammal Discovered, Book Lovers Will Understand, Rogue Planets, and That Fresh After Rain Smell
Here are twelve words that just might be older than you realize. Just one more example of what goes around, comes around: http://mentalfloss.com/article/51150/12-old-words-survived-getting-fossilized-idioms A new mammal species was discovered recently. Oddly enough, there was one in a zoo for a long time, but zoologists thought it was one of a different (known) species. The article … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: 12 Old/New Words, New (Cute) Mammal Discovered, Book Lovers Will Understand, Rogue Planets, and That Fresh After Rain Smell
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Wednesday Wanderings: Google Maps Geeky Easter Egg, Island with Ancient Plant Life, and 50 Things You Should Know
Ah, Google maps! You have warmed the cockles of my geeky little heart (and all Dr. Who fans) with this one! Go to this link, hover on the little yellow pegman until you get switched to street view, and click on the double arrows in front of the police box: http://bit.ly/1cxYga2 How cool is that?? … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Google Maps Geeky Easter Egg, Island with Ancient Plant Life, and 50 Things You Should Know
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Wednesday Wanderings: Dominoes Falling, 16 New-Old Words, Freaky Eyes, and Dogs are Good for You
If you like dominoes, and the intricate displays that can be made with the little blocks, then this is for you. Setting up and knocking down some pretty awesome stuff: http://yhoo.it/1eqsaIO Here are sixteen words that you may not realize are as old as they really are: http://www.mentalfloss.com/article/51857/16-words-are-much-older-they-seem In the "Freaky Things People Photograph", here … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Dominoes Falling, 16 New-Old Words, Freaky Eyes, and Dogs are Good for You
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