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A Brief History Of Lyric Videos
Lyric videos are all over YouTube like a rash. Record companies love 'em. And for good reason. They're very cheap, compared to a full video. Read more
Posted on 09 March 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
National Geographic 'Found'
image credit: Marcin Wichary cc 'Found' is a tumblr blog from National Geographic. It's a curated collection of photography from the National Geographic... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2013 CULTURE -
The 'Flying Underwater' Wetsuit
Flying underwater, is that possible? Yes, with Oceanwings, a wetsuit inspired by skydiving wingsuits. The suit was created by French designer Guillaume Binard i... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2013 OUTDOORS, SEA -
Should You Feel Guilty About Wearing Vintage Fur?
image credit: Libricool It's undeniable: Fur is back. At New York Fashion Week last month, this extravagant, expensive material was so abundant, it might have... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2013 LIFESTYLE -
Only In New York: 8 Weird And Wonderful Dining Experiences
image credit: ningham cc New York is a place where seemingly anything is possible. Craving chocolate chip cookies at 3am? Get them delivered straight to your... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2013 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Tim's Place Albuquerque: Service With A Smile
Tim's Place is a unique full service restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico serving breakfast and lunch. Tim Harris, owner of Tim's Place, is the country's only... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 COMMUNITY, DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
6 Incredible Drives Above The Trees
image credit: OS2Warp Have you ever had the opportunity to drive above trees? Many highways pass through the forests, but there are only a few who pass above... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 SOCIETY -
Famous People Who Served In The Armed Forces
An infographic with details of famous people who have served in the armed forces. These include writers, actors, musicians, politicians and even astronauts. Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 CELEB, ENTERTAINMENT, RANDOM -
There Used To Be Freaking Camels In The Arctic
In the northernmost reaches of Canada, within the Arctic Circle, scientists have found fossils of... camels. Wait, what? Yes, camels! North America was a crazy... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Humans Yelling Like Goats Yelling Like Humans
Here's something to waste 1½ minutes of your time. You may have seen some videos of goats yelling like humans. This is a video of humans yelling like goats... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Friday Cartoon By Mark Anderson
Mark Anderson is a professional cartoonist from the Chicago area. His cartoons have been published in Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Woman's... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Birds Nests In The Most Bizarre Places
image credit: Pderuvo cc Few doubt the brilliance of bird nest design, but it seems our feathered friends are just as ingenious when it comes to picking... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
8 Of The World's Most Incredible Swimming Pools
image credit: Daryl Chia cc A compilation of 8 of the world's most incredible swimming pools. These pools are anything but ordinary. Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
7 Sound Recordings Made Before Thomas Edison
image credit In 1877 Thomas Edison made the first audio recording with the intention of playing it back, but people had been capturing sound for centuries. Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Cat Map
It's like Google Maps, but for finding cats: Cat Map, a website set up by the Zoological Society of London. You can search for cats all over the world. You can... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Virtual Toilet Paper Museum
The Virtual Toilet Paper Museum is a tribute to that much-maligned material which plays such an important role in our everyday lives. Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Ultra Ever Dry
Ultra-Ever Dry is a superhydrophobic (water) and oleophobic (hydrocarbons) coating that will completely repel almost any liquid. Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
25 Amazing Locations Every Landscape Photographer Should Visit
image credit: Doxi cc Landscape photography can be very rewarding if you're willing to travel to the right places, get up early and stay up late, and risk injur... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Infrared Images Reveal Frigid, Purple Penguins
image credit Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique Emperor Penguins with blue bellies, green beaks, and red eyes huddle over a patch of black snow - a... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Holi - Festival Of Colors
image credit: Thomas Hawk cc If you live in a large, multi-ethnic city virtually anywhere in the world it is a possibility that in the next few weeks you will... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY