Author: Tony M.

Exploring Calvin and Hobbes: An Exhibition Catalogue

It is no much to get excited about but it a sactioned book by the man himself, Bill Watterson. Calvin and Hobbes ran in 2,400 newspapers worldwide at the height of its popularity from 1985-1995.  Unlike Peanuts, Calvin and Hobbes is not plastered in any merchandise out there. You can only find Calvin and Hobbes […]

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NASA Dawn Nearing Texas-Sized Planet Ceres

NASA probe Dawn, will get a closer look at the mysterious dwarf planet Ceres in the asteroid belt.  The tiny planet lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Not much is known about this miniscule orb that is about the size of Texas. Ceres was the first asteroid to be discovered, on January 1, […]

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Batman Cookie Cutter

Da da da da da da da da da da da da da! Batmaaaaaan cookie cutter! Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may […]

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Haggis Pops

Don’t they look delicious? Haggis pops sure look like cake pops till you learn that haggis is sheep innards. Yuck! The only thing I want on a stick is a Popsicle, hot-dog and sugar. Bow ties will not make it better for me, I would rather eat the bow tie. Tony M.If this article made […]

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R2-D2 Baby Bump

Well there goes the universe! What is it was Star Wars fans? Is there no product placement that is not sacred? The R2-D2 baby bump? Artist Nick Wolfe painted an R2-D2 head on Star Wars fan Stefaney’s belly. Let’s hope Tony Giordano and his wife Stefaney do not give birth to a Trekkie. Tony M.If […]

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Do It Now

“Whatever you mean to do, do it now. Conditions are always impossible.” Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may feature your thoughts in […]

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The Party Line: Belle and Sebastian

It has been 7 years since lead singer Stuart Murdoch from Belle and Sebastian has released an album. He is afflicted with chronic fatigue syndrome, a debilitating illness with no easy cure. It kept him out of action. The Party Line is the lead song from the album, Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance. It […]

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McDonalds French Fries Ingredients: United States Versus United Kingdom

Can you believe it, the North American McDonalds french fry has 12 ingredients! Over at Europe there are only four ingredients if you count oil, salt and dextrose. Methylpolysiloxane, a commonly used anti-foaming agent that’s also an ingredient used to make Silly Putty. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or […]

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Nessie Ladle

Soup must taste better with this cute Nessie ladle.  I am a sucker for gimmicks. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may feature […]

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Bat House

You see birdhouses around, why not a bat-house? Even nocturnal bats need a place to rest.  You should be friendlier to bats, they protect us in so many ways. You can build your own bat house. “Bats are not pests, they actually help control insect pests. An individual bat can eat thousands of mosquito-sized insects […]

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70 of the Most Useful Websites on the Internet

According to Johnny Webber from the  Daily Zen List, here are his 70 most useful websites on the internet. 1. netflixroulette.net — Find something random to watch on Netflix.2. pintsinthesun.co.uk — Find somewhere to drink a pint in the sun.3. gfycat.com — Upload your gifs.4. youconvertit.com — Convert documents.5. ninite.com — Download all the free software you want at the same time.6. squirt.io — Speed read the […]

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Red Velvet Oreos

Did you say Oreo and red velvet? Just in time for lovers. There is nothing more magical than stuffing your face with more chocolate for Valentine’s Day.  Just in case red velvet is really chocolate mixed with red food coloring. To top if it off, it has cream cheese flavored cream between the sandwich cookies.  […]

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