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The Endangered Languages Project

There over 7000 languages in the world and 3000 will be extinct by the end of the century. Google wants to preserve these languages with…

Double Tree Cookies

When traveling to Vermont my daughter insists on DoubleTree as the place to stay overnight. She just can’t get enough of those DoubleTree cookies. We…

LeRoy Neiman Dead at 91

The kaleidoscope sports artist of kinetic energy is dead at 91. LeRoy Neiman’s paintings were distinctive and grabbed your attention in the richness of his…

Mickey Mouse on Mercury

NASA’s Messenger probe found the image of Mickey Mouse on Mercury. It would be ideal if they found it on Pluto. Then again Pluto is…

Newspaper Dress

The fishmongers used newspapers to wrap fish. Now they have a new use for newspapers. The newspaper dress!

Kickstarter Failure

What we got here is a failure to communicate. For every Kickstarter successful campaign, there are many that fail. The Garlicks: Pandora Orange, Fail Vampire…

The End of Life in Hell

Matt Groening’s Life in Hell weekly comic strip is no more. All good things must come to an end. Can you believe it the strip…

Evolution of the Batman Symbol

Batman unlike Superman is one of those characters that you can tinker with his look. His costume has evolved throughout his 75 year run.

Data Never Sleeps

As you slumber data flows continuously throughout the world. Just how much data is out there? Every minute of the day new data is created…

Pulped Fiction

The Matrix in retro-pulp book format. Timothy Anderson transforms your favorite movies into old school pulp books.

Anatomical Lego People

Ever wonder how a Lego person looks like anatomically inside?  Artist Jason Freeny creates cool anatomical sculptures of your favorite Lego people.

Evolver T-Shirt

Primate Beatles. Evolver. “Take this stinking t-shirt, you damn dirty ape!“

Meals on Wheels

Some of the best foods are being served on wheels. The Truck Food Cookbook, by John T. Edge explores the latest truck food recipes. It’s…

Why I Hate Summer

This is why I don’t like summer. It’s too hot. Mosquitos think I’m yummy. I have to shave. I get sunburnt.

Surfing Pizza Street Art

Went to my local high-end pizzeria. Note to self, do not go there on Saturdays. They have gypsy like troubadours who play violin at each…

Tipping Point

Seems everybody needs a free handout. Tip jars are sprouting like mushrooms all over. The bigger, the better.  My ceramic tile guy was asking for…

Summer 2012

The best part of summer? Rockets!

Largest Doner Kebab Ever

The world’s largest doner kebab was created in Turkey recently. It took approximately 7 cows to make it. I don’t know how they will keep…

Loki Cupcake

Well here is taking a bite out of crime with a Loki cupcake. Loki’s helmet is made from 24 separate fondant pieces, and took over 3…