September 18, 2013

            I don't like the idea of killing any of God's
            creatures, so when I clean my bathroom with Lysol,
            I dilute it. That way, the germs don't die,
            they just stumble around and throw up and stuff.

Top of the Heap:  This is hysterical - Surviving Whole Foods  (Tip O'the hat to all who sent this to me!)
      http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kelly-maclean/surviving-whole-foods_b_3895583.html?utm_hp_ref=tw

Y'ever wonder why pirates wore eye patches? (That's a har-r-r-r-r-rd one...)
     http://mentalfloss.com/article/52493/why-did-pirates-wear-eye-patches

Real Life Hidden Treasures That You Could Still Find
     http://listverse.com/2013/08/03/10-real-life-hidden-treasures/

10 Fascinating Facts About Costco
     http://www.neatorama.com/2013/09/09/10-Most-Fascinating-Facts-About-Costco/#!iJUMj

5 Fascinating Facts About Bacon (Mmmm, bacon) (Thanks, Melody!)
      http://alturl.com/i49wh

nIce Mug - A Reusable Mold That Creates a Drinking Mug Made of Ice (Thanks again, Mel!)
     http://laughingsquid.com/nice-mug-a-reusable-mold-that-creates-a-drinking-mug-made-of-ice/

Putting Time Into Perspective (And yet another thanks to Melody!)
     http://www.waitbutwhy.com/2013/08/putting-time-in-perspective.html

Examples of Clever Packaging
     http://alturl.com/sdf6u

Just how long can people live?
     http://alturl.com/m7osg

20 Uniquely Brilliant Business Cards
     http://www.buzzfeed.com/copyranter/20-uniquely-brilliant-business-cards

A Free Tour of the World's Most Expensive Holiday Resort
     http://thechive.com/2013/09/11/take-a-free-tour-of-the-worlds-most-expensive-holiday-resort-28-photos/

The Dark Side of Peter Pan
     http://www.neatorama.com/2013/09/16/The-Dark-Side-of-Peter-Pan/#!jBk1t

Five Years After the Mortgage Meltdown, Those Responsible Are Doing Just Fine
     http://consumerist.com/2013/09/13/on-5-year-anniversary-of-mortgage-meltdown-those-responsible-are-doing-just-fine/

and, finally...

An Ode to the Snarky Sidekick
     http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lauren-sarner/an-ode-to-the-snarky-side_b_3920718.html?utm_hp_ref=books

September 11, 2013

      Me: let me sleep

       Brain: lol, no, let's stay awake and remember every stupid decision you made in your life

       Me: okay

Top of the Heap:  The 25 Most Memorable Moments in TV History 
     http://flavorwire.com/413227/the-25-most-memorable-moments-in-tv-history/view-all/

Great Punch Buggy Ads From the 60's
     http://www.buzzfeed.com/copyranter/all-the-great-1960s-volkswagen-ads

Six Ridiculous Myths You Believe About Stuff You Use Every Day
     http://www.cracked.com/article_20601_6-ridiculous-myths-you-believe-about-stuff-you-use-every-day.html

The Most Controversial Banned iPhone Apps
     http://alturl.com/dyu32

Why We Should Absolutely Not STFU About College Costs
     http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/09/04/why-we-absolutely-should-not-stfu-about-college-costs.html

Fall Movie Preview
     http://alturl.com/m4w4r

Gorgeous Pictures of the South Pole on Mars
     http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2013/09/02/astrophoto_mars_south_pole_by_mars_express_spacecraft.html
    
The Truth About Cow Tipping
     http://modernfarmer.com/2013/09/cow-tipping-myth-or-bullcrap/

A Map of the Best (and the Worst) Internet Connections in America
     http://gizmodo.com/americas-internet-inequality-a-map-of-whos-got-the-b-1057686215

In this week's "Aw-w-w-w-w" department - the Woodland Park Zoo's Baby Giraffe Cam! (Thanks, Melody!)
     http://www.zoo.org/giraffe#.Uix8bWTMGwE

The History of Meh...
     http://alturl.com/8pvkf

Google's 15th Birthday: 15 Things You (probably) Didn't Know
     http://mentalfloss.com/article/52493/why-did-pirates-wear-eye-patches

The 20 Big Questions in Science
     http://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/sep/01/20-big-questions-in-science

11 Crazy Soda Flavors You (Thankfully) Won't Find in the US
     http://mashable.com/2013/08/29/crazy-soda-flavors/

Ever wanted to Rent the Chicken? Now you can.
     http://www.rentthechicken.com/

Ever wanted to write your name in runes? (Me neither)
     http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/write-your-name-in-runes.html

Disturbing and Dangerous Childhood Toys
     http://mashable.com/2013/08/28/concerning-childhood-toys/

September 4, 2013

            Everyone talks about the world's great
            injustices, but no one's mentioning
            how I've been stuck on this level
            of Candy Crush for a week now.


Top of the Heap:  Buncha "How To's" this week...
     How to Escape a Submerged Car
     How to Get Beach Sand Off Your Feet
     How to Take Care of Your Smartphone Battery (the Right Way)
     How to Spot a Liar (With Help From the CIA)
     How to Get Emergency Power From a Phone Line
    
Some of the Greatest Moment in the History of Parenting
     http://www.buzzfeed.com/expresident/greatest-moments-in-the-history-of-parenting

Burke's Bacon Bar: a (pretty much) all-bacon restaurant in Chicago (Thanks, Melody!)
     http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/22/burkes-bacon-bar_n_3797455.html

After the Holiday Weekend, you might be searching for the Best Hangover Cure
     http://alturl.com/icuhe

Related: What Your Drink Says About You
     http://alturl.com/h8uk9

Weird Tricks to Win at Poker
     http://alturl.com/q6kya

I knew it! I knew it! A Messy Desk is the Sign of a Creative Mind
     http://www.psmag.com/blogs/news-blog/messy-desk-sign-creative-mind-65125/

The Business 9 Women Kept Secret for Three Years
     http://www.dailygood.org/view.php?sid=264

What Happens When You Stand For Three Years
     http://arshadchowdhury.com/1485-what-happens-when-you-stand-for-2-years/

We Have Been Misled By an Erroneous Map of the World For 500 Years
     http://www.upworthy.com/we-have-been-mislead-by-an-erroneous-map-of-the-world-for-500-years

The Cheese Doctor is In
     http://www.neatorama.com/2013/08/30/The-Cheese-Doctor-is-In/#!ibRRg

Why Robots Won't Replace Minimum Wage Workers Any Time Soon
     http://www.uproxx.com/technology/2013/08/robots-wont-replace-minimum-wage-workers-time-soon/

This Conductor Wields Amazing Powers Over His Band
     http://thechive.com/2013/08/30/this-conductor-wields-amazing-powers-over-his-band-video/

August 28, 2013

            A big thanks to Miley Cyrus for making it seem
            like anything the rest of us might have done
            this past weekend wasn't so bad after all


Top of the Heap:  Meet the Orion 8: Some of these people will go to Mars
     http://front.kinja.com/some-of-these-men-and-women-will-go-to-mars-1177313181

Top of the Heap: the Next Generation  How to Make Perfect Coffee
     http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/08/how-to-make-perfect-coffee/278944/

15 Things Buzzfeed Doesn't Know About the Ocean
     http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/science-sushi/?p=3564#.Uhun5WTMGwF

Here. Here's your flying car. Happy now?
     http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2013/08/20/terrafugia-transition-flying-car-makes-first-public-flight-video/

Finally, something USEFUL! How to make a machine gun out of a soda bottle
     https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=628115100546116

A rare peek inside America's Doomsday Plane
     http://alturl.com/zws2m

52 Pieces of Movie Trivia You May Not Know
     http://oneroomwithaview.com/2013/08/19/51-pieces-of-movie-trivia-you-may-not-know/

The 39 Stats: Charting Hitchcock's Obsessions
     http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2013/8/12/1376319176691/hitch_1024px.jpg

And you think you've had a crappy day?
     http://alturl.com/pu974

10 Cool House Upgrades
     http://www.buzzfeed.com/h2/shfk/swiffer/10-amazing-upgrades-that-you-need-in-your-house

10 Modern Variations of Mac and Cheese
     http://mentalfloss.com/article/52313/10-modern-variations-macaroni-and-cheese

The Unspeakable Topic - a positive acceptance of the inevitable as a part of life
     http://www.psmag.com/culture/the-death-positive-movement-57768/

!5 Everyday Products You've Been Using Wrong (Thanks, Champ!)
     http://www.buzzfeed.com/gabbynoone/18-everyday-products-youve-been-using-wrong

                                                            

August 21, 2013

                It's weird that MTV hasn't noticed my boycott.
            You'd think that losing a substantial
            percentage of the 62-year-old single male
            demographic would have set off an alarm.

Top of the Heap:  Boob Tube Bonanza! TV Premiere Dates 2013: The Complete Guide
     http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-premieres-2013-complete-guide-432623

Hubble May Have Discovered a Planet That Shouldn't Exist
     http://alturl.com/znypf

Boeing's "commercial space" spaceship, the CST-100
     http://arstechnica.com/science/2013/07/ars-hops-in-boeings-commercial-space-spaceship-the-cst-100/

The strange tale of the Forbidden Island
     http://www.neatorama.com/2013/07/08/The-Forbidden-Island/

This is What Gravity Looks Like
     http://alturl.com/p4wov

UK Team Designs Human Mission to Mars (What could POSSIBLY go wrong?)
     http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22952441

The Best Work From Home Jobs
     http://alturl.com/fkfwx

Awesome Layered Drinks You've Never Heard Of
     http://alturl.com/7wr8z

Random Fact Slides
     http://www.factslides.com/

Bursting Bubbles in Slow Motion (Thanks, Melody!)
     http://msnvideo.msn.com/?src=v5:share:email:&from=email#/video/ea6205f0-a8d4-11d8-7da7-a38352792aea

Resistance is futile - 10 New Technologies That Will Turn You Into a Cyborg
     http://listverse.com/2013/08/03/10-new-technologies-that-will-usher-in-an-era-of-cyborgs/

10 Fascinating Facts About the Samurai
     http://listverse.com/2013/08/06/10-fascinating-facts-about-the-samurai/

The 35 Best Times Someone on Facebook Thought The Onion Was Real
     http://thoughtcatalog.com/2013/the-35-best-times-someone-on-facebook-thought-the-onion-was-real/

The Most Controversial Wikipedia Entries
     http://alturl.com/khajc

The Strangest Beaches on Earth
     http://www.theworldgeography.com/2013/08/strange-beaches.html

Well THAT'S a relief! Fears of Testicle-Eating Fish Overblown
     http://focusingonwildlife.com/news/fears-of-testicle-eating-fish-overblown/

This Man Knows Why You're Laughing
     http://www.neatorama.com/2013/08/16/This-Man-Knows-Why-Youre-Laughing/

10 Interesting Facts You Probably Didn't Know About The Princess Bride
     http://alturl.com/gepgn

Here y'go, Will! 27 Ways to Eat Like An Adult in College
     http://www.buzzfeed.com/nataliemorin/27-ways-to-upgrade-your-dorm-room-food

The Best Pop-Culture Marriage, Ever
     http://www.buzzfeed.com/sbkasulke/gomez-and-morticia-addams-have-the-best-marriage-ever

So what's The Truth About Angels in the Bible? (Hint: It's not to grant wishes or tend to your well-being)
     http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/08/15/the-truth-about-angels-in-the-bible.html

The Difference Between White and Brown Eggs
     http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/14/white-vs-brown-eggs_n_1342583.html

August 14, 2013

                I've decided I'm going to post telepathically today.
                So if you think of something funny, that was me.

Top of the Heap:  Stop what you're doing and explore the ocean floor, via webcam, in high def, RIGHT NOW (Thanks, Charlene!)
     http://io9.com/explore-the-ocean-floor-via-live-cam-in-high-definitio-1109127690

A documentary about orcas has inspired Pixar to change the planned ending to Finding Dory.
     http://alturl.com/d4m2t

Apps that know what you want before you do
     http://alturl.com/k9kgf

Putting Humpty Dumpty Together Again
     http://nowiknow.com/putting-it-together-again/

18 Apps Every College Student Should Download Right Now
     http://www.buzzfeed.com/regajha/apps-every-college-student-should-download-right-now

How to Be Broke, in STYLE!
     http://alturl.com/6eon9

Guess What Costa Rica is Doing?
     http://alturl.com/npoxn

20 Works of Architecture That Belong in a Sci-Fi Film
     http://flavorwire.com/409062/20-works-of-architecture-that-belong-in-a-sci-fi-film/view-all

16 Ways to Make a Better PB&J Sandwich
     http://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/better-peanut-butter-jelly-sandwich-hacks

Absolutely mind-blowing video shot from the space shuttle during launch
     http://io9.com/5893615/absolutely-mindblowing-video-shot-from-the-space-shuttle-during-launch

Hark back to yesteryear with a look at the Golden Age of Radio
     http://www.neatorama.com/2013/08/12/The-Golden-Age-of-Radio/

A fascinating look into the world of High School Tribes
     http://www.themorningnews.org/article/rumors-of-tribes

The true, steamy story of the Egg McMuffin
     http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/true-steamy-story-egg-mcmuffin-151638

Conjuring a Fright: What Makes a Good Horror Movie?
     http://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/jul/26/conjuring-horror-movies-too-scary

August 7, 2013

            I have a condition that makes me eat when I can’t

            sleep. It’s called insom-nom-nom-nom-nom-nia

Top of the Heap:  Forget " Shark Week." Here's why the Octopus is the Biggest Badass in the Ocean
     http://www.buzzfeed.com/erinlarosa/reasons-why-the-octopus-is-the-biggest-badass-in-the-ocea

A Roundup of Sharknado Tribute Art
     http://mentalfloss.com/article/51963/roundup-sharknado-tribute-art

How to Save a Wet Cellphone
     http://www.partselect.com/JustForFun/Wet-Cell-Phone-Infographic.aspx

Find Your Birthday Star
     http://outreach.jach.hawaii.edu/birthstars/year.php

How patient are you? Visit Patience Is a Virtue and find out!
     http://www.patience-is-a-virtue.org/

A Quiz to Help You Talk and Spell Gooder
     http://toys.usvsth3m.com/write/

I knew it! I knew it!  How Coffee Could Save Your Life
     http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/07/26/how-coffee-could-save-your-life/?iid=nf-main-mostpop1

Explore the heavens with Google Sky
     http://www.google.com/sky/

Y'ever wonder what would WiFi look like if we could see it? Me neither. But this is pretty cool...
     http://www.dailydot.com/technology/wi-fi-signal-art-nickolay-lamm/

Some Fun Facts About Psychopaths. And according to this, you probably know one.
     http://alturl.com/5cqem

25 Life Hacks For Small Apartments or Dorms (you know who you are)
     http://broke-girls-do-bad-things.com/25-life-hacks-for-small-apartments/

The Most Controversial Wikipedia Entries of All Time
     http://alturl.com/d4pip

15 Things You Should Always Have in Your Car
     http://alturl.com/n6duv

Fun Maps They Didn't Teach You in School
     http://www.boredpanda.com/fun-maps-they-didnt-teach-you-in-school/

How to Look Busy at Work (Even When You're Not)
     http://alturl.com/eph8a

A Few Facts You Might Not Know ... About ... William ... Shatner...
     http://www.neatorama.com/2013/08/01/A-Few-Facts-You-May-Not-Know-About-William-Shatner/

What the Posters in Your First Apartment Say About You
     http://the-toast.net/2013/07/18/posters-to-run-away-from/

In this week's "Why-didn't-I-think-of-that?" department: The Perfect Peanut Butter Jar
     http://jarwithatwist.com/

18 Clues That Your Professor is Cooler Than You
     http://now.msn.com/clues-that-your-professor-is-cooler-than-you

I knew it! I knew it! Why Over-Exercising Can Be Bad For You
     http://alturl.com/q2zrr

Related: How Will You Die? The Top 15 Causes of Death in the USA
     http://alturl.com/yao5w

How to Delete Facebook Activity From Your Timeline
     http://alturl.com/g55ni