Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Miss Cellania's Links

Toto, The Wizard of Oz Dog (1932-1945).

How the Pogo Stick Leapt From Classic Toy to Extreme Sport. (via Metafilter)

The Science Behind Salt and Vinegar Chips. (via the Presurfer)

The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity Suggest a Better Way to Choose Politicians.

In 1970, 45 female Newsweek employees sued the magazine for discrimination. A new book tells that groundbreaking story that was all but forgotten in the decades since.

10 Cave Homes We’d Like to Live In. They're sturdy, well-insulated, and eco-friendly, but who cares because they are ultimately just awesome.

10 Big Questions About The Fall 2012 TV Season. Unfortunately, we'll have to tune in to the shows for the answers.

This post is so full of cuteness, it's a challenge to read it without squealing. But honestly, who cares what you do in the privacy of your own internet enjoyment?

J.R.R. Tolkien wrote a poem called "Namárië" in Elvish for his Lord of the Rings saga. Hear him recite it in that lovely language, recorded in 1952.

A Brief History of “American Cheese,” from Colonial Cheddar to Kraft Singles. Although some will argue about whether some of those should even be called cheese.

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