Here's another collection of cat images that take us to the movies. Continue reading for eight of them. The movies should be obvious, but in case one stumps you, I'll have the titles in the comments.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Mating Rituals of Humans in Their Natural Habitat
The format of a nature documentary works pretty well with the wildest creature in the world -the human. In a video from Viva Dirt League, the goal is made perfectly clear with narration by a David Attenborough soundalike. However, not all mating rituals are successful, especially when the participants are inexperienced and awkward. The survival of the species depends on whether they learn from their mistakes. (via Laughing Squid)
The Contiguous 41 States
Randall Munroe posted this map at xkcd a few years ago, but this is the first time I've seen it. Alaska and Hawaii are missing, but there are seven other states missing, too! Can you identify them? I could, but it took a while. Once you give up, the answer key is here. (via kottke)
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Farewell
Two brothers play guitar while they pass the time watching their flock of sheep. The sheep appreciate the music. The older brother, Joseph, attributes his talent to his father's guitar instead of his years of practice. The younger brother, Isaac, is appalled to learn that Joseph is planning to leave home for a career in music. Is he upset at losing his best friend, or is he worried that he won't be able to step into his brother's shoes?
This sweet story is Luke Lee's final film as a student a Calarts before he graduates. You can see more of his work at YouTube or Instagram. (via Kuriositas)
Esmerelda
A Canadian couple living in Mexico bought a puppy that seemed to be on her last legs. Esmerelda had birth defects, plus she was sick and full of parasites. They just wanted to save her life, but also ended up adopting her. You can see more of Esmerelda at Instagram.
Why Kentucky is the Opposite of Every U.S. State
Kentucky is not just a state, but a region carved out from the edges of other regions. There are four very different cultures, but even within those geographic cultures, there is rarely agreement. I am a product of the Appalachian coalfield area. "The state that refuses to choose" doesn't tell the whole story. Everyone chooses, but none of them agree completely with the next person.
Right now, in the next county over, there is quite a fierce battle raging over local offices in the primary election. The primary matters more than the general election, because it is assumed that a Republican will win each office. Yes, there are plenty of Democrats, but never a majority, so it's hard to get anyone to run at all. The exception is the office of governor. Most of them have been from the Democratic party, and Democrats are more likely to be re-elected. Because we know what's good for us. But if any Democratic Kentucky governor would ever run for president (hint: Andy), the one state he would be guaranteed to lose is his own.
You Bet Your Life Outtakes 1960-61
The most innocent chitchat took on a salacious tone when Groucho Marx was around. These two compilations are from only one season of the show You Bet Your Life.
Monday, May 11, 2026
¡BASTA YA!
"Basta Ya!"means "That's enough!" The song by Cain Culto and Xiuhtezcatl was originally written about the slaughter in Gaza, but was reworked this year as a protest against the atrocities of ICE. You can read more about it at the L.A. Times. (via Everlasting Blort) https://www.everlastingblort.com/
A Frozen Kitten Changed His Life
A couple of months ago, I linked to the story of a guy who worked all day to save a kitten that was frozen to metal. He took her home and named her Chilly. But what happened afterward? Brian investigated where she may have come from, and discovered a cat colony. Now he's involved with a trap-neuter-release program that serves the colony and finds homes for the cats who are able to be adopted. Despite the fact that he's allergic to cats. There's always Claritin.
Free Time in the Prehistoric World
Specialized employment, or working a job for money, has existed for only a few thousand years of human history. Before that, people were pretty much all farmers, and before that, we were hunter-gatherers. We think of that as a hard life, but studies show that procuring enough food to eat didn't take up nearly as much time as you might think. YouTuber Axen illustrates how ancient people really spent their time, and you might end up being jealous. Just remember, today we have ice cream.
But there are a couple of caveats here. This was from a time when there were fewer people and plenty of resources. Living in a warm climate meant you didn't have to spend time storing up firewood, building warm homes, and making warm clothes. That changed when humans used their free time to wander into new territory for new resources when the world grew more crowded. As that happened, they eventually had to spend more time defending the community from enemies as well. And no matter what time period you target, women had the added burden of reproduction and child care.
Miss Cellania's Links
24 Movies That Critics and Audiences Can't Seem To Agree On.
The Dark Real-Life Inspirations Behind Lord of the Flies.
An Ancient Roman Artifact’s Weird Properties Point to Evidence of 1600-Year-Old Nanotechnology, Scientists Say. (via Strange Company)
It's been 20 years since Guy Goma was mistakenly interviewed live on air because he has the same first name as the expert they booked. He became an internet legend for faking his way through it. (via Boing Boing)
Babies imitating their parents, or grandparents.
People who are blind from birth never develop schizophrenia – what this tells us about the psychiatric condition. (via Damn Interesting)
Hundreds of teachers weigh in on how to raise a literate child.
A Blast from the Past (2008): The Coldest Places on Earth.
Simon's Cat Meets a Crow
In one of the goofiest Simon's Cat videos yet, the cat encounters a crow. Crows are smart, and this one gets a real kick out of tormenting the cat for laughs. The cat isn't going to take that lying down. There's a bit of back and forth to determine who will have the last laugh. (via Tastefully Offensive)
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