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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
R.I.P. Arbroath
The anonymous British blogger who only went by Kev quit his daily posting on November 24 due to poor health. He was eventually hospitalized and diagnosed with cancer. His many readers and fans wanted to help in some way, but Kev always guarded his privacy, and was too proud to accept help. He never revealed where he lived, or even his last name. His last post was on January 16. About a week ago his cousin in Canada left a comment that Kev had passed away.
The funeral notice for Kevin Norman Gray has now been posted. We will miss him.
Seth Myers on Trump's Travel Ban
Myers didn't have the example of the 5-year-old American citizen who was detained for four hours while his mother waited for his arrival. American citizen. Five years old.
One thing that I noticed yesterday as the newspeople on TV talked with Trump supporters is how absolutely terrified they are of refugees, or any foreigners. No wonder they feel the need for guns, they're just plain afraid. So the terrorist have already won. How can one go through life so fearful of anyone that's unfamiliar? Yeah, Trump fueled that fear as much as he could to get elected, but that doesn't make it real (quite the opposite).
Refugees are coming from dangerous countries. You know what? That's why they are coming -to get away from the danger!
What the Bible says about refugees.
And then there's this.
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Yassin Terou left Syria and settled into Knoxville, Tennessee without knowing anyone. Now he is friends with everyone. (via Metafilter)
Trump Advisor Stephen Miller, The Architect Of The Muslim Ban, Has Ties To White Supremacists And Neo-Nazis. Steve Bannon isn't the only one infesting the executive branch.
How Author Timothy Tyson Found the Woman at the Center of the Emmett Till Case. (via Metafilter)
Improbable Research was surprised to read that Donald Trump won an Ig Nobel Prize. That's one of those "alternative facts" we hear so much of lately.
The Anime Snowmen of Japan. (via Everlasting Blort)
Libertas Shrugs. An open letter from Zach Weinersmith.
Funny or Die's Guide To Who You Are Supposed To Tip And How Much. Obviously gleaned from personal experiences.
“Thirteen” going on “30 Something”: Growing up according to pop music. There's a song for every age of the music-buying public.
Is it really OK to never get your period? If you're pregnant, that's expected, but skipping period with birth control pills will cause doctors to look at you funny.
Selfies
the selfie you send to bae vs. the selfie you send to your bestie pic.twitter.com/idB2eFrYOY— Students Problems (@AwesomityFun) September 1, 2016
(via Buzzfeed)
Playing with Food
I have an ongoing project to make posts for mental_floss articles I wrote way back when that I do not have an archive for. Here's another one: a list of some of the best food artists and how they make food look like something else.
Monday, January 30, 2017
11 Unusual Footraces
Putting a different spin on a footrace is a great way to grab publicity, draw runners and spectators, and have a lot of fun. Those things are particularly important when a race is a charity fundraiser. Read about are a few races that go the extra mile, so to speak, to stand out, in a list I posted at mental_floss.
Tweets of the Day
.@SeanSpicer's role in the Trump administration will be to provide the American public with robust and clearly articulated misinformation. pic.twitter.com/IlRkZPbDZl— The Onion (@TheOnion) January 29, 2017
You nailed it. Period! https://t.co/AUmS1C222b— Sean Spicer (@seanspicer) January 29, 2017
Maybe Spicer didn't read it closely enough. (via Uproxx)
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How Steve Bannon Took Charge Of The Trump Administration.
How U.S. Senators have responded the the Muslim Ban.
The Secret History of the First Cat in Space.
7 Strange Mysteries of World War One.
Humans Almost Drove These 6 Animals To Extinction. But We Saved Them Instead.
56 Video Game Movies Currently in Development. Not all of them will make it to the screen.
The Priest Turned Media Mogul Who Stirred Up a Populist Frenzy. Father Charles Coughlin harnessed the power of radio for his pro-fascist views.
Do Big Cats Freak Out Over Laser Pointers Like House Cats? It depends on how big they are.
19 Snapchats That Are Too Wholesome To Be True. They're still amusing, or even downright funny.
Know Your Citrus. You might even want to try a new kind.
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Easy Rider 2017
Joel and Ethan Coen directed a Super Bowl ad that's being touted as a sequel to the 1969 movie Easy Rider. The bikers are a bit older… actually, they're a lot older, but some things never change, like the Steppenwolf song. Yep, definitely a sequel, as we find out what became of Peter Fonda 48 years later. Looks like he did well. Let's see: Coen Brothers, Peter Fonda, Super Bowl. Can you imagine how much this ad cost? Eh, Mercedes can afford it. (via Tastefully Offensive)
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This is a special political edition, due to the circumstances of the last couple of days.
Countries Listed On Trump's Refugee Ban Don't Include Those He Has Business With.
Here Are The Brave Soldiers Trump Just Banned From America.
Oscar nominee Asghar Farhadi won't be able to attend the Academy Awards ceremony because of the ban.
Those who hold green cards and valid visas and were out of the country this weekend can't get back in to the U.S. Some are missing school or work. Some can't return to their families here.
A 5-year-old American boy was detained temporarily because he was traveling home from Iran.
Other Americans and their non-American parents are affected.
Many people who hold dual citizenship are also banned from entering the U.S.
It's affecting people who just need to travel through the U.S.
Here are pictures from the immediate protests at airports around the country.
You need to read the replies to this Tweet -just click on the date stamp. So far, he's donating over $3,000.
Where Do Terrorists Come From? Source: The Cato Institute.
Countries Listed On Trump's Refugee Ban Don't Include Those He Has Business With.
Here Are The Brave Soldiers Trump Just Banned From America.
Oscar nominee Asghar Farhadi won't be able to attend the Academy Awards ceremony because of the ban.
Those who hold green cards and valid visas and were out of the country this weekend can't get back in to the U.S. Some are missing school or work. Some can't return to their families here.
A 5-year-old American boy was detained temporarily because he was traveling home from Iran.
Other Americans and their non-American parents are affected.
Many people who hold dual citizenship are also banned from entering the U.S.
It's affecting people who just need to travel through the U.S.
Here are pictures from the immediate protests at airports around the country.
For every reply to this tweet with a hand-drawn message of support for immigrants, Muslims, and/or refugees, I will donate $5 to the ACLU.— Hank Green (@hankgreen) January 28, 2017
You need to read the replies to this Tweet -just click on the date stamp. So far, he's donating over $3,000.
Tweet of the Day
We will not allow a Muslim ban in the United States of America. Here's what I said at Logan Airport tonight. #NoBanNoWall pic.twitter.com/XqeS9Iy14e— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) January 29, 2017
Senator Elizabeth Warren speaking at Boston Logan Airport just a few hours ago, protesting the travel ban our current administration has imposed on certain immigrants, refugees, and even visitors with valid visas.
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Circular Slip 'n' Slide
Thursday was Australia Day, and as always, there were plenty of summertime fun celebrations. In Canberra, this epic circular slip 'n' slide makes us all wish we lived Down Under. Jake River Henderson Fraser caught this video.
Redditor owenob1 tells us more about the contraption.
I WAS AT THIS EVENT!Meanwhile, those of us in the Northern Hemisphere can stay inside in our winter pajamas and dream of such fun. (via reddit)
EDIT: Phil the creator will be on Today Show, Sunday morning.
Some information:
This is an annual event with a new machine each year. I'm told this is the 4-5th year.
It took about 7 days to design and engineer (and built).
This was made from scratch and not actually a Hills Hoist.
The entire centre pipe is pumped full of water to provide to the hoses.
The rig has 3 speeds, this is number 1... the others were deemed too unsafe.
There is an operator who sits and awaits a thumbs up.
Ordinary dishwashing liquid is used of the black sheeting.
When you fall off it hurts - ALOT.
Tweet of the Day
Damn spoilers. pic.twitter.com/cLIMEQUK0r— Outstar (@outstarwalker) January 25, 2017
The second film of the new Star Wars trilogy got a name this past week. The extrapolations have begun. (via Metafilter)
The Woman's March on Washington, Barrow, Alaska Edition
People all over the world participated in the Women's March on Washington, and not just in the U.S. Maybe you've seen the pictures. The residents of Utqiagvik, Alaska (formerly Barrow) were not going to be left out, even though the temperature was -16F. Kirsten Alburg was there to capture some video of the world's northernmost protest march from January 21, 2017. (via Everlasting Blort)
Friday, January 27, 2017
David Bowie's First TV Appearance
In 1964, David Bowie (then David Jones) was the 17-year-older leader of the band The Manish Boys. To gain publicity, his father came up with a stunt. They concocted an organization called the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Long-Haired Men. That garnered the band an appearance on the BBC show Tonight. Here is that show from November 1964. It's good to see Bowie as an everyday longhaired British teenager. If the host had known where young David's career would take him, he would have been even more scandalized. (via Boing Boing)
A Peculiar Breakfast
She left behind 14 children, 30 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and a 40 foot hole where the crematorium used to be.
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Adrenaline Tattoo in Vancouver has the best marquee messages.
The Science and Security Board of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists have released their 2017 Doomsday Clock Statement. Read the full statement here. (via Metafilter)
The Countries with the Most Volcanoes, and an interactive map. (via the Presurfer)
The Cutest Twitter War Ever.
15 Awfully Big Facts About The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
How The Spiders From Mars embraced fashion during Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust era.
After World War II, between 30,000 and 50,000 American GIs married Japanese women. To prepare these brides for life in the US, the American Red Cross opened "bride schools" to teach them what they would need to know to fit in as an American housewife.
Beauty Gets a Makeover.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
The Netherlands Welcomes Trump in His Own Words
Our current president has made it clear that he's an isolationist, so Netherlands has taken the bull by the horns and made a video to reach out to the current administration. And they designed it specifically to appeal to you-know-who.
Of course, it's comedy. The Netherlands real-life response to our current administration is better told here. (Thanks, gwdMaine!)
Tweet of the Day
There are no words.— Dick Van Dyke (@iammrvandy) January 26, 2017
She was THE BEST!
We always said that we changed each other's lives for the better.
I... https://t.co/Xm8OBbQQ8j
Dick Van Dyke talked to The Hollywood Reporter about Mary Tyler Moore. (via Uproxx)
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How much would you pay for your right to protest?
The Death Star and the Final Trench Run. It didn't happen the way you think it did. (via Metafilter)
From Hospital Gowns to Paper Couture: The Unlikely Origins of '60s Disposable Dresses. Don't miss the gallery of groovy dresses at the end.
In 1915, a small band of warriors from a remote part of Georgia clad in medieval armor rode into the capital of Tiflis, reporting for military duty, stating: "We hear there's a war." (via reddit)
There used to be 4 billion American chestnut trees, but they all disappeared.
The Magic Flute Told in Cat GIFs. (via Metafilter)
Next: A march on Washington to support science. Get updates here.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
A Bad Lip Reading of Donald Trump's Inauguration
I have been avoiding posting anything about the inauguration, but this is funny. Bad Lip Reading took footage from the ceremonies and other events around it and took their best guess at what was said. Some of it is their normal nonsense, but some makes plenty of sense, particularly the back-and-forth between Obama and the new administration, even though it's probably not what was said. (via Uproxx)
7 Fun Cold Weather Activities Beyond Snowmen
When the mercury drops down below freezing, you might be tempted to stay inside, but what's the fun in that? Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures may be hard on your heating bill, but there are plenty of fun things to do outside, as explained in this list I posted at mental_floss. Just make sure to dress warmly, beware of walking on slippery ice, and take breaks to warm up inside.
Playing on Thin Ice
Look, the water is completely covered in ice -wonder if it will hold my weight? Let's find out! This would be an everyday "thin ice" video if it weren't for the laughter. The woman recording can't stop laughing long enough to help her buddy out of the water, but somehow is able to continue recording. (via reddit)
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What Trumpcare will look like. (via Boing Boing)
The Most Insane Airplane Horror Stories from Jalopnik Readers. A compendium of travel misery.
7 True Crimes Solved By Twists Too Ridiculous For Network TV.
Puppies Rescued from Buried Hotel.
The Myth of the Damsel on the Railroad Tracks.
Russia’s parliament voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to decriminalize domestic violence.
The 12-Year-Old Who Fought In the Civil Wars.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
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Pictures From Women’s Marches on Every Continent. There are more linked in the Metafilter thread.
The First Observations of Sea Ice Came From 8th-Century Irish Monks in Iceland.
What's the worst sexual advice you've ever heard? The reddit thread answering this question is definitely NSFW. (via Uproxx)
The Hidden Room Behind Mount Rushmore.
The Creepy Religion That Explains All Of Trump's Actions.
The 2017 Razzie Nominations.
27 Pictures That Prove British Drunk People Are The Best Drunk People.
20 Geek Valentine's Day Cards Your Nerdy Sweetie is Sure to Love.
Animals That Only Bite Tourists
I have an ongoing project to make posts for mental_floss articles I wrote way back when that I do not have an archive for. Here's an early one that got a lot of mileage in its day.
It's not always fun to introduce visitors to your local flora and fauna. Dealing with tourists can be a real chore. So the habit of pulling their legs a bit can be a welcome bit of fun. It goes on all over the world, so when you are traveling, be aware that there may be a bit of poking fun going on ...especially if you're told of a scary local animal to beware. Read about snipes, hodags, jackalopes, and more in this 2007 mental_floss post.
Monday, January 23, 2017
Tweet of the Day
AMAZING shot captured by @KevinMazur 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/LMyVlxxNEr— Shattered-Earth (@Shattered_Earth) January 22, 2017
(via Boing Boing)
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Friday, January 20, 2017
Tweet of the Day
And @womensmarchchi embroidered protest sign is hooped and ready! @womensmarch #notmypresident pic.twitter.com/My8AyqRxfq— Shannon Downey (@ShannonDowney) January 19, 2017
Shannon Downey's website is Seriously Badass Cross Stitch. She also runs Seriously Badass Woman. (via reddit)
Fired Up
Dan Fipphen and Elyse Kelly edited the animation styles of 12 different artists to illustrate a portion of a speech from President Obama. The speech is from 2016, and it references events from 2007. I will miss this man. (via the A.V. Club)
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This is how American health care kills people. Matthew Stewart had insurance, but still owes $62,668.78 while he fights for his life.
A Definitive Ranking of Fast-Food French Fries.
Possible Consequences of Writing Poetry.
Speaking of poetry, My Name is Cow.
A Really Cool Collection Of Wintry Cosplay Photos.
A Look Back at Some of the Worst, Wildest Inaugurations in Presidential History.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
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The Straight Men Who Made America's First Gay Record.
The Internet Can’t Stop Laughing at This Obamacare Hater Learning He Has Obamacare. I didn't laugh; I've heard it too many times before.
Hairy-Legged Vampire Bats Feast on Human Blood.
Welcome to Beautiful Parkersburg, West Virginia. Until DuPont came to town and poisoned everyone.
What Are Dogs Really Thinking About?
Xeni Jardin of Boing Boing talks about the her cancer and the Affordable Care Act.
The Promise of New Painkillers.
This 19th-Century Book Chronicles Victorians' Strange Cat Fears And Fascinations.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
The Secret of Star Wars Fandom
I have an ongoing project to make posts for mental_floss articles I wrote way back when that I do not have an archive for. Here's one I'm particularly proud of, from 2007. The secret of the Star Wars fandom is that Star Wars fans love to hate Star Wars. It might not be so true in 2017.
Monday, January 16, 2017
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Donald Trump, the Dunning-Kruger President. Even Dr. Dunning thinks so. (And for those who've seen Idiocracy, President Camacho was actually smarter than the citizens he led, because he at least realized that he wasn't smart.)
A rather sweary roundup of the way cats are.
10 Humongous Plot Holes in the Star Wars Franchise. On the other hand, if Disney decided to make a movie to fill each plot hole, they might end up being worth it.
The presidential inauguration summed up in one image.
Silent Film GIFs Reveal the Special Effects Tricks of Early Cinema. The effort was worth it, as audiences were amazed.
The Simpsons: How "Bart the Genius" Changed the TV Landscape. It wasn't supposed to be the series' first episode, but it was perfect.
A 29-Year-Old Mayor Shares Insights of Holding Office. And advice on how you can get into an elected position.
22 American Food Quirks that the French Think Are Super Weird. We know they're weird, but some of them are quite delicious.
U.S. Public Schools Are Suspending Millions of Students, With Little Reward. It eliminates the problem, but those problems are real students.
How to Brew Tea
Those Brits certainly take their tea seriously. This tutorial on proper tea-making is from 1941, which explains why they had to make hot tea with milk and sugar in vats for servicemen. Americans consume a lot of tea, too, but we do it quite differently. My husband drinks sweet ice tea, which I make up in gallons ahead of time. No milk, but plenty of sugar and lemon juice. I drink tea all afternoon and evening, after the coffee is gone. I use fancy but cheap tea bags and heat the water in the microwave. Steeping for 3-5 minutes would leave it too cold to drink! Also, I just drink tea. No sugar, no milks. Unless its masala chai, but that's a rare treat. (via I Have Seen the Whole of the Internet)
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Orc
I've got to stop reading internet forums. I recall ten years ago when we celebrated the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. A co-worker told me she really enjoyed it as a kid. I said, yeah, I was in college when Star Wars came out. She said, oh, she never saw it in a theater. She watched it on DVD. As a kid.
It's not getting any better. Today I saw someone say that Orcs gave them nightmares when he was a kid. What? The Lord of the Rings movies didn't even start until 2001. That was …16 years ago. Huh. I guess I am officially elderly.
It's not getting any better. Today I saw someone say that Orcs gave them nightmares when he was a kid. What? The Lord of the Rings movies didn't even start until 2001. That was …16 years ago. Huh. I guess I am officially elderly.
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