Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Electrical Battle
An electrifying performance at the 2012 Ulster Bank Belfast Festival in Queens, Northern Ireland. (via Neatorama)
Helpful Jackson
Jackson is an Australian shepherd mix. That means, part Australian shepherd and all awesome! I mean really, my pets still won't close the refrigerator after they get their water bottles out. (via reddit)
The Big Bang Theory Soft Kitty Laplander
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Laplander Hats and fantastic The Big Bang Theory items.
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The Physics of Coffee Rings
This video shows us the strangely fascinating process behind the formation of coffee rings on a surface. As the water evaporates, the solid particles of coffee rush to the edges of the spill. The research was done by the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Physics and Astronomy. Because we all know that scientists are obsessed with coffee. Read more about it at Open Culture.
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Monday, November 05, 2012
A Message for All of Humanity
Charlie Chaplin's classic speech from the end of the film The Great Dictator is illustrated with various modern video clips. (via Nag on the Lake)
Cats and Dogs Together
What has the world come to? Cats and dogs lying together! This compilation of our favorite pets feature cats and dogs in situations ranging from adoration to mere tolerance. 'Cause when you live in the same house, you may as well be friends. (via Buzzfeed)
Poll Watching
This late in the presidential election season, doesn't it seem like we've turned from deciding who will be our president for the next four years to watching a never-ending horse race? Randall Munroe at xkcd noticed that our obsession with the polls that shift ever-so-slightly from day to day obscure that fact that this, like all races, must eventually reach a finish line.
Kissing Thanksgiving
Now it's open to interpretation, but I am pretty sure this sweet little turkey received a pardon. That's my story and I am sticking to it!
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more fun Salt & Pepper Shakers.
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FDR on Election Promises
This clip from 1936 explains what some political candidates hope you don't think about. (via TYWKIWDBI)
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Miss Cellania's Links
Mitt Romney Pours a Glass of Water.
During World War II, when real wool was scarce, the synthetic fabric Aralac became popular as a substitute. It was made from cheese!
Shaun Usher is delighted to have a copy of the new book Kurt Vonnegut: Letters, which is available for purchase today. He has published two of the letters at Letters of Note.
The War on Women, Waged in Postcards.
Social networking gives the false illusion that every opinion is equally valid and just as important as everyone else's opinion.
Why Do They Put Umbrellas in Your Drink?
Jody Enders wrote in 1998 about a 1878 French account of a play performed in 1549, in which the dramatic onstage execution was no special effect, but used a condemned prisoner whose head was cut off onstage.
Rare Animated Stereoviews of Geishas in the 1800s.
The Late Movies: Dogs on Wheels.
Fasten Your Seat Belts
Flavorwire brings us another scary supercut, this one featuring the scariest flights in film. A list of the films can be found at the site. (via Irene's Internet)
Sunday, November 04, 2012
Animals Playing Dead
Of all these cute pets who play dead when they are "shot," I think the two guinea pigs are the best actors. Some dogs and cats manage to chew the scenery with their drama, but the wagging tails give them away. (via Irene's Internet)
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