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Wednesday, September 18, 2013
An Honest Trailer for World War Z
Screen Junkies gives Brad Pitt's World War Z the honest trailer treatment. This was the first film I'd gone to a theater to see in years, and found it utterly forgettable, for reasons that will be made clear in this video. (via reddit)
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
A Pep Talk to Teachers and Students
Kid President gives a little encouragement for teachers and students. Another gem from Soul Pancake. (via Viral Viral Videos)
Miss Cellania's Links
A Lot Of People Are Very Upset That An Indian-American Woman Won The Miss America Pageant. They tend to be both racist and clueless.
Those folks need this quick guide: 5 simple tips for not tweeting like a racist.
Is There Any Satisfying Way to End a Modern Drama? We can only hope that Breaking Bad does not end with someone waking up from a dream.
A 'fancy' serial number can make a $1 bill worth thousands. Read this, and then go see if you can find a $1 bill.
According to a new poll, American say 50 is the perfect age. That is, unless you still have kids at home and no retirement savings.
14-plus alternate realities within television shows. These are what writers live for -the opportunity to go completely out of bounds.
City Leaders Are in Love With Density but Most City Dwellers Disagree. When it's efficiency vs. happiness, people will push back …or leave.
Look at this: 20 Adorable Animals Wearing Animal Slippers. Many wear bunny slippers, but the bunny does it best.
What does a leopard do when he wants an ear scratch? He grabs your hand and makes a sound like a big motorboat.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Zach Anner's Workout Wednesday
Zach Anner has a new video series called Workout Wednesday, in which he shows you how to get in shape. While trying a new exercise, he gives you wonderful motivational tidbits. This is episode three, where we see Zach bench-pressing and giving advice to returning students. The other episodes are just as funny, especially #2 where he answers a challenge to work out on a treadmill. (via Metafilter)
Miss Cellania's Links
Many Americans never learned about the role China played in World War II. That could be due to the U.S. treating the nation less like an Ally and more like a tool.
In the Middle Ages, certain texts described a plant that grew lambs as fruit. (via Ed Yong)
On 5-Year Anniversary Of Mortgage Meltdown, Those Responsible Are Doing Just Fine. (via Boing Boing)
Miss New York Nina Davuluri became the first Miss America of Indian descent last night. And here are 6 Other Memorable Miss America Moments.
Fifty years ago a Birmingham bomb killed four girls inside the16th Street Baptist Church. Carolyn McKinstry, who was Sunday School secretary at the time, talks about what it was like to be there that day.
An Ode To The Snarky Sidekick. Why play the leading man when you can have a much more interesting and memorable role?
“Catvengers” Will Save The World With The Power Of Cuteness. Jenny Parks gives cats the superpowers that come with the costumes.
15 Amazing Examples of Invisible Architecture. What you don't see can make all the difference.
The secret of Finland's stellar schools. The entire culture takes education -and teaching- very seriously.
Marching Band Performs "The Fox"
What does the fox say? The Ohio University Marching 110 performed the Ylvis song "The Fox" at the game against Marshall Saturday. And why not? The song is on the Billboard Hot 100 due to its internet popularity. (via Daily Picks and Flicks)
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Saturday, September 14, 2013
The Glenn Miller Story
The Glenn Miller Story is one of the films that got my kids interested in history. It worked for me when I was young, too! The 1954 film stars Jimmy Stewart and June Allyson.
Mirror Mirror
Simon's Cat discovers a mirror. He reacts a bit more emotionally than most real cats you've seen. It's a rather short, but satisfying, episode in our favorite cartoon cat's life. (via Tastefully Offensive)
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