Sunday, August 19, 2018
Tube Dating
Foka Wolf is the British equivalent of Obvious Plant. He makes funny fake ads and posts them in conspicuous places around London. See more here. (via Nag on the Lake)
Pot Sobriety Test
On October 17, 2018, recreational marijuana will become legal in Canada. That doesn't mean driving while stoned will be legal. We've got well-refined tests for driving while under the influence of alcohol, but how would you test for how high someone is? There are certain signs, and these folks display all of them in a skit from the CBC show 22 Minutes. (via Boing Boing)
Saturday, August 18, 2018
Me Time
Here's an animated version of the webcomic Sarah's Scribbles by Sarah Andersen, that completely encapsulates what she's all about.
Artificial Intelligence Image Generator
Okay, here's something to suck up your entire weekend. Enter some text, and let an online algorithm generate an image for you via artificial intelligence. Cris Valenzuela's online text-to-image generator makes it really simple for non-geeks. The image above was my first attempt, when I entered "flying bat." Below is "flower garden."
And this one is "army on the march."
Denmark Sets the Record Straight
Fox News tried to denigrated Denmark in a an opinion piece (which viewers often mistake for news). The things she says don't really sound all that bad, but it's obvious she was trying to warn us against implementing social systems like theirs. Denmark isn't having any of it. (via Boing Boing)
Friday, August 17, 2018
True Facts: Bobbit Worm and Polychaete Pals
Ze Frank has a new video in his True Facts series that is both informative and juvenile. Sea worms are quite photogenic for worms, even beautiful, although their lifestyles can make you cringe. Be warned that Ze Frank's phallic innuendos may be NSFW. (via Tastefully Offensive)
Miss Cellania's Links
Feral Children of Myth and Reality. Authenticated cases are rare and often quite sad.
A Huge Misperception About Sex. Our mistaken view of other people's sex lives may color our attitudes toward them.
Stop Telling Me to Turn My Brain Off During Movies. A well-made film will engross the viewer even if it doesn't make complete sense. (via Metafilter)
The Best Internet Responses To Racists.
“Hey Jude” Still Makes Everything “Better, Better, Better.” Fifty years ago this month, the biggest band in the world released their biggest hit.
How Not to Get Screwed Over by Your Mechanic. Most mechanics are not out to cheat you, but the few that do are enough to scare all of us. (via Digg)
The Myth of the Soulmate. No one is perfect, but you don't need perfection to find love and a satisfying relationship.
Flexing your wealth won’t make you any friends.
A blast from the past (2009): 8 Bookstore Cats.
Bald Head Waxing
Lots of men go for the hairless head, because it's cooler in hot weather and you don't have to think about how your hair looks. It's also an easy way to hide the fact that you are losing hair. But shaving every day can get old. How about having your head waxed? Wax on, wax off! However, the procedure itself is not the most pleasant way to spend your time, as you can see. I don't know what's being said, but this is the most action I've ever seen in a barber shop. I could readily believe this was a skit from a comedy show. (via Boing Boing)
Tweet of the Day
Everyone can turn off the internet and go outside to play now, I've found the best meme. pic.twitter.com/kF3WpDqhwJ— That Mog One✨🧜♂️ (@MogTheConfessor) July 26, 2018
(via Buzzfeed)
Thursday, August 16, 2018
The Queen of Soul
Aretha Franklin died this morning at her home in Detroit. She will always be an inspiration.
Miss Cellania's Links
In the 1960s, the U.S. Government Set Off a Pair of Nukes Under Mississippi. The first underground tests were a strange experience for those living above it.
Inside the Lab Where Spiders Put on Face Paint and Fake Eyelashes (and Termites Wear Capes). For some species, looks can mean the difference between becoming a daddy and becoming dinner.
The F.B.I. Needs to Explain Its Reasons for Firing Peter Strzok. He's the third high-ranking G-man fired for political reasons.
Pizza Delivery Man Plays Beethoven for Customers. Let's hope he got a generous tip.
For Sale: Your Under the Tuscan Sun Fixer-Upper Awaits. A look inside the ruins of an abandoned Italian villa you could purchase.
Pigs in Space: the Adventures of Trump's Space Force.
The 60 Greatest Capes in Movie History. In no way limited to superheroes, they have graced the shoulders of cinemas's most amazing characters.
The Trump Administration Is Launching Stealth Attacks on Veterans. Three rich guys that play golf at Mar-a-Lago are serving policy for the VA.
A blast from the past (2014): Heroes of the D-Day Invasion.
Tweet of the Day
good boy doesn't let a fight break out 😀👌 pic.twitter.com/Vb0h0OKJ6H— Gaml .y (@m_yosry2012) August 10, 2018
(via Boing Boing)
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
How NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Will Touch the Sun
NASA launched the Parker Solar Probe on Sunday, heading toward the sun. It will take seven years to get there, and if the air conditioning system holds out, it will get as close as 3.8 million miles from the sun. It's also supposed to eventually become the fastest-moving object ever made by man. I'm impressed. (via The Kid Should See This)
Miss Cellania's Links
With BlacKkKlansman, Spike Lee Turns a Dull Memoir Into an Energetic Crowd-Pleaser. A movie with a message can still be exciting and even funny.
After 100 Years, Roald Amundsen’s Polar Ship Returns to Norway. The Maud is safe, despite a century of bad luck and failed voyages.
White House Takes Aim At Financial Protections For Military.
You Should Get Your Coffee Before Boarding Your Flight. If the flight attendants won't drink the water on a plane, neither should you.
40 Vintage Portraits of Extremely Handsome Victorian Men With Mustaches. Many resemble one modern movie star or another. (via Messy Nessy Chic)
The Rise of Identity Condiments. How you feel about mayonnaise can signify your generational status, whether you use it or not. (via Metafilter)
America is Terrible at Summer Vacation. About half of us will take no time off at all.
Where even Walmart won't go: how Dollar General took over rural America.
The Potato Paradox.
A blast from the past (2014): The Origins of 6 Odd Canadian Place Names.
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