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Cool body paint
31 Jan 2009 • 8 Comments • 15,577 views

There is some seriously cool body art here, though this first shot is my favorite. You can just imagine the amount of time and effort that must have gone into it.
Be warned, the only thing covering the bare skin in …

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Stone mouse
31 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 1,130 views

This cool looking mouse is supposed to be made out of stone and perform all functions that your average mouse performs.
If it really is stone, then the weight should give it a nice feel, though you had better avoid banging …

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One billion dollars
31 Jan 2009 • 5 Comments • 3,132 views

This is what $1 billion would look like when stacked together. That’s 10 million 100 US dollar notes, all at the same place.
According to the artist, it is the most expensive piece of art ever made, though if the money …

Toys and Gadgets »

Math clock for the geeky
30 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 4,352 views

We’ve seen weird things that geeks love. We’ve looked at binary clocks, binary watches and a lot of other strange stuff with confusion. But this clock takes things a little further.
I was always good at maths, but most of the …

Photography »

Martian pumpkin
30 Jan 2009 • 3 Comments • 1,519 views

This is an actual pumpkin, carved in the shape of a martian (as featured in the movie Mars Attacks). Neat.

Weird and Wacky »

Construction mistakes
29 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 3,528 views

Great post on Oddee with images of 10 construction mistakes like this ATM at an Iranian bank. What were they thinking? Or maybe its a clever way to get people to save money, rather than spend it all on sheesha.
All …

Cars »

Wooden car bumper
29 Jan 2009 • 5 Comments • 1,017 views

Here’s a nice substitute for a car bumper which is usually made out of metal or plastic. This driver has used a wooden log instead. Has a nice natural look to it:

Cool and Beautiful »

New look for Xerxy
29 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 422 views

As you may have noticed, we are back with a completely new look and a lot more features. Hope you enjoy the new site and continue to let us bring you the coolest stuff out there. Happy surfing.

Crime and Danger »

Real life Prison Break
28 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 3,917 views

A 24-year old Michigan man broke into a gas station and turned himself in so that he could be with his already incarcerated brother. Sound familiar?
The sheriff department had better have fans of Prison Break working on the case.

Photography »

Beauty of Hamilton Pool
28 Jan 2009 • 5 Comments • 2,660 views

Hamilton Pool is an awesome natural wonder in Austin, Texas. Just looking at the image makes me forget everything else. Would love to go swimming there some day.

Food and Health »

Killer doner kebabs
28 Jan 2009 • 4 Comments • 1,795 views

We thought that the only thing wrong with eating doner kebabs was that they contained bits of their donors. According to a survey done by food inspectors, the average snack can also be deadly to the person it feeds.
The average …

Toys and Gadgets »

USB barbeque
27 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 733 views

Looks like overkill just to get a small piece of cooked meat, but still a novel idea. Should create something like this to brand and punish my minions. Toto, how many times have I told you NOT to mess around …

Weird and Wacky »

Sarah Palin mannequin
27 Jan 2009 • 3 Comments • 802 views

A Sarah Palin fan was shocked to discover that the mannequin he had just won at an Ebay auction had been used as a Halloween decoration and backed out of the auction.
The effigy, created by ChadMichael Morrisette, was hung from …

Photography »

Bad accident
27 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 1,436 views

Oops. I just killed death. Try sending me to the gallows now.

Photography »

Crash test dummy
26 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 499 views

Entertainment »

Fun brain test
26 Jan 2009 • 11 Comments • 6,688 views

Do you see the dancer spinning clockwise or anti-clockwise? Your answer could tell if you are a left brained or right brained person and could play a role in defining your personality.

Seems that most people will see the dancer turning …

Weird and Wacky »

Car lands on church
26 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 1,245 views

A driver in eastern Germany was so anxious to get to church that he missed a bend in the road and flew right into one after breaking a barrier. There’s an express confession for you.
The 23-year old driver was severely …

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Softwear from Microsoft
26 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 912 views

Seems Microsoft makes more than just software. Their Softwear clothing line is interesting, like this t-shirt with mugshots of Bill Gates from his early years:
You can also find other strange stuff, like a floppy necklace and ram earrings.

Photography »

Oil ambitions
25 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 437 views

Hopefully this will now change back to the original principles of freedom and justice.

Entertainment »

What movie posters should really say
25 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 1,958 views

Here are a number of modified movie posters, like this one for the last and worst Indiana Jones movie, that show what they would have said if they had been honest.

Photography »

More from Sebastian
24 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 709 views

Earlier on, I blogged about Sebastian and some of the art from his site. Here’s more:
Must be a nightmare to clean. But hey, instead of storing apples in it, how about planting an apple tree in there? If that’s not …

Crime and Danger »

Goat arrested for robbery
24 Jan 2009 • 5 Comments • 761 views

Nigerian police have detained a goat on suspicion that it is an armed car robber who has magically transformed himself into a goat. Currently, they are trying to “scientifically prove” that one of the robbers did actually turn into a …

Cool and Beautiful »

Creative mug designs
23 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 696 views

My apologies if you were expecting mugshots, but these coffee and tea mug designs are quite exquisite.

Besides blogging, I should consider creating stuff like this. All I see in the market is the typical boring stuff.

Photography »

Satellite view of inauguration
23 Jan 2009 • 4 Comments • 703 views

This satellite view of Tuesday’s inauguration looks magnificent. The throngs of people grouped in different places look like bees.

Food and Health, Weird and Wacky »

Human weights in British gym
23 Jan 2009 • 3 Comments • 754 views

A gym in central London has spiced up the otherwise dull training sessions by introducing human weights. These start at 30Kg and go up to about 150Kg.
Looking at some of the pics I can’t decided whether I want to be …

Weird and Wacky »

Obama oath retake
22 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 790 views

Despite the picture-perfect oath-taking ceremony on the 20th, President Obama (gee, that really sounds good) made a small mistake which had to be corrected by retaking the oath on Wednesday.
The simple mistake was actually made by the chief justice when …

Weird and Wacky »

100 trillion dollars
22 Jan 2009 • 6 Comments • 1,948 views

When Dr.Evil infamously demanded a ransom of $100 billion, he was laughed off by the world leaders of the 60s since that much money didn’t even exist. Now, they can fulfill his demands with a single note (he didn’t specify …

Jokes tricks and fun »

Nice thumb trick
22 Jan 2009 • 4 Comments • 655 views

I’m going to pull this one on the friends that don’t read Xerxy and maybe teach them a lesson.

Weird and Wacky »

Persian war crimes
21 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 520 views

Bet that caught your attention, but I did say Persian, not Iranian.
Great article on how the Ancient Persians engaged in chemical warfare against the Romans, almost 2,000 years ago. Seems they could gas their opponents by burning sulfur and bitumen …

Photography »

The last shot
21 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 427 views

This was the last photo Uros took with his Canon S50. It was likely also the last time that kid touched a golf club.

Cool and Beautiful, Food and Health »

Magic pill towels
21 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 683 views

Lately, I’ve been fascinated with those Calcium and Vitamin C effervescent tablets that you drop into half a glass of water and see the pills break up and disappear into a nice fizzy drink that is supposed to be good …

Entertainment »

Puppy saving game
20 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 725 views

Don’t shoot the puppy is a silly, but amusing and very hard game to play. Each level of this weird game poses a unique and creative challenge. I completed the whole game on the 3rd try. Let’s see you do …

Cool and Beautiful »

Obama the First
20 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 597 views

It’s official. Barack Hussein Obama has been sworn in as the 44th president of the United States. He is its first African-American president and takes the helm at a critical time in history. May he fulfill the hopes and expectations …

Photography, Weird and Wacky »

Meet Sebastian
20 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 705 views

Although the entire site is done in Flash, it’s worth a look. Here are some of the pieces I found most noteworthy, starting from a cow that lives on top of a 10-story building:
And a tree that was planted in …

Crime and Danger »

Bizarre and painful getaway
19 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 414 views

There really is no shortage of idiots, especially those that turn to crime. Take this woman for example who was runover by her own getaway car, not once, but twice, after shoplifting $1,200 worth of designer purses.

Weird and Wacky »

Obama’s evil twin
19 Jan 2009 • 3 Comments • 1,374 views

Ok, he’s probably not as “evil” as Obama, but I’m pretty sure he’s a twin or something, given that Obama did spend some of his childhood in Indonesia. Either that, or the new US President has already had himself cloned. …

Crime and Danger »

Critical hair appointment
18 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 3,549 views

A 77-year old woman from Florida was so determined to get to her hair appointment that she hit an oncoming scooter and drove on after the rider smashed into her windshield. She was eventually arrested for leaving the scene of …

Nature »

The Wolfman
18 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 499 views

I was doing some research on wolves (don’t ask why) and came to know of Shaun Ellis who has been doing the same thing for about 20 years.
The big deal? This wolfman has been living amongst them. That includes eating …

Entertainment »

Longshanks no.6 is dead
17 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 489 views

Patrick McGoohan, best known for playing No.6 in the 60s cult classic The Prisoner, has died at the age of 80. He is also remembered as the dreaded Longshanks in Mel Gibson’s Braveheart.
Patrick, who is said to have turned down …

Photography »

Wrong design
16 Jan 2009 • 4 Comments • 584 views

This sign probably meant to say “Wong Design”.

Toys and Gadgets »

Projector Phone
16 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 800 views

The Logic Bolt is a GSM phone with a built-in projector and can be used to play a 2-hour movie on a .36″ to 64″ screen.
It also comes with all the usual bells and whistles like Bluetooth, a digital camera …

Toys and Gadgets »

Man remote control
16 Jan 2009 • 4 Comments • 1,740 views

Here is a remote to control a man. Click on the image to see a larger version that shows what each button does.
Link

Crime and Danger »

Fraudster pilot arrested
15 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 569 views

Marcus Schrenker, under investigation for financial fraud, attempted to fake his own death by parachuting out of a plane and letting it crash. He managed to escape, but was subsequently caught by federal marshals.
Besides being a criminal, he also appears …

Weird and Wacky »

Best job in the world website crashes
15 Jan 2009 • 5 Comments • 1,895 views

A website that advertised the best job in the world crashed due to too much traffic. The site (www.islandreefjob.com) seems to be accessible at the moment so they may have done something to cope with the extra traffic.

The job offers …

Photography »

Horror photography
14 Jan 2009 • 4 Comments • 1,183 views

Joshua Hoffine has some excellent photography that you can buy online. The horror photos are very cool and remind one of the fears we might have had as kids.
Some are a little disturbing, but most are kind of cute. Would …

Entertainment »

Movie pics for 2009
14 Jan 2009 • 4 Comments • 3,636 views

Punch Drunk Critics has posted a few photos of some of the coolest movies scheduled to be released in 2009. These include Pixar’s UP, Land of the Lost, Terminator: Salvation and Where the Wild Things Are.

Cool and Beautiful »

Pre-chewed pencils
14 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 980 views

Via BoingBoing:
They cost about $2.30 a pack. The Concentrate site also has a number of other interesting items worth checking out.

Toys and Gadgets »

Obama’s Cadillac One
13 Jan 2009 • 6 Comments • 9,092 views

This guy just can’t stay out of the limelight. Here are the details of President Obama’s new ride, probably the safest and one of the most expensive cars in the world.

Cool and Beautiful »

Mike’s amazing cakes
13 Jan 2009 • 4 Comments • 7,472 views

As you can see in the below images, Mike makes some awesome looking cakes for all occasions. This is a lovely wedding cake that’s one of the less flamboyant ones. Other themes include rocky river, superheroes and even a Taj …

Food and Health, Photography »

Obama after eight years
12 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 3,984 views

There is a great article over at CNN about the wear and tear that US presidents have to go through while in office and how it affects their aging. On average, a US president, while in office, ages twice as …

Crime and Danger, Weird and Wacky »

Robber waits in line at bank
12 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 483 views

This is pretty hilarious. A robber queued up, with ski mask and all, and waited for his turn before making his demands and robbing the bank. Off course, someone dumb enough to do this wouldn’t have been able to get …

Cool and Beautiful »

Pixelnotes wallpaper
12 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 516 views

Here is an interesting concept for a wallpaper. The wallpaper is actually made up of postit notes with four layers of varying tones. A strange and unique pattern starts to emerge as you peel the notes off after writing on …

Cars »

Garbage powered car
11 Jan 2009 • 3 Comments • 929 views

You might remember the De Lorean in the Back to the Future movies which was powered by Mr. Fusion, a system that needed garbage as its only input. It seemed like an interesting concept that we wouldn’t get to see …

Toys and Gadgets »

Dead Fred pen holder
11 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 1,050 views

Saw a coaster similar to this at a local shop a couple of weeks back and was pleasantly surprised to find this available on Thinkgeek.
Now, once you’re done writing that check to pay the bills, you can take your anger …

Photography »

Nikon camera cake
10 Jan 2009 • 4 Comments • 2,478 views

A loving husband baked his wife a cake in the shape of a Nikon D700 and gave her the actual camera as well.
Looks quite delicious. Especially the interior.
Link

Nature »

Ancient lobster to be released
10 Jan 2009 • 3 Comments • 523 views

George, a lobster that weighs 20 pounds and is estimated to be 140 years old was scheduled to be released into the Atlantic today.
The lobster was originally destined for the dinner plate at the City Crab and Seafood restaurant in …

Weird and Wacky »

Beggar in wheelchair runs from police
9 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 426 views

A Mexican woman, who would beg while sitting in a wheelchair, got up and ran away when approached by the police. She was arrested along with her husband when they returned to retrieve the wheelchair.
I’ve heard reports that beggars usually …

Food and Health »

Home skiing
9 Jan 2009 • 3 Comments • 590 views

This skiing simulator allows you to traverse the most pristine slopes of the world from the comfort of your living room.
I’d love to see one of these for snowboarders, but then again, it just isn’t the same without the open …

Weird and Wacky »

Fruit helmets to bypass traffic rules
9 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 1,492 views

Bikers in Nigeria are trying all sorts of ingenious tricks to bypass a new law that requires them to wear safety helmets. Popular items include dried pumpkin shells, pots and even pieces of tire rubber tied together to fit on …

Cars »

Ferrari gathering
9 Jan 2009 • 3 Comments • 892 views

Another awesome pic found via foundshit:
Link

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Zero gravity chair
7 Jan 2009 • 5 Comments • 1,953 views

This recliner simulates a zero gravity environment due to the angle at which the legs are placed, in relation to the heart and the rest of the body.

If only they could also come up with zero g input devices and …

Photography »

Cute bread ad
6 Jan 2009 • 6 Comments • 1,018 views

Link

Photography, Weird and Wacky »

Liquid water on Mars
6 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 1,048 views

Via FoundShit:

Coming up next: The discovery of Life on Mars.

Entertainment »

Dark Knight withdrawn from China
6 Jan 2009 • 4 Comments • 702 views

Warner Bros has decided not to release The Dark Knight in China due to cultural insensitivity in the Christopher Nolan movie, based on the Batman character. Why so serious?
The movie is offensive to clowns (and to mass murderers maybe), but …

Photography »

Fractalius photo filter
5 Jan 2009 • 3 Comments • 599 views

The fractalius Flickr group maintains a bunch of beautiful photos that have been treated with the Fractalius filter. The result is quite astounding in some cases. I really liked this cat photo.
Link to Flickr pool of other such images.

Weird and Wacky »

How can you deoath?
5 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 495 views

Good point here. How DO you de-oath? They should setup a de-oathing chamber at the court and maybe charge a fee for it. Would be terrible if you were to stay under oath forever.

Weird and Wacky »

Weird English examples from Russia
5 Jan 2009 • 2 Comments • 619 views

Found on EnglishRussia.com, some of these are quite funny, but some are plain freaky.

Weird and Wacky »

Carrots used to be purple
4 Jan 2009 • 5 Comments • 1,212 views

The orange color of carrots that we have come to be so familiar with is not their natural color. In fact, carrots were modified by their Dutch growers in the 17th century to match their national color.
A search for “purple …

Entertainment »

And they killed Batman
3 Jan 2009 • 5 Comments • 779 views

In the latest Batman comic, Bruce Wayne has been killed off. I haven’t delved deep enough to find out what happens to Batman now, but it may be the start of a line of Batmans, much like the Phantom.
This also …

Toys and Gadgets »

Giant sushi pillows
3 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 1,373 views

Found these irresistable pillows on Thinkgeek and thought they were worth mentioning.
These combines all your food and …uhm.. other fantasies into one. If only you could actually eat these as well.

Jokes tricks and fun »

Predictions for 2009
3 Jan 2009 • No Comment • 505 views

The year 2009 AD is upon us. Here are my predictions for this year:

The economy will continue its current successes for most of the year. We won’t have to exchange our babies for food anytime soon, but forget about buying …

Cars »

$4 million Bugatti found in garage
2 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 672 views

An old Bugatti that was gathering dust in the garage was found to be one of just 17 built and worth over $4 million.
The Type 57S Atalantes, from 1937, belonged to a doctor from England who passed away in 2007. …

Food and Health »

Blueberries true brain food
1 Jan 2009 • One Comment • 6,248 views

It seems that blueberries are more than just delicious fruit that we like to eat raw or with ice cream and desserts.
According to a study, consuming blueberries can improve memory and even reverse the damage done by conditions such as …

Nature »

Giant rabbits
1 Jan 2009 • 38 Comments • 71,200 views

Before you ask what giant bunnies are doing right after Christmas, this story appeared about a year ago, but I wanted to share it here again.
This German rabbit breeder breeds giant bunnies, each of which is large enough to feed …

Weird and Wacky »

Stalin voted third most popular
1 Jan 2009 • 6 Comments • 929 views

Those Russians really like their leaders tough. In a nationwide poll, Joseph Stalin came in as the third most popular Russian in history despite having been responsible for the deaths of millions.
Stalin is thought to have caused widespread famine in …

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