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Fireplace in a can
December 16th, 2009 • 3 Comments • 1,189 views

So how are the cold, dark winter nights coming along? You might just find the fireplace in a can pretty handy at this point.
Though the FireGlo has a bright, yellow flame and even a cackling sound, it doesn’t produce soot …

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Life explained
December 15th, 2009 • 5 Comments • 1,385 views

Life explained through a single picture. And it would be so much simpler and more fun if each device had a clear LCD display to go with the switches.
Sigh. Until that happens, please continue to waste time randomly flipping switches …

Cool and Beautiful »

Sidewalk art
December 14th, 2009 • One Comment • 1,594 views

These works of sidewalk art are just fascinating. Would love to see this kind of thing in person.
The sidewalk chasm is one of the great pieces. It took 5 whole days to complete.
My other favorite is the sidewalk coffee which …

Nature »

Faces of death from 2009
December 14th, 2009 • 4 Comments • 1,388 views

This year has sadly seen a number of prominent people depart. I doubt anyone is unaware of MJ’s passing, but there were many others.
Here’s a sketch from a t-shirt showing famous people who have died this year (names at the …

Nature »

Most painful insect bite
December 13th, 2009 • 2 Comments • 1,895 views

The bullet ant is supposed to have the most painful bite in the animal kingdom and has some painful rituals associated with it.
The most painful bite part is a little doubtful. I mean what about being ripped apart by a …

Cool and Beautiful »

Ponytail train handle
December 12th, 2009 • 3 Comments • 1,652 views

Another really creative way to advertise. This time, it’s a hair salon, promoting itself with the help of these train handles in the shape of ponytails.
Looks pretty impressive, but I wonder what the handles are made of. Hope they aren’t …