If England is good enough for Madonna’s birthday parties, it’s good enough for the peace sign. The symbol turns 50 this week, and to aid in the celebration BBC News has published an article detailing the history of what is commonly referred to as “the most popular symbol in the world.” As the report notes, it wasn’t […]
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Own a Cat? Pet it to Cut Stroke Risk
Posted 3/20/2008 1:36 pm by Elizabeth Yerger and Andrew SorciniSorry dogs, there’s a new best friend in town. According to the Telegraph, owning a cat helps pet owners combat their risk for strokes. They cite a study stating that cat owners were less likely to die from a stroke than their feline-less counterparts. Over 4,000 people were involved in the study, and half of […]
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Indiana Jones Artists Sketch New Heritage Cards
Posted 3/20/2008 12:30 pm by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniTopps has released their own Indy-themed trading cards that include tons of memorable scenes from everyone’s favorite whip-wielding archaeologist. But these aren’t just typical trading, er “heritage” cards — famous illustrators have drawn original, one-of-a-kind sketch cards inserted at random! These puppies are not reproductions. In fact, some are selling on eBay for hundreds of […]
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Quick Video: The Sad Truth About Relationships
Posted 3/20/2008 10:37 am by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniIf you’re an incurable romantic, then this video need not apply. However, there are some “love cynics” out there that may enjoy a no-frills clip conveying a process of courtship. Hey, it’s comedy folks! Stick figures, camp fires, inner monologues… Somehow it’s not unbelievable that this sort of stuff really happens. Anyone up for happily […]
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5 Hot, Fast, and Green Cars for Millionaires
Posted 3/20/2008 9:45 am by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniSometimes it’s hard to imagine a lightning fast sports car that is still eco-friendly. I mean isn’t that a mark of the millionaire? Using gas like shower water? Maybe not: auto makers like Tesla are starting environmentally conscious trends for people with inflated wallets. But they aren’t the only green hot rod on the market. […]
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Mother Nature’s Dye Job Decorates Easter Eggs
Posted 3/20/2008 9:22 am by Stephanie Sturgis and Andrew SorciniJust like there’s more than one way to skin a cat, there are some alternative ways to dye Easter eggs. You don’t have to spend a wad of bills on fancy prefab kits to create colorful contents for your bunny basket. Just head into your kitchen and check your pantry. The low-tech version of a […]
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The Eiffel Tower Gets a Kevlar Makeover
Posted 3/20/2008 8:50 am by Trace Sharp and Andrew SorciniIt is one of the most beloved structures in the world and it will be celebrating a birthday with much fanfare. The Eiffel Tower will be 120 years old in 2009 and, at the time of it’s construction, was briefly one of the largest structures in the world. Serero Architects have won an open competition […]
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20 Movie Stars Who Turned Down Hit Roles
Posted 3/20/2008 5:20 am by AJ Star and Andrew SorciniMistakes: they’re not just for the little people anymore. Even big name celebrities make mistakes. Take this awesome list Hollywood gossip blog Glamorati posted recently of “20 Actors and Actresses Who Turned Down Important or Popular Roles.” There are some entries on it that will make you jump up from your chair and scream a […]
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The Final Message of Arthur C. Clarke
Posted 3/19/2008 11:45 am by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniThe Wired Blog has posted a tribute to the great writer Arthur C. Clarke as he has recently passed away within the last day or so. He was a legend — having penned 2001: A Space Odyssey and received dozens of awards for his contributions to various fields, his name won’t be forgotten. Given the […]
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For Guys: How to Build the Perfect Dopp Kit
Posted 3/19/2008 10:30 am by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniMost men travel light, especially when it comes to grooming equipment and toiletries. Even when not traveling, most guys try to cut down on the number of extraneous items used in the bathroom. That’s where this insanely useful article from The Art of Manliness comes in. There are some suggestions in here that I’m going […]
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Ways to Avoid All Future Social Interaction
Posted 3/19/2008 9:43 am by Elizabeth Yerger and RJ SaddlerUnless you were named prom king/queen, “Most Likely to be Cool,” or some other extremely extroverted title in high school or college, it’s always a guilty pleasure to be able to avoid a certain social situation for some secret reason. Maybe an annoying friend will be attending, maybe it will be awkward in every way […]
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Common Cold Cures: From Ancient Chinese Secrets to German Alcoholics
Posted 3/19/2008 9:00 am by Stephanie Sturgis and Andrew SorciniIt’s that time of year when a common cold can really bring you down. The mercury in the thermometer can fluctuate wildly up and down in a matter of hours, sending you from a case of spring fever to just a raging fever when the rhinovirus is thrown into the mix. The microscopic bug is […]
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Crop Circles for a Cause… Advertising!
Posted 3/19/2008 8:30 am by Trace Sharp and RJ SaddlerWe live in a world where there is so much stimulation that it’s sometimes hard to get attention. This has become increasingly difficult for people in advertising. As the old song by Bruce Springsteen went “57 channels and nothing on” and with the knowledge that this song is now over 25 years old, it’s up […]
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Hollywood Signs From Around the Globe
Posted 3/19/2008 5:50 am by AJ Star and Andrew SorciniThe now infamous Hollywood sign has become a popular landmark. Hence it being “now infamous.” But this is true not just for the eponymous Los Angeles district, the state of California or even the U.S. Apparently, people around the world have decorated the hills of their town or city with similar gargantuan, white banners. Notable blog […]
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Vigilante Robot On The Loose!
Posted 3/19/2008 5:00 am by Ron Hogan and RJ SaddlerThe Apocalypse always starts out with the best of intentions. Nuclear power is good, because it saves the environment from pollution. Genetic engineering is going to cure all diseases. Robots are going to patrol our streets and keep us safe from loitering thugs and littering punks, like metallic Charles Bronsons. Next thing you know, bam! […]
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Hydrology: Beautiful Caves Formed Completely by Ice
Posted 3/18/2008 12:38 pm by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniHungry for more nature? We got your fix right here: feast your eyes on these incredible glacial caves. They’re taken by Jason Gulley who explores the magnificent ice caves for a living. Where do these natural environments come from? You’ll have to go to Alaska and Napal to see them in person. A couple can […]
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Video of Quadruped Robot is Incredible (and Creepy)
Posted 3/18/2008 11:30 am by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniWords escape a video like this — it’s one of those things you just have to see for yourself. The DARPA-funded “BigDog” is a robot constructed by Boston Dynamics and is possibly the coolest, most lifelike mechanical beast that money can build. This bot can scale hills, walk through snow, catch itself slipping on ice, […]
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RickRoll Phenomenon Spreads Beyond the Internet
Posted 3/18/2008 10:40 am by Stephanie Sturgis and Andrew SorciniIt’s okay. You can admit it. Come on. Say it with me, “I’ve been RickRolled.” You aren’t alone among Internet citizens if you’ve been swayed by a catchy headline or evocative thumbnail into clicking on a link in a forum thread and, BAM, the next thing you know Rick Astley shows up singing his lame […]
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Stop Wasting Time With Some Helpful Tools
Posted 3/18/2008 10:05 am by Ron Hogan and Andrew SorciniWe all waste a ton of time online. If you have a computer or spend any time in front of a computer with the goal of accomplishing work, actually getting down to do that work will be the most difficult thing you do all day. You’ve got to check your email. Maybe you’ve got something […]
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Images of Fire and Water Stopped in Time
Posted 3/18/2008 9:24 am by Adams Briscoe and RJ SaddlerHere’s a quick early morning diversion for those of you looking to get lost in some cool pictures. These are a collection of images capturing fire and water in motion, but the circumstances are shaken up a bit. The pics include firefighters in rescue mode, surfers getting owned by waves, and a chopper plus fire […]
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The Bear Stearns Story Explained
Posted 3/18/2008 8:45 am by Trace Sharp and Andrew SorciniOver the weekend, it was revealed that Bear Stearns was in a heap of trouble. There has been quite a bit of speculating over the past few months of whether or not the economy was in the toilet. With this latest revelation, the argument could be made it just might be worse than people once […]
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How to Clean Your Kitchen Like a Man
Posted 3/18/2008 4:58 am by AJ Star and RJ SaddlerGuys, let’s get real for a sec. The weekend has come and gone, but the remains of that crazy party are all over your kitchen floor…and walls…and ceiling. But you’ve got a problem: there’s no missus around to take care of things! I know tons of our male readers have been sitting at home wondering […]
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An Overview on how the NSA is Spying on you
Posted 3/17/2008 6:33 pm by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniEveryone put on your tinfoil hats and stockpile the canned vegetables. Last week The Wall Street Journal outlined the NSA’s Domestic Spying Program and how they’re collecting all kinds of data. Emails, cellphones, even financial information… they’ve got systems in place for spying on ever facet of American life. This isn’t some evil Big Brother […]
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Useful Websites You Probably Never Knew Existed
Posted 3/17/2008 4:42 pm by Elizabeth Yerger and Andrew SorciniEvery so often I come across a website that helps me out — not just with a interesting article, but a platform or service that makes my life just a little bit easier or even, more enjoyable. Unfortunately, since those sites come around only once in a blue moon, I get that depressed feeling like […]
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What Not To Do: 10 Huge Job Interview Mistakes
Posted 3/17/2008 12:52 pm by Ron Hogan and Andrew SorciniI’ve had some horrible, horrible job interviews. Especially the last one I had, where after the interview, I went into the bathroom and threw up for about 20 minutes, then devolved into a sobbing mess. At least I had the decency to have my serious mental breakdown in private. Sure, it was awful for me, […]
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The Secret to Maximizing a Stripper’s Income
Posted 3/17/2008 12:08 pm by Adams Briscoe and RJ SaddlerShowgirls are all the rage right now apparently. Just watch CNN or Fox News for five minutes and you’ll probably catch a politician or two getting caught with an escort. But have you ever wondered what the secret to a high tip is for a stripper? It’s not something a lot of people ponder every […]
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Underworld: 11 Spectacular Tunnels Worth Getting Lost In
Posted 3/17/2008 10:30 am by Adams Briscoe and RJ SaddlerDepending on where you live, tunnels might not be an everyday means of transportation. But other people require them to get from point A to B on a daily basis. Even though subways or other things like that can desensitize you to “underwordly” travel, there are some tunnels around the globe that merit a second […]
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Stop Asking “Is It Down For Everyone, Or Just Me?”
Posted 3/17/2008 9:45 am by Ron Hogan and RJ SaddlerIt’s the question I seem to ask most often when I use the internet, and probably the second most asked question throughout the web (aside from “A/S/L?”). “Hey, random person on my friends list, go to insert website and let me know if it’s working.” I’m sure I ask that about 15 times a day, […]
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Exploring Saul Bass and His Influence on Film
Posted 3/17/2008 9:44 am by AJ Star and Andrew SorciniThe average moviegoer does not go to the cinema and analyze the stylistic implications of the music and font choices for the opening credits. Most likely, the average moviegoer does not even refer to watching a movie in a theater as “going to the cinema.” But at times it becomes important to note the significance […]
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Heroic Dolphin Guides Stranded Whales to Safety
Posted 3/17/2008 8:41 am by Stephanie Sturgis and RJ SaddlerYou don’t have to be a card-carrying member of PETA or a Rainbow Warrior boarding Japanese tuna boats to appreciate this story. A dolphin known as Moko by local residents around Mahia Beach in New Zealand came to the rescue of a pair of pygmy sperm whales last week. The whales repeatedly tried to beach […]
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