July 2009 ↓

Laser Harp II

“Just to clarify, It really works and I am *playing* (not miming) along to the Jean Michel Jarre track – and the track does have the laser harp notes on it (it’s from the album) – but I do play a bit without at the end – just to confirm it does work. Heh, no one was more cynical than me about the original laser harp – so I guess I proved it to myself.” — shobley

German Inflatable Church

“A new concept in worship from Germany.”

Incredible Paintings By 6-Year-Old Boy

“A street scene from the paintbrush of a child usually involves triangle-topped boxes for houses. And often an unnaturally large dog. But Kieron Williamson’s attempts are so beautifully rendered that artists ten times his age will be filled with envy. Experts have said that the six-year-old’s atmospheric paintings, which began with harbour scenes and expanded to include rural vistas, animal portraits and landmarks, have perspective, shadow and reflections that demonstrate an ability well beyond his years.” w/ photos

Trucker Crashes Into Swimming Pool

“A tow-truck driver who crashed into a car and ended up in a swimming pool was texting on one mobile phone while he was speaking on another, police said. Nicholas Sparks, 25, admitted he was texting and talking when his vehicle struck the car on Wednesday morning in the upstate Oxford town of Lockport.One of the cars it was towing flew off and struck a house, crushing the air conditioner and gas main, according to Fire Chief Barry Kobrin. ‘It took out three or four sections of fence, and there’s some structural damage to the house,’ Kobrin said. One of the motorcycles being towed flew off the truck, landing underneath the car on the lawn. The tow truck ended up with its front end in the home’s in-ground pool. The homeowner, who asked not to be named, said it sounded ‘like a bomb went off.” w/ photos

Tired Kittens

“Awwwwwwwwwwwwww!”

Superbike Hits 241mph

“England, 1998 – the Mach 3 Challenger superbike hits a top speed of 241 mph.”

Awesome Scar

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The Survival Stove

“Light, compact, and easy to store or carry, this little firebox leaves very low trace residue, creates no garbage, is very stable, extremely safe, and can be used in very cold weather. All you need to create a high cooking heat is a few AA batteries. It uses no artificial fuels and is therefore extremely safe to store, carry and use. It will burn any dry fuel material. An ingenious internal fan creates a forge-like environment in the base of the stove, rapidly producing an intense heat. This absolutely reliable and environmentally friendly tool will never let you down, even under difficult circumstances.” w/ photos

Revolution 360 Ironing Board

“Get the ironing done fast with the Revolution 360 Ironing Board. Just iron one side, then flip the board—not the shirt—and iron the other side with professional results. Not a skinny, wobbly board—this one’s large surface and 5 adjustable heights make ironing more efficient.” w/ photo + video

Top 9 Notorious Squirrels

“My husband talks about his days as a long-haul truck driver and the pet squirrel who kept him company (and startled many a driver at truck stops). His stories remind me of the many squirrels I’ve encountered in movies, television, and the internet.” w/ photos