September 2009 ↓

Jet-Powered Merry-Go-Round

“Thanks to modern technology, one of your most dangerous childhood dreams just came true.”

Wacky Charmin Commercial

“Yet another disturbing Charmin Bears commercial about the perils of leftover toilet paper bits.”

500-Carat Diamond

“One of the biggest diamonds ever found has been discovered at a mine in South Africa. The rough 507-carat white stone was unearthed at the historic Cullinan mine – where the famous Cullinan diamond, the largest in the world, was discovered in 1905. A spokesman for mining firm Petra Diamond said the gemstone found last week was among the world’s 20 largest diamonds ever discovered. He added: ‘Initial examinations indicate that it is of exceptional colour and clarity, and most likely to be a Type I diamond. ‘At 507 carats (just over 100 grams) the diamond, which has yet to be named, is considered to be amongst the top 20 largest high quality rough diamonds ever found worldwide. It ranks alongside other illustrious diamonds recovered at the celebrated Cullinan mine.” w/ photos

Chinese Dwarves Set Up Their Own Village

“A community of dwarves has set up its own village to escape discrimination from normal sized people. Everyone in the mountain commune in Kunming, southern China, must be under 4ft 3ins tall – and they run their own police force and fire brigade from their 120 residents. Now the group has turned itself into a tourist attraction by building mushroom houses and living and dressing like fairy tale characters.” w/ photos

Dig Dug Trailer

“The greatest terror of the 1980s has dug his way back… from Hell. The most terrifying video game adaptation of all time.”

Lil’ Air Rocker

“Don’t pour sugar on this little kid… he had enough with his morning cereal.”

The Jewish Zodiac

“The full-color design has all twelve deli food images and text… the whole Megillah. You’ll laugh your head off reading about each symbol, and the images will give you a hankering for deli. You’ll want to get a set for your whole family, and maybe your parents too!” w/ photos

That House Next To The Nuclear Power Station

“It’s quite hard to miss those two enormous, ugly nuclear power stations looming outside the front door of the fisherman’s cottage. But somehow, they escaped the notice of the estate agents who advertised the house online. Though the agents rave about the period features, double glazing and gasfired central heating, there is no mention of the Dungeness A and B plants. They even managed to leave the buildings out of their lovely panoramic shots of the surrounding area. Unsurprisingly, prospective buyers have been shocked to arrive at the headland in Kent and see that the $247,000 three-bedroom home is just 100 yards from the perimeter fence.” w/ photos

Ear Toasters

“Our Ear Toasters combine the comfort of fleece and the warmth of Primaloft® into a lightweight nylon frame. Behind-the-head fit keeps your hair from getting trashed. Smooth sliding mechanism adjusts for snugness that stays put — even while you jog or ski. Choose the Stereo Toasters model with its built-in earphones, and listen to your iPod during outdoor jaunts — without the annoying earbuds!” w/ photos

Top 12 Movie Devils

“Since everyone loves a classic good vs. evil movie, we decided to bring you the best portrayals of the Lord of Darkness that have graced the Silver Screen.” w/ videos