Textbook Learning
09/17/08 - Hilarious
“There are whole undiscovered worlds to be explored… in books.”
Lose Your Marbles At The Dinner Table
09/17/08 - Ridiculous
“The line between the grown up and kiddie tables blur with Netherlands-based designer Tineke Beunders’ Marbelous. It has grooves cut into the tabletop, legs and supports that’ll have marbles rolling all the way down to the floor. The best part? You could also sneak your vegetables: olives, sprouts, peas — just toss them into the trenches at the sides and pray the dog is nearby.” w/ photos
Photographed Everyday For 17 Years
09/17/08 - Pretty Cool
“He ended it the day he finally got a girlfriend.”
Russian Cartoon Heroes Go Hollywood
09/17/08 - In The Name Of Art
“Some Russian cartoon makers are fond of mixing traditional Russian and Soviet cartoon heroes with Hollywood scripts. Look what they did.” w/ photos
The Gravel Wallet
09/17/08 - Neat Products
“Created using “digital engraving,” the designer of this billfold was inspired by the idea of adding texture and depth to leather, a normally flat material. Made of leather.” w/ photos
Large Hadron Collider Explained
09/17/08 - Interesting
“Finally, an explanation of the inner workings of the LHC that any idiot with a nuclear physics degree from Brown or guy off the streets can understand. Seriously, though, this is really neat.”
Chicago Rolls Out Cold-Weather Prostitutes
09/17/08 - Hilarious
“More resistant to heavy wear and tear than ordinary street whores, these high-performance prostitutes provide Chicago residents with optimal handling under the roughest of conditions, a firmer grip on ultra-slick surfaces, as well as greater rear-end balance. In addition to improved start and stop capabilities, the prostitutes are also able to absorb the bumpiest of rides.” w/ photos
The 40 Best Celebrity Rumors Ever
09/17/08 - Top Lists
“Today’s celebrities have so little left to hide. But fear not, scandal-mongers! The past remains a bottomless well of salacity. In tribute, we present our picks for the forty best celebrity rumors ever. Dive in. But be careful. This stuff doesn’t wash off.” w/ photos
