Archive forDecember, 2009
Dark Knight Plot Hole Rap
As one of millions of people who like the new Batman franchise, and can’t wait for Christopher Nolan to make part III, I must admit this song makes some valid criticisms regarding The Dark Knight. (via io9).
Preparation time: 12-20 billion years.The Year in Odd News
2009 ends tonight, and looking back at the weird stories of the year is always fun. Oddee has the twelve most memorable events that had us all doing double takes. Remember these?
- 6 year-old drives mom’s car.
- 68-year-old woman tries to get driver’s license for the 772nd time.
- 86 year-old woman catches thief with her crutch.
- Calling 911 because McDonald’s was out of McNuggets.
- Car accident leaves man without penis.
- Girl get 56 stars tattooed on her face, says she was sleeping.
- Drowning diver saved by beluga whale.
- This:
Door County authorities are trying to figure out how a motorist ended up near the top of the east arm of the Maple-Oregon Bridge across Sturgeon Bay after the arms of the drawbridge were lifted to a 45-degree angle. The car precariously perched in a downward position was photographed and the photos hit the internet pretty fast. Apparently the bridge tender noticed, lowered the bridge and after a short conversation she goes on her way. The incident happened about 6 p.m., but police didn’t learn about it until after news reporters began calling to confirm the authenticity of the photos. At first police thought someone was just playing around with Photoshop, until they realize it was for real.
- Passed out teen survives being run over by train.
- The Gaza Zoo donkey zebras.
- Widow killed by husband’s coffin.
- Aussie blogger stung by jellyfish.
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The Complete Series of National Geographic Magazines (1888-2008) on a 160GB Hard Drive
National Geographic is selling the full series of their magazines from 1888-2008 on a 160GB hard drive for $199.95. It is also available on DVD for $59.95.
Explore 120 years of amazing discoveries, fascinating maps, and the world’s best photography with The Complete National Geographic. This definitive collection of every issue of National Geographic magazine, digitally reproduced in stunning high resolution, brings you the world and all that is in it. Use the advanced interface to explore a topic, search for photographs, browse the globe, or wander on your own expedition.
Access all of the maps, photos, and magazine issues found on the DVD collection in one external hard drive. Browse and search the entire collection without needing to swap out DVDs. Lightweight and travel-friendly, the hard drive is just 3″ x 5″ and requires only a USB connection. We’ve left plenty of hard disk space to accommodate future upgrades. We’ve also allocated approximately 100GB of hard disk space for your own personal use.
via Download Squad
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10 Words You Need to Stop Misspelling
A couple of these are on my pet peeve list; I bet you find a couple that are on yours as well. Enjoy The Oatmeal’s humorous look at some of the most common (and annoying) spelling mistakes!
Body washing with water alone
Richard Nikoley of Free the Animal (a blog about paleolithic diet and exercise) writes that he has been showering without soap or shampoo for the past six months. Here are some of his observations:
Took about two weeks to normalize. That is, I felt my hair was greasy and skin oily up to then.The commenters on his blog share similar soap-free experiences.My skin & hair have never been softer. Never.
If anything, my hair is less "greasy" than ever, yet shampoo hasn't touched it in over six months.
Private parts. Have to address this, of course. This is the biggest benefit of all. Surprised? You'll just have to try it, because I'm not going to elaborate. That's why they call them "private parts." OK, a clue: maybe it's the constant cleansing that's the cause of the sweaty-stinky problem in the first place? If for nothing else, I'm soap free for life on this point alone. I feel as though I've been scammed -- and liberated. I can't explain further. You'll just have to try.
Paleo I Don’t Care: I Like No Soap; No Shampoo
