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10 reasons why Bigfoot’s a bust
Posted by staff / October 17, 2011Is the legend of Bigfoot (a.k.a. Sasquatch) little more than a stubborn myth? For the dirt on the doubters, Discovery News contacted Benjamin Radford, managing editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine, who was more than happy to rattle off the top 10 reasons Bigfoot is bogus. First on his list: the fossil record. Why, he asked, …
Read MoreMashup of Beatles song lyrics involving “love”
Posted by staff / October 16, 2011If there was one thing the Beatles loved to sing about, it was… well… love. Take a look at this video mashup of 22 Beatles songs involving love. Via Buzzfeed. Top music news.
Read More8 fun facts about twins
Posted by staff / October 15, 2011These days it seems like every time you turn around there’s another set of twins cruising the park in a double stroller, but other than offering up a double dose of cute, what do twins tell us about human nature? Jeanna Bryner at LiveScience has collected some fascinating research on twins that you might not …
Read MoreRemembering the handwritten logo
Posted by staff / October 14, 2011No matter where you’re from, there’s likely a department store logo that brings back memories of visits to Santa and Christmas windows, the name that once hung where now there is a Macy’s sign. Designer Christian Annyas has collected some of these oldies but goodies from the days when handwriting was still your own personal …
Read MoreSnails hitch a ride on mucus bubbles
Posted by staff / October 14, 2011Instead of using slime to get around, a species of ocean-dwelling snail spends its life upside down, surfing on mucus bubbles that evolved from egg carriers to raft-like flotation devices. Scientists have known about the snails’ peculiar lifestyle since the 1600s, but have wondered how the rafting habit evolved. New research finds the bubble rafting …
Read MoreTo see this illusion, imagine ‘duck eats rabbit’
Posted by staff / October 14, 2011Looking at a classic psychology experiment in a new way suggests that our visual systems are more flexible than previously thought. Take for example, the famous duck-rabbit ambiguous image (above). Is it a duck? Is it a rabbit? A new study by researchers at the Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois shows that providing …
Read MoreSuper Mario Bros wedding invitations
Posted by staff / October 14, 2011Esther and Ryan wanted to ditch the traditional vanilla-colored cardstock wedding invitations and opt for something with a bit more pizazz. Luckily, their talented pal Larry T. Quach had a solution that went far behind the usual ho-hum invites. Larry and the couple teamed up to create Super Mario Bros.-themed invitations and wedding accents that …
Read MoreIncredible spiral illustration of the Mona Lisa
Posted by staff / October 14, 2011Without even lifting his pen from the paper, Chan Hwee Chong creates stunningly impressive works of art. As part of an ad campaign for their Artist Pens, Faber Castell asked the Singapore-based artist to draw three famous paintings — Mona Lisa, Girl With a Pearl Earring, and Self Portrait — using his unique spiral style. …
Read More10 oldest known diseases
Posted by staff / October 13, 2011There are some diseases, such as the black plague, that we associate with past centuries. But the plague is a relative newcomer when compared to some of the oldest outbreaks. We’ve listed some of the oldest known diseases, listed in no particular order. Starting with a condition that thrives in close quarters: Cholera Around 400 …
Read More12 crazy facts about pop music
Posted by staff / October 12, 2011Love “These Days” music or hate it, Buzzfeed collects twelve surprising facts about pop music. here are just a few: Katy Perry holds the same record as Michael Jackson for most number one singles from an album The man was/is the King of Pop! How can this be?! And what about this one: Led Zeppelin, …
Read MoreDIY door safe
Posted by staff / October 10, 2011Looking for a novel place to stash some cash or other small treasures? Why not break out the tools this weekend and get crackin’ on this most ingenious idea from Sean Michael Ragan: Pop quiz: What does the top edge of say, your utility closet door look like? I’m betting that you’ve never seen it, …
Read MoreLifelike Angry Birds
Posted by staff / October 10, 2011Mohamed Raoof performed a bit of photo manipulation magic to help imagine what Angry Birds might look like in the wild. Full collection at Deviant Art. Snap better photographs.
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