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The science of mondegreens: why we mishear song lyrics
Posted by staff / December 11, 2014Ever heard the term “mondegreen”?
Neither had I, but I’m certainly familiar with the concept, being one of the people who always heard “Excuse me while I kiss this guy” in Jimi Hendrix’ “Purple Haze.”
Read More15 fascinating fun facts about reindeer
Posted by staff / December 10, 2014Spoiler alert: Flight is not on this list.
Read More3 super easy DIY mini Christmas trees [video]
Posted by staff / December 7, 2014Looking for a quick craft to dress up your desk or something to keep the kids busy?
These three mini-tree projects are super easy and can likely be done with things you already have around the house, no trip to the store required!
Read MoreValuable life lessons from Buddy the Elf
Posted by staff / December 3, 2014No Christmas character since Mr. Scrooge himself has made the contrast between the holiday spirit and modern life quite as stark as Buddy the Elf, and the cheer-crazed character played by Will Ferrell in the modern classic, Elf.
Read MoreThe ultimate James Bond cars [infographic]
Posted by staff / December 2, 2014One doesn’t have to be a car fanatic to drool over the sweet rides of the immortal James Bond, so to provide you with some fantasy fodder, Cherished-Number-Plates whipped up this infographic full of auto eye candy.
Read MoreGive thanks where thanks is due: A Tale of Momentum & Inertia [video]
Posted by staff / December 1, 2014All too often, rather than being thankful for the people who do us a good turn, we bite the hand that feeds us or helps us up with a vengeance, so let this clever animated short from HouseSpecial serve as a cautionary tale.
Read MoreToast our solar system with gorgeous planetary glassware
Posted by staff / November 28, 2014Most geek-themed gifts wouldn’t be appropriate to bring out for a classy dinner, but no one’s taste will be offended if served up a fine beverage in one of the planet glasses from ThinkGeek.
Read MoreHere’s Everything You Need for Your Black Friday Battle Plan
Posted by staff / November 26, 2014The holidays bring out the best (and sometimes the worst) in everyone, particularly the day after we stuff ourselves full of tryptophan and cranberry sauce. This annual day of consumer mania is also known as Black Friday, and now, Cyber Monday. Lucky for you, we’ve crunched the numbers on everybody’s favorite pre-Yuletide frenzy and provided some …
Read More9 cool facts about snowflakes
Posted by staff / November 26, 2014And from SnowBrains we have 9 cool facts about snowflakes including a Montana snowflake that’s on record as having been the world’s largest. It supposedly measured 15 inches across and 8 inches thick and was sighted in 1887. Now, this website pre-dates the epic snowfall last week in Buffalo, but until then the most snow …
Read MoreThe 100-year history of the drone [video]
Posted by staff / November 25, 2014Drones seem like a relatively new technology on the scene of both of the military and civilians, but what you might not realize is how far back their story actually stretches.
Read MoreSlitheringly sexy contortionist routine from the 1950s [video]
Posted by staff / November 21, 2014Back in the day, it wasn’t so easy to get sexy on television, so acts had to get creative.
This contortionist duo consisting of French (of course) performers Janik & Arnaut twist and snake their way around the stage in a seductive bit of performance art from the golden age of television.
Read MoreWhat your Christmas decorations say about you [infographic]
Posted by staff / November 20, 2014Are you the epitome of Christmas cheer, decking the halls on November 1st, or do you only manage to throw some lights on the corner ficus at the last possible moment?
Find out what your holiday decor says about you in this fun infographic flowchart from Christmas Lights Etc.
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