Category Archives: asides
Periodic Table Of Swearing
I would be seriously fucking up if I didn’t mention this Periodic Table Of Swearing. Check it out you twats, it’s funny as shit. Click on the picture for a huge-ass version.
Which Famous Writer Do You Write Like?
I write likeA three year old child on two doses of acid. I Write Like by Mémoires, Mac journal software. Analyze your writing! Which famous writer do you write like?
Moist Panties
A compendium to Wet Panties. Originally titled “A New Dynamic Clothing Model. Part 2: Parameters Of The Underclothing Microclimate” Based on a new modeling, described in the first part of this paper, which takes into account the pumping effect under garments, the various parameters characterising the confined air, and managing its dry and latent losses, [...]
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Robins Can Literally See Magnetic Fields
Some birds can literally see magnetic fields. The ability to visualize the Earth’s magnetic field is believed to be linked to the availability of light and it is thought that specialized molecules in the birds’ retinas allow them to literally see the magnetic fields, which appear as patterns of light and shade superimposed over the [...]
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Soviet Era Hip Flasks
I just ordered one of these kick-ass Soviet era hip flasks from RussianArmySurplus.com. Ka-ching! It’s worth checking out. They’re selling lots of other cool stuff on the site as well.
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Assisted Serendipity
Assisted Serendipity is a free service that notifies you as soon as the male/female ratio turns in your favor at your favorite local hangouts. Using Foursquare’s check-in data, they monitor the venues you are interested in, and notify you as soon as the ratio tips. This ingenious use of Foursquare API is a social media [...]
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Scaled Evolutionary Timeline
Do you want to feel small and insignificant? Check out this scaled evolutionary timeline. A little perspective can be a great thing. You can also zoom in by a factor of 1,000 on the Hominid Timeline which displays anthropological events from walking upright to the present day.
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360° Milky Way
This zoom-able 360° view of the Milky Way is pretty fascinating.
Crushes On Mates Of State
In preparation for their new album release this summer, Mates Of State has offered up a free download. Laura, originally by Girls, is the first track on the “Crushes (The Covers Mixtape)” LP . Crushes will be their fisrt full length album recorded and produced by themselves and the track listing looks awesome: 1. Laura [...]
Sausage Party
Haha. This is awesome. Make sure your upcoming events, parties, and celebrations don’t have too much wiener (everybody into the hottub). Sausage Party looks at your upcoming Facebook events and rigorously assesses their respective sausage ratings on a 0 to 5 sausage scale. Great job Aaron.
The Only Difference Between Me And A Madman Is That I Am Not Mad.
A great collection of engravings, etchings, paintings and other art depicting madness.
Star Wars Initial Stickers
The image above is was made with the incredibly nostalgic Topps Star Wars ESB Stickers and help from the Restraining Bolt image generator. A similar generator can be found using 1974 Topps Monster Initials. Hat tip to Mr. Lady.
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