Archive for July 13th, 2012

Why Turtles Don't Eat Raspberries in the Wild

(Video Link) Poor little Peanut. All he wants is to eat a raspberry, but the fruit keeps running away from him. Via I Can Has CheezburgerCute, videos, pets, turtles, peanut the turtle...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/why-turtles-dont-eat-raspberries-in-the-wild/

This Little Drummer Boy Really Rocks

(YouTube Link) Attention rock drummers-watch out for this little drummer boy, because he's poised to take the music industry by storm before he hits puberty. The talented kid featured in this video is Jaxon Smith,...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/this-little-drummer-boy-really-rocks/

How to Make a Breadcrab

Bruk bakes amazing things, most especially breadcrabs. And if you think this one is impressive, you should see the one that's built with a dip reservoir in the middle. Link and Recipe -via Geekosystemcrabs, bread...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/how-to-make-a-breadcrab/

Pee-wee Herman's The Dark Knight Rises

(Video Link) For this clip from Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Paul Reubens voiced over all of the dialogue using the many tones of Pee-wee Herman. But that's just a taste of the entire film, which is excellen...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/pee-wee-hermans-the-dark-knight-rises/

Now You See It, Now You Don't

Street artist David Choe gained some notoriety when it was revealed that he was paid in stock for a mural he painted at Facebook headquarters several years ago -stock that turned out to be worth millions when the com...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/now-you-see-it-now-you-dont/

Snake Oil Soap

Snake Oil Soap - $5.95 Gather round folks! Behold the Snake Oil soap from the NeatoShop. This little bar of soap contains real cobra oil. That's right, cobra oil so you can cleanse yourself from top to bottom. It make...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/snake-oil-soap/

The 100% Bacon Burger Sounds Gross and Delicious

If obesity is a truly American characteristic, then Slater's 50/50 new 'merica Burger is the perfect tribute to our great country. Only available in the month of July, this burger features a patty made from 100% baco...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/the-100-bacon-burger-sounds-gross-and-delicious/

The Autism Epidemic

The CDC estimated that rate of autism for 8-year-olds in the United States is one in 88 children. Why are there so many people with autism today? Consider that no one was autistic before 1944 -because the condit...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/the-autism-epidemic/

Fancy Diving

(YouTube link) The Olympics begin in two weeks. This diving sequence will help get you into the mood, although it was not taken at an official meet. I would give this guy an eight for style, but his technical score wo...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/fancy-diving/

Liven Up Your Ice Cubes

You can make ice cubes out of almost anything, I see, and looking through these gorgeous pictures and tasty recipes makes me wish I drank something besides hot coffee and tea. See nineteen ways to make ice cubes at B...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/liven-up-your-ice-cubes/

Happy Homes

(YouTube link) Each home has its unique personality, and its own face. This ad for NEST thermostats shows some of the happiest homes. -via Swiss Miss Ad, face, House, home...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/happy-homes/

Honk to Open the Door

Dieter Volkers's Doorclaxon is a combination squeeze horn and door knob. Use it to announce your arrival with dignity. Link | Photo: Dieter Volkershorns, door knobs, Dieter Volkers...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/honk-to-open-the-door/

Watermelon Dragon

Shawn Feeney refers to his creations as "edible alchemy." I like that. The FBI-trained forensic artist makes fanciful sculptures from fruits and vegetables. This dragon sculpture is composed of 14 watermelons and 2 p...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/watermelon-dragon/

Professional Snuggler Will Cuddle for Money

Jacqueline Samuel's business, dubbed The Snuggery, is the best place to go for a good cuddle: Jackie started thinking about a business centered around cuddling at the start of grad school, and says she and her sis...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/professional-snuggler-will-cuddle-for-money/

DeLorean Monster Truck

Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads. That's all thanks to Rich W.'s amazing DeLorean DMC-12 monster truck. You can view more pictures of it and his other DeLorean mods at the link. Link -via DVICE Pre...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/delorean-monster-truck/

Why Does Getting Hit in the Testicles Hurt So Much?

Even if you don't have testicles, you've probably seen enough nutshots, in real life or on the 'net, that you know better than to cause one intentionally. You'll pay for that sin, in guilt if not in kind. Men know how pa...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/why-does-getting-hit-in-the-testicles-hurt-so-much/

The Liberator Pistol

The FP-45 pistol was a small and specialized but potentially terrifying weapon. Technologically, it was simple: it fired just a single .45 caliber bullet down an unrifled barrel. It was so cheap that the United State...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/the-liberator-pistol/

Cow Dance

(YouTube link) The street dance troupe Boadicea will be performing at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies in London later this month. Here they are cows, dancing for Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, in support of the Supportin...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/cow-dance/

Superhero Ice Pops

If your favorite comic book superhero was a popsicle, what flavor would it be?Dutch artist Vincent Vermeij (Chungkong) took that idea and made art out of it. Superhero Ice Pops prints are for sale individually. Link *s...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/superhero-ice-pops/

My Little Pony Holster

DeviantART member Annadill made this holster for his TM Colt Python. He inscribed it with the three apple cutie mark of Applejack. Unlike standard Pythons, this one doesn't fire .357 cartridges, but airsoft pellets....

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/my-little-pony-holster/

Bazinga Baby Snapsuit

Bazinga Baby Snapsuit - $17.95 Attention The Big Bang Theory fanatics! Do you long to raise socially awkward children? Start by dressing up your geeky bundle of joy in the Bazinga Baby Snapsuit from the NeatoShop. Thi...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/bazinga-baby-snapsuit/

Bryan Cranston Picks 13 Favorite ‘Breaking Bad’ Moments

Who knows Walter White, the main character of AMC's Breaking Bad, better than actor Bryan Cranston? After all, the role has won him three Emmys! In this post, he selects the pivotal scenes in which “someth...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/bryan-cranston-picks-13-favorite-breaking-bad-moments/

Doctor Who Plush Bunnies

The Doctor bunny, Donna bunny and Rose bunny are ready for another adventure. Etsy seller Catherine Boucher crafted these plushes as well as others featuring characters from Game of Thrones and Harry Pot...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/doctor-who-plush-bunnies/

The Largest Underwater Gypsum Cave on Earth

Russia’s Orda Cave is the Largest Underwater Gypsum Cave on Earth. It's not easy to get to, but the photographs are truly awesome. Read all about it at Environmental Graffiti. Link (Image credit: Viktor Lyagushk...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/the-largest-underwater-gypsum-cave-on-earth/

Whopper with Cheese

One thousand slices of cheese. Researchers at RocketNews24, who previously invented the Whopper with 1,050 strips of bacon, have once again pushed back the boundaries of burger science: This time Mr. S...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/whopper-with-cheese/

How To Shoot Liquid Flow Photographs

Photograph Corrie White shoots beautiful pictures of liquid flowing in liquid. She posted a tutorial on how it's done, from dying the liquid to clean up. And guess what? This picture is actually upside down! Read it...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/how-to-shoot-liquid-flow-photographs/

A Tour of the Moon

(YouTube link) NASA takes us on a tour of the moon, courtesy of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. -via Geeks Are Sexy Space, moon, nasa, LRO, lunar...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/a-tour-of-the-moon/

Digg Sold

Once upon a time, the news aggregator site Digg was valued at $160 million. Yesterday, Digg confirmed that the site has been sold to Betaworks for $500,000. Some say the decline of Digg can be traced to the rise of Faceb...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/digg-sold/

Anais Mittins

(YouTube link) Meet Anais Mittins. Le jeune fille chat is carrying a torch for Henri, the Existential Cat. This is her feline love letter. -via Buzzfeed Cat, love, philosophy, Henri, Le Chat Noir, Existential...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/anais-mittins/

10 Presidents Nobody Remembers

We don't recall ever seeing them on our coins, stamps, or monuments, but we're told the following ten men were once president of the United States. Go figure! 1. Herbert Hoover (President #31, 1929--1...

https://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/10-presidents-nobody-remembers/




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