I’m not sure if this sort of view of the world is a blessing or a curse, ignorance is bliss right?
Via Abtruse Goose.
Category: Curiosities
How Scientists See the World
If you go down to the woods today… you’d better take someone slower than you
In countries that have bears (or other dangerous animals) and hunting (or in this case vets who shoot bears with tranquilisers) there’s a rule that is probably codified somewhere. Always make sure your hunting buddy runs slower than you. Here’s why (via 22 words).
Exit with style – environmentally friendly and artistic cardboard coffins
Rest in peas my friends:
Or remember that life is like a box of chocolates…
There’s nothing like a personalised coffin to enhance your personal brand. Just make sure that whatever you say, you say it in 100% biodegradable, recyclable style. It’s the circle of life my friends. Didn’t you learn anything from the Lion King.
From Creative Coffins – the green way to go…
“We offer a free personalisation service and can add a memorable saying, name or dates to all of our designs.
Alternatively, we can interpret your ideas to create a completely new coffin design*. This is also free, provided we can add the design to our range for future use.”
And if you’re curious about the environmental credentials…
“All of our coffins are made from cartonboard materials produced from unbleached pulp containing at least 60% recycled paper plus wood pulp sourced from sustainable forests.
We use only natural starch based glues in assembly – no bolts, screws, tape or other fixings. Our handles are made from natural woven cotton.
The patented design of this casket allows for a dignified and beautiful appearance which does not cause undue pollution or take up excessive amounts of valuable trees and yet is exceedingly practical.”
Cut price lasers will burn a hole in your pocket… and your leg
Not all technology belongs in the hands of consumers. And selling these to the general public for a relatively low price just sounds like a bad idea. But hey. Lasers. No, let me say that again right. LASERS. Lasers that burn stuff. Yeah. That’s right. And they’re shaped like lightsabers.
Standard warnings about not letting children near them obviously apply…
It’s called the “Spyder Pro Arctic Laser,” which even sounds like a weapon from a Bond movie.
Details, from the website:
The Artic emits a 445nm cool blue, ultra high power 1W beam which appears up to 4000% brighter than the Sonar’s 405nm violet beam. This direct blue laser diode is the result of the evolution of laser technology. Less than one year ago, this laser would have cost thousands of dollars to build. Don’t let the Arctic name fool you, this laser possesses the most burning capabilities of any portable laser in existence. That’s why it’s also the most dangerous laser ever created.
In recognizing and mastering the power of direct blue diodes, the Wicked Lasers’ Arctic shall become the standard by which all other blue lasers are judged.
Warning: Extremely dangerous is an understatement to the power of 1W of laser power. It will blind permanently and instantly and set fire quickly to skin and other body parts, use with extreme caution and only when using the included eye protection. Customers will be required to completely read and agree to our Class IV Laser Hazard Acknowledgment Form.
Never be bored by board games again
Bacon in a board game. Just what you need to while away the holiday hours.
Schrodinger’s LOLcat
I don’t do LOLcatz. Except maybe if they involve cats doing ninja like stuff. But this is irresistible.
From Flickr.
Home grown home brew
This looks like a fun product if you’re hoping to keep your food miles down – or if you’re into making stuff from scratch… It’s a beer garden. And it’s only available in the states… but it wouldn’t be too hard to make your own.
The real dangerous book for boys
Because we’re currently childless I take great delight in teaching bad habits to other peoples’ children. I think I’ve found the perfect birthday present for such children. Lets face it, no sane parent is going to buy their child this book:
If a less appropriate book has ever been written, I’ve not seen it. Backwards Masking Unmasked included.
BP meets Mario
When Mario went out to fix an underwater pipe he discovered it was spilling gallons and gallons of oil. From here.
Gourmet Crayons
Have you ever looked at the colour of your carrots, peas, or corn and thought “gee, that would make a great crayon?” To be honest, I haven’t either. But I’m still enamoured by this concept – crayons made using food. And they’re edible.
Nice. From Luxirare.
Rallying the troop(er)s
Stormtroopers365 is a Flickr set that features photos of two stormtrooper toys doing stormtroopery things. It’s quite brilliant. I can’t remember if I’ve posted it before (which is happening a lot lately). But it’s worth checking out.
The many faces of Space Invaders
It’s important to be on the look out for aliens. At least that’s what Hollywood has taught me. Space Invaders can come disguised in many ways. Here are some to be aware of.
Via Walyou.
Speech bubbles for noisy pubs
Yeah. This is a good idea. You’ll make heaps more friends at the pub if you can listen to everything they say because you’re wearing one of these speech bubbles…
You know what we need chief. A ball of silence.
Via here.