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The Most Popular Christmas Toys By Year Since 1960

Queuebot — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:17:32 +0000

If you are a sucker for nostalgia, this will make your day. I can remember getting that amazing trio of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Super Soakers, and then a Gameboy. In fact, those would still make great gifts for grown men with a penchant for walks down memory lane.

The holiday shopping season is quickly descending upon us, which means this year’s more popular toys and consumer electronics are soon to become in increasingly high-demand. In recent memory, the Sony Playstation III, Beanie Babies, and of course, the Tickle-Me-Elmo have generated a considerable amount of hype – quickly selling out, and then establishing a re-sale market. But have you ever wondered what the “it toys” have been throughout the decades? We have; and as a result, we decided to compile a time-line which illustrates the top toys from the last 50 years. Here they are, the most popular Christmas toys since 1960.

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Marie Antoinette Costume

Jill Harness — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:27:07 +0000

Still haven’t got your Halloween costume yet? If you’re willing to put a lot of work into the effort, consider this gory, historical and somehow, still beautiful headless Marie Antoinette costume.

Link Via Craftzine Image Via Make Magazine

Moveable Feasts

Miss Cellania — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:40:17 +0000

Independence Day in the United States is always July 4th. Most people just call it the Fourth of July, so moving it is out of the question. Other commemorations occur on different days in different years. Today’s Lunchtime Quiz at mental_floss will test your knowledge of 13 such holidays and events. I scored 85%, since I had to guess on two of them, and got them backward. Link

Mexico City Breaks Kissing Record

Jill Harness — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:06:59 +0000

After a year of drug wars that have taken the lives of at least 6,000 citizens, Mexico opted to fight violence the way the Beatles preached -with love. Almost 40,000 people gathered together on Valentine’s day to break the world record for most simultaneous kisses.

Link Via Weird Stuff News

54 Odd-ball Christmas Ornaments

Jill Harness — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:40:13 +0000

Looking for the perfect ornament to truly express yourself this Christmas? You may still have time to grab one of these 54 seriously weird ornaments. You gotta love the sexy snowmen.

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Crocheted Pie Hats

Jill Harness — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:42:00 +0000

This stylish crocheted hat is just what the doctor ordered for the upcoming cold holiday nights.

Link Via CraftZine