Archive for February 2006

Mudslide Hit Philippine Island of Leyte, 1,500 Feared Dead.

A village in the Philippine island of Leyte was buried under as deep as 30 feet of mud, with scores confirmed dead and up to 1,500 people missing.The mudslide came after the regio...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/17/mudslide-hit-philippine-island-of-leyte-1500-feared-dead/

Jeff Han's Multi-Touch Interaction Screen.

A very cool invention - can't wait till it becomes a mainstream application:These go far beyond the "poking" actions you get with a typical touchscreen, or the gross...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/17/jeff-hans-multi-touch-interaction-screen/

Peanut Butter Federline.

Neatorama reader Cathie said: Peanut Butter Federline is yet another mocking of Kevin Federline in this version of peanut butter jelly time.It's funny for about 15 second...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/17/peanut-butter-federline/

Noah Z. Jones' Almost Naked Animals.

Noah wants you to visit this website because: "Its animals in underpants for no reason other than to be funny."Link (Thanks Noah!)...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/17/noah-z-jones-almost-naked-animals/

Claw Machine Dispenses Lobster.

In a twist of the toy-dispensing claw machine, the Love Maine Lobster Claw game has a water-filled tank full of lobsters. For $2, you get a chance to catch your very own lobster....

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/17/claw-machine-dispenses-lobster/

Pantalaine's Sweat-Heart Sweet-Shirt.

If you ever need "plural clothing", you need to check out Pantalaine. Link (don't miss the couch dress! via Metafliter)...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/17/pantalaines-sweat-heart-sweet-shirt/

Children's Perceptions of Scientists, Before & After Meeting Them.

What do seventh graders think of scientists before and after they meet a real one at the Fermilab?Link (via Metafilter)...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/16/childrens-perceptions-of-scientists-before-after-meeting-them/

Is Your Printer Spying On You?

Yes, your printer is spying on you, says the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).In a purported effort to identify counterfeiters, the US government has succeeded in persuading some color lase...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/16/is-your-printer-spying-on-you/

Assassin Spider.

Assassin Spider. Charles Griswold of the California Academy of Sciences and Hannah Wood of the San Francisco State University discovered 9 new species of the aptly named Assassin spiders, whic...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/16/assassin-spider/

Joris Laarman's Radiator.

Who says radiators have to be boring? Checkout this artful Droog Design's version: Link (you may have to hunt around a little bit)...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/16/joris-laarmans-radiator/

Afgans Love Dog Fights.

Luke Powell took a series of amazing photos on Afghanistan, but this one caught my attention:Dog Fights are a popular sport in Afghanistan. Dogs fight to settle dominance, and...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/16/afgans-love-dog-fights/

Toads Evolve Long Legs to Better Invade Australia.

Cane toads are a bane for Australians since they were brought over from Hawaii to control pest beetles (turns out the toads were an even bigger problem!).Scientists perplexed by t...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/16/toads-evolve-long-legs-to-better-invade-australia/

Nissan Terranaut.

Checkout Nissan's new Star Trek inspired concept car, the Terranaut. Link...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/16/nissan-terranaut/

Creepy Couple Wed, Consummated Union in a Coffin.

The creepy couple of Thailand - the Scorpion Queen and Centipede King made good on their promise to wed on Valentine's Day. (blogged previously here) Kanchana's bridal gown on...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/15/creepy-couple-wed-consummate-union-in-a-coffin/

No Titanium Rod? McGuyver Surgeon Used Screwdriver Instead!

Dr. Robert Ricketson of Hilo Medical Center, Hawaii ran out of titanium rods when he was operating on Arturo Iturralde's neck.So, he decided to use a screwdriver instead! Rick...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/15/no-titanium-rod-mcguyver-surgeon-used-screwdriver-instead/

Secret US Germ Testing Program in the 1950s.

From the website:Fifty years ago, American scientists were in a frantic race to counter what they saw as the Soviet threat from germ warfare. Biological pathogens they developed were tested...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/15/secret-us-germ-testing-program-in-the-1950s/

Nepal Buddha Boy Burst Into Flame?

Ram Bamjan, dubbed the Nepal Buddha Boy, apparently spontaneously burst into flames and it was caught on video.For the past nine months, the 15-year-old has sat, meditating at the base of...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/15/nepal-buddha-boy-burst-into-flame/

Cave Arts = Teenager Grafitti.

Dale Guthrie analyzed thousands of cave wall arts and discovered that many are actually today's equivalent of grafitti done by teenagers! "In the graffiti, there is a lot of below-the-...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/15/cave-arts-teenager-grafitti/

Wild Men in Schleicherlaufen Festival.

"Wild Men" in tree lichen costumes celebrating Schleicherlaufen, a festival of winter's end, in Telfs, Austria. Link...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/15/wild-men-in-schleicherlaufen-festival/

German Inflationary Notgeld Banknotes.

After World War I, Germany suffered a period of hyper-inflation and the Reichsmark practically became worthless. So, the government issued notgeld (or "emergency money") notes, somet...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/15/german-inflationary-notgeld-banknotes/

Democracy, Vernon Style.

The industrial city Vernon in Los Angeles County has only 93 residents, but it has its own utilities company that makes millions selling gas & electricity to local businesses....

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/15/democracy-vernon-style/

Happy Valentine's Day, Everyone!

This awww precious moment brought to you by Nam Choke, an 8-year old bull elephant and Boonrawd, a 7-year old cow elephant in Thailand. Link...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/14/happy-valentines-day-everyone/

Oliver Blackwell's WashDryIron.

Oliver is a student at the University of Plymouth who thought up this chore-busting idea for his final degree project. The machine washes, dries and irons clothes in separate...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/14/oliver-blackwells-washdryiron/

Origami Rose - Just 42 Easy Steps!

Roses cost a lot of money on Valentine's Day - instead, make your own origami paper roses (just 42 easy steps!)Link (via Metafilter)...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/14/origami-rose-just-42-easy-steps/

BitterSweets: Valentine's Heart Candy for the Unloved.

Straight from the website: Like the ubiquitous candy "conversation" hearts, "BitterSweets(tm)" are made of flavored, chalky-tasting sugar and sport a message on their f...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/14/bittersweets-valentines-heart-candy-for-the-unloved/

Pop-Up Valentine's Day Cards.

Canon 3D Papercraft has two free download guide on how to make a pop-up chocolate cake and heart card, right on time for Valentine's Day. http://cp.c-ij.com/english/ (via Paper Forest)...

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/14/pop-up-valentines-day-cards/

Goat Born With Heart On Its Fur.

Barbara Opper said that a goat born with a perfectly shaped heart on its fur was a Valentine's Day gift from her deceased husband. The goat, "Love," was born on Feb....

https://www.neatorama.com/2006/02/14/goat-born-with-heart-on-its-fur/
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