Archive for March 2007

Pencil Carvings.

Mizuta Tasogare and Kato Jado created some really mind-blowingly awesome pencil carvings! http://www.infofreako.com/jad/enpitsu-e.html - via Say No to CrackSee also: Pencil Art by Jennifer Maestre and Carved Crayons by P...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/22/pencil-carvings/

MagnoGrip Magnetic Wristband.

Where to put that lug nut, screw, or nail where you won't lose 'em? On your wrist, of course, with the MagnoGrip magnetic wristband!Link - via Random Good Stuff...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/22/magnogrip-magnetic-wristband/

Fish Dyed with Dangerous Poison in China.

Chinese authorities found that these yellow croakers can cause you to croak yourself - they're dyed with a poisonous yellow pigment! Link...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/22/fish-dyed-with-dangerous-poison-in-china/

Chairman Mao Cufflinks.

The East is Red sells cufflinks with the likeness of Chairman Mao: Link - via growabrain...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/22/chairman-mao-cufflinks/

Whale Islands.

This engraving from a 1621 historical fantasy shows St. Brendan celebrating Easter mass on the back of a whale. You can read more about the rare book that contains this engraving, and see some more examples of  its...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/22/whale-islands/

What is It? Game 16

This week's collaboration with What is It? Blog brings us these items. Can you guess what they are? For clues as to how big they are (and for other items for guessin'), check out: What is it? Blog.No pri...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/22/what-is-it-game-16/

Unintentionally Funny Comic Panel.

Our pal YesButNoButYes has a really funny list of the Top 15 Unintentionally Funny Comic Book Panels: Link...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/22/unintentionally-funny-comic-panel/

Sleeping Pupply Looks Like Chicken.

Percy, the French bulldog puppy likes to sleep on its back! Hit play or go to Link [YouTube]...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/22/sleeping-pupply-looks-like-chicken/

Bad, Bad Toys.

Here's a funny list of Toys that Should Not Exist: Link - via diggOriginal thread at SomethingAwful: Link...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/22/bad-bad-toys/

Super Mario Theme Song in Trombone.

The Trombone section of the Oregon Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra performed .. the Super Mario Theme music!Flamin' Libs got the video: Link - via Boing BoingPreviously on Neatorama: Super Mario Bros. theme song played with g...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/22/super-mario-theme-song-in-trombone/

This Little Neck Tumor? Nah, I Feel Fine!

Some men really, really hate going to the doctor:A man from China is to finally have a huge tumour removed today after discovering it 17 years ago.Huang Liqian, 58, first discovered a bizarre growth on the b...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/22/this-little-neck-tumor-nah-i-feel-fine/

Batman's Onomatopoeia.

Argentinian website Batmania has a webpage dedicated to the onomatopoeia found in the 1960s TV series Batman.Link - via AQFL...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/22/batmans-onomatopoeia/

Does Today Suck (Historically)?

In his new blog, BoBo C. Tiberius examines the day in history and rates whether it's good or bad based on its "historical performance"! http://www.doestodaysuck.blogspot.com/ - Thanks Mollye!...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/22/does-today-suck-historically/

"Wanted" Cowboy Animation.

Here's a cute short animation with a surprising ending, by Tobias von Burkersroda, Paul Schicketanz and Max Stöhr, courtesy of AniBOOM: The Evil Hairy Bill "Stinky Boots" kidnaps the beautiful Lady Lol...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/22/wanted-cowboy-animation/

Cat pronounces his own name.

A Chinese housecat named Agui can pronounce his own name. He only does it when he feels stressed, like when he gets a bath. Push play or go to YouTube. Link to article. I once had a cat who could do that. His name w...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/21/cat-pronounces-his-own-name/

An Odd Little Blue Sea Slug.

This Glaucus Atlanticus (also known as a Blue Sea Slug) was photographed in a rock pool in New South Wales, Australia. They measure less than 2 inches long, float on their backs (this photo shows the slug's belly),...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/21/an-odd-little-blue-sea-slug/

Bonjour Vietnam.

Bonjour Viet Nam is a music slideshow featuring stunning pictures of Vietnam by photographers Hoang Nhiem, Doan Duc Minh, Phan Hong Hai and others. I had a hard time selecting just one as an illustration. The song ...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/21/bonjour-vietnam/

It's a Bug Art

These bugs paint with their legs in watercolor. Some of their random ink splats may look familiar for our eyes. We see just what we want to see. Link - via It's Knuttz...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/21/its-a-bug-art/

Million-dollar homes for $150 a month.

Japanese billionaire Genshiro Kawamoto is a real estate developer in Hawaii. He has a history of renting homes below market value to low-income Hawaiians, but now he’s selecting native Hawaiians to rent luxury h...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/21/million-dollar-homes-for-150-a-month/

Diamond Studded Cricket Ball.

This diamond studded cricket ball held by Bollywood actress Mahima Chaudhary is only one of two that will be presented to the best Indian cricketer and the best interim player of the world cup 2007 tournament which is...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/21/diamond-studded-cricket-ball/

10 Most Magnificent Trees in the World

"A tree is a wonderful living organism which gives shelter, food, warmth and protection to all living things. It even gives shade to those who wield an axe to cut it down" - Buddha.There are probably hundreds of...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/21/10-most-magnificent-trees-in-the-world/

Genetically Modified Mosquitos to Help Control Malaria.

Scientists at the John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, have genetically engineered malaria-resistant mosquitos that can help control the disease by outmuscling (and ultimately replacing) the disease-carrying n...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/20/genetically-modified-mosquitos-to-help-control-malaria/

Henry Studley's Tool Chest.

You're looking at the amazing 19th-century tool chest built by piano maker, as well as master carpenter and stonemason Henry O. Studley:Massachusetts piano maker Henry Studley built his magnificent tool chest over th...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/20/henry-studleys-tool-chest/

Posing Next to Their Miis.

Mature Gaming Community Resource (a website for old gamers, not for erhm, "mature" games) has a section where people pose next to their Mii creations.http://www.istillplaygames.com/index.php?topic=MyMii - T...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/20/posing-next-to-their-miis/

Sacrificial Bridges.

"I want to cross the Magdeburger Bridge." It is broken down. "Who broke it down?" The goldsmith, the goldsmith With his daughter. "Have it built again." But with what? "Wit...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/20/sacrificial-bridges/

Chinese 2008 Olympic Swim Center.

The building in this picture is the swim center that's being built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The building is known as the "Watercube", and is constructed from transparent Teflon called ETFE that reacts...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/20/chinese-2008-olympic-swim-center/

Maps of Science.

Richard Klavans and Kevin Boyack mapped different scientific disciplines to show their relationships with each other, and where the research is being done. You can find what disciplines are studied by geographical loca...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/20/maps-of-science/

What's the Difference: Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau

Image credits: Eiffel Tower from Milton CJ [flickr], Chrysler Building from chrisinphilly5448 [flickr]The Dilemma: You don't want to look like an idiot on Antiques Roadshow.People...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/20/whats-the-difference-art-deco-vs-art-nouveau/

Human Hamsterball.

The "Giga Ball" is a 7-foot tall human hamsterball! Smaller version for kids are also available.LinkSee also: Zorb, the Human Hamster Ball previously on Neatorama...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/19/human-hamsterball/

Finger Dance Dance Revolution Game.

How cool would this make you in the eyes of your bored co-workers? Behold: a USB dance mat and cardboard finger characters to play finger DDR! Link - via Random Good Stuff...

https://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/19/finger-dance-dance-revolution-game/
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