Archive for January 2009

Classic Gas-Guzzlers Reborn

Polished chrome, a roaring engine and shimmering tail-fins; they sure don’t make ‘em like they used to, but maybe that’s not such a bad thing. Sure, classic cars are known for their durability, beautifu...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/28/classic-gas-guzzlers-reborn/

Slumdogs and Millionaires

If the portrait of India in this movie mystifies you, this series of short documentary videos from National Geographic offers some explanations.  Focussing on the seismic changes coming about as a result of the...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/28/slumdogs-and-millionaires/

Does This Mean Playing WoW is Genetic, Too?

Scientists have discovered that there are tell-tale signs in your genes that indicate if you're likely to be a social butterfly or a hermit. It goes deeper than that, however.  There are markers to indicate if yo...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/28/does-this-mean-playing-wow-is-genetic-too/

A Sexually Deceptive Orchid...

"...so convincing that male wasps will mate with it to the point of ejaculation." After reading that in Harper's Magazine ("Findings" section, Sept '08), I Googled the relevant terms and f...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/28/a-sexually-deceptive-orchid/

25th Anniversary of Apple’s 1984 Ad

[YouTube - Link]On January 22nd, 1984, Apple Computer announced the January 24th arrival of its Macintosh computer with a clever ad during Super Bowl XVIII’s third quarter. Last week marked the 25th anniversary o...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/28/25th-anniversary-of-apples-1984-ad/

The 30-Second Bunnies Theatre Library

Re-enacting a movie in 30 seconds, needless to say, is tricky. But these crazy bunnies certainly have the imagination. From Casablanca to Snakes on a Plane, one thing that the folks at Angry Alien Productions sure do...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/28/the-30-second-bunnies-theatre-library/

Why Hollywood Loves Mentally Challenged Characters

What is it about Hollywood and mentally challenged people? (I wanted to write "crazy people", but realized that's not PC). Cineleet has an interesting post about movies that depict mentally challenged character...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/28/why-hollywood-loves-mentally-challenged-characters/

Playable Guitar Hero Textadventure

Here's a playable Guitar Hero Textadventure where you write about pressing red and blue buttons when you read about falling red and blue circles. Hilarious and based on this fun image at b3ta. When you fail at writing &q...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/28/playable-guitar-hero-textadventure/

One 344 sq foot Room with 24 Possible Layouts

Thinking of downsizing?  How small you could you go? How about a 344 square foot (about 32 m2) apartment?  With the possiblitity of 24 distinct rooms. This photo gallery says it all. Here's the remarkably...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/28/one-344-sq-foot-room-with-24-possible-layouts/

How to Simplify Your Email in 4 Steps

The following is a guest post of Leo Babauta of Zen Habits and author of The Power of Less: The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential ... in Business and in Life. The followin...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/28/how-to-simplify-your-email-in-4-steps/

The Thing + GI Joes + Disco-Dance Music = ?

[YouTube - Link] I'll tell you what it equals...it equals awesome, baby! A mighty and fitting homage/tribute to the gruesome blood chilling movie The Thing using GI Joes and crazy Disco-Dance music from th...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/28/the-thing-gi-joes-disco-dance-music/

Henchman's Helper

When you want to be evil, at least have a cool lair to back it up. But if you can't afford wall of monitors, then this virtual one is the next best thing. Soon the world will be mine, Mr. Bond... Muhahah, MUAHAHHAHAHA...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/28/henchmans-helper/

Nerdbots

Nerdbots are robot sculptures created with found objects. Married couple Nicholas and Angela create Nerdbots by piecing together parts found at their favorite antique and thrift stores.Link - via metafilterFrom the Upcom...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/28/nerdbots/

Supernatural Dyslexia? An image of DOG appears...

Several years ago, a Colorado family had to put down their chocolate lab Fletcher; they placed his ashes in the back yard. Recently while getting ready to fire up the backyard grill for a barbecue, they noticed an ima...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/28/supernatural-dyslexia-an-image-of-dog-appears/

Milky Way over Mauna Kea

If you haven't been keeping up with Astronomy Picture Of The Day, you're missing out on some awesome images! Today's featured image is a prime example of why I could spend hours staring into the endless night sky. Now if...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/28/milky-way-over-mauna-kea/

Cat Adopts A Bunny

Remind me to bookmark this for Mother's Day emails. Who could resist a cat that has adopted a bunny as part of its litter? Link Via Woman's Daycats, Cute, videos, animals, adorable, bunnies...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/27/cat-adopts-a-bunny/

Loris Eating A Snack

Keep watching to where he starts licking his little tiny hands. It's fantasmical. Link Via GiggleSugarCute, animals, babies, eating, loris, endangered...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/27/loris-eating-a-snack/

Mark Ryden Fashion Collaboration

Any fan of low brow artist Mark Ryden will love this fashion work he paired with fashion designer Nagi Noda to create. The clothing line is called "Broken Label." Link Via Boing BoingArt, Fashion, style, creative,...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/27/mark-ryden-fashion-collaboration/

Beer Tab Corset

The fine art of beer can (drink can) tabbistry doesn't have a very long history, but what is there is beautiful.  Pointed out today on BoingBoing Gadgets and one of my personal favorites is this beer tab corset.&nbs...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/27/beer-tab-corset/

The Longest List of the Longest Stuff

Just so you completely understand, The Longest List of the Longest Stuff at the Longest Domain Name at Long Last is a website that compiles a list about the longest things in the world. For example: ......

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/27/the-longest-list-of-the-longest-stuff/

Gene's Journal, a Webcomic by David Reddick

Cartoonist David Reddick, who drew The Trek Life (before it went dormant back in 2007), has teamed up with Roddenberry.com Interactive Team to draw the adventures of the young Gene Roddenberry's adventures with Agent 4 a...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/27/genes-journal-a-webcomic-by-david-reddick/

Jeeves and Wooster Lampshades

These are kind of awesome, especially hanging in a cluster like that, but they'll set you back: it costs £415.00 (somewhere in the neighborhood of $589) for one of each. You can also buy them separately - Jeeves (th...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/27/jeeves-and-wooster-lampshades/

Basketball Coach Who Won 100 - 0 Now Fired

Covenant school girls basketball coach Micah Grimes, whose team beat won 100 to 0 in a shut out ball game against a team from Dallas Academy, was fired Sunday for not apologizing for the win:Grimes, who has been crit...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/27/basketball-coach-who-won-100-0-now-fired/

Movie Trivia - Ghostbusters

How much do you know about Ghostbusters? Eli of Penguins with Top Hats blog has a neat list of trivia about the movie:The Stay Puft Marshmallow man doesnt only make an appearance at the end of the movie, he is also s...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/27/movie-trivia-ghostbusters/

Nikon D3 Cut in Half

Tokyobling blog has some amazing photos of a Nikon D3, which has been cut in half ...I visited the Tokyo Eco Products convention the other day (2008/12/12) to be exact and naturally I headed straight for the Nikon bo...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/27/nikon-d3-cut-in-half/

Ashes of Gene Roddenberry to be Sent into Space, Never to Return

A company called Celestis, Inc. offers 'memorial space flights' where you can have your remains shot via rocket into the depths of space, never to return.  That's exactly what Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek,...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/27/ashes-of-gene-roddenberry-to-be-sent-into-space-never-to-return/

Minas Tirith Cake

I'm not a huge Lord of the Rings fan, but this is simply gorgeous. Cakewrecks is on the hunt for the baker of this beauty, so if you have any leads, leave them a comment. Link, where you will find several...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/27/minas-tirith-cake/

Beautiful Pics of Supercomputers

Z1 Computer, via epemagDark Roasted Blend, one of my favorite blogs which sucks at least 30 minutes of my free time whenever I visit, has a really neat post about real and imaginary supercomputers. This one above is the...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/27/beautiful-pics-of-supercomputers/

Tales of Mere Existence by Levni Yilmaz

In this awesome animation titled "Tales of Mere Existence," Levni Yilmaz of Ingredient X tells us his theories and observations about youth and aging. One thing's for sure, George Bernard Shaw nailed it on the...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/27/tales-of-mere-existence-by-levni-yilmaz/

15 Worst Valentine's Day Gift

What to get your loved ones for Valentine's Day? Whatever you do, do not get them these gifts. Here's the 15 worst Valentine's Day gift, as compiled by our very own Jill Harness for InventorSpot:Any fan of J...

https://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/27/15-worst-valentines-day-gift/
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