Archive for August 2011

The World's Largest Big Mac

Behold, the world's largest Big Mac. The 14-foot-tall sandwich lives in the North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, McDonald's, which also serves as the official Big Mac Museum. It was created for the Big Mac's 40th anniversary...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/16/the-worlds-largest-big-mac/

Teddy Roosevelt's Diary the Day His Wife Died

Teddy was just 25 when his first wife, Alice, died of Bright's Disease two days after the birth of their daughter. After her death, he never spoke of his wife publicly again and even deferred his daughter's questions ab...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/16/teddy-roosevelts-diary-the-day-his-wife-died/

DIY Embroidery iPhone Case

Love your iPhone, but wish it had a homier feel? Never fear - now you can use your best needlework skills to cozy up your case. For just $18, you get an embroidery-friendly case, plus embroidery thread in the appro...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/16/diy-embroidery-iphone-case/

The Cingulate Cortex Does Everything

by Gregory J. Gage†, Hirak Parikh†, Timothy C. Marzullo†† † University of Michigan, Department of Biomedical Engineering †† University of Michigan, Neuroscience Program Here we explain most of the myst...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/16/the-cingulate-cortex-does-everything/

30 Hilarious Ron Swanson Portraits

While not everyone likes Parks & Recreation, practically all of those who do love the character of Ron Swanson.That's why there's so many awesome artworks based on him you can find 29 more of them over at BuzzFee...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/16/30-hilarious-ron-swanson-portraits/

Plant Markers That Look Like Gravestones

I love gardening, but I'm not very good at it, which is why I absolutely adore these cute graveyard plant markers. After all, this way you can leave them up after you manage to kill off your poor plants with your not...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/16/plant-markers-that-look-like-gravestones/

10 Disturbing Ads Featuring Kids

If you want to make an attention-grabbing ad, you have to do something really outrageous these days. That being said, these 10 ads on Oddee -all featuring kids- are utterly disturbing. Linkkids, marketing, ads, ch...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/16/10-disturbing-ads-featuring-kids/

Tokyoflash Treasure Hunt #17 - With Geeks Are Sexy

Hello everyone! We're excited to kick off the Tokyoflash Treasure Hunt #17, in collaboration with our friends over at Geeks Are Sexy. For those of you who haven't played before, the Tok...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/16/tokyoflash-treasure-hunt-17-with-geeks-are-sexy-2/

10 Records That Really Shouldn't Exist

While this picture is already enough for most people to realize this is something no one should ever do,the fact that there is actually a record for most rattlesnakes held in the mouth at one time is just plain wrong...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/16/10-records-that-really-shouldnt-exist/

10 Characters Based On Real People

Did you know that Shrek was partially based on a pro-wrestler named Maurice Tillet? Or that Sonic's rival, Eggman, was based on a combination of Theodore Roosevelt and an egg? Learn more weird inspirations for fictio...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/16/10-characters-based-on-real-people/

Narwhal Finger Puppet

Narwhal Finger Puppet - $0.95 Was your favorite childhood pastime pretending to be a Narwhal? Now you can relive your youth with the fabulous Narwhal Finger Puppet from the NeatoShop.  Pop a couple onto your hand and...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/narwhal-finger-puppet/

Man Arrested for Drunk Driving on a Motorized Beer Cooler

A man in Noosa, Australia was arrested for driving down a road on a motorized beer cooler while intoxicated. The defendant: [...] faces charges of driving under the influence and driving without a license after police...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/man-arrested-for-drunk-driving-on-a-motorized-beer-cooler/

What's Your Favorite Love Song From '80s Movies?

Quick - what's your favorite love song from '80s movie? Can't pick just one? Well, neither can Emily Temple. She's crafted this Top 10 list of Best Love Songs from '80s Movies over at Flavor...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/whats-your-favorite-love-song-from-80s-movies/

Taxonomy of Professional Wrestlers' Names

The crack research team at Pop Chart Lab has created an detailed chart depicting the different types of names by which professional wrestlers are known. Pictured above is only a small selection; go to the l...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/taxonomy-of-professional-westlerss-names/

This Playhouse is a Blast!

Dietrich Wegner made this 20-foot tall children's playhouse out of polyfill, rope, wood, and steel. It's entitled Homeland and is a convincing imitation of a nuclear detonation. Remember: your kids are never...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/this-playhouse-is-a-blast/

Cable Not Working? Blame A Squirrel

I don't know about you guys, but I am always having issues with my cable signal. While I always assumed it was the old wiring in my home, it turns out it might be caused by squirrels who apparently love the taste of fibe...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/cable-not-working-blame-a-squirrel/

5 Most Expensive Beers In The World

Would you pay $100 for a Sam Adams? (You might have to if you go to one of those fancy downtown hipster bars.) This high priced Sam Adams "Utopia" and several other beers will run you over $100 a bottle including the...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/5-most-expensive-beers-in-the-world/

The Best of Scumbag Brain Meme

While there are always tons of memes floating around the net, most of them are mediocre at best. Scumbag brain, on the other hand, is something all of us can relate to, whether it involves keeping us up at night or r...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/the-best-of-scumbag-brain-meme/

6 Companies That Rigged The Game

If you thought that diamonds are rare or that halitosis is a real disease, then congratulations, you've bought in to some of the most manipulative business practices of the last hundred years. Cracked has even more o...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/6-companies-that-rigged-the-game/

This Jack Russell Knows Some Useful Tricks

(Video Link) Sure if you want something done in life you should probably just do it yourself, but not many dogs have been willing to take this advice to heart...until Jesse the Jack Russell. Via I Has A Hot DogFunn...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/this-jack-russell-knows-some-useful-tricks/

All HTML Tags Assembled on One Page

If you just look at the link, it won't make much sense. But if you view the coding (listed as View Source on most browsers), you'll see what designer Evan Roth has wrought. The webpage consists of a single sentence neste...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/all-html-tags-assembled-on-one-page/

Harry Potter & The Steamy Slow Jam

(Video Link) A lot has been made about all the actors in Harry Potter growing up, but what about the characters? This video explains what happens now that the evil has been wiped away. Warning: you pr...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/harry-potter-the-steamy-slow-jam/

The Baatara Gorge

Near Tannourine, Lebanon, you can find a beautiful underground waterfall that plunges down 837 feet. Three natural bridges stretch across the gorge of Jurassic limestone. Kuriositas has more photos at the li...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/the-baatara-gorge/

The 25 Greatest Unscripted Movie Scenes

(Video Link) "Take the cannoli", a signature line from The Godfather, wasn't in the original script. R. Lee Ermey's rant from Full Metal Jacket was something that he made up from his experiences in...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/the-25-greatest-unscripted-movie-scenes/

I Am Maru, the Book

Maru, the Scottish fold YouTube star who lives with his human, mugumogu, in Japan, is getting his own book. Published by HarperCollins, I am Maru promises a little insight to the cat's "low-key" lifestyle. "Th...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/i-am-maru-the-book/

Nintendo Lunchbox (Made From Old NES)

While many of us may have had Nintendo themed lunch pales we took to school  as young gamers, most of us probably didn't actually go this far with our Nintendo love. One 8 bit  fan took his broken old Nintendo and...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/nintendo-lunchbox-made-from-old-nes/

Bill VS Betty

Bill VS Betty features mash ups of Bill Murray's face over Betty White's face and Betty White's face over Bill Murray's. While some of them are kind of creepy, you will be surprised that for some, both of these belov...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/bill-vs-betty/

T-800 Twitter Feed

If you thought that The Terminator was destroyed by molten steel and an illegitimate baby scandal and it wouldn't "be back" you are wrong. The Terminator is apparently taken to social media in its never ending quest to f...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/t-800-twitter-feed/

Made of Vegetables, Yoda Is

And you thought carrot Darth Vader was impressive - check out the rest of Chef Okitsugu Kado's creations. Using white radish, sweet potato, pumpkin and more, the sushi chef has created everything from an AT-AT Walker to...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/made-of-vegetables-yoda-is/

Spaghetti Western Orchestra

Ennio Morricone, composer of music for A Fistful of Dollars, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, amongst others, is probably either smiling or tearing what rema...

https://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/15/spaghetti-western-orchestra/
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