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The Taj Mahal Is Collapsing

All this time kids have been singing about the London Bridge falling down, but it turns out it's the Taj Mahal that's in trouble.

That's right, if you've always wanted to see the stunning Indian landmark, you'd better make plans to see it soon because experts are warning that it could fall down in as little as two years thanks to a crumbling wooden foundation. Cracks are already showing up in the monument's marble walls.

Have you seen the Taj Mahal? If so, is it worth a visit in your opinion?

Link Via Flavorwire

The Worst Attempts To Cash in On 9/11



Ten years ago, America suffered the worst terrorist attack in the nation's history. For most people, the memories inspire both pain and patriotism, but for some, they inspire thoughts of cold hard cash. Cracked has a collection of the most shameless attempts to cash in on the day of suffering, from video games to wine to cartoons, the money-making schemes are so tasteless they are simply depressing.

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Human Sex Is Boring



Don't worry, this comic and the link are both still SFW. It just shows us what sex would be like for us if we had the same mating rituals as giraffes. Be sure to visit the link to see what it would be like if we were split gill fungi or leopard slugs.

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Maru In Slow Motion


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It's always hard to resist Maru, but when he's up to his antics in slow motion, it makes you want to reach out and grab him for all the cuddles he could handle.

Via ICanHasCheezburger

A Yoda Pumpkin



BuzzFeed has a collection of 5 Star Wars pumpkins, but most of them are just death star pumpkins, which have been done over and over. On the other hand, this pumpkin Yoda is definitely worth a closer look. The artist, Joseph Y., even offers some advice on how he was made:
"Three pumpkins were used. One for the head, one for the body and one for the ears and hands. Attached parts with barbecue skewers and floral pins. Added plastic eyes and some old burlap for the robe. I used clay-sculpting tools and an X-Acto blade.”

Would you ever try your hand at something like this? Personally, I'm lucky if I can carve a scary face on my Jack-o-lanterns.

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Egon Spengler Sculpture



I ain't afraid of no hyper-realistic sculptures of Egon Spengler. Are you? This incredible work of fan art was created by artist Carol Lyon, who has documented the process in one of his FaceBook photo galleries.

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The Pump Action Slingshot Crossbow


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We've featured slingshots by German CEO Jorg Sprave before, but this amazing pump-action slingshot was just too awesome to ignore. True, it might not fire machetes, circular blades or any of the other horrendously deadly ammo he has used in other machines, but I certainly wouldn't want to be hit by one of these shots.

Via Geekosystem

The Most Amazing Cat House Ever



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It takes a true Harry Potter fan to commission a carpenter to build a nine foot tall cat house that looks just like the Weasley family Burrow. That and a crazy cat lady.

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10 Things Your Body Can Do After Death



Last week, I told you about 10 Things You Can Do With Your Ashes, but if you want to read about some really creepy postmortem activities, be sure to check out Mental Floss' great article about 10 Things Your Body Can Do After You Die, including getting married and standing trial.

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Animals Eating Pumpkins


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Serious Eats may be a food blog, but like the rest of us, they have a serious soft spot for animals. That means every now and again the site has been known to create delightful YouTube lists of animals eating different foods. This time around, it's pumpkins and the videos are simply adorable. Find more fun clips on their list at the link.

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Occupy Sesame Street Is A Great Parody



Occupy Wall Street is taking over all the news networks these days, but the truly important movement these days is the Occupy Sesame Street cause. Check out some of the key Tweets from the front lines over on BuzzFeed.

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8 Great Nerdy Posters



Sometimes it's nice to be able to say a lot in only a few geeky words. If you need a little help getting your message across, try one of these designs by Illustrator Nicole Martinez, as seen over on Mental Floss.

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Shot For Shot Reshot of Pete & Pete Intro


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Those of you who grew up on Pete & Pete are certain to appreciate this great shot for shot remake of the intro by the band Tara Melos.

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Remixed Images of Haunted House Photos



Pictures of scared guests from the Nightmares Fear Factory have been sweeping the net lately, but how many pictures of scared people can you really look at? Fortunately, some people have been taking to remixing the images and the results are hilarious.

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Rock Candy LED Rings



Ring Pops are fun, but I light up candy rings are way more fashionable. These would be good for kids, but they would even be awesome for adults going out at night. If you want to make your own, Instructables can teach you how.

Link Via Geekosystem

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