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Fun Things Every Geek Needs to Own

If you love video games, Harry Potter, Star Wars, proper grammar or anatomy, then you officially have a geeky side. We at Neatorama support the geekification of the public and encourage anyone with even one of those interests to check out this fun Distractify article with over 20 awesome things for geeks to bring into their home.

A few highlights from the list include the marauder's map scarf and respect the chemistry spice rack seen above, as well as this Super Mario light and this set of Pokemon gym pins. Of course, this hatching dinosaur candle is pretty lovable as well.


39 Times People Just Didn't Care About Their Jobs

Some people love their work. Others just want to get paid and go home and sometimes that attitude really shows when you look at their work. 

While it sucks to deal with this half-assed work ethic in person, it's pretty darn funny to see online and thankfully Runt of the Web rounded up a great collection of pictures showing people really not giving a damn about their work.

Well, you can't blame people for hating their jobs, can you?


Some of The Most Common Historical Misconceptions All Cleared Up

Do you think the pyramids were built by slaves? That Romans always wore togas? How about that old one about people getting married around 12 and 13 throughout most of history? Yeah, none of that happened and here are the truths behind those myths and seven more courtesy of TopTenz.

Even if you already know the truth behind some of these misconceptions, it's a handy page to bookmark for when you tell someone the reality and they argue with you about it.


Find Scary Good Food for Your Halloween Party With This Contest

Are you hungry for some killer Halloween recipes? Then you won't want to miss this awesome Instructables contest featuring delightfully horrific foods themed for Halloween. There's still time to enter your submissions if you have a favorite spooky recipe, but if you're just looking for some great ideas, the contest is great for inspiration as well.

And if you are looking for ideas for your party, doing it right now should give you plenty of time to perfect the presentation of your Kraken tacos and severed hand cakes so your terrifying treats will look perfect on the big night.


The Strangest Museums in the World

Museums are a great place to learn about art, history, science, toilet seat covers, Big Macs -ok maybe those last two don't really fit in with the others, but that doesn't mean there aren't museums dedicated to those topics. Over on Thrillist, you can learn about some of the strangest museums throughout the world and maybe even discover and new and bizarre destination to add to your next road trip, like the International Banana Museum or the Paris Sewer Museum.


Your Sushi Might Be Delicious, But Is It Art?

Image via designmilk [Instagram]

Sushi-making is often called an artform, but rarely does the end product actually look like a work of art. Thanks to the newest trend in sushi making though, now your Japanese meals can actually look as beautiful as it tastes.

Image via hudsta17 [Instagram]

Whether illustrating patterns of shapes or just blocks of colors, the end result is stunning and just as delicious as the traditional rolls and nigiri you're used to.

Image via rarerollingobject [Instagram]

Via Travel + Leisure


This Puppy Gave His Rescuers Quite A Surprise

This poor little mud-covered puppy was discovered by workers at a construction site in London. He was quickly sent to the nearest vet -the South Essex Wildlife Hospital to be cleaned up and saved, but after a little shampoo, his rescuers were shocked by what they found underneath.

That's right, the poor little muddy, debris-covered pup was actually an adorable little fox kit. Puppy or not, I'm sure this little cutie was happy to be rescued from his filthy cocoon. 

Via PetsLady


The Nightmare Foods of a 1970 Cookbook

Who doesn't love creamed egg cassarole in a corned beef crust? Or how about seafood loaf complete with noodles and tuna? Ok, I'm kidding, these are the things nightmares are made of. And if you think they sound bad, just wait until you see the photos.

These recipes and more horrifying ideas are courtesy of a 70s cookbook called Happy Living! A Guidebook for Brides that was given away for free when brides registered at a regional department store. As if the foods weren't awful enough, the advice is also attrocious -like how to decorate your table and garnish your foods because those are the only satisfying things in your life and the only way to keep your husband happy with you.


This Snake Loves His Sandbox

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Snakes get a bad rap what with being slithery and some of them being deadly and all, but that doesn't mean they can't be cute. If you aren't quite sure you can accept this as fact, you won't want to miss this precious video of a baby boa playing in his sandbox. Don't turn it off before the very end or you might miss the cutest part.

Via Incredible Things


Can This Quiz Guess Your Age Based on Your Language Use

We all use language based on our backgrounds, lifestyles and how our friends speak, and your age can make a big difference in your choice of words. So now Zimbio challenges you to see if the site can guess your age based on your language use. I can't say it's particularly accurate, given that I'm 32 and it claimed I was 40 or 50, even so, it's a pretty fun quiz and I admit that I probably do use more mature language than most people my age. 


Fried Jell-O? Yes, Fried Jell-O

State fairs are known for deep-fried goodness and the reality is that because new items are introduced every year at practically every fair, it's hard to find new and unusual creations. That being said, fried Jell-O is certainly a new one and unlike fried Kool Aid and many other fried treats, it's not just funnel cake with some kind of liquid poured  into the batter. This time it's actually Jell-O battered and then deep fried and it must be good -after all, it won first place in the Best Taste award at the Texass State Fair. So if you get your chance to find some fried Jell-O, remember, there's always room for J-E-L-L-O.


This Guy is the Best Disney Cosplayer Ever

Cosplayer Richard Schaefer, aka theofficialariel, may be a man, but he was born to be a Disney princess. His female cosplays are not only unbelievably charming, but also perfect enough to appear on a live-action Disney film. 

We previously featured his work before, but with so many amazing Disney cosplays, we can't resist sharing more of his gorgeous creations.

Via Fashionably Geek


D.C. Will Hide Banned Books Around the City

September is banned books month and in celebration of all the great banned books that later were recognized as classics, the Washington D.C. library set up quite a clever scavenger hunt. Hidden in businesses around the city are copies of once-banned books -find one and it's yours. It's not just a matter of finding a free book of course, the program is a great way to look back on the history of censored books and each title will be wrapped in a cover that explains why the book was challenged. Clues to finding the secret treasures can be found on the library's Twitter account.

Via Washington Post


What Was the Most Popular Food the Year You Were Born

Food trends come and go, and while we can't stop hearing about kale and Greek yogurt these days, people in the seventies loved quiche and fondue. Now, thanks to Cosmopolitan, you can find out what the most popular food was the year you were born (assuming you were born after 1970 -but hey, you can look up your kid's birth years otherwise). I was born in the year of pasta alla vodka but there are certainly some years I relate with a lot better. How about you?

Via Good Housekeeping


The World's Worst Robot Dog

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We've featured the delightful works of robot creator Simone Giertz befpre, but her newest invention makes the dreams of many future-loving geeks a new, entirely depressing reality. Sure, a robot dog seems like an ultimate pet, but when you see one walking himself off of a bridge like he wants to kill himself, you might just change your mind.

Via NY Mag


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