A 15-year-old would-be graffitti artist in Ontario couldn’t resist the lure of a new bridge. He tied a rope to the bridge and lowered himself with a spray can, but left his cell phone behind. The rope became tangled in his clothing, so he removed most of it, in sub-freezing weather. He dangled for two hours before neighbors heard his cries. After his rescue, he first said he was snowmobiling and three men jumped him, tied him up and threw him off the bridge. Eventually, the real story came out. Supposedly unneccessary warning: Don’t try this! Link -via Fark
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A 15-year-old would-be graffitti artist in Ontario couldn’t resist the lure of a new bridge. He tied a rope to the bridge and lowered himself with a spray can, but left his cell phone behind. The rope became tangled in his clothing, so he removed most of it, in sub-freezing weather. He dangled for two hours before neighbors heard his cries. After his rescue, he first said he was snowmobiling and three men jumped him, tied him up and threw him off the bridge. Eventually, the real story came out. Supposedly unneccessary warning: Don’t try this! Link -via Fark
Twice a year, tens of thousands of librarians make a trek across the United States to a meeting of the American Library Association. They come to learn, to network, to collect free stuff, and possibly to mate. After observing these noble creatures, certain patterns become apparent. The male librarians often display fabulous facial plumage, perhaps in order to attract a mate. In six months, they will descend on a new city, and the strange ritual will unfold again.
Push play or go to YouTube. More on books and librarians today at Miss Cellania.
Aniboom’s new animation competition centers around American Idol contestants. Create a short animated parody or satire and you could win either an all-expenses paid trip to Los Angeles to meet your new agent OR a production deal with Aniboom! They offer 26 downloadable song parodies to use, or you can create your own. Contest details are available now. Link
Necco has been manfacturing those little candy hearts since 1902, but conversation hearts were invented by the company founder’s brother during the Civil War! Those early hearts had phrases on paper inside them. Now, the imprinted phrases are limited by the size of the candy. Every year, new phrases are introduced, and old phrases are retired. The new phrases for 2007 are pet-related, include "Cool Cat," "Puppy Love," and "Take a Walk." Link
Its a miracle we ever progressed as far as we have. Push play or go to YouTube. -via Exploding Aardvark
Is it a modular home, a recreational vehicle, or a trailer? The Glassic Soho Flat is a manufactured 400 square-foot glass-walled living space. You can select from three floor plans (one bedroom, two bedroom, or studio). Since it has no kitchen, it’s marketed as a vacation getaway, but can be outfitted with optional laundry appliances and a fireplace. A fully-furnished unit will cost you over $59,000. Link to article. http://breckenridgefinerliving.com/exterior.html to product.
Did you know you can play music on a scanner? The HP ScanJet 4c has an unofficial “play tune†command. This one is playing Beethoven’s Fur Elise. Push play or go to Google video. Link to article. -via Grow-A-Brain
The first comment in the previous post, Real-life Happy Feet reminded me of this amusing French TV spot, which capitalized on the name of the movie La Marche de l’empereur, or March of the Emperor. The movie was released in the US as March of the Penguins. Push play or go to YouTube. (Thanks, Barjak!)
How baby penguins learn to walk. This is excerpted from the 2005 documentary March of the Penguins, known in the original French as La Marche de l'empereur. Just plain cute! Push play or go to YouTube. -via Ursi's Blog
Eleni’s NYC makes fantastically decorated cookies for all occassions. For the Academy Awards, there are several sets available: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Picture, and Hollywood Quotes. Pricey, but they will impress the movie buffs at your Oscar-watching party! Link -via YesButNoButYes
Joggling is a term for jogging while juggling. Really. Perry Romanowski is a long-distance joggler who publishes training tips and stories about his quest to joggle 44 marathon races in his blog Just Your Average Joggler. Why?
I do it because I can and it makes people smile.
Link -via Grow-A-Brain
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