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Stock Photos Of Real New Yorkers Doing Things

As a rule New Yorkers do things on a daily basis, just like pretty much everyone else in the world, but it's often assumed the things New Yorkers do are strange things, urbane things, utterly New Yorkerly things.

The thing I said about the New Yorkerly things they do is actually true, but that's because New Yorkers have access to things many others don't, like one dollar pizza slices that actually taste good.

On the flip side they also have to deal with everyday things others don't, like mysterious fluids falling from the sky.

New York Public Radio WNYC cast real New Yorkers for a series of 35 stock photos depicting everyday encounters and activities- NYC style, which are free to share and use for non-commercial purposes.

So the next time you need a pic of a guy making people uncomfortable on the subway with his “manspreading” you've got it! Thanks WNYC, we'll put them to good use.

-Via Laughing Squid


Goron's Ruby Rock Candy - The Taste Will Knock You Out!


Goron's Ruby Rock Candy by Cory Freeman Design

When the Gorons started making candy everyone was pretty skeptical about how it would taste, but his Ruby Rock candy is actually pretty good! Too bad the pieces only come in large and legendary sizes, so nobody can actually fit those delicious boulders in their mouths. Zelda suggested Link tell the Gorons their candy pieces are too big for Hylians to eat, but Link knew better than to insult those rocky Death Mountain dwellers with a criticism of their candy. Instead, he slipped on his Goron mask and pretended to be one of them...

Add some tasty video game fun to your geeky wardrobe with this Goron's Ruby Rock Candy t-shirt by Cory Freeman Design, it'll rock your fellow fans like a sweet ocarina solo!

Visit Cory Freeman Design's Facebook fan page, official website and Twitter, then head on over to his NeatoShop for more geek-tastic designs:

The Iceberg Lounge Gamer Crest Wayne Tower Game Over

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The Muptastic Four - Wocka Wocka Socka!


The Muptastic Four by Djkopet

They were once ordinary puppets, trying to entertain the world with their variety show and help people and puppets alike laugh their cares away. But then along came a silvery bolt from up above, an alien energy that transformed their very foam and fleece, bestowing strange powers upon them. Fozzy now had the power of stone to make people laugh at his jokes, Piggy gained the power of invisibility, which she didn't like at all. Kermit discovered he could stretch himself into nearly any shape, so he dubbed himself Mister Frogtastic, and Gonzo was suddenly on fire! Together they became the marvel-ous Muptastic Four, the most powerful puppets in the galaxy!

Add some super powered awesomeness to your geeky wardrobe with this The Muptastic Four t-shirt by Djkopet, it packs a powerful visual punch!

Visit Djkopet's Facebook fan page, official website, Instagram and Twitter, then head on over to his NeatoShop for more mighty geeky designs:

Sil-Iconic Valley Mutiny TRON-SOLO My Little Fury - Rig Edition

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Awesome MacGyver Inspired Household Tricks

As a kid watching MacGyver meant discovering new ways to get out of dangerous situations I would probably never really find myself in during my lifetime.

This knowledge didn't help for much more than creating new ways to kill player characters in roleplaying games, but applying the MacGyver technique to life certainly made things more convenient.

When you go with what you've got you can work MacGyver-esque miracles with stuff you have laying around the house or were probably going to throw away, like using a squirt bottle to make pancakes or sealing a plastic bag with the top of a soda bottle.

For more simple ideas that are simply brilliant check out Lifehacker's Top 10 Awesome MacGyver Tricks That Speak For Themselves and MacGyver your way to convenience!


Splat Girl - Ink Slinging Superstar


Splat Girl by MdM Shirts

People think girls don't like to get messy, but splatoon superstar Squid Girl loves inking up the world. She's not afraid to step into the fray when the ink starts flying, and as long as she's got her headphones on and music playing there's no way she can lose! Anyone who has an inkling of an idea that they might beat Inkopolis' splat diva had better think again, because she's locked, loaded and ready to splatoon her way to victory!

Clean up your geeky wardrobe with this Splat Girl t-shirt by MdM Shirts, it's the bold way to show your love of ink splattered shooters!

Visit MdM Shirts's Facebook fan page, official website and Twitter, then head on over to his NeatoShop for more geek-tastic designs:

Turtle Vs. T-Rex Twitch Chat Kills Brain Cells Odd Ball What Are You Buying?

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Kid Trips At Museum, Breaks His Fall With A Painting Worth $1.5 Million

Kids can be troublemakers and mischievous little imps, but sometimes they're blamed for mishaps that aren't their fault.

A 12-year-old boy was visiting an art museum in Taiwan when he tripped, like clumsy kids are prone to do, and thankfully he wasn't seriously hurt because he broke his fall...with a painting by Paolo Porpora worth $1.5 million.

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Luckily, the kid isn't going to be charged for damaging the painting, as the CCTV clearly shows that it was an unfortunate accident, but the painting is permanently damaged so the museum will be paying the price for their foolish oversight.

-Via Gawker


Ten Instagram Accounts That Are Out To Change The World

Every social media outlet fills their own niche- Facebook was meant to bring friends and family together, Twitter was created so people can share their thoughts 140 words at a time, and Instagram lets folks tell their story through pictures.

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Most people use their Instagram accounts to show off vacation photos or give their followers a glimpse into their lives, but a select few are using their Instagram to affect change in the world.

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Accounts like @blklivesmatter, the obviously NSFW @freethenipple and @feministthoughtbubble are making a massive impact on the world of social media.

Surprisingly even Miley Cyrus has an Instagram account affecting change- @happyhippiefdn, which she founded with Joan Jett to “fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth, and other vulnerable populations.”

See The Instagram Accounts Changing The World here


What If Daniel Was Actually The Bully In The Karate Kid?

The Karate Kid seems like a straightforward feel good movie about an underdog overcoming obstacles, an uplifting story meant to inspire kids to never give up and, when in doubt, let loose with a crane kick.

But one fan theory shows that Daniel LaRusso may not have been the victim at all, and audiences may owe Johnny Lawrence a big apology.

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Director and film editor J. Matthew Turner analyzed The Karate Kid and found Danny's behavior less heroic and more like a kid doing the bidding of the demon sorcerer Miyagi.

-Via Laughing Squid


A Lad Insane - Discography Of The Dastardly


A Lad Insane by Kgullholmen

They declared him a lad insane, called him crazy and said his mind was somewhere far above the moon, but he knew the pieces of his mental puzzle still fit together perfectly. He preferred to be called the Joker, but would have accepted Ziggy Jokerdust or the Blue Jean Joker when he was in a sort of denim mood. His sanity was only questioned by those who weren't familiar with his particular brand of genius, but ask Bruce Wayne if that lad in the clown white is insane and he'll tell you- don't let him fool you, for the Joker only laughs to throw heroes off his trail, and one day he hopes to be known as the man who sold the world...

Add a manic mashup to your geeky wardrobe with this A Lad Insane t-shirt by Kgullholmen, it'll usher in some good changes and will look great on you while you're dancing in the street!

Visit Kgullholmen's Facebook fan page, official website, Instagram, Twitter and Tumblr, then head on over to his NeatoShop for more comical designs:

Adventure Calling AstrophysiX-Men Saddle Up Equestronauts Tyler And Me

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The Unofficial State Cars Of America

We Americans definitely love our cars, and people are quick to tell you about which makes and models are their favs, with the exact reasons why, when the subject comes up.

Some states have even become synonymous with a specific make or model, like Texas and massive Cadillacs or Oregon and Subaru wagons, but do these automotive stereotypes ring true?

The car nuts at Popular Mechanics were curious about this question of state oriented car sales, so they turned to auto analyst Tom Libby from IHS Automotive for some real world facts and figures.

Here's how Tom determined which car suited each state the most:

Libby pulled data about the make and model of every car sold in the U.S., and calculated the popularity of each by percentage using registration data. Then, he did the same at the state level, and compared each state to the national average.

Tom's data showed the sterotypes rarely match up with the sales figures, but it proved that Texans still love their Cadillacs, only nowadays they prefer the massive Escalade EXT.

See The 50 Unofficial State Cars of America here


Guy Loses Phone In River, Phone Starts Posting To Facebook Two Weeks Later

Losing your phone is a real drag, but there's always the off chance someone will find and return your phone so you hang on to a sliver of hope.

But when you drop your phone in a river you pretty much assume it's gone forever, or that when it is found it will be battered and useless.

That's what Nathan Buhler assumed when he dropped his phone in the Bow River, until his phone started posting pics to Nathan's Facebook account two weeks later.

Turns out Calgary's No. 1 Fire-station firefighters found Nathan's phone and decided to have some fun with it while they looked for its owner, staging a bunch of hilarious pics showing Nathan's phone having the time of its life.

And now that Nathan's phone has gone on a grand adventure it doesn't want to go back to its boring old life, which is understandable because how many smartphones can say they've driven a fire truck?

-Via Bored Panda


Who Are You? - Android Antagonism


Who Are You? by Firebeard

All kinds of people were flocking to that galaxy far, far away these days, and apparently so were their androids. 3PO was used to being the smartest and most app friendly droid in the Outer Rim, but along came a little green android with promises of unlimited apps and stronger signals. Even R2 warmed up to the new star of the droid world, and the two began to plot a war against that rolling BB droid that everyone was so in love with...

Show the world you're a sci-fi rebel with this Who Are You? t-shirt by Firebeard, it's a funny force to be reckoned with!

Visit Firebeard's Facebook fan page, then head on over to his NeatoShop for more delightfully geeky designs:

Zapp Attack! Devolution Hatred

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Photographer Visits China's Abandoned Amusement Parks

China's economic boom created an urban development boom, and all kinds of structures started popping up across the country as hope for the urbanized future loomed.

This development boom proved to be somewhat illusory, so many of these half-built structures have been left to rot by their owners, sad reminders of development dreams past.

One of the saddest kinds of scrapped project structures is the abandoned amusement park, where the promise of familial happiness has gone to die.

Photographer Stefano Cerio visited some of China's most famous abandoned amusement parks, including Wonderland Amusement Park, for his photographic series Chinese Fun.

Chinese Fun plays out like an eerie tour of the park, with Stefano playing tour guide and showing off all the wonderful buildings and attractions that are now nothing more than a collection of crusty curiosities.

See more photos of abandoned Chinese amusement parks at Juxtapoz


A Photographic Glimpse Into The Lives Of Tokyo's Teens

Thanks to reality shows we know more than we probably should about being a teenager in America, but what's it like to be a teen growing up in Tokyo?

The best way to discover that unknown world is to follow teens around with a camera all day and night and see what they get up to.

But a video camera will only cause them to ham it up, so according to 22-year-old photographer Yuko Kusano you should just take snapshots instead.

Yuko shoots pics of young folks in the wild, her lens taking in the action rather than intruding on the scene, and the fact that many of the subjects are Yuko's friends means her photos are candid rather than canned, albeit with a bit of flair.

See more images of Tokyo teens by Yuko Kusano here


An Online Exploration Of Second Life's Virtual College Campuses

When the massively multiplayer online gaming trend was in full swing in the early to mid 00s a game called Second Life appeared with promises of “a 3d virtual world where you can be whoever you'd like and build and sell whatever you can imagine”.

However, most MMO players found Second Life's virtual world to be a bit too much like real life, which is exactly what those few remaining SL "residents" are looking for- a virtual life to live in addition to their own.

This realism even drew the attention of various colleges and universities, who built virtual campuses in Second Life hoping to take higher education where it had never gone before.

Fusion's Patrick Hogan took a trip into Second Life to see what's left of these virtual campuses, and his findings don't hold out much hope for the avatar based collegiate experience.

Read "We Took A Tour Of The Abandoned College Campuses Of Second Life" here


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