is the only number that has the same amount of letters as its actual value.
March 19, 2015
March 18, 2015
The Fidget Diet
People who fidget burn an extra 350 calories a day. This could work off 10 to 30 pounds a year.
Me? I've never been one to fidget much. Sometimes when I'm sitting in one place for very long, they'll be buzzards circling overhead.
Me? I've never been one to fidget much. Sometimes when I'm sitting in one place for very long, they'll be buzzards circling overhead.
March 17, 2015
Rubberband Man - The Spinners
I just noticed that on the Today in History module on the right-hand column that the rubber band was patented by Stephen Perry in England on March 17, 1845. That calls for this old tune:
Bar Mitzvah Buzz
From the 
archives:
archives:
Two bees ran into each other. The first bee asked the other how things were going.
"Really bad," said the second bee. "The weather has been really wet and damp and there aren't any flowers or pollen, so I can't make any honey."
"No problem," said the first bee. "Just fly down five blocks and turn left. Keep going until you see all the cars. There's a Bar Mitzvah going on and there are all kinds of fresh flowers and fruit."
"Thanks for the tip," said the second bee, and he flew away.
A few hours later, the two bees ran into each other again. The first bee asked, "How'd it go?"
"Great!" said the second bee. "It was everything you said it would be."
"Uh, what's that thing on your head?" asked the first bee.
"That's my yarmulke," said the second bee. "I didn't want them to think I was a WASP."
"Really bad," said the second bee. "The weather has been really wet and damp and there aren't any flowers or pollen, so I can't make any honey."
"No problem," said the first bee. "Just fly down five blocks and turn left. Keep going until you see all the cars. There's a Bar Mitzvah going on and there are all kinds of fresh flowers and fruit."
"Thanks for the tip," said the second bee, and he flew away.
A few hours later, the two bees ran into each other again. The first bee asked, "How'd it go?"
"Great!" said the second bee. "It was everything you said it would be."
"Uh, what's that thing on your head?" asked the first bee.
"That's my yarmulke," said the second bee. "I didn't want them to think I was a WASP."
March 16, 2015
March 15, 2015
Go All the Way - The Raspberries
Note: saw the original video (posted here on 11/5/08) had been taken down, so I'm putting this one in its place.
This was a fairly controversial tune when it was released. From Wiki: Because of its sexually suggestive lyrics, considered risqué for the day, the song was banned by the BBC. (as well as by some radio stations in the U.S., as I recall) The repeat of the words "come on", in the bridge or middle section, is loosely based on the "come on"s that The Beatles did in "Please Please Me" (another sexually suggestive song).
This was a fairly controversial tune when it was released. From Wiki: Because of its sexually suggestive lyrics, considered risqué for the day, the song was banned by the BBC. (as well as by some radio stations in the U.S., as I recall) The repeat of the words "come on", in the bridge or middle section, is loosely based on the "come on"s that The Beatles did in "Please Please Me" (another sexually suggestive song).
Giraffe Cam
One of my favorite webcams and I try to visit at least every few days. This cam is of the Masai Giraffe Exhibit at the Greenville, SC zoo where you can watch the mom, Autumn, and dad, Walter and their son Kiko. If the giraffes aren't in their stalls, then they're most likely out in the paddock, which also has a cam (link at bottom of page) and they also have an archived video of giraffe births on YouTube.
BTW, I'm a giraffe.
BTW, I'm a giraffe.
March 14, 2015
What's Your Courage Word?
| Your Courage Word is "Dream" |
 You envision how you would like your life to be. And then you're willing to do whatever it takes to get there. Even in your bleakest moments, you've been able to picture how things can get better. And you hold on to that. You won't let anyone tell you that your dreams aren't possible. You have seen amazing things happen in your life. |
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March 13, 2015
triskaidekaphobia
Bump from 6/13. See following comment.
Another bump from 2010. Hope it's not unlucky to bring up old posts.
Another "bump" from a year ago.
At least I'm topical in my reruns.
triskaidekaphobia \tris-ky-dek-uh-FOH-bee-uh\ , noun:
1. Fear or a phobia concerning the number 13.
No pithy comment (not that my comments on these words are really ever pithy) on today's word, but it reminded me of a post about Friday the 13th.
It's not pithy, either. Like I said, I don't write much of anything that's pithy.
That might be because I'm constantly pithed off.
Another bump from 2010. Hope it's not unlucky to bring up old posts.
Another "bump" from a year ago.
At least I'm topical in my reruns.
triskaidekaphobia \tris-ky-dek-uh-FOH-bee-uh\ , noun:
1. Fear or a phobia concerning the number 13.
No pithy comment (not that my comments on these words are really ever pithy) on today's word, but it reminded me of a post about Friday the 13th.
It's not pithy, either. Like I said, I don't write much of anything that's pithy.
That might be because I'm constantly pithed off.
Totally TV Troubles
I clicked a link in my bookmarks for Couch Tuner, but got this instead:
I know what a 404 Page is and what it means, but thanks for telling me I was totally in the wrong place and that it's been moved. Still, it seems like "probably" isn't the right word, huh?
March 12, 2015
March 11, 2015
March 10, 2015
Strong Bones
A block of bone the size of a matchbox can support 9 tons of weight. (18,000lbs.) That's 4 times as much as concrete can support.
March 9, 2015
Barbie
Barbie's life-size measurements would be 39-23-33, she would stand 7'2" tall with a neck twice the length of a normal human.
March 8, 2015
Hair Raising Trivia
In the 1700s, barbers not only gave haircuts and shaves, they also pulled teeth, performed minor surgery and did bloodletting.
From Wikipedia : The origin of the red and white barber pole (often red, white and blue in the U.S.) is associated with the service of bloodletting and was historically a representation of bloody bandages wrapped around a pole. The original pole had a brass wash basin at the top (representing the vessel in which leeches were kept) and bottom (representing the basin that received the blood). The pole itself represents the staff that the patient gripped during the procedure to encourage blood flow.
From Wikipedia : The origin of the red and white barber pole (often red, white and blue in the U.S.) is associated with the service of bloodletting and was historically a representation of bloody bandages wrapped around a pole. The original pole had a brass wash basin at the top (representing the vessel in which leeches were kept) and bottom (representing the basin that received the blood). The pole itself represents the staff that the patient gripped during the procedure to encourage blood flow.
March 7, 2015
Micro-Pigs
Micro-piglets eating an apple.
The regular sized pigs look especially good with an apple in their mouths, too...after a long, slow roasting.
Wrong Place, Wrong Shirt
First, let me say I usually like to post the link where I found a particular 404 page, but even though I just found this one a couple of days ago, I've already forgotten where it was and I didn't save the URL. So, I went to TinEye, the image search service, uploaded the image and found 85 matches. Apparently it's used all over the 'net and not just on the site where I found it. (whatever that was) I saw it was also used in a progressive political site to disparage "tea baggers".
("tea baggers", the progressive pejorative used for conservatives, not just the ones who adhere to the TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Party "platform", which is basically lower taxes and smaller govt. You can count me in as a "tea bagger" then, even though the term first came into being as a homosexual sexual practice. I'd much rather be gay than a progressive, anyway. It's obvious that progressive political site is run by and frequented by ugly, bitter, man-hating lesbians)
Anyway, I thought this one was clever. (click graphic for larger view)
Yep, I'd say the guy is definitely in the wrong place. With - or without- a shirt like that, I'd rather be in Hawaii.
("tea baggers", the progressive pejorative used for conservatives, not just the ones who adhere to the TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Party "platform", which is basically lower taxes and smaller govt. You can count me in as a "tea bagger" then, even though the term first came into being as a homosexual sexual practice. I'd much rather be gay than a progressive, anyway. It's obvious that progressive political site is run by and frequented by ugly, bitter, man-hating lesbians)
Anyway, I thought this one was clever. (click graphic for larger view)
Yep, I'd say the guy is definitely in the wrong place. With - or without- a shirt like that, I'd rather be in Hawaii.
March 6, 2015
Peeback Time for the Germans
Subtitles are available (use the CC button), but they're not strictly necessary; the message and method are both fairly easy to comprehend.
Happy Gilmore Revisited
Happy Gilmore stars Adam Sandler and Bob Barker come together for a good cause. But their relationship is complicated.
From the upcoming Night of Too Many Stars which airs Sunday March 8 at 8/7c on Comedy Central.
From the upcoming Night of Too Many Stars which airs Sunday March 8 at 8/7c on Comedy Central.
March 5, 2015
But, I HATE to Paint!
| You Should Be a Painter |
 You have the vision, patience, and skill to bring your unique visions to canvas. And you're even tempered enough not to cut your ear off in the process! |
Me, even tempered?
Yeah, right. I'm not only NOT even tempered, I don't have a lick of talent, at least in the artistic department. I don't even like painting rooms in a house, but something like a fence is fine because I don't have to worry so much about paint splatters.
The best way to paint I've ever seen was when I was roughnecking and we painted our big fresh water tank; someone would climb on top with a five gallon bucket of paint and walk backwards, pouring out the paint as he went. As the paint ran down the sides, all the hands would take long handled scrub brushes and smear it all over. The job was done in less than ten minutes and didn't even look all that bad...it was going to get scratched up in the next rig move anyway.
Hell's Bells - AC/DC
If you think this song is evil, or simply don't like AC/DC, then just go ahead and play the gong part on your own.
Cleopatra's Lipstick Bugged Her
Cleopatra made her lipstick from crushed beetles, giving it a red pigment and used ground-up ants for the base.
I wonder if the royal dishwasher had problems scrubbing it off the cups?
I wonder if the royal dishwasher had problems scrubbing it off the cups?
March 4, 2015
Jerry, Pay the Man!
Let's get a deal done, Mr. Jones...take off the tag and pay the man. I know you have to watch the cap, but how often does a talent like this come along?
He needs to be a Cowboy for life.
He needs to be a Cowboy for life.
Seeing Red
The color red does not make bulls go crazy; bulls are color blind. The bull is likely irritated not by the color, but by the cape's movement as the matador whips it around.
I am not an expert on color, but the recent Internet fixation on the color of "the dress" is making me angry as a bull. (If you're not aware of it, good for you, but if you'd like to know, just Google "the dress" and you'll find out. It's received much more attention than Monica's blue dress. (and you'll need to Google THAT, too, because I'm sure not gonna link to any stories about it.)
It's Vivaldi's Birthday!
In honor of Antonio Vivaldi and his birthday, here's the concerto Spring from his composition The Four Seasons, performed by Julia Fischer accompanied by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields at the National Botanic Garden of Wales. This post is not only to celebrate what is unarguably Vivaldi's best-know composition, but also wishful thinking on my part...seeing as how it's still winter, but that I'm desperately looking forward to springtime.
Why English is Such a Difficult Language
From the 
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archives:2) The farm was used to produce produce.
3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
4) We must polish the Polish furniture.
5) He could lead if he would get the lead out.
6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.
7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.
8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.
9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
10) I did not object to the object.
11) The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
12) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row.
13) They were too close to the door to close it.
14) The buck does funny things when the does are present.
15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line.
16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.
17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail
18) After a number of injections my jaw got number.
19) Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.
20) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.
21) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?
There is no egg in eggplant nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple.
English muffins weren't invented in England or French fries in France.
Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat.
Quicksand works slowly, boxing rings are square and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.
And why is it that writers write - but fingers don't fing, grocers don't groce and hammers don't ham?
If the plural of tooth is teeth, why isn't the plural of booth beeth?
One goose, 2 geese. So one moose, 2 meese? Doesn't it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend. If you have a bunch of odds and ends and get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it? Is it an odd, or an end?
If teachers taught, why didn't preachers praught?
If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat?
In what language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship?
Have noses that run and feet that smell?
How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language in which your house can burn up as it burns down, in which you fill in a form by filling it out and in which, an alarm goes off by going on.
English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race, which, of course, is not a race at all.
That is why, when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible.
P.S. - Why doesn't "Buick" rhyme with "quick"?
March 3, 2015
March 2, 2015
March 1, 2015
Same Time Next Year
No, not the movie, but next year's February will fall in a Leap Year and will have 29 days. So, today next year will be what is March 1st this year and last year (this year) it wasn't even there!
I've known two people who were born on the extra day in Leap Year; one was a daughter of a girlfriend who was nine at the time (the daughter, not my g/f, for cryin' out loud!) but would tell people she was only two. I know she meant to be cute and I'm sure her mother thought so as well, but it made people think she was a little less than average intelligence...until she explained. The "joke" got old with me, but I guess she felt as though it made her unique. I dunno; I was born the same day as JFK and I never dated anyone as hot as Marilyn Monroe, so....
The other person was an old man, the grandfather of a classmate; he lived into his 90's and I remember his family throwing him a "30th" birthday party. I guess they saved on candles, though.
I've known two people who were born on the extra day in Leap Year; one was a daughter of a girlfriend who was nine at the time (the daughter, not my g/f, for cryin' out loud!) but would tell people she was only two. I know she meant to be cute and I'm sure her mother thought so as well, but it made people think she was a little less than average intelligence...until she explained. The "joke" got old with me, but I guess she felt as though it made her unique. I dunno; I was born the same day as JFK and I never dated anyone as hot as Marilyn Monroe, so....
The other person was an old man, the grandfather of a classmate; he lived into his 90's and I remember his family throwing him a "30th" birthday party. I guess they saved on candles, though.
February 27, 2015
Big Bunch of Bacteria
Bacteria can grow and divide every 20 minutes, turning one bacterial cell into 16 million in just eight hours.
February 26, 2015
Team Color Quiz
| You Should Be on the Blue Team |
 You're the type of person who is more brains than brawn. You use your energy effectively. You are a master strategist, and you can see out many moves. There is rarely a scenario that you are totally unprepared for. You are often a secret leader, even though you aren't the one in charge. People listen to your ideas. And in the ultimate times of chaos and despair, your team turns to you to get them out of a jam. |
February 25, 2015
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February 21, 2015
Longest Word in English
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis
There are longer words, but that is the longest in a major dictionary.
There are longer words, but that is the longest in a major dictionary.
February 20, 2015
Carrot Cactus Rose Flower
This is from Mutita EdibleArt, a YouTube channel to which I recently subscribed. I really doubt I'll be carving something like a tulip out of an apple anytime soon - or if at all - , but I enjoy watching the steps used to create these gorgeous edible creations.
February 19, 2015
February 18, 2015
Cuddle Clones®
Get your one-of-a-kind plush replica that looks just like your pet at Cuddle Clones®. All you have to do is submit at least one photo of your pet and choose a few customization options (eye color, ear and tail position and other distinguishing features) and they'll send you your very own Cuddle Clone®.
There are two price scales, one for small pets such as guinea pigs, rabbits and other small pets and a little more expensive for large pets such as dogs, cats and horses. A portion of the price of each Cuddle Clone® goes to pet-related causes.
They also sell custom figurine likenesses of your pet, custom collars, granite memorials, other custom stuffed animals and gift cards for all occasions
There are two price scales, one for small pets such as guinea pigs, rabbits and other small pets and a little more expensive for large pets such as dogs, cats and horses. A portion of the price of each Cuddle Clone® goes to pet-related causes.
They also sell custom figurine likenesses of your pet, custom collars, granite memorials, other custom stuffed animals and gift cards for all occasions
(photo used with permission)
February 17, 2015
February 16, 2015
February 15, 2015
Bitly 404 Page
I was trying to view a recipe posted on the Foodgawker Facebook wall, but kept getting a 404 page. They said they had fixed the link, but didn't. That's the problem with using these link-shortening services - far too often something happens in the conversion of the link and it's invalid or they make a mistake in copying...either way, it's a broken link. Here's a screenshot of what I got:
Still, the Bitly 404 page is a pretty cool one - funny and animated, with a seagull flapping its wings, clouds floating across the sky and waves bobbing a dead pufferfish? up and down. See it for yourself. (put your cursor over the water to make waves-I don't think anything else is interactive)
Still, the Bitly 404 page is a pretty cool one - funny and animated, with a seagull flapping its wings, clouds floating across the sky and waves bobbing a dead pufferfish? up and down. See it for yourself. (put your cursor over the water to make waves-I don't think anything else is interactive)
February 14, 2015
Vintage Valentines
15 vintage Valentines cards at Oddee
Racist as the following might be, it's my favorite...and my motto.
Shoot, it even kinda looks like me.
Vintage Valentines
Racist as the following might be, it's my favorite...and my motto.
Shoot, it even kinda looks like me.
Vintage Valentines
February 13, 2015
paraskevidekatriaphobia
paraskevidekatriaphobia
noun
fear of Friday the thirteenth
2015 has three Friday the 13s. What are the odds?
noun
fear of Friday the thirteenth
2015 has three Friday the 13s. What are the odds?
Yawning is Contagious
Yes, yawning is contagious. Even thinking about yawning is enough and in fact, there's a 50% that you're about to, or just did, yawn.
OTOH, there's close to a 100% chance you will yawn while reading this blog.
OTOH, there's close to a 100% chance you will yawn while reading this blog.
February 12, 2015
Beer & Money
I was visiting StartSampling earlier today and the daily trivia question was what type are the Budweiser horses. Yesterday's question was who is on the back of the $50 bill.
I got both correct, but wasn't too surprised to see more people got the Budweiser question correct than did the $50 bill one. After all, a fifty dollar bill isn't something found in most people's wallets (at least not mine, anyway) but most people have probably seen the Budweiser Clydesdale advertisements hundreds of times.
February 11, 2015
The Trouble With Cam Movies
I saw a link to the latest Night at the Museum video and thought I would check it out but the problem was it was done with a cam by someone pirating the movie at the theater. I've never seen a very good quality file of that type and other problems are obvious - the illegality, the background noise, a shaky video and of course, this:
That reminds me of this Seinfeld episode:
(fast forward to 1:20)
I wonder how much that barrel of popcorn and the tanker-sized soda cost that woman who is blocking the view?
That reminds me of this Seinfeld episode:
(fast forward to 1:20)
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