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Yo, Dude! The Origins of Common Slang Words

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

By: Danielle Samaniego (View Profile)
Slang is defined as an informal nonstandard vocabulary composed typically of coinages, arbitrarily changed words, and extravagant, forced, or facetious figures of speech, according to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary.
In other words, slang can be “a dope spin on a sick word that deserves props for being mad fly, yo.”
And yet, in [...]

Tumbler Golf Cart

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

This is, apparently, not Christopher Nolan’s golf cart. It’s a custom job done by a huge fan of Nolan’s franchise ridden around by another Warner Brothers employee. And we…don’t…care. We want one. We bet Christopher Nolan wants one.

What’s really impressive is the level of detail. Seriously, not since Kevin Spacey’s “death to Superman” golf [...]

Fun With Peeps

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

With Easter right around the corner, it’s time to break out that marshmallowy treat that some people like, but most people hate. This is our ode to the fruitcake of Easter.

Niagra Falls Drained

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

In 1969 the Army Corps of Engineers de-watered Niagara Falls in order to remove unsightly talus at the base of the Falls. These are photos of what the Falls looked like when they were de-watered. Mad props to rbglasson for converting these from his uncle’s slides to digital so we can all appreciate them.
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The Truth About Twinkies

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Today I found out that Twinkies have a shelf life of only 25 days. The popular notion that they “last forever” or for some ridiculously large amount of time is incorrect.
Here are some other popular myths concerning Twinkies:
•Twinkies aren’t baked. The sponge cake instead is made from a chemical reaction that causes a [...]

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