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A series of tubes
Does anyone need 2" diameter, 5' long cardboard tubes? They're the kind that fabric is rolled onto. I have 6 of them, ranging from sturdy to exceedingly sturdy (the walls of the exceedingly sturdy one are like 3/8" thick - you could seriously beat people to, if not not death, then serious hurt with it ( Read more... ) -
Math Geekery
I've been giggling at the copy at ACME Klein Bottles for about 10 minutes now. Be sure to check out the Klein Stein, a drinking mug for the thirsty topologist. The IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR IDIOTS section warns of the risks that dihydrogen monoxide's coefficient of expansion (negatively corrolated to temperature) poses to the delamination of ( Read more... ) -
Things I shouldn't admit...
...but I think I actually just "squeeee"'d out loud over the trailer for Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen.
Also to be known as "Transformers 2: Even Less Plot This Time!" but even more giant robots! zomg. -
I understand it's snowy in NYC now
This photo makes me so happy. It's the Brooklyn Bridge, in the snow, in 1888, when trolleys went across the bridge instead of automobiles. As a native Brooklynite, I'm kinda embarrassed to say I can't actually tell if this is from the Manhattan side or the proper side of the bridge.
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bacon explosion + whiskey + fire = ZOMG
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chocolate lime cupcakes + patron orange liquor + fire = ZOMG -
The unintended consequences of bad legislation
In response to the wave of high-publicity findings of lead in many children's toys last year, Congress enacted the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), which requires strict safety testing of products intended for children. There has already been a lot of negative reaction to it from small businesses - if you have a boutique business ( Read more... )
