November 2009
Homebrew backyard railroad recreates Disneyland →
Kirby sez, “The December 2009 copy of Garden Railways magazine features an article about the Castle Peak & Thunder Railroad, a Disneyland Park themed, 1370 sq. foot, 1:24 scale model backyard…
October 2009
Halloween Math Lecture →
(YouTube link)
Professor Matthew Weathers went the extra mile for his math lecture Wednesday at Biola University. Who says math isn’t fun? -via Cynical-C
Interactive fonts, for when 'bold' isn't enough →
Can’t decide on a typeface for your next project? Why not choose them all, with Michael Flückiger and Nicolas Kunz’s Laika, the dynamic font generator. It’s a relatively straightforward…
Homebrew backyard railroad recreates Disneyland →
Kirby sez, “The December 2009 copy of Garden Railways magazine features an article about the Castle Peak & Thunder Railroad, a Disneyland Park themed, 1370 sq. foot, 1:24 scale model backyard…
Apple patent shows Bluetooth headset with built-in... →
Writing about patents really ought to be banned, since so many companies file so many patents every year that it’s silly to cherry pick this one or that one, drawing attention to something…
ABC Relaunching SCRUBS Dec. 1!! BETTER OFF TED... →
NBC Cancels TRAUMA & Orders More CHUCK!! →
Comic Book Character Costume →
Image: Tasha Marie
An artist from MAC Cosmetics painted a woman as a comic book character for Halloween — right down to the dot printing style of old comics books. Or, alternatively, as a…
A Font Designed With E. Coli Bacteria →
Image: Jelte van Abbema
Dutch designer Jelte van Abbema created a typeface out of e. coli bacteria. Cliff Kuang wrote in Fast Company about how he did it:
Van Abbema created the font by…
Entrance Found to Underground Lunar Tunnel →
It has long been suspected that there are underground tunnels and caverns on the moon, presumably the residua of lava tubes. Now a group of scientists led by Junichi Haruyama of the Japanese…
13 Tombstones →
The Haunted Mansion attraction at Walt Disney World features tombstones inscribed with the names of real people. This series of posts called 13 Tombstones tracks down who those people are…
Here's Fred Flintstone, like you've never seen him... →
This is a rather interesting video. It’s a stop-motion depiction of The Flintstones, from the 2001 Cartoon Network movie Flintstones on the Rocks. Specifically, it’s a dream sequence that features…
New 'Alice in Wonderland' trailer spends... →
Calloo callay! All the vampirey goodness as we hurtle toward November almost made us forget next spring will belong to Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland.” Just in time to wake us from our…
It’s Been A Good Run, Humans, But There Is An... →
Remember back in May when we all saw the trailer for Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus and had a big laugh before returning to our buckets of fried chicken as we slowly and complacently…
Number 5 Is Still Alive!! The New SHORT CIRCUIT... →
“Can we not base our decisions on what does and doesn’t happen in episodes of Scooby Doo?!”
who dey
Disney prepping access-anywhere media format →
Disney is developing an approach to digital media that would eliminate the need for device-specific rights, the company said late yesterday (subscription required). Unofficially known as…
How does the music-identifying app Shazam work its... →
The Weather Channel to show movies? Hail no! →
OK, that’s it, I’m calling shenanigans. We’ve witnessed MTV stop really caring about music, VH1 abandon video hits, A&E decide to have nothing to do with Arts or (arguably) Entertainment, and TLC…
Blood Energy Potion Cures Imaginary Afflicitions... →
Jack pointed out the lameness and creepiness of the Blood Energy Potion, but it gets lamer and creepier. The makers are touting it as being the best way to deal with your imagined…
Homemade GPS puzzle box puts a modern spin on... →
Website of the Day: Font Capture →
I love experimenting with different fonts on my computer, especially if I’m creating a special invitation. Unfortunately, there’s only so many times I can pass off Comic Sans as handwriting….
Apple Magic Mouse →
Who needs buttons? Apple’s Magic Mouse ($69) eschews mechanical buttons and scroll wheels, letting you navigate using the same Multi-Touch technology used on the iPhone and MacBook…
The Quick 10: 10 Smurfy Smurfs Facts →
Here at the Quick 10, we’re taking a break from our regularly-scheduled Halloween posts to bring you this public service announcement: it was 51 years ago this week that The Smurfs were…
Marc Ecko/Timex Star Wars Watches Coming To... →
As you already know because you read Geekologie religiously and don’t get news from anywhere else (nor should you) Marc Ecko already has a line of Star Wars themed hoodies out. And now…
Tombstone Pizza vending machine →
Give Your Dog a Regal Handlebar Mustache →
This rubber fetch ball gives your dog a long, luxurious handlebar mustache. Of course, this also gives you the opportunity to rename the dog “Sir Reginald Higginsbottom III” and outfit…
Before They Were Skeletons →
What some of our favorite skeletons from cartoons and videogames may have looked like before they became undead. For instance, Skeletor looks like a child molester. Contribute: Add an…
Groff and Michele to Reunite on "Glee" →
thanks to bananas for this
The PIXAR Lamp Sheds Light on Disney’s Seedy... →
We’re not quite sure how the fine people of College Humor managed to create this well done parody video featuring everyone’s most favorite inanimate object, the PIXAR Lamp. (Though the words…
Give Your Dog a Regal Handlebar Mustache →
This rubber fetch ball gives your dog a long, luxurious handlebar mustache. Of course, this also gives you the opportunity to rename the dog “Sir Reginald Higginsbottom III” and outfit…
Android 2.0 Features Combined Inbox, "Car Home"... →
The Boy Genius Report got its hands on the upcoming Android Verizon phone, “Droid,” and toured its early-release 2.0 firmware. The blog finds a few keen features to be released, including a…
Squid-inspired Vado showerhead for an alien shower →
Giant squids, despite being elusive creatures, have remained a subject for sci-fi movies but Vado has brought this rare deep-sea creature out and to your shower. Seemingly inspired by a…
‘Glee’ exclusive: Joss Whedon to direct! →
If I hadn’t been warming to Glee already, this for sure would’ve begun defrosting me: Dollhouse-keeper Joss Whedon has agreed to direct one of the back nine episodes that Fox just ordered.
Turns out,…
RIP Bubbles. You were loved by many. Propper flushing ceremony & celebration of his life today. Please bring sandwiches and casseroles.
Why Fox News Is Un-American | Newsweek Newsweek... →
RM pointed this out to me.
Semper Absurda!
Ten Years of ‘Fight Club’ →
Fight Club hit theaters ten years ago today. The film was critically divisive, struggled with the right marketing, and had a lukewarm run at the box office. But then came the overstuffed two-disc…
iREV →
With a crazy futuristic design and a host of features, the iREV ($24,000; January 2010) is your new party barge. This Interactive Recreational Entertainment Vessel seats up to 10…
Finally riding the Wave!
Vizio TruLED HDTV →
Whether you’re replacing an aging flat panel or just now dipping into the HDTV waters, the Vizio TruLED HDTV ($2,200) should be on your list. With a unique TruLED system… Visit …
Say yes to double-sided condiment bottles →
Oh Balloon Boy, your human interest story mesmerized us and gave us hope. But your misadventures lasted but a few short hours and like all minor celebrities, your fame is fading away like…
Apple Allows Purchases in Free iPhone Apps →
Ever wish you could try out a paid iPhone app before you bought it? You may be able to soon! Apple recently sent an email to developers stating in-app purchases would be allowed in free apps…
The Cable Monkey Loves Your Cords →
Despite years in his new, urban environment, the cable monkey instinctively latches onto cords as if they were vines in the jungle.
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VIDEO: Kareem Abdul Jabbar Misses Jeopardy... →
SNL randomly released a new Celebrity Jeopardy sketch today in which Kareem Abdul Jabbar gets asked a question about himself and gets it wrong. I can’t believe SNL got the actual Alex Trebek to…
TV Review: 'Big Bro': Jeff-Jordan book soap opera... →
Former 'DWTS' contestant Rycroft has swine flu →
Former Dancing With the Stars contestant Melissa Rycroft has the swine flu, reports Usmagazine.com. “I am indeed recovering from a bout of the H1N1 flu virus,” she says. “Like most people who become…
‘Modern Family’ music video: Yes, Dylan, we want... →
One of the many highlights of last night’s Modern Family was the closing sequence of various family members singing that catchy yet wildly inappropriate song Dylan had written for Haley. And now we…
Um... Turtle Power? →
Noble and steadfast TR reader Wyatt found a clip of Turtles Forever — that crazy ’80s Turtles-meets-’00s Turtles movie celebrating TMNT’s 25th anniversary — and… well. I guess I wasn’t…