(via Give Me a Sign)
Thursday, April 03, 2025
Dog Finds the Best Stick
Dogs love sticks, for some reason. This dog found what he considers the perfect stick, and he won't settle for any less. The problem is that the stick is still attached to the tree, and is not inclined to ;et go. Neither is the dog. He even manages to bark at the stick while hanging by his teeth! (via Tastefully Offensive)
Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Kangaroos in the House
They aren't house bound, but come in to socialize with this family quite often. Kangaroos are not a common pet outside of Australia. Or even in Australia. (via Fark)
Wonder Woman, A Symbol of Progress
Wonder Woman was a breakthrough character for DC Comics in that she was a (gasp) woman! Since her debut in 1941, she's been a symbol of a woman's power, although a problematic one, having been written and drawn by men for a male audience. And even so, she got the short end of the stick in pop culture. Nevertheless, Wonder Woman persevered. Learn the history of Wonder Woman in this video from kaptainkristian. (via Tastefully Offensive)
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
The Spaghetti Tree Prank of 1957
The BBC pulled off what is possibly the greatest April Fool's Day prank ever in 1957 when they aired a report on the spaghetti harvest in Switzerland. At the time, pasta was not all that common in Britain, and a lot of people believed it. Read more about the prank here.
The History of April Fool's Day
This is supposedly the history of April Fool's Day, although you might not believe a word of it, considering. While the history is explained to us, we see a bunch of examples of pranks illustrated. These can cost you a friendship.
Monday, March 31, 2025
Tastes Like Almonds
This is not all that uncommon with scientists. But the simpler explanation is that the site contains cyanide. (via Slow Robot)
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