Slang and being creative with language is great, but it isn’t the best way to get educated from your favorite music star or movie. The Pop Culture Translator shows the absurdity of how some people use and abuse the English language, the language which has been approved by voters of Arizona as the state’s official… Continue reading Can You Speak in English?
Tag: Amusing
Absurd American Patents
Many people have thought of brilliant inventions. Others have thought some less useful, but more humorous ideas. We already know and use many common products, but the exciting thing is to see what we don’t use. Inventors have patented many ideas which never make it to the public. For your amusement, there is a Totally… Continue reading Absurd American Patents
About Your Vote
In the United States, elections were held today. One of my teachers told the class to go vote. Additionally he said, “This is a very important election.” My answer to that is “What elections are unimportant?” But I don’t advocate forcing people to vote, especially if they don’t know or care about who is running.… Continue reading About Your Vote
An Invisible Keyboard
Do you have to look at your keyboard in order to type? If not, then you can use a computer keyboard that it totally blank- we’re talking buttons without any characters printed on them. This is the ultimate keyboard for the touch type guru. Read more.
How to brush your teeth
Easier solutions to brushing teeth exist (abstaining from eating and keeping your mouth closed), but I wouldn’t recommend them. Even if you don’t floss regularly or use mouthwash (I skip them occasionally), you need to give your mouth its own kind of washing. People brush their teeth everyday, at least I hope so. We go… Continue reading How to brush your teeth
How to Build a Computer for Little or No Money
Buying a new computer can be a hassle and make a dent in your wallet. There’s a site that teaches you how to put together your own computer with some common household items. Use an old TV and some other electronics to build your own working computer. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is… Continue reading How to Build a Computer for Little or No Money
Talk About Hat Hair
Here’s a funny article about a guy whose hat is his own hair. Click to read this hilarious news story.
Exploding Water Balloon in Space
Have a look at some videos of a water balloon exploding in space and other fluid experiments. The low gravity makes it suspend in an unearthly manner. That could come in handy if you happen to spill a drink- you’ll wont get you clothes dirty because you can move away from it. That’s why astronauts… Continue reading Exploding Water Balloon in Space
The Strangest Animals
While doing educational study for college, I was looking for some unconventional animals. Hemmy.com compiled a pretty good list of some popular animals and other lesser known strangers who don’t get much attention. There are pictures and description. Another site in a foreign language (spanish) has some photos of exotic fish and other wild water-dwelling… Continue reading The Strangest Animals
iPod vs. the Cassette
The iPod is considered a great invention or at least an advanced improvement of portable music using the latest technologies. There are also others who criticize it, who realize it isn’t perfect, and who know how cheap it isn’t. I’ve got one and I see the good and bad of it. But some creative individual… Continue reading iPod vs. the Cassette
An Interesting Math Problem
If 0.9999999… goes on infinitely adding nines after the decimal, will it equal 1? Yes. It catches people’s temporal senses off-guard, but Dr. Math shows us the mathematics and reasoning behind this. Infinity is 1 although it may seem that you are always a speck short. But infinity of 9’s lingers as long as One… Continue reading An Interesting Math Problem
Shadow Sculptures
I’m sure he’s not the first to make objects with cast shadows, but Larry Kagan uses steel wire and light to project some interesting artwork. There is a video you can watch at his site, and there is also a gallery with some pieces that he has done. I find this interesting because it uses… Continue reading Shadow Sculptures