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A Mentos Ad Where Everyone is Wearing a Creepy Horse Head Mask
“Recently found commercial from 1992. Only aired in Sweden and Venezuela…” The folks at SB Nation recently uploaded this “found” Mentos candy ad from 1992…
Unnatural Selection, Solo Art Show by Robert Bowen at Zerofriends
The Unnatural Selection solo art show by San Francisco artist Robert Bowen (aka “bowenstuff“) at Zerofriends will feature an awesome collection of his new original…
Santa Cthulhu, A Needle Felted Wool Sculpture For 2012
Artists Amy L. Rawson and Brian East have recently completed their 4th needle felted “Santa Cthulhu” sculpture. It has a fireplace, tiny stockings, a plate…
PBS Arts: Off Book — The Universal Arts of Graphic Design
“The Universal Arts of Graphic Design” by PBS Arts: Off Book takes a look at the many ways graphic design plays a role in everyday…
Graham Hughes, First Backpacker to Visit Every Country Without Flying
In 2009, adventurer and filmmaker Graham Hughes set a Guinness World Record for visiting 133 countries in one year by scheduled ground transport. He left…
121212, A Concert For Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden
121212 is a concert to be held on December 12, 2012 at New York City’s Madison Square Garden to benefit the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts…
A Disney Toy Soldier Trains For Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
A toy soldier works hard to earn his spot in Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
New York Neon, The Neon Signs of New York City
The recently released book New York Neon is a visual tour of the neon signage of New York City by Thomas Rinaldi. The book includes…
Moonshine Marshmallows by Blue Bottle Coffee
At Food52, Caitlin Freeman of Blue Bottle Coffee shares her recipe for Moonshine Marshmallows, homemade marshmallows flavored with 3 tablespoons of Kings County Distillery Moonshine.…
In Decembeaver, Women Will Stop Shaving Their Muffs, For Charity
“Move over Movember… Time to celebrate Decembeaver!” Now that Movember is over, ladies get their turn to raise awareness for cancer with “Decembeaver”, a month…