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Demonym Maps Showing the Proper Way to Refer to Citizens of Each US State and Canadian Province
Alex Egoshin of Vivid Maps created a handy maps that show the proper names for citizens of each US state and Canadian province. These names,…
Humboldt Penguins at the Saint Louis Zoo Gleefully Gather Around the Scale to Get Themselves Weighed
The Humboldt penguins at the Saint Louis Zoo rather gleefully gathered around the scale after a penguin named Pedro rather loudly showed his affection for…
Georgia Bar Removes $3,714 Worth of One Dollar Bills Stapled to the Walls to Pay Their Employees
Jennifer Knox, the owner of The Sand Bar on Tybee Island in Georgia, worked with several of her employees to remove thousands of one dollar…
Rainbow Appears Over New York City During 7 O’Clock Cheer Followed by a Pot of Gold in Lower Manhattan
Every night at 7PM in and around New York City (and around the world), citizens have used their roofs, balconies, fire escapes, windows, and public…
Buddhist Monk Performs Minimalist Covers of Classic Rock Songs on Traditional Instruments
Buddhist monk performs minimalist covers of rock songs on such instruments as a drum, a standing bell, a wooden fish, a gong, and a bell.
A Cuddly Flying Spaghetti Monster Plush Toy With Bendable Noodly Appendages
For Pastafarians who want their deity to be cuddly, there is a Flying Spaghetti Monster plush toy that sports bendable noodly appendages that can be…
Marvelous Music Machines That Emit Beautiful Sounds
Music sculptor Bichopalo creates marvelous machines that emit beautifully calming sounds. Some of these cleverly designed sculptures feature the artist’s plants and his pet birds,…
Tiny Hedgehog and Beautiful Bengal Kitten Become the Most Ridiculously Adorable Best of Friends
An absolutely adorable hedgehog named Herbee now has a new partner-in-crime – a gorgeous Bengal kitten named Audree.
Baker Creates Beautiful Edible Bouquets Using Homemade Bread Adorned With Fresh Vegetables
Baker Hannah P of Blondie + Rye creates wonderfully colorful floral landscapes and bouquets using her signature homemade sourdough bread adorned with various cornucopias of…
Two Houston Police Officers Escort Lost Ducklings Back to Their Mother While Monitoring Closed Parks
While monitoring parks that are currently closed, two different officers of the Houston Police Department helpfully escorted lines of lost ducklings back to their worried…