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airplanes
A Visual Primer On Airplane Etiquette
Here are 14 photo illustrations from Australia of jerk-like behavior on airplanes, for those of you who aren't creeped out by the weird "lets use clones" art direction of the piece. The weirdest tip is that it's apparently okay to kick your fellow passenger in the crotch if you're certain you can do it without waking him up, but hey, that's Australia for you.
"Gallery: Seat etiquette" [News.com.au]
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funny
7 Toys You Probably Shouldn't Buy
Look, we're not going to sit here and pretend to know a lot about parenting. But unless Ambras syndrome runs in your family, we can't imagine why you need to teach your 7-year-old how to shave a baby. The toy tattoo gun actually looks like a lot of fun, though.
"The 7 Most Inappropriate Products For Children" [Huffington Post] (Thanks to Daizy!)
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mysteries
New Subway Gamepieces Exist Outside Of Normal Time
Justin sent us this gamepiece he scraped like a wet scab off the side of his moist Subway beverage cup. (I do not like gamepieces affixed to fast food drinks.) We're in awe at its nearly kōan-like phrasing. How is an instant win not an instant winner? How do you peel the gamepiece that has already been peeled? Feel free to use these in your meditations.
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funny
When Billboards Collide
It's funny when something accidental happens in advertising, like when billboards that shouldn't be next to each other are put up. We always suspected the placement of religious billboards are intentional, but we're really not sure about Cat Jesus. Yes, Cat Jesus.
"15 Billboards That Don't Belong Next To Each Other" [BuzzFeed]
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The Huffington Post is having a "Capture The Recession" photo contest. I'd argue that their Flickr pool is nowhere near as cool as ours, but it's not shabby. Users can rate the pictures and choose the most recession-riffic. [Huffington Post]
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sexytime
Glamour Shots Now Does Boudoir Photography?
Dallas writes, "Hey, I just saw this ad in on a local newspaper website. Glamour shots has apparently 'changed.' I guess they think there might be a market for people who will pay for nudie pics of themselves." More » -
christmas creep
It's Time To Start Shopping For Christmas Decorations! Oh, Wait...
There's no better way to show your support for the war on Christmas Creep than to strap a bottle rocket to a reindeer ornament, or maybe point a Roman candle at a Santa lawn figure. Now you can do just that, by combining all the explosive fury of July 4th with the heartwarming frivolity of Christmas, thanks to Tuesday Morning. More » -
shipping and handling
UPS' "Professional Packaging" Destroys Antique Car
UPS ruined this antique 1953 Willys Aero Wagon concept studio model by shipping it in three boxes taped together with packing peanuts and bubble wrap. UPS claims they can "pack almost anything," and that their "certified packing experts" "specialize in fragile and high-value items, including antiques." Whoops!
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credit cards
A Visual History Of Credit Cards From 1951-Today
Credit cards weren't always the adorable little pocket debt machines that they are today. They weren't even plastic until AmEx decided to class things up in 1959. Travel back to the good old days when credit cards were a "ticket for anyone to spend freely and decide when was best to pay it back" with this revealing photo set from Slate.
A visual history of the credit card. [The Big Money]
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online photo sites
Kodak Gallery Holds Photos Hostage, Then Deletes Them
A lot of people out there on the Interwebs apparently didn't read our article about Kodak Gallery, and their photos were deleted from Gallery starting two weeks ago if they didn't either pay up or make a photo print purchase. Many customers were fully aware of the deadline, but since Kodak provided no easy way to export full-size photos from the galleries, they were forced to download thousands of files one. at. a. time. More » -
confusing
At Food Lion, "Value Pricing" Means Extra Confusion!
Food Lion can't decide how much this boneless New York strip steak costs or weighs. It could weigh .47 pounds at $9.49 per pound, or it could be 1.06 pounds of value priced meat at $6.64 per pound. Reader Mike isn't sure what's really going on here, but he's hungry and confused and wants his steak to come with answers.
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unacceptable food
The Extra Fiber In Quaker Natural Granola: Chunks Of Wood
James' seven-year-old daughter was happily noshing on her Quaker Natural Granola when she came across this chunk of wood. Quaker was quick to send James a coupon so he could buy more woody granola from Costco, but then offered a refund when reminded that the bulk warehouse doesn't accept manufacturer's coupons.
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follow ups
REI Says ATM Photographer Is Welcome In Their Store Any Time
REI's Director of Corporate Communications contacted us with an official statement about the recent showdown between two Loomis security guards and a customer with an iPhone at one of their Seattle stores. She says despite the document Shane says he was forced to sign at the police station, he is not banned from their stores. Below is REI's official statement. More » -
your rights
Loomis Rent-A-Cops Have Shopper Cuffed, Hauled Away Over ATM Photo
While Shane was standing in the customer service line at a Seattle REI, he watched two Loomis employees open and change out the cash in an ATM machine. Shane took a photo of them with his iPhone. This apparently freaked out the Loomis guards, the REI security staff, and then the Seattle police, who put handcuffs on Shane, drove him to the police station, and then made him sign a statement that he wouldn't return to a REI store for a year. You might have noticed in that summary that they didn't actually bring any charges against him, which should make it clear to anyone who wants to side with the faux Po-Po that what Shane did wasn't illegal, that the rent-a-cops should be fired, and that REI and Loomis owe Shane a big apology. More » -
funny
Better Bring Some Wire Clippers With You When You Shop At This Walmart
You'll need them to cut off the right amount of penny at the cash register. Or, we suppose you could add something to your cart that includes 6/10 of a penny to even it all out—but that's how they get you, with those "even penny" purchases. (Thanks to Amanda!) -
photos
Engine Massacre After 10,000 Miles No Oil Change
It doesn't take 30,000 without an oil change to wreck an engine, here's pictures of reader Eugene's sister's blown engine and turbo after just 10,000 miles without so much a dipstick getting exposed to the outside air. See how it's covered in what looks like piles of dried BBQ sauce? That's not a good look for an engine. Oily is good, black-oily is bad. "One big week long project, " writes Eugene. More grisly photos, inside... UPDATE: Commenters suggest the bigger culprit may have been using non-synthetic oil in a turbo car. Looks like a VW 1.8 turbo- notorious engine for sludge buildup. A turbo engine, that one in particular, requires frequent oil changes and synthetic oil," says anAdmetus. More » -
math problems
Sears Fails Third-Grade Math
Quick, what's 2 x 15? Did you get 40? No? Then you're apparently overqualified to run Sears' website.
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We're not sure if this will work for brand new customers, but KodakGallery is offering free Mother's Day photo cards through 5/16 with coupon code FREECARD. To ensure delivery by Mother's Day, you have to order the card by midnight tonight. Note that you'll still have to pay 99 cents shipping and handling. [KodakGallery]
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