unique and interesting: April 2007

Monday, April 30, 2007

The He/She Ratio Of A Web Site

A site's he/ she ratio is measured by counting the number of pages on the domain containing the word 'he,' then searching for the number containing 'she,' and then looking at the two numbers in comparison.It's a nice little application made by Philipp...

A delightful love story told in just three pictures.(via Barry's Bl...

Essentialist Explanations

This page comprises a list of 876 'essentialist explanations' of the form 'Language X is essentially language Y under conditions Z.' Some examples:* English is what you get from Normans trying to pick up Saxon girls.* Brazilian is essentially Spanish spoken by Portuguese hot babes with rhythm.* Chinese...

Techno Tuesday is a comic based on technology and the modern world by Andy Rementer, a graphic designer/cartoonist from New Jersey, U...

We Are Not Alone

Some examples of the numerous life forms living on our body made visible by scanning electron microscopes. Have a nice d...

Just 'Plane' Weird

The fact that hundreds of thousands of pounds of aluminum and pretzels can fly is weird enough, but it gets weird...

Benno Meyer-Rochow, of the International University of Bremen, Germany, and Jozsef Gal from Loránd Eötvös University in Hungary found that adult penguins generate a pressure up to 60 kPa (450 mm Hg) to expel their faeces, which equals about twice the...

A gallery of antique mouse and rat traps.(via Everlasting Blo...

The Prison Guard

Funny commercial by Dutch insurance company 'Centraal Beheer.' It's one in a series of commercials where someone gets in trouble and all they have to do is call the insurance compa...

100 Places To See Before You Die

Yes, some of these places I actually do want to see before I die. Like the pyramids, Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, Easter Island, and New Yo...

Your heart is a very hard working muscle, which unlike other muscles of the body has to work around the clock to keep your blood circulating. It is useful to know the normal heart anatomy, so as to understand the conditions affecting the normal heart.This...

Elephant Charges Car

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Home Schooled is a comics series by American artist Ash Jackson.Co-writing by Silas Jackson.The Presurfer will feature a Home Schooled cartoon every Monday. This is an absolute exclusive cooperation between The Presurfer and Ash Jackson.Home Schooled...

A beautiful NASA Earth Observatory photo of the atmosphere taken one hundred kilometers above the ear...

Order Of The Science Scouts Of Exemplary Repute And Above-Average Physique

From the twisted minds of the Science Creative Quarterly, a publication by students of the University of British Columbia, Canada, comes the Order of the Science Scouts of Exemplary Repute and Above Average Physique - being an initiative aimed squarely...

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No, I'm not drunk. This is a grammatically correct sentence used as an example of how homonyms and homophones can be used to create complicated constructs.It has been known to exist since 1972 when the sentence was used by William J. Rapaport, currently an associate professor at the University at Buffalo.Here...

A computer mouse made from a real mouse. If this offends you, I'm with you. You got to be really brainsick to make, or use, something like th...

You are in control of these Disneyland rides: Tower of Terror, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain and Phantom Manor.It's like playing The Sims. You control the gates, the rides, and do some maintenance if need...

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Nosefrida is a doctor recommended nasal aspirator that removes mucous from your child's nose. When your child has a cold with a runny stuffed nose, it can be frustrating when they can not blow their own nose. Congestion interferes with sleep, feeding...

Flying Alarm Clock

This morning I had my alarm clock set at 8 o'clock. At that time, the alarm went off, I woke up, hit the button, and went to sleep for another hour. Fortunately, it's Saturday and I didn't have any appointments.But this happens to me sometimes. I just hit the button and go back to sleep. Maybe I should...

My Hovercraft Is Full Of Eels

We've all encountered it before. Coming home from a trip, you find your hovercraft is full of eels. So, you go to see your hovercraft dealer and tell him: 'My hovercraft is full of eels.' He'll fix the problem.But what if, for instance, you're on vacation in, say, Hungary. Finding a hovercraft dealer...

Stallions4Mares is the on-line dating agency for horses and ponies.Stallions4Mares finds the perfect stud and stallion for your mare. It's totally free to search. Whether you are looking for a huge hunter, thoroughbred or a small pony, simply search...

Can one person slow global warming? Actually, yes. You - along with scientists, businesses and governments - can create paths to cut carbon emissions.Time, in partnership with CNN constructed a guide to some of the planet's best ide...

The internal watch is encased in leather, rendering it a non-functional timepiece. The hidden watch transcends typical associations of status by isolating the emerging form rather than acting as a flashy signifier.Perfect for the man with no time. For...

MEDgle

MEDgle is a search for general medical conditions, an online information and educational health service. It is not a diagnostic or decision making tool. MEDgle indicates the possibilities that exist for any given combination of symptoms.Search over 900 symptoms and more than 1300 diagnoses. It excludes...

In the second half of the eighteenth century the hair of the fashionable world in England soared to new heights. The Lewis Walpole Library has a selection of prints focused on hair and wigs, and on the hairdressers and barbers who created and tended...

Batavia

The Batavia was a ship of the Dutch East India Company, built in 1628 in Amsterdam, which was struck by mutiny and shipwreck during her maiden voyage.In 1985 a start was made with the reconstruction of the Batavia on a shipyard in the Dutch city of...

Terrafugia, Inc. is developing the Transition. The Transition is a road-able aircraft that will be able to land at the airport, fold up its wings, and drive on the road. Terrafugia's mission is expanding personal mobility through the practical integration...

The Elevator Hug

The Elevator Hug is a short animation, a virtual hug, meant to help raise funds for Meagan's Walk which raises funds to fight paediatric brain tumors. Meagan's Walk was started by Denise Bebenek after her 5 year old daughter Meagan died of a brain tumor 6 years ago.Every year on Mother's Day, Denise...

Game cakes are cakes decorated with video game themes. Michael Fahey, a writer for Kotaku (a blog which focuses on video and computer games, and part of Gawker Media), was slowly being driven insane by the influx of cake-related tips he received via...

Does everyone you know have a digital camera? Are you sick of finding pictures of yourself on the internet? Are you annoyed by the way your eyes look? Do you wish that documentation did not exist? Are you awkward in front of the 'digital lens?' Would...

Sheep 'Poodle' Scam

According to English newspaper The Sun, thousands of Japanese have been swindled in a scam in which they were sold Australian and British sheep and told they were poodles. Flocks of sheep were imported to Japan and then sold by a company called Poodles as Pets, marketed as fashionable accessories, available...

Chaoscope is a 3D strange attractors rendering software. It is an ongoing project created and maintained by Nicolas Desprez. You can check the gallery to see more examples of what Chaoscope can do.(via Neatora...

A selection of meals that are in the 300-400 Calorie range.The visual representation gives an idea of portion si...

Turn Off The Interweb

What if you could turn off the Interweb just by pushing a button. Well, you can!But wait a moment! First read today's other posts here on The Presurfer. Then go to this place to turn off the Interw...

Online Dating Profile Dictionary

You've probably seen some of those dating advertisements before. Where people describe themselves as 'easy going', 'romantic', 'spontaneous' or 'creative'. But what do these words really mean?The Online Dating Profile Dictiona...

Yesterday morning, President Bush marked Malaria Awareness Day by participating in a Rose Garden ceremony featuring Senegalese performers from the West African Dance Company. The President and First Lady Laura Bush danced along with the performers.Melissa...

Grailcode

Prince William is the Antichrist, King Arthur Prophecy, Satanic Conspiracy, Knights Templar, Holy Grail Code, Bible Revelation, Temple Israel, Royal Bloodline, Merovingian, Celtic Druid, Wiccan, Witchcraft, Mayan, New Age, Atlantis.You got it!Conspiracy theories. With annoying mus...

Geminoid

Japan's latest humanoid brings new meaning to I-Robot, as Geminoid, the offspring of a university robotics professor, not only has his brains, but his looks.Hiroshi Ishiguro, professor at Osaka University and researcher at ATR Intelligent Robotics and Communication Laboratories, crafted his android...

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If you're hungry for a hotdog, you're in luck. For only $1, I will cook you a hot dog and mail it to you. Just PayPal me a buck, and I will personally cook you a delicious hotdog, and then ship it out to you!Now, because your hot dog may get cold during...

The Top 5 Brain Health Foods

Is there something like food for your brain? Food that can help turn your brain into a lean, mean thinking machine?The brain is an extremely metabolically active organ, making it a very hungry one. Research labs around the world have established that the right food can enhance mental capabilities. The...

The Computer Monster

This is from an IBM training movie.Created by Jim Henson and Frank ...

Yes, it's not for the really-weak-stomached. But those with bad sinuses or weird senses of humor will appreciate it. It's the Things From Wes' Nose section. Wes' family has rotten sinuses. Three of four aunts (including Aunt Priscilla, Queen of the...

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Hello Kitty is a fictional character produced by the Japanese company Sanrio. Hello Kitty is an anthropomorphized white cat, characterized by a distinctive bow or some other decoration on her left ear, and the absence of a mouth. Although originally...

Kryptonite Discovered In Mine

Kryptonite, which robbed Superman of his powers, is no longer the stuff of comic books and films. A new mineral matching its unique chemistry has been identified in a mine in Serbia. It's not green and it doesn't glow either. The real mineral is white and harmless.The new mineral will not be called...

The state of Discipline of Children in the Western World is in crisis! We all see it every time we go to a restaurant, ride a plane, or go into a convenience store: Young people totally out of Control! And who's to Blame?The Blame lies squarely with...

Smoking Fingers

How to make smoke by rubbing your fingers togeth...

Using your webcam, Snap lets you take snapshots and add stickers, speech bubbles, and wacky fun-house filters. With the click of a button, Snap allows you to instantly share your snapshots on the Internet using the popular photo-sharing site Photobucket.You...

CCTV International is the English-language 24-hour news channel of China Central Television, China's largest national TV network.On their web site they are presenting the 10 hottest female stars of China. But they have a peculiar - though very honest...

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The deep sea, which has been immersed in total darkness since the dawn of time, occupies 85% of ocean space, forming the planet's largest habitat. Yet these depths abound with mystery. The deep sea is mostly uncharted - only about 5 percent of the seafloor...

Sometimes simply getting from point A to point B is not really the point. Some people want to do it in style and with a certain panache, and some want to set their vehicles as far apart from the norm as possible.The World's Strangest Vehicl...

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Did you know that your hairstyle reveals something about your character? It's true, I tell you! Everyone has one particular hairstyle which perfectly matches his or her character. Find out what hairdo suits you the most.Shown here is my ideal hairstyle....

Kako Messenger

With The Kako Messenger you can send singing messages instead of text emails. You choose a singer, then type your message and click on 'play.' When you're done, you can send your singing message by email in a secure way - the message is encrypted and...

Third Man In History To Ever Walk On Water

The first one was Jesus Christ.The second one was Peter the apostle.And now there's this guy, Jo...

Totally Wrong Predictions Of The Past

American science and technology magazine Popular Mechanics said in 1949: 'Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons.'And in 1977 Ken Olson, president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corp. said: 'There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home.'They were, of course,...

Hi and welcome to the home of tasty snacks for animal lovers. It's nice to see you. Back in the old days life was hard. Mom and Pop kept bunnies in the backyard.The depression hit - and they ran out of money. There was nothing for it, they had to eat...

Playa Cofi Jukebox

The best of the top 100 from 1950 until 1984, the golden years of popular music. Just select a playlist and go back to work. It will play in the backgrou...

In December 2000, Mexican UFO skywatcher Salvador Guerrero videotaped a 'hombrecito volador' (a little flying man) in the sky.This sighting signaled the beginning of a series of similar sightings in Mexico, and more reports and videos of these strange...

32 Things You Can Do With Beer

Beer is so good that you should be able to do more with it than just drink it. Did you know you can bath in it, cure insomnia, catch mice, lower your blood pressure, and build a plane with it?32 Things You Can Do With Be...

A Day In The Life Of A Digger

A Digger is a member of Digg, the community-based news website with an emphasis on technology, science articles, politics and videos.MrBabyMan has been a member of Digg since 2005. People are always asking him 'How can you devote so much time to a single website? What does it take to be a Digger?' According...

Our goal here at dogs w/wigs is to entertain and informt he public on the growing trend of putting wigs on ur dogs!! hopefully by looking @ dese pics u will become more knwledgeable about dogs w/wigs and we encourage you to supoport their cause of putting...

Etymologic

From where does the word tadpole originate?The origin of the word yacht?What's the definition of epidermis?What was the original meaning of pedigree?Yes, it's The Toughest Word Game On The W...

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The wonderful paleo art of Heinrich Harder.(via Incoming Signa...

The Only Cleaner You'll Ever Need

Most cleaning products fall into one of two categories: toxic or expensive. While both types will clean almost anything (or at least, anything within their limited range of capabilities), there's a third option.It's inexpensive and not at all poisonous to humans. It's multi-purpose as well - one container...

UFO Cow Abduction

A video of what appears to be a cow being abducted by a UFO.I think it's fake. Or is ...

How to Pick Your Nose Inconspicuously

The Thumb-Finger Method and the Advanced Hand-Guard Method. These are just two methods of picking your nose in public without getting noticed. Although not socially accepted, nose picking can, at times, be necessary.When something in your nose needs help finding its way out, you can be ready to respond...

Looks like an old Singer sewing machine doesn't it? It's not! It's a cake. No plastics or any other artificial stuff is being used - everything is eatable.More Russian Cake A...

77 Ways To Learn Faster, Deeper, And Better

Knowledge is the backbone of society's progress. Knowledge can lead to a new job, better pay, a new hobby, or simply knowledge for knowledge's sake - whatever is important to you as an end goal.Life-changing knowledge does typically require advanced learning techniques. In fact, it's been said that...

MSNBC launched a breaker-style game called Newsbreaker. The object of the game is to clear all of the bricks on the level. Collect Headlines and Power Ups for bonus points.Browse the news with your mouse by hitting Pause, clearing a level or at Game...

Anatomy Models

Anatomical models contain more than just information about human anatomy. They convey social meaning. By examining the way in which anatomy models are fabricated and decorated, the values and attitudes of the societies that produced them can be further understood and analyzed.An analysis of anatomy...

Leo Of The Light

Unlike most people, Leo of the Light never gave up his psychic abilities when he was a child. Instead, he developed what he thought was a natural part of himself. And, when Leo saw a monster or alien being in another dimension, he stood up to it and...

Power Line Maintenance

Have you any idea how power lines are maintained? Here's a documentary called 'Straight Up!' showing power line maintenance being performed on live wires by a man from a helicopter. You won't believe your ey...

These hand sculpted wooden coffins or decorated chests are made by the famous Ga coffin carpenters in Accra, Ghana. Traditionally these chests are the size of a full coffin or a half-length coffin.The coffin carpenters can make just about anything you...

No Man Is An Island, He Is An Ecosystem

This article from National Geographic Magazine will surely take away your appetite. It's about 'life on the human body.'Our skin is a habitat for roughly as many bacteria as there are people in the United States, for fungi and viruses, and on occasion for mosquitoes, fleas, bedbugs and kissing bugs,...

Odie The Pug

Odie the Pug on the Late Show with David Letterman.Odie loves y...

Everyone enjoys a little bit of earwax excavation every now and again, but if you want to take that potential hobby a little bit further, then you'll need the Ear Scope GXL.Simply stick the tiny video camera and ear-pick combo into one of your lugs,...

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