July 2011
July 31, 2011
Moonshine
They's a makin' that thar moonshine all legal-like now!
Posted By: Alex - Sun Jul 31, 2011 -
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Father Of The Year
A father teaching his son to drive, great. A father allowing his his 8 year old son to drive, not so much. A father dead drunk in the passenger's seat while his 8 year old son drives over 100 miles on major highways with the boy's 4 year old sister in the back seat, Darwin by proxy.
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Posted By: Alex - Sun Jul 31, 2011 -
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Naughty Vending Machines
Explore the world of "Glamour Girl Card Vending Machines" here.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Jul 31, 2011 -
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Category: Sexuality, Technology, 1950s
July 30, 2011
Appropriate Dress
How bad do you have to look to get kicked out of Wal-mart?
Posted By: Alex - Sat Jul 30, 2011 -
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Travis Louie
Surely a painter who will appeal to WU-vies.
The artist's home page.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jul 30, 2011 -
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Category: Art, Surrealism, Fictional Monsters
The Eyelash is the Window of the Soul
Click to enlarge.
Who ever knew that a false eyelash could reveal so much about the wearer?
From McCall's for April 1969.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jul 30, 2011 -
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Category: Body, Cosmetics, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1960s, Women
July 29, 2011
Confidential File: Medical Quacks
Your weekend expose viewing.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jul 29, 2011 -
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Category: Frauds, Cons and Scams, Documentaries, 1950s, Diseases
July 28, 2011
Camel or Horse?
One of these things is not like the other. The more exotic moves come past the halfway mark.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Jul 28, 2011 -
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Category: Animals, Contests, Races and Other Competitions, Europe, Middle East
July 27, 2011
Embalmer Merit Badge
Well, it doesn't actually come from the Boy Scouts, but it's similar. Purchase yours here.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jul 27, 2011 -
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Category: Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests, Body Modifications, Death
July 26, 2011
Universal Translator App
You've heard the phrase 'science fiction becomes science fact' well, here's an example of the beginnings of that very thing. An app is available for the Android phone that translates spoken English to several other languages. Could a real version of Star Trek's universal translator be far behind?
Posted By: Alex - Tue Jul 26, 2011 -
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