February 2012
February 5, 2012
Volcano Warfare
Would unleashing volcanoes on 1944 Japan have been more merciful than using atomic bombs? I guess we'll never know.
And would today's "bunker-buster" bombs be even more capable of this mad scientist mission, in the country of some current enemy?
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Feb 05, 2012 -
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Category: Mad Scientists, Evil Geniuses, Insane Villains, War, Weapons, 1940s, Asia
February 4, 2012
Camera as Gun
"Smile for the camera, Officer-- Argh! Why'd you shoot me?!?"
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Feb 04, 2012 -
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Category: Disguises, Impersonations, Mimics and Forgeries, Guns, Photography and Photographers, 1950s
Spot The Pig
Vermont State Police were not amused by the addition of a pig to the state seal decals made by prisoners for the sides of cruisers. The image really is spot on though.
Posted By: Alex - Sat Feb 04, 2012 -
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February 3, 2012
Horrible Norman Lear Show
This little clip proves that even geniuses can fail. The show lasted two whole episodes.
Did anyone catch this when it first aired?
Info here.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Feb 03, 2012 -
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Category: Ineptness, Crudity, Talentlessness, Kitsch, and Bad Art, Television, 1970s
Pit Bull Treadmill
If your pit bulls aren't mean enough, some time on this should change that.
(via Pit Bull Extreme)
Posted By: Alex - Fri Feb 03, 2012 -
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Category: Animals, Exercise and Fitness, Dogs
Bacon Triglyph
Brandon Shimoda was into bacon before it had become the all-pervasive pop-culture meme that it is today. In fact, he might be the guy who started the meme. Back in 2002 and 2003 he hosted the "Bacon Show" -- an art show devoted to bacon. He ran it out of his Albany apartment, greeting visitors dressed in a pink pig costume. The crowning glory of the show was his "Bacon Triglyph" -- three pieces of bacon encased in polyester resin, preserving them for all eternity.
Posted By: Alex - Fri Feb 03, 2012 -
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Category: Art, Food, Bacon
February 2, 2012
Cattle Rustlers
I wonder if Florida still has a law on the books specifying hanging for cattle rustling.
Posted By: Alex - Thu Feb 02, 2012 -
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Smelly Hands
Is this a common problem among ladies?
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Feb 02, 2012 -
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Category: Body, Skin and Skin Conditions, Business, Advertising, Products, Public Humiliation, Unsolved Mysteries, 1930s
Canadian Super Shape
Either this is how men sit in Canada, or the pants are so slippery that he's sliding off the seat.
From Eaton's Fall and Winter Catalog, 1975. (via Miss Retro Modern)
Posted By: Alex - Thu Feb 02, 2012 -
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Category: Fashion, Advertising
February 1, 2012
Missile Bullet
Fifty caliber bullets that function like guided missiles are being developed for military use. They are expected to be affordable, durable and accurate. Better warfare brought to you by Sandia Labs.
Posted By: Alex - Wed Feb 01, 2012 -
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