Nature
Woodsy Owl
Woodsy in the 70s, the 80s and the 90s. The newest look is horrifying, in my opinion, like some creature from THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Dec 02, 2012 -
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Category: Animals, Authorities and Experts, Government, Nature, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Fictional Monsters
Penguins On Thin Ice
In his latest NOTW column, Chuck mentions a "climate change musical" created with government funding.
Here is the home page.
With all the songs as soundfiles you can "enjoy."
You can even download a PDF of the script.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Nov 26, 2012 -
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Category: Ineptness, Crudity, Talentlessness, Kitsch, and Bad Art, Music, Nature
Singing Sands
The mystery of singing sand dunes has been explained. None the less it is a fascinating phenomenon to hear.
Posted By: Alex - Thu Nov 01, 2012 -
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Category: Nature
An Icicle That Looks Like A Bird
It must have been a slow news day when this photo ran in papers back in 1959. The icicle that looks like a bird was found outside a Detroit home.
Posted By: Alex - Fri Oct 19, 2012 -
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Category: Freaks, Oddities, Quirks of Nature, Nature, Weather, 1950s
Regretably Prophetic Oil Company Ad
[In two halves: click each to enlarge]
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Aug 01, 2012 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Nature, Natural Resources, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, 1960s
The Sound of the Northern Lights Clapping
People have long reported that they've heard strange clapping sounds coming from the Northern Lights. But scientists tended to ignore these reports. The people hearing the sounds were told they were imagining them, or that the sounds were coming from sources such as trees or falling ice. But now Finnish researchers at Aalto University have recorded the Aurora Borealis actually making these snapping/clapping sounds, and have confirmed (to their satisfaction) that the sounds couldn't have been coming from anywhere else. More info at space.com and at the researcher's website.
Posted By: Alex - Sat Jul 28, 2012 -
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Category: Nature, Natural Wonders, Noises and Other Public Disturbances of the Peace, Science
Cascade
Cascade from Timothy LaPointe on Vimeo.
And what exactly did you ingest before venturing into the woods?
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jul 17, 2012 -
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Category: Nature, Pop Art, Surrealism
Groovy Summertime
Happy Solstice!
Info on the band.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jun 20, 2012 -
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Category: Music, Nature
D’une Rare Crudité
Anyone know where to find the complete version of this weird film?
Posted By: Paul - Thu Jun 02, 2011 -
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Category: Anthropomorphism, Movies, Nature, Surrealism
Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster
If the Republicans continue to undo environmental laws, this is obviously where we are headed.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Apr 17, 2011 -
Comments (3)
Category: Movies, Nature, 1970s, Fictional Monsters
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