Vampire bats are given a bad name, partially because they survive on blood, but partially because they share their moniker with a certain Hollywood monster. But really, they live fascinating lives that rely on the altruism of the other bats they share a home with. Learn more over on The Proceedings of the Ever So Strange.
Category: Interesting
Weird, bizzare, funny or otherwise interesting things that don’t belong in any other catagories.
Stunning, But Scary, Roads
Would you drive on this rock-carved road in China? What about the rest of these dangerous roads?
Why make your kiddos the same boring plushies they could buy at the store, when you could make them an awesome light-up plush angler fish instead? It is not only cute, it will also get them more interested in science and double as a nightlight. Not bad for a plushie, huh?
American Ghost Towns
Personally, I’ve always found the idea of a ghost town to be simply fascinating…even after I was old enough to realize they aren’t just towns populated with spirits. This fascinating article on Woman’s Day takes a detailed look at some of America’s greatest ghost towns, including Gleeson, Courtland and Pearce, Arizona (pictured above).
These are quite possibly the sweetest way to start off breakfast in bed, ever.
Tiki Dalek
While this was made as an entry for a masquerade contest, it would also make an excellent decoration for any geek’s luau.
How freaking cute is this little family of needle felted sloths? Seriously.
While some of these have been covered on the other Peeps diorama posts I linked to, there are a few new ones, like the Jersey Peeps.
Sure died Easter eggs look cool, but they certainly can’t compete with these artistic eggs.
By removing the “jewel” from your ring pop and using the post to skewer a Peep, you can make your very own Peeps mood rings.








