Take a look at these amazing cliff diving pics. There’s a handful of cliff diving spots that don’t look like you’d die just trying to do it…those are the only places I’d ever consider trying. Regardless, it does look stunning when other people do it. -Thanks for the tip Andy!
Quote of the Day:
“The idea that UN commitments should be followed by action is indeed a radical one, especially for the United States, where willful neglect of its own commitments is the rule.” -Jeffrey Sachs
Fact of the Day:
Nanny911 recruits people for its show by approaching parents with kids that act out terribly in nearby LA toy stores. –Source
Today’s Holiday:
Argentinean Inventor’s Day
Link of the Day:
Some really over the top limos.
Quote of the Day:
“The most manifest sign of wisdom is continued cheerfulness.†-Montaigne
Fact of the Day:
If ever dozed off while driving or in class, but only for a second, you’ve microslept. –Source
Today’s Holiday:
Gold Star Mother’s Day
Link of the Day:
How penitentiaries caused people to go insane rather than just die.
Quote of the Day:
“If you want your writing to be taken seriously, don’t marry and have kids, and above all, don’t die. But if you have to die, commit suicide. They approve of that.†-Ursula K. Le Guin
Fact of the Day:
The term “moron†comes from the eugenic movement. Coined by Henry Goddard, an early eugenic founder, it comes from the Greek word moros, meaning “stupid and foolish.†We use the term lightly these days as a kind of vague, almost teasing insult. For Goddard and the eugenic community, a “moron†was anyone deemed unfit for life and indeed a target to be eliminated. –Source
Today’s Holiday:
Bison-Ten-Yell Day -I have no idea what this means.
Link of the Day:
Ever want to race in heels? I would eat crap in about a minute. Still, it’s fun to watch.
I was just lucky enough to catch this episode of Boing Boing TV that is based on Leslie Hall’s tour diary. It is a glorious mess of crazy.
Following up on the rant I made a few hours ago about people believing in mythical creatures like we haven’t really done since the mid-ages, we have a Yeti hunt. If bigfoot just showed up dead, who’s to say we won’t just stumble upon the Yeti this week too? Maybe lochness is next?
I apologize if I sound critical, but I am.
I thought I’d remind you that there are still scammers lurking about trying desperately to show you crazy monsters and big foots. I know the internet has made the spread of information amazing and crazy now, but that doesn’t mean you should go spreading lies. I feel a new mythology coming alive thanks to the miraculous ability of people to spread great forgeries faster than ever.
Oh, and just so you know, there’s a Nigerian banker trying to get a hold of you. Since he has your inheritance.
Thanks Neatorama.
Great video found via Neatorama.
An Indian politician is so thrilled to have one the recent election that he has sacrificed over 200 goats and four buffalo. Take that PETA. More info available at Metro.co.uk.
MailOnline claims that the true identity of the world’s most famous graffiti artist, Banksy, has finally been revealed and he is none other than 34 year-old Robin Gunningham, pictured here.
Personally, I’m just not feeling it, this guy looks way too lame. But, it’s possible. I mean, Banksy is all just a crazy image, so it is pretty hard to say for sure. I just don’t think they have enough evidence to say for certain yet.