Weird, bizzare, funny or otherwise interesting things that don’t belong in any other catagories.
Japan’s been having a much hotter than average summer and on top of offering frozen underwear at porn shops, they’ve also took to a frozen aquarium to cool off. How do fish survive in a frozen aquarium? Well, they don’t really, but they are flash frozen in a life-like state. It’s so cool in the aquarium that guests are even given blankets to keep warm during their stay.
If you want a beer, but are looking something even cooler for this killer August heat, try a beer popsicle. Simply crack open the tab, add some simple syrup and lime juice, then insert a stick and when it’s frozen, cut open the other end. Sounds like a good experiment for my other blog, the Cheapskate’s Handbook.
These days, people throw around the title “3rd world” to indicate a country is poor, but did you know that not all poor countries are 3rd world countries? Have you ever wondered if there’s such a thing as a 2nd world country? There is.
Here’s the truth behind the matter: a 3rd world country is any country that was not in league with either capitalist or communist countries during the Cold War. All capitalist/NATO countries were defined as 1st world countries and the USSR and its allies were labeled as 2nd world countries. 3rd world countries tended to be too poor to care about the cold war and its contenders.
Interestingly, since the term “2nd world countries” has fallen out of favor, a lot of people mistakenly label Cuba as a 3rd world country, but since they are still devoutly communist, they are actually still a 2nd world country.
Also interesting, all countries in both Africa and South America are 3rd world countries, with the exception of the small South American country of Guyane, also known as French Guiana. As its alternative name suggests, this country was allied with the capitalists countries as it was, and still is, a French overseas department. These days, they are part of the European Union and still use Euros.
If you lived in a small town in France and assumed that a strange incident fifty years ago involving bread, mass hallucinations and at least five deaths were related to mind control experiments by the CIA, people would think you were insane….That is, until recently uncovered documents proved you right.
Ever wonder what happened to Judge Wapner of the People’s Court? Apparently he retired to make root beer.
Snack fooders beware, there seems to be at least one batch of Chili Cheese Fritos on the shelves right now that is distinctly lacking the artificial chili cheese flavorings that make them so wonderful.
Imagine my sadness when I opened my bag only to find chili cheeseless corn chips. I’m posting this as a warning to you to avoid these bland morsels until things are straightened out.
Nowadays wooden clogs are largely sold in the Netherlands as tourist souvenirs, but have you ever wondered why someone would intentionally want to walk around in shoes that could give you a splinter?
The answer goes back to the country’s name, Neterlands roughly translates into “low lands,” which describes most of the terrain in the area. Because the country is filled with so many low lands, the ground was largely boggy and wet and leather shoes would become easily ruined and could not adequately protect the wearer’s feet from becoming damp. Wooden shoes on the other, were sturdy, could survive the muck and were better at keeping feet dry.
These days they are considered good safety shoes as they are difficult to crush or penetrate. They’re also good for kicking butt, as you can tell from this great Jackie Chan clip.
Didn’t get enough cosplay action from my recent Comic Con posts? Then check out this geektacular wedding featured in The Daily Mail.
How about a ham(ster) burger? Thanks Must Have Cute.
