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Fishy, but chocolate

Take two Asian religions (Judaism, Christianity), mix in some pagan and commercial European elements (evergreen trees, stocking caps, candy canes), add in a food from the Americas (cocoa) and a subject that mixes Christian theology (“Follow me, and I will make Continue reading Fishy, but chocolate

Bunny life

This poor little bunny, a Godiva bunny no less, has suffered the depredations of a maurading bunny nibbler. The bunny is but a shell of its former self, a broken shell at that.

Iterative notice about parking

This professionally printed sign with less than professional scribbling was taped to a parking meter in Silver Spring, Maryland. It notifies motorists that two spaces are not available from something scribbled to something else scribbled, with an almost illegible correction Continue reading Iterative notice about parking

Palma de Mallorca, February 1966

On January 17, 1966, a B-52 bomber carrying four Mark 28 hydrogen bombs collided with a KC-135 aerial tanker during a mid-air refueling at 31,000 feet over the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Spain. The collision killed three of Continue reading Palma de Mallorca, February 1966

Not dolphin approved

This sign, posted on a pier at Fort DeSoto Park, south of St. Petersburg, Florida, is not dolphin approved. Dolphins are highly intelligent animals, fully capable of serving in their role as a top predator in the ocean. Yet like Continue reading Not dolphin approved

Fast Women in Shorts

The University of Maryland Lady Terps traveled to far-off Princess Anne, Maryland on December 20, 2015, to take on the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore. Over 40 minutes, the Terrapins used a stifling defense and smoothly oiled offense to win by Continue reading Fast Women in Shorts

Laser pointers, cats, and — dogs?

This “Auto-Motion Interactive Pet Laser Toy for Cats and Dogs” apparently has something to do with Animal Planet, though it isn’t entirely clear on what that “something” might be. Other text on the packaging claims it “projects full-motion laser light Continue reading Laser pointers, cats, and — dogs?

Star Wars reconciliation?

If you know anything about Star Wars, you know that this is a strange set of bedfellows. We have a Wookie, a robot, a Storm Trooper, and an evil follower of the Dark Side, all sharing a Star Wars-themed bedspread Continue reading Star Wars reconciliation?