Actually, if you want a different play on words, this project is called “Dispatchwork” and started as a one-man project before multiplying into lots of people filling building holes with the tiny toy blocks.
600 year old astronomical tower clock - Prague throws the best art parties
How do you celebrate the 600th year anniversary? Apparently with a huge artistic event like the above. Way to go Prague!
Crazy fast spray paint artist
I’ve seen a lot of spray paint artists, but this guy is really fast, wee!
Kitty or a bunny? Happy Easter!
Even the kitty is getting into the spirit of Easter. Yay bunny hat. <3
(~~Spoiler alert, spoiler alert, spoiler alert. Beware, this will take away the cuteness of the video.~~ The video is actually played in reverse….so the kitty was taking the hat off, not putting it on. Okay, still cute, but not quite as much.)
Do you think you would notice a person change right in front of you?
Apparently, 75% of people don’t notice huge changes happen right in front of them, even when it seems obvious from the outside. This is a video shows the experiment of a person ducking behind a counter, changing out with someone new, and people on the other side of the counter not even realizing it’s not the same person any more.
What would their status updates look like? - Historical figures with Facebook
(I would’ve uploaded this myself, but the picture has such huge dimensions that PB adjusts the ratio and distorts it beyond being able to view it.)
Is moss graffiti the next big thing? - Vandalism goes green
Yeah, yeah, shouldn’t support graffiti and vandalism but whatever, I love it. And I love that this site gives step-by-step drawn instructions on how to make your own moss graffiti come alive.
200+ ways to get your creative juices flowing again
Most writers have hit writer’s block. Most workers have hit burnout. Most couples have run into ruts. Wile the list from WritetoDone is aimed toward writers, creativity is something every single person could use a little more of to make their world spin a little more smoothly….or at least with a little more fun along the way.
Here are some examples:
- Talk to a monkey. Explain what you’re really trying to say to a stuffed animal.
- Work on the title. Quickly make up five distinctly different titles. Meditate on them. What bugs you about the one you like least?
- Carry a notebook everywhere.
- Wake up ten minutes early, then go back to sleep and dream. (I do this every day anyway…..now I have a great excuse for it, wee!)
- Drink a beer with your buddies. Being happy will make you more productive. It will also give you greater enthusiasm.
- Give gratitude. Thinking about all the things you are grateful for produces a positive energy flow and vibration.
- Be in the moment. Athletes call this ‘being in the zone‘. Give full attention to whatever you are doing: eating, washing dishes, making your bed.
- Name the colors in a box of crayons. Name them with abandon, using words like squashed-pea-green, severed-arm-blood-red, or dancing-fairy-silver.
- Just say screw it. What I do know is that everyone gets jammed sometimes, even the pro writers you look up to. And when that jam happens, it’s important to remember that no one forgets how to write well. It doesn’t disappear. It’ll always be there. And maybe… maybe you just have to say screw it and stop looking for it so hard.
- Avoid logical thinking. It’s often the enemy of truly innovative thoughts.
- Play
- Don’t be afraid to be stupid and silly.
What do you do to put a little more pep in your step and creative flow in your life?
The closest thing you’ll get to “toilet humor” from me…
It’s amazing how different the signs are in different countries, hehe. Some of them are really funny. If you’re offended by lines that represent pee, though, then well, don’t click, I guess. :P
S is for Lisp - Hilarious speech about a subtle lisp
George Watsky's video here is old news, but the message isn't. I *love* what he did here and it's funny, even though the underlying point is on a more serious note. So good. Or super spectacular? S, s, s, ssss.
Ball drop your way to pleasing music
I really wish you could “save” your creations from here. Basically, just make sure your volume is at an acceptable level, pause any music or videos you have going, and start drawing lines. Watch and listen as you create your own music in moments, changing it as you go, altering the sounds that continue or fade away as the balls are sent off the page or trapped within the lines. If you’re feeling even more creative, there are sliders at the bottom to control a couple variables.
Weird Tourist Destinations (Guest)
(Guest post from Heather here for you)
Tourist attractions can bring life to otherwise dying towns, and the quest to find unusual sights can become a fun way to pass the time during family vacations. Here is a list of some of the top weird tourist destinations in the United States; next time you hit the road, keep these attractions in mind when the kids or the adults are looking for something different to do!
1. The Marfa Lights
What they are: Yellowish-green floating orbs that appear on clear nights and have even scientists stumped. Some people think they are mirages in the Texas desert, others think they are evidence that aliens are among us.
Perfect for: UFO believers, or anyone interested in the unexplained
Where to find them: Mitchell Flats, near Marfa, Texas
Cost: Free
When to visit: On clear nights to see the lights, or time your visit and go on Labor Day Weekend to visit the three-day Marfa Lights Festival.
2. Carhenge
What it is: A life-size Stonehenge replication built out of junked automobiles that have been painted gray to resemble the famous stones.
Perfect for: People who want to see Stonehenge but can’t afford to travel outside the U.S.
Where to find it: County Road 59, in Alliance, Nebraska
Cost: Free
When to visit: This attraction is open 365 days a year, but visit during daylight hours for the best view.
3. Toilet Seat Art Museum
What it is: A private home museum featuring over 1,000 decorated toilet seat covers.
Perfect for: People who are interested in strange collections or works of art
Where to find it: San Antonio, Texas
Cost: Free
When to visit: Call first, 210-824-7791
4. World’s Largest Ball of Twine
What it is: The biggest ball of twine in the world ever to be built by one individual. There was a song written about it by Weird Al Yankovic, and Clark Griswold was keen on the idea of large twine balls in National Lampoon’s Vacation.
Perfect for: Fans of National Lampoon’s Vacation or Weird Al Yankovic, and people who like to look at really big things.
Where to find it: Darwin, Minnesota
Cost: Free
When to visit: Visit when it’s warm outside, because you’ll be standing outdoors to view the attraction; the second Saturday in August is Twine Ball Days.
5. Oregon Vortex
What it is: House of Mystery that was featured in a 1999 episode of the X-Files appears to defy the laws of physics, with brooms that stand on their own, things seem to roll uphill, and everything hangs at a strange slant.
Perfect for: X-Files fans, or anyone interested in things that defy the laws of physics
Where to find it: Gold Hill, Oregon
Cost: Children 5 and under are free; other prices range up to $9.75 for adults
When to visit: This attraction is only open from March 1 – October 31
Pay it forward day is coming soon
Thursday April 28, 2011 is this year's Pay It Forward Day.
While some people take the day to do over-the-top acts of kindness, remember that paying it forward is something you can do everyday, no matter how small of an act. :)
Italian space-saving furniture - Worth the hassle?
I am in awe of some of these pieces of furniture. I’ve seen some of them before, but others are new to me and really blow away what’s expected of everyday furniture. Then again, some of it looks like it’d be way more hassle than it’s worth and I can only imagine the price of some of these space-saving, multi-tasking furniture.
Images that will ruin your childhood memories
No longer is the above what you’ll remember. Instead, you’ll see the image below with some extra hairy hippies sharing armpit space.
And if you want some more interesting behind-the-scenes shots of other movies and shows, check out this Cracked article.
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