Category Archives: Random Stuff

Random thoughts, topics, and factoids you’ll be happy you read.

VIEW

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FRANK

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Huge caterpillar

What’s the wingspan on this chubby caterpillar when it’s done doing the metamorphosis thing? 6/12 – UPDATE: A reader much smarter than me pointed out this is a grub, not a caterpillar. So this thing will stay nasty.

Caterpillar

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Related:
Giant Wolf Eel caught from Alaskan fishing boat
Giant crocodile captured alive in Philippines
The Lions Mane jellyfish

Why I don’t ride public transportation

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Other reasons not to ride public transportation

Panic Button

Panic Button

A classic
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Lion Whisperer

Lion Whisperer
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Hope he doesn’t have a sandwich in his pocket.

Blessings

Blessings
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Animated Gifs for Your Bicycle Wheels

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You can now trick out your bike with gifs. Check out Monkey Light Pro by MonkeyLectric. This bicycle wheel display system uses lights and math (a.k.a. voodoo) to display animated gifs on your bike wheels as they spin. The system comes pre-loaded with custom artwork and animation and allows you to add your own gifs too. Buy them here.  via Incredible Things

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Tractor Motorcycle

This thing is a beast.

Tractor Motorcycle

Here is a lawnmower motorcycle.

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What Was In Lincoln’s Pockets the Night He Was Shot?

Abraham Lincoln

The items from the pockets of the coat are on display at the Library of Congress, about two miles from Ford’s Theatre.

The night Abraham Lincoln was shot, he was carrying: a pocket knife, a watch fob, an Irish linen handkerchief, a brown leather wallet, a crisp new Confederate five-dollar bill, two pairs of gold-rimmed spectacles (one held together with string), and eight newspaper clippings, some of which echoed remarks from one of his campaign speeches – that a country divided against itself cannot stand.

The items from the pockets of the coat are on display at the Library of Congress, about two miles from Ford’s Theatre. Read more.

Here are some interesting books about the assassination of Lincoln.