On this day
February 11
12 items, across every year
2026 earlier today
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- I accidentally used wasp larvae nests to decorate a tiny snowman
Found some cool "wooden balls" on a fallen oak branch for my snowman’s eyes. Turns out they’re wasp galls.
2025 1 year ago
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- Reese’s Chocolate Lava: The Super Bowl ad that actually worked
A Reese’s Cup… with LAVA‽ The Super Bowl ad sold me, and I had to try it. The result? Pure, molten chocolate-peanut-butter bliss.
2021 5 years ago
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- 1st century Ancient Romans held their personal belongings in cute containers
During the first century, what did the Ancient Romans use to hold their stuff? Answer: Very cute containers! The Art Institute of Chicago’s collection has this…
2020 6 years ago
2 posts
- The third guardian lion at the Art Institute of Chicago
Another Guardian Lion‽ A pair of famous lions guard the entrance to the Art Institute of Chicago. Inside the museum resides another guardian lion. This unknown…
- Rock architecture in urban empty lot
Empty lots are fascinating. The natural growth that naturally occurs in the desolate, unattended land. Plants sprouting up, giving life. The fence sign declares no trespassing.…
2013 13 years ago
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- The best way to experience a museum exhibit
A new museum exhibition is up. You trot on down to the museum to check out the show. When walking through the exhibition, do you walk…
2010 16 years ago
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- Results from people in your social circle
Google Buzz is fantastic. When you do a regular google search, there’s now a special section for “results from people in your social circle.” I love…
2009 17 years ago
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- I’m gonna cc you
When you read “cc” what do you think of? (other than carbon copy). I like to think it says “cool cool,” as in, “I’m gonna cool…
2008 18 years ago
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- You’ve been chosen
Below is a screengrab from my news feed on facebook. I have to admit I’ve fallen to the “You’ve Been Chosen” line in the sponsored ad.…
2005 21 years ago
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- Illustration of Curt Schilling’s Bloody Sock in the Hall of Fame (Boston Red Sox)
Amazing that Curt Shilling’s blood-stained sock is now in the hall of fame. It’s a testament to this pitcher’s courage. Here’s some tshirts being sold about…
- CTA customer service
A letter I sent to the Chicago Transit Authority yesterday. ======== Dear CTA Customer Service, I’m writing to let you know that I appreciate what your…
2002 24 years ago
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- Potato chips and computers don’t work
I haven’t eaten potato chips in years. Last week, I got the strange urge for some tater chips. I’m currently finding out that eating potato chips…