On this day
November 22
12 items, across every year
2023 3 years ago
1 post
- The enduring appeal of eBooks for hard-to-find titles
Ever noticed how some books are impossible to find in print? That's where eBooks shine.
2018 8 years ago
2 posts
- I’m kinda jealous of this guy’s plastic bag collection
The fact that I like this guy’s plastic bag collection must mean I have hoarding inclinations. I’ve always wanted to start a paper napkin collection. The…
- How to find your Epoch Evil Twin
I have two baseball players that are my Epoch Evil Twin. Cameron Drew and Joe Bitker. What is an Epoch Evil Twin? And how do you…
2017 9 years ago
1 post
- From transit fare increases to Ewok poop
I love having several fictional Twitter accounts–the Death Star librarian, an Ewok, a baby Ewok, extreme croquet player, and so on. These fun accounts can work…
2011 15 years ago
1 post
- New word: CRZAY
Word: CRZAY Definition: When something is beyond crazy. You can’t even get yourself to say crazy the normal way, you end up saying CRZAY. Example: Person…
2010 16 years ago
1 post
- Finland stamps are the cutest stamps in the world
Finland’s stamps feature the cutest illustrations and photos. Cartoon hippos camping, animals dancing around a Christmas tree, funky shaped stamps, raspberry delights, snow dogs. C’mon you…
2006 20 years ago
1 post
- 2006 Chicago Cubs NL leaders
(photo under creative commons license from dgphilli) Here’s all the stats the Cubs had leaders in for the 2006 season: SLG %: 9th-Ramirez .561 Total Bases:…
2005 21 years ago
1 post
- Stand in the middle of the elevator car for a REAL ride
When riding in an elevator going up by yourself, stand exactly in the middle of the car. By doing so, you will be able to better…
2004 22 years ago
2 posts
- loud fire truck horn capable of disintegration
The following poem was inspired by the super loud firetruck horn that just blew down on Michigan Avenue. I’m up on the 14th floor and it…
- Top Dangerous Toys 2004
The 2004 most dangerous toys list is now released. It’s funny how the advertiser links on this “Top Ten Dangerous Toys” list has links to other…
2003 23 years ago
1 post
- each digit on my middle finger is exactly one inch
It comes in quite HANDY for measuring things.
2002 24 years ago
1 post
- Joe Martin folder
This piece appears in the 2003 Graphic USA Design Annual. Joe Martin creates three comic strips: Mister Boffo, Cats with Hands, and Willy n’ Ethel. All…