The Book of Accidents: Designed for Young Children (The Book of Accidents)The Book of Accidents: Designed for Young Children (1831). "In presenting to his little readers The Book of Accidents, the Author conceives he cannot render a more important service to the rising generation and to parents, than by furnishing them with an account of the accidents to which Children, from their inexperience or carelessness, are liable. If generally studied it will save the lives of thousands, and relieve many families from the long and unavailing misery attendant on such occurrences." [Via] The Book of Accidents: Designed for Young Children (The Book of Accidents)The Book of Accidents: Designed for Young Children (1831). "In presenting to his little readers The Book of Accidents, the Author conceives he cannot render a more important service to the rising generation and to parents, than by furnishing them with an account of the accidents to which Children, from their inexperience or carelessness, are liable. If generally studied it will save the lives of thousands, and relieve many families from the long and unavailing misery attendant on such occurrences." [Via] ) - 7 weeks ago |
the biggest escape ever over the Berlin Wall took place (Those barricades can only hold for so long)Twenty years ago this week, the biggest escape ever over the Berlin Wall took place, but the event went nearly unreported outside of the two Germanies. The 182 persons who jumped over the Wall in the early morning hours of 1 July 1988, instead of leaving East Germany, fled in the opposite direction (scroll down to "Wolfgang Ritter") to escape the West Berlin police. East German border guards waited with trucks on the other side of the Wall in the middle of the death strip to pick up the wall-hopping protesters; they were driven to another location, served breakfast, and then taken to the Friedrichsstrasse crossing to West Berlin with the admonition to "use the usual border crossing next time." The Lenné Triangle, where the wall jumpers lived in their tent village (including a "People's Kitchen") for the month before the police raid (slideshow here), was part of the bustling Potsdamer Platz before the Second World War. On the division of Berlin it turned into a no-man's land and an accidental nature preserve. After the reunification of Berlin it again became part of the center of commercial development. In 2007, $117 million in restitution was finally paid to the Wertheim family, who had owned the property and been stripped of it in the 1930s due to National Socialist anti-Jewish laws. the biggest escape ever over the Berlin Wall took place (Those barricades can only hold for so long)Twenty years ago this week, the biggest escape ever over the Berlin Wall took place, but the event went nearly unreported outside of the two Germanies. The 182 persons who jumped over the Wall in the early morning hours of 1 July 1988, instead of leaving East Germany, fled in the opposite direction (scroll down to "Wolfgang Ritter") to escape the West Berlin police. East German border guards waited with trucks on the other side of the Wall in the middle of the death strip to pick up the wall-hopping protesters; they were driven to another location, served breakfast, and then taken to the Friedrichsstrasse crossing to West Berlin with the admonition to "use the usual border crossing next time." The Lenné Triangle, where the wall jumpers lived in their tent village (including a "People's Kitchen") for the month before the police raid (slideshow here), was part of the bustling Potsdamer Platz before the Second World War. On the division of Berlin it turned into a no-man's land and an accidental nature preserve. After the reunification of Berlin it again became part of the center of commercial development. In 2007, $117 million in restitution was finally paid to the Wertheim family, who had owned the property and been stripped of it in the 1930s due to National Socialist anti-Jewish laws. ) - 7 weeks ago |
May The Flex Be With YouThis is not the gym you are looking for. YouTube - JEDI GYMUnexpected ending. ( 1 , 9 ) May The Flex Be With YouThis is not the gym you are looking for. ( 29 ) Jedi Gym ("...the geek factor is high, there's no doubt...")Jedi Gym ) The Jedi Gym is OPEN!!!This made my laugh. As my friend would say, it's "awesome" ...This made my laugh. As my friend would say, it's "awesome" funny. That sad thing about this video is that there are people that would go to these gyms if they were available. I'd go with a big bag of popcorn just to watch. ( 1 ) - 7 weeks ago in fun, culture, geek, video, and youtube |
The Charters of Freedom (A New World Is At Hand)These are the documents that started it all. The Charters of Freedom. As the USA celebrates another Independence Day, the National Archives presents the historical development of the Declaration, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, and their impact upon the nation and the world. Charters of Freedom - The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, The Bill of RightsUse this website to explore the history of the United States' founding documents and their authors and signers. ( 5 , 13 ) The Charters of Freedom (A New World Is At Hand)These are the documents that started it all. The Charters of Freedom. As the USA celebrates another Independence Day, the National Archives presents the historical development of the Declaration, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, and their impact upon the nation and the world. ) THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE with transcript (w/ Hi-Res download of declaration Independence)high res images of United States documentshigh res images of United States documents ( 1 ) - 7 weeks ago in history, government, constitution, rights, and documents |
How to Photograph Fireworks (Capturing Fireworks)How to Photograph Fireworks I would love to see the fireworks other Me-Fites have photographed after each respective display tonight, not so sure self linkage in comments are allowed, but I would still love to see what everyone has captured afterwards. And if anyone else has any more tips that they want to share I think we would all appreciate it. How to Photograph Fireworks DisplaysFireworks Displays are something that evoke a lot of emotion in people as they are not only beautiful and spectacular to watch but they also are often used to celebrate momentous occasions. ( 3 , 34 ) How to Photograph Fireworks (Capturing Fireworks)How to Photograph Fireworks I would love to see the fireworks other Me-Fites have photographed after each respective display tonight, not so sure self linkage in comments are allowed, but I would still love to see what everyone has captured afterwards. And if anyone else has any more tips that they want to share I think we would all appreciate it. ) How to Photograph FireworksAnd of course, I only see this on the sixth of July... oh we...< img border="0" width="350" height="226" src="http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/firew orks-6-1.jpg" />Really helpful site ( 10 ) - 7 weeks ago in tips, photo, education, tutorials, and photography |
Jack "Marvel" Whiteside Parsons (Jack Parsons)Jack "Marvel" Whiteside Parsons was the right hand man to Aleister Crowley, a founder of modern US rocket science, and early partner to L Ron Hubbard. Celebrate July 4th by investigating this major character in the birth of our age. Why a major motion picture has not been made about Jack Parsons is at first, amazing to most. If such a film were made, it would reveal a great deal about the rise to power of L Ron Hubbard, the occult reality of the birth of rocket science and the atom bomb.An attempt to make a film about Parsons has been attempted by David Duchovny and Marilyn Manson (to name 2), but Scientology will not let that happen. Jack Parsons - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaParsons was also an avid practitioner of the occult arts, and a follower of Thelema. He saw no contradiction between his scientific and magical pursuits: before each rocket test launch, Parsons would invoke the god Pan. ( 9 , 29 ) Jack "Marvel" Whiteside Parsons (Jack Parsons)Jack "Marvel" Whiteside Parsons was the right hand man to Aleister Crowley, a founder of modern US rocket science, and early partner to L Ron Hubbard. Celebrate July 4th by investigating this major character in the birth of our age. Why a major motion picture has not been made about Jack Parsons is at first, amazing to most. If such a film were made, it would reveal a great deal about the rise to power of L Ron Hubbard, the occult reality of the birth of rocket science and the atom bomb.An attempt to make a film about Parsons has been attempted by David Duchovny and Marilyn Manson (to name 2), but Scientology will not let that happen. ) Aleister Crowley >> Jack Parsons >> L. Ron Hubbard"John "Jack" Whiteside Parsons (October 2 1914-June 17 19...isn't that somethin'... ( 3 ) - 7 weeks ago in people, art, science, cult, and history |
Then he suffered a concussion (The head is not a percussion instrument)"Several songs on the instrumental album were voted Best in Genre, and then shortly after that I was flown out to Los Angeles and nominated Independent Artist of the Year by the Association of Independent Artists." Until age 40, he'd never played piano. Then he suffered a concussion.. Also, cavemen sang -- and maybe echo-located. Where? Where they painted their cave art. Then he suffered a concussion (The head is not a percussion instrument)"Several songs on the instrumental album were voted Best in Genre, and then shortly after that I was flown out to Los Angeles and nominated Independent Artist of the Year by the Association of Independent Artists." Until age 40, he'd never played piano. Then he suffered a concussion.. Also, cavemen sang -- and maybe echo-located. Where? Where they painted their cave art. ) - 7 weeks ago |
Mapping the Structural Core of Human Cerebral Cortex (Journey to the center of the brain)Mapping the Structural Core of Human Cerebral Cortex. A new study of the connections in the brain has identified the brain's central hub. PLoS Biology - Mapping the Structural Core of Human Cerebral CortexMapping structural and functional elements - apparently using Kamada-Kawai force-spring layout for connectivity ( 3 , 11 ) Mapping the Structural Core of Human Cerebral Cortex (Journey to the center of the brain)Mapping the Structural Core of Human Cerebral Cortex. A new study of the connections in the brain has identified the brain's central hub. ) Mapping the Structural Core of Human Cerebral Cortex- 7 weeks ago in research, brain, map, biology, and neuroscience |
Build your own rollercoaster! (Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee)Don't want to hassle with going to an amusement park? Build your own rollercoaster! Blue Flash: Homemade Roller Coaster | Offbeat EarthJohn Ivers made his own roller coaster, complete with 360 degree loop. ( 2 , 15 ) Build your own rollercoaster! (Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee)Don't want to hassle with going to an amusement park? Build your own rollercoaster! ) Me Next! [PICS]Coolest thing I've seen all day.this is something that my uncle would do. Hope I don't hear about it on the news... ( 9 ) - 7 weeks ago in cool, photo, fun, diy, and design |
new Madame Tussauds in Berlin (You know who else had his head torn off?)Displaying Hitler alongside celebrities, pop stars, world statesmen and sporting heroes at the new Madame Tussauds in Berlin was a bit controversial to begin with. And it didn't last long before one of the first visitors literally tore off the Fuehrer's head. new Madame Tussauds in Berlin (You know who else had his head torn off?)Displaying Hitler alongside celebrities, pop stars, world statesmen and sporting heroes at the new Madame Tussauds in Berlin was a bit controversial to begin with. And it didn't last long before one of the first visitors literally tore off the Fuehrer's head. ) - 7 weeks ago |
I Hate Britain Day (Super Jesus!!!)Jack English American presents I Hate Britain Day. (Just pretend it's yesterday, ok? And ignore the Baywatch chick.) Another holiday he promoted: Fuck the Earth Day. Cameron Diaz looks like a pancakeI Hate Britain Day (Super Jesus!!!)Jack English American presents I Hate Britain Day. (Just pretend it's yesterday, ok? And ignore the Baywatch chick.) Another holiday he promoted: Fuck the Earth Day. ) - 7 weeks ago |
Usher's Love in the Club, as performed by the Rock-afire Explosion (Hip-Hop Animatronics)Usher's Love in the Club, as performed by the Rock-afire Explosion. Make sure you check out the 'related videos', too. YouTube - Usher - Love In This Club (Performed by Showbiz Pizza Band)ok there are some haters out there, but i this is amazing. i didn't even know this genre existed. (from penny arcade) ( 11 , 26 ) Usher's Love in the Club, as performed by the Rock-afire Explosion (Hip-Hop Animatronics)Usher's Love in the Club, as performed by the Rock-afire Explosion. Make sure you check out the 'related videos', too. ) Any sh*tty song automatically becomes 100 times better when ...Any sh*tty song automatically becomes 100 times better when played by the Rockafire Explosion. ( 3 ) - 7 weeks ago in humor, funny, video, music, and youtube |