Random thoughts from an Internet island...
From this story:"Police in Alaska said they have arrested a motorcyclist who evaded capture repeatedly by driving at speeds approaching 130 mph."Riding is fun, and if he doesn't care if he kills himself, fine by me. But what about the other people in whatever vehicle he crashes into? The guy is a moron.(Oh, the above bike was mine, not the one this nut was riding. I doubt it would have reached 130 mph.)
via kitschy-kitschy-coo.com I love old advertisements, and I especially love old car ads. Admit it, you want "Whirlaway Hydra-Matic smoothness" for your vehicle, don't you? Oh, GM, how the mighty have fallen.
via oddee.com Whether they're excessively cold, hot, high, remote, dry, or some other quality, these places approach the limits for a given category on our planet.
via webecoist.com Aurora is the beautiful natural phenomenon that has enchanted mankind with mysterious movements, surreal shapes, and vivid colors dancing across the night sky. Many more pictures at the above link. Also a nice article that explains the five types of Auroras that exist.
A source told entertainment blog FOX411: “They were all about partying. They were downing one Bitter Cherry Salome Sour after another via inquisitr.com That cracks me up. You won't shed a "clean-cut image" by drinking Bitter Cherry Salome Sours. Ever. If pounding those down impresses the crowd you're with, you need to take a serious look at who you hang with. Ordering a glass of milk in a dirty glass would be more impressive.
via boston.com There are 25 more photos at the above link. Amazing shots. If you've never visited Boston.com's The Big Picture before, after reviewing this set you should stick around and browse...
via webecoist.com I’m not much of a beer drinker, but maybe I should scrounge some cans for their added value.
via chicagotribune.com There's another dozen you can choose from at the above link.
via wtf.videosift.com Yet another reminder of the power of nature. Amazing that these are rivers of melted rock.
via probablybadnews.com I bet this guy sucks at crossword puzzles, too.
via webecoist.com This is all a long way off, of course, but it's nice to see the concepts keep coming.
via dailycognition.com Not in English, but it doesn't matter. Guy pounds in a nail with juggling hammers. I don't want to appear too impressed (since I barely even know which end of a hammer to hold), but it's pretty fun to watch.