In news that’s sure to set the paleontological world ablaze (like an asteroid!), an incredibly well preserved Psittacosaurus specimen was discovered in China, complete with cloacal vent — a hole shared by all the animal’s mechanisms responsible “for pooping, peeing, breeding and egg laying.” Kind of like if a mammal’s
This is a video of Caitlin Doughty of Ask A Mortician discussing and rating the realism of corpses seen in films. Obviously, the most realistic depiction of a corpse in film has been and always will be Bernie in Weekend At Bernie’s. To this day I’m still not convinced that
Butt masks are a real product that exists. Bawdy Butt Masks, made by DOPE Naturally (WTF is going on here?), the masks come in four varieties: BITE IT (plant based collagen, hydrating + toning), SLAP IT (caffeine infused, retexturing + detoxifying), SHAKE IT (marine algae, firming + illuminating), and SQUEEZE
In further proof that you shouldn’t let an art restorer with credentials from the back of a cereal box actually restore art, this is a before-and-after shot of a 1923 statue adorning the top of a bank building in Palencia, Spain that was restored by somebody who I’m sure has
Because the human body is a magnificent machine (except mine — mine appears to have been slapped together with the parts left over from Frankenstein’s monster), this is a video of world champion 110-meter hurdler Grant Holloway doing his thing with his head stabilized in the video. Some more info
The pinball: it must go on. This is a video from the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle where barcade Add-A-Ball-Amusements has installed foot pedals on its pinball machines so players can play the games hands-free as a coronavirus precaution (and be able to double-fist cold ones in the process). The concept
These are the food-safe, ultra-realistic human skull bowls crafted and sold by Etsy shop CatacombCulture. They hold 16-ounces, come in a variety of different colors, and are hand wash only and NOT microwave safe. I am okay with that. Unfortunately, they cost $175+ depending on color, which I am much
This is the already incredibly funded (~$700,000!) Kickstarter campaign for the STOIC standing mat, a modular standing mat “inspired by nature to stretch, strengthen and massage your feet during your workday.” Honestly, it looks like it was inspired by making me just want to sit down. Stoic has interchangeable footpads