In honor of Guy Fawkes Night [Nov. 5], here is a list of casual observations made of what people chose to burn in bonfires.
Besides wood, paper and twiggy little matches, that is.
‘The extras’, if you will…
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10 Awesome Libraries
Thankfully, not all libraries are wrecks. A good number are still functional, fashionable and far from abandonment.
(i.e. There is hope.)
And so, with pomp and applause, here are ten types of libraries that deserve celebration…
Abandoned Libraries
Few places are as chilling as abandoned libraries.
Despair, Inc. could certainly use them to demotivate writers.
9 Creative Baby Mobiles
Happy November [!].
The number of babies born this month is lower than any other month, which means that baby mobiles are less appreciated now than during the rest of the year.
The fine art of mobile-making could use some support. With or without babies, it’s a clever way to decorate.
8 Ways to Use a Pumpkin
As a preeminent strike against the oncoming horde of leftover pumpkin pieces from Halloween (etc.), here are eight ideas for constructively using a pumpkin and/or its pieces.
15 Beautiful Blue Doorways
Are blue doors ever ugly?
Let’s see…
The Lollipop Returns
Thanks to Clancy Wiggum and Lesley Gore, lollipops will probably never become a serious food item.
The ‘sunshine’ and ‘rainbow’ associations are too catchy.
But hey–at least their flavors can be cool.
Beautiful Cow Photos
Anyone who isn’t photogenic can take comfort in cows.
They’re cute in photos. Clearly, being photogenic isn’t everything.
Tea-cycling #2: Air Detoxification
Back in summer 2000, the magazine New Scientist published an article about how tea bags can cure ‘sick building syndrome’, i.e. the sore throat and nausea that fresh paint and glue can cause.
Fingerless Gloves for Mr. London
What the man from To Build a Fire really needed was just some convertible fingerless gloves.
That would have solved everything.
But whether or not it saves your life, take a look at these cool fingerless designs. But whether or not it saves your life, take a look at these cool fingerless designs.
Jack London would be proud.
