Too cute. We all know that Chinese people love their pandas but this seriously takes things to the next level. Perhaps if you took a little sneak peek below, you would've seen some unusual looking pandas. Look again. They are not pandas. *all gasp* For the past two years, researchers at China's Wolong National Nature Reserve have been working to reintroduce giant panda Caocao and her cub Taotao . . .
Marathon Craziness
There really isn't very much that can make you feel lazier about lazing around in bed on a Tuesday afternoon than this: Say hello to Fauja Singh. He is currently 101 years old and is officially the world's oldest marathon runner. He has retired from marathons however, probably felt a little lost without the feel of the wind on his crazy long beard and decided to run in a 5k race last Sunday. . . .
Cartridge Blowing
This is a little geeky but do you remember the days of the old school Nintentos, Sega Megadrives, Game Boys and whatever other console game there was? Whenever the game didn't load, we would all know the magic trick: blow on the cartridge and try again. This was never questioned. It was just done (and done and done till it worked), and always achieved successful results. I am about to shatter . . .
Hidden Ostrich
Finally, something that we’ve all been waiting for… Spain and Switzerland-based studio Kawamura Ganjavian created this squishy headgear called the ‘Ostrich Pillow’. With it’s padded sides, covered eyes and ears, and cosy space for your cold hands; it’s the perfect solution for when you want to take a nap. Okay, enough advertising. I do admit that it seems quite comfortable, but it just . . .
Cute Kitty
Whenever I say the word kitty, Sheldon's song automatically pops into my head: Soft kitty, Warm kitty, Little ball of fur. Happy kitty, Sleepy kitty, Purr Purr Purr... Not. Good. (Like I said previously, too much Big Bang Theory). Anyway. There's always the dog-people and the cat-people. I've always been a loyal dog lover but when I saw this, my heart couldn't help but melt a little. How could . . .
Street Pong
No, I'm not talking about some sort of funky smell... Two students from HAWK Hildesheim in Germany - who were probably in a constant state of boredom at traffic lights - came up with this concept. The game is attached to traffic lights on both sides of a crossing, allowing for 'playful urban interactions' while waiting to cross the road. Might actually have quite a bit of fun moving the little . . .
Five Little (Useless) Tidbits
1. F. Scott Fitzgerald had a foot fetish. 2. Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. 3. When Q-tips were originally released, they were called Baby Gays. 4. Fredric Baur invented the Pringles can. When he passed away in 2008, his ashes were buried in one. 5. Ben & Jerry learned how to make ice cream by taking a $5 correspondence course offered by Penn State. via Mental Floss - . . .
Childish Fun
There are certain things in life that make us warm and fuzzy. Whether it be lying down in the sun (if you're taking being 'warm' quite literally), cuddles, hot chocolate, grabbing a tub of ice cream and watching a good movie, memories, ricotta pancakes, new clothes, receiving a hand-written letter, puppies, when an amazing song comes on, old people taking walks, first cup of coffee in the morning . . .
Unusual Celebrations
I enjoy scouring the Internet for weird tidbits (not the physical food type), strange events and quirky places to go to. I'm just cool like that. Ahem, yes. Came across some unusual things to celebrate this month and just thought I'd post them. September 1st: International Bacon Day Dammit. I missed International Bacon Day. September 3rd: National Skyscraper Day This is the one where you are . . .
The Art of Napping
via Buzzfeed Okay, time for my nap now. The funny part is that you probably think I'm joking... . . .