Activity Corner

• 10 strange species discovered last year.


• NASA maintains a list of the books, movies, TV shows, and music it has on the International Space Station.


• How to mix an exploding drink. (Hint: It has to do with Mentos and Coke.)


• Being of a nuclear bent, how could I not know about the Russian nuclear industry's Miss Atom 2009?


• Kitten plus couch equals how'd it do that?


• From the Things You May Not Know department: there really is a US Pole Dance Federation. And they have a yearly competition. Here's a recap video of the 2009 championship.


• If you loved Ghostbusters and their ectoplasmic trap, you'll probably want a ghost in a bottle.


• In case you haven't already seen it, the literal version of the Total Eclipse of the Heart video.


• Bacon shoes.


• The newest member of the one-button sound sites: the drama button.


• They may not look it, but you'll be laughing at the happiest people ever.


• 10 awesome mac-n-cheese creations.


• As if last week's long list wasn't enough, here is part 2 of popular and unique soft drinks from around the world.


• Some babies can talk, but this baby babbles like a pro.


• If you need the justification, here are 19 reasons to take a nap.


• Some you might have seen before, but they're all interesting and gross: canned meat, fish, and bugs from around the world. Maybe you could pair them with some of those soft drinks.


• Take the audio track from an old 60s film and use modern footage for a parody of The Astounding World of the Future!


• The world's 10 weirdest vending machines.


• 17 great historical events ruined by modern technology. (It's a Photoshop contest.)


• Boys and girls alike will love the Turbo Heather RC Southern Belle.


• A gallery of flying dogs.


• A serious book with an unfortunate title is starting to get some customer reviews on Amazon. A seminal work, indeed!


• I love the game Rock Band. I love The Beatles. Imagine my nerdcrush when I heard about The Beatles version of Rock Band coming this fall. How many times have I watched the opening cinematic? Don't ask.