In case you didn’t already know, Google has unvieled yet another tool: Patent Search. As somebody who had to spend a great deal of time doing patent research on the official patent search site, let me tell you that the Google search kicks the crap out of the government’s attempt. It makes it so much easier to find gems like this, or pretty much anything on this sex toy patent list like the talking vibrator or this dildo exercise system.
Category: Weird
Austin Powers Ain’t Got Nothin’ On This Guy
This is Austin Powers, Bollywood Style, circa 1981…
More Wikipedia Oddities
I’ve linked to oddball Wikipedia entries before, and here are a few more:
- A very detailed Back to The Future Timeline
- You can just tell by the URL on this one that it isn’t going to be clean or safe for work.
- Sadly, I remember playing this game.
- List of films sorted by the gory death scene.
My guess is you won’t find any of those entries here.
The World Has Gone Mad
The world has gone completely nuts when the most sold book on Amazon for 2006 teaches you how to properly train your dog.
Squirrels Are Going To Take Over The World
At least the Scots believe that, so they’re going to be giving the squirrels contraceptives.
High End Security to Protect A Goat
This is just … well … odd.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — For 40 years it has been torched, vandalized, had its legs cut off and even been run over by a car. But officials in the Swedish city of Gavle are guaranteeing that this year’s giant straw Christmas goat – the victim of Sweden’s most violent yule tradition – will survive unscathed.
The 43-foot-high goat – a centuries-old yule symbol that preceded Santa Claus as the bringer of gifts to Swedish homes – has been burned down 22 times since it was first set up in Gavle’s square on Dec. 3, 1966.
The Swedes think they’ve outfoxed the vandals this year, but you can watch a live goat cam to see if the thing goes up in flames.
Thanks Cheryl and Snowbuggies for the links.
Need Another Alibi?
I’ve mentioned an alibi service before, but here’s a new one that’s built for mobile folks and is free to use. It also works as a wake up call.
If you’re just trying to get out of going work, don’t use the excuse that you’re pregnant. Especially if you’re male.
Thanks James and Cheryl for the links.
Tired Of Telemarketers?
LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters Life) – Congratulations! You can win the holiday of your dreams – a break from telemarketers — if you’re willing to moo, fake a murder scene, or follow a list of other diversionary tactics.
Those calls that always come when you’re sitting down to dinner, with a robotic script to give you the secret of solar-powered hot-water bottles, can be a thing of the past. The Web offers many escapes from what Time Magazine has dubbed one of the worst inventions of the last century.
If you’re looking for other contact information on how to get rid of telemarketers or to fight back, the most commented-on entry on this site is still getting traffic and is full of ideas and info.
Say This Ten Times Fast
Penile Plot Prompts Prison Punishment. Now that’s a headline that even Barn would be proud of. Thanks Cheryl for the link.
Where’s Bruce Willis When We Need Him?
Come on Bruce, get Ben Affleck and all your buddies — NASA needs you to perform.