Friday links

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day, me hearties! Instructions, translators, and Dave Barry's 2002 column.

Making, and Eating, the 1950s' Most Nauseating Jell-O Soaked Recipes.

Local Grandmother Quilts Giant Penises. (SFW)

Hey, Firefly fans - tomorrow (Sept 20) is Unification Day. Related: the biggest comparison of sci-fi spaceships ever is complete at last.

14 Extremely Detailed Close-Ups of Animal Eyes.

95% of children in the '50's were out of diapers by age 18 months - now it's 10%: The Evolution of Potty Training.

ICYMI, Thursday's links are here, including Samuel Johnson's Scotland-bashing, Pony Express history, how Richard III died, and weird ways to stop lava.

Thursday links

Dr Samuel Johnson was born on this date in 1709: here's a selection of his Scotland-bashing quotes.

King Richard III's Final Moments Were Quick & Brutal.

Ancient Warriors Drew Power From The Crying Infants On Their Backs.

Video: Men Get Bikini Waxes for the First Time (OK for work).

The Surprisingly Short History of the Pony Express.

Weird Ways People Have Tried To Stop Lava.

ICYMI, Wednesday's links are here, including the narcoleptic squirrel song, a drive-thru funeral home, fictional poisons vs real ones, and how beans become farts.

Puppies Running in Their Sleep Compilation

Video: Men Get Bikini Waxes for the First Time

OK for work - may be one instance of PG-13 language.



via Tastefully Offensive.

Another reason firefighters deserve respect