If this isn't a plot for a zombie movie, it should be! Zombies & creepy children? TERRIFYING!
Zombie blood goes bad, lawsuit ensues
Bad taste, exploding pouches – about what you'd expect of zombie blood, right? Wrong. According to the novelty product company Harcos Labs, zombie blood should have a lime flavor and reside peaceably in its container. Harcos' product Zombie Blood, green and conveniently stocked in re-sealable speciman bags, was a…
Wisconsin seeks to deport Loch Ness Monster
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is none too pleased that Nessie has camped-out at the Chippewa River in Eau Claire. Much like its inspiration at Loch Ness, sculpture Nessie isn't supposed to be in the body of water it's occupying. Unlike Scotland's monster, no one has any trouble spotting sculpture…
Now at SkyMall: Pseudoscience
SkyMall's Ionic Cleansing Facial Steamer boasts it "...rejuvenates and refreshes skin..." via "...steam molecules that are 1/8,000 smaller than normal water molecules...." These super tiny steam molecules supposedly allow more moisture to penetrate your skin leading to all sorts of awesome benefits. Just one problem: steam …
There's not one Alien in this mashup, but you expect one to pop up the entire time. Just hearing Prometheus' trailer soundtrack gears you up for a facehugger
Make your own superhero heels and walk a mile in Wonder Woman's shoes
Red or blue heels, red and gold fabric, straight pins, needles and thread are all you need to slip into the role of Wonder Woman. Self-described geek crafter @Seelix gives step-by-step instructions in transforming plain heels to superhero heels. This how-to guide makes no mention of imparted superpowers, but as @Seelix …
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) is a strong base, capable of destroying or eroding things on contact. It's so caustic, it's used to dispose of human remains. You might have used it to unclog a drain or clean your oven - NaOH is a major ingredient in Drano and Easy-Off. You might be enjoying a bit of NaOH chemistry as part of your breakfast right now.
How did they really die? Reinvestigating the deaths of the famous and…
One way many physicians and physicians-in-training hone their diagnostic skills is by attending clinicopathological conferences (CPCs). CPC attendees get a patient's clinical summary, which contains all sorts of information that will prove useful in cracking the case. A CPC isn't supposed to be easy-to-solve mystery,…
Our life stories will unfold in 94 films about 94 elements
Of the 94 naturally occurring elements, we're on intimate terms with some, but others may be complete strangers. Oxygen (O), carbon (C), sodium (Na), calcium (Ca) - we can probably easily discuss their role in our lives. But what about tantalum (Ta), promethium (Pm), scandium (Sc), and Yttrium (Y)? What part do…
In the comic book Terminally Illin', cancer is the supervillain
Friends Kaylin Andres and Jon Solo have created a comic book that takes readers inside (literally) a young woman's battle against cancer. It's a battle Andres knows well. At 23, she was diagnosed with both thyroid cancer and a rare form of bone cancer. During her treatment, Andres turned to blogging and developing the…
