الثلاثاء، 21 يناير 2014

Velocity Alert: How Internet Sleuths Unraveled a Family's 20-Year-Old Mystery

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How Internet Sleuths Unraveled a Family's 20-Year-Old Mystery

The Internet loves a challenge. Case in point: When a woman asked an online forum for help decoding her dying grandmother's "cancer-addled ramblings," users began to unravel the decades-old mystery in a matter of minutes. Janna Holm posted two images -- the front and back of an index card, each side covered in long strings of letters -- to the site Ask MetaFilter on Monday.

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Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger?

Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger?


Why Don't You Have a Look Inside the Well...Hope You Don't Fall in!

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 02:00 PM PST

Why Don't You Have a Look Inside the Well...Hope You Don't Fall in!

Submitted by: Unknown

Tagged: well , creepy , watching me , Cats , funny

A Mini-Mini Goat!

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 01:30 PM PST

A Mini-Mini Goat!

Submitted by: Unknown

Tagged: Babies , kids , goats , miniature , funny

Go Hug Somebody! It's National Hug Day!

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 01:00 PM PST

Go Hug Somebody!  It's National Hug Day!

Today we recognize one of the most common forms of affection that makes you feel all warm and tingly on the inside...the hug! National Hug Day is a time for us to appreciate the people we care about and how to let them know! "What's so great about a hug?" you ask...well here are a few reasons to wrap your arms (or paws) around the ones you love!

Submitted by: Kyler_Cheez

Tagged: Cats , cute , bats , dogs , hugs , list

If You Look Good, You Look Good!

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 01:00 PM PST

If You Look Good, You Look Good!

Submitted by: Unknown

Tagged: fashion , sun glasses , style , Cats , funny

I Never Forget a Face...

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 12:00 PM PST

Take it or Leave it...Or Scratch it!

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 11:00 AM PST

Take it or Leave it...Or Scratch it!

Submitted by: Unknown

Tagged: petting , dogs , difference , love , Cats

When Your Back Legs are Faster Than Your Front Legs

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 10:30 AM PST

When Your Back Legs are Faster Than Your Front Legs

Submitted by: Unknown

Tagged: gifs , fight , Cats , funny , weird

Super Reasons to Appreciate Squirrels!

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 10:00 AM PST

Super Reasons to Appreciate Squirrels!

It's Squirrel Appreciation Day and what better way to show how much we love this adorably furry rodent than to show you why you should love them too? Here are a few excellent reasons to appreciate this burrowing little buddy!

Submitted by: Kyler_Cheez

He's All Gums

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 10:00 AM PST

He's All Gums

Submitted by: Unknown

Tagged: dogs , Balloons , cute , gentle

Family's Always There to Help Us Stand Tall

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 09:00 AM PST

Family's Always There to Help Us Stand Tall

Submitted by: Unknown

Tagged: Babies , cute , family , giraffes

Who You Callin' 'It,' Fido!?

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:00 AM PST

Who You Callin' 'It,' Fido!?

Submitted by: Unknown

Tagged: dogs , scared , Cats , funny , creep

The Have the Wave Part Down...

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 08:00 AM PST

The Have the Wave Part Down...

Submitted by: Unknown

Tagged: penguins , zoo , wedding , funny

Playing With Weasels Isn't a Game

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 07:30 AM PST

Playing With Weasels Isn't a Game

Submitted by: Unknown

Tagged: Babies , gifs , weasels , bite , funny

The Definition of Cool

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 07:00 AM PST

The Definition of Cool

Submitted by: Unknown

Tagged: cool , dogs , sunglasses , friends , Cats

I Can Fly!

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:30 AM PST

I Can Fly!

Submitted by: Unknown

Tagged: fly , penguins , cute , funny

Now That's What I Call a Plumbing Snake!

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 06:00 AM PST

Now That's What I Call a Plumbing Snake!

Submitted by: Unknown

Tagged: scary , bathroom , toilet , snakes

What? This is Just Where I Rest My Chin...

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 05:30 AM PST

What?  This is Just Where I Rest My Chin...

Submitted by: Unknown

Tagged: chin , dogs , sneaky , food , noms , funny

Bring...Me...Milk!

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 05:00 AM PST

Finger Monkeys Want Fingers

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 05:00 AM PST

This Bird Doesn't Just Mimic Sounds

Posted: 21 Jan 2014 04:00 AM PST

This Bird Doesn't Just Mimic Sounds

Submitted by: Unknown

Tagged: sports , parrots , birds , mimic , relax , funny