Bored? Here's a nice place to go and go watch old episodes of Xena or Arrested Development that people have hidden on YouTube. Fun! Read More...

I'm not sure how these guys are flying under the radar of the copyright cops... but they are, so enjoy it while it lasts! Read More...

the Ultimate Motherlode of full videos online (TV shows, movies, cartoons)... interesting and impressive collection of links to content hosted elsewhere, including buried YouTube videos. Read More...

The idea is to arrange the pieces into your own magnetic ‘roller coaster’ and watch as the marbles roll, drop, plop and spin down the fridge door until they land in a collection tray. Which, believe us, is infinitely more entertaining than arranging fridge poetry or dressing a magnetized version of Michelangelo’s David in a pink tutu and cowboy hat.

Best of all,Frigits Deluxe can be arranged however you like, so you can have fun designing increasingly treacherous routes for your intrepid marbles. Read More...

Why bother with commercial blimp travel when you can fly your own personal blimp? On October 27th, the Airship Alberto made its maiden voyage. The personal blimp, which uses hot air, has been in development by Skyacht Aircraft since early 2002. The company’s goal is to build a silent, steerable and affordable air vehicle.

The Personal Blimp website shows the evolution of the project, and describes the aircraft, “The Personal Blimp uses hot air (rather than Helium) for lift and virtually silent electric motors for propulsion. To put it another way: the Personal Blimp is a hot air balloon that can be maneuvered about in nearly perfect quiet. Passengers in a Personal Blimp have a serene experience of flight unavailable in any other type of aircraft. (Note: Initial flight tests are using a conventional gas-powered motor. Electric motors will be added once these initial tests are complete. Similarly, the initial flight tests are being made with conventional—i.e. loud—hot air balloon burners. Quiet burners will be added later.) Read More...

click this ugly/cute picture and dig in to knot magazine's site which died in 2004, but still has some fresh and interesting content from young writers from across the country. It's not all great, but there are some very nice lyrical moments and Salon.com style editorial writing.


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I somehow missed this cultural phenomenon... or maybe it's just starting. I used to write notes and them in library books or hide messages in the stacks of scrap paper at the card catalog so some random person would find my message. This idea is similar except you exchange random surprises on the sly.

A dropspot is a kind of alternative mailbox. It’s a hiding place in a public space, where people can leave things for exchange. Anything. It’s a wierd and wonderful way to add personal character to the streets that we live in. Stash something fun and see what you get back.

To find a Drop Spot in your neighborhood, visit the Drop Spots map. Select a Drop Spot map marker near you, make note of its location and visual description and head out the door to find it! Once you locate the spot and discover your mystery gift, make sure to leave one in its place to keep the exchange going. For gift tips and ideas visit the FAQ page.

To create a new Drop Spot, find a hidden nook or crevice in your neighborhood to tuck away a simple gift you would like to share; perhaps a poem, photograph, favorite quote, or mix CD—something fun that represents you. Then log on to dropspots.org to map and describe the secret location of your gift so others can find it.

click the pic for the FAQ

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If jumping out of a plane is not fun enough, you can try to get your hands on new parachute system known as the Gryphon. It allows you to fly like a superhero, through the air at high speeds and land up to 25 miles away from your jump point. Read More...