Monthly Archives: September 2014

Shared from The Quantum Thief Fighting a cabal of planetary mind-controlling masterminds with a group of masked vigilantes – that’s what life should be all about.’

How Australia Became the Dirtiest Polluter in the Developed World Australians like to think of themselves as green. Their island country boasts some 3 million square miles of breathtaking landscape. They were an early global leader in solar power. They’ve … Continue reading →

First Dog on the Moon on … Isis’ letter to the west – cartoon Isis has sent a heartfelt letter of encouragement to the west. We give you the best extracts

Which Banned Book Are You? Banned Books Week is September 21st through the 27th. Celebrate the freedom to read. Stand up against censorship. Take our quiz to find out which banned book you are, and exhibit the right to read!

Chinese City Opens Sidewalk For Mobile Phone Users | Amusing Planet Walking the streets in any major city today is a peril for pedestrians, not from cars, but from fellow pedestrians who are too engrossed on their smartphones to see … Continue reading →

Why Isn’t Cat Food Mouse-Flavored? Cats love to chew on mice, so why not feed them meals with delicious rodent flavoring? Because, according to Shaun Belongie, the national brand manager for cat food company Friskies, the FDA says you can’t. It … Continue reading →

Time-Lapse Video of an Amish Barn Raising in Ohio YouTube user Penny Miller shot time-lapse video of an Amish barn raising in Ohio. The incredibly efficient process, which took a total of 10 hours, three minutes and 30 seconds, was … Continue reading →

Buzzfeed takes a look at what could be the start of a giant smartwatch industry.