Look, if we haven't made it crystal-clear by now, we enthusiastically - and very cautiously - support spoiling cats rotten. We assume this submissive position not because we really like them, but because they are genuinely devious little adorable assholes who know great and powerful magicks. Hey, dismiss all you ...
Yes, this is Dog. Hot damn, is it ever. Disco Dog is a fun, flashy and flamboyant fashion for your four-legged friend that keeps your pal especially visible after dark. Not exactly some slung-together Lite Brite rig glued to an old tanktop like the working prototype that our poodle Poochiesaurus Rex somehow found a ...
There is but one Whopper to sate two hungry, hungry beasts. Let the battle commence. https://youtu.be/nluU-LAGe5A Before there was the gladitorial rugby-scrum nonsense that is Black Friday at Walmart, there was Hungry, Hungry Hippos - the original chaotic storm of "There is only so much to go around, AND I WILL ...
Some of the very best Halloween decorations are the ones that never outlive their usefulness after a single month on display. Tired of tattering some cheese cloth to hang on wires from a tree to litter your lawn with ghosts? Well, lucky you: we know a guy who knows a ghoul that Hades, Lord of the Underworld ...
Any mortal who drinks the blood of a unicorn receives eternal life, but it's a cursed, half-life. Moral to take away from this? Don't be a moron. Skip the blood, drink Unicorn Tears Gin Liqueur, get blotto, and get your Candy Mountain on while skipping that horrific not-quite-dead hangover. Now, the intoxicating ...
Want to know what makes some of the scariest stuff of nightmares out there so very terrifying? So much of it, we just find so unsettlingly gorgeous. Yep, this time out, we'll just grin and bear it when we explain our fascination with the skull-scultpures of darkly imaginative Colorado artist Chris Haas and they ...
When you really sit back and take a long look at the STAR WARS saga, some potential-laden characters and creatures begin standing out for just how under-used they seem. Think about Boba Fett and Darth Maul, for example. For all their impressively designed menace and how magnetic they are onscreen, we get a grand ...
If this front-loaded storage model is good enough for kangaroos bounding about Australia with their young, then there is no damn good reason this 4-in-1 Kangaroo Jacket Hoodie shouldn't more than suffice for we enlightened masters of nature to haul around phones, keys, tablets, snacks, wallets, and our own little poop ...
What would happen if you mixed a T-Rex dinosaur and a komodo dragon, or an extinct woolly mammoth and an elephant? No one knows, but we may soon find out! Russian scientist working out of a Siberian laboratory may answer these questions, making the ‘Jurassic Park’ movie scenario an actual reality. Is that a good ...
The magic of myth is now right at home in your hands. Hey, even better news: that's no longer strictly the opinion of that one slow-witted son, daughter, niece, nephew or neighborhood crumb-snatcher that whose ear you "pull a quarter out of" just to get them away from you for five minutes. Quite the opposite, in ...
At least, a Build-Your-Own-Animal-Robot-Master kit ideal for the budding Dr. Wiley in your family who lives to terrorize the heavyset, clumsy and sleazy Dennis Nedry in someone else's family. Look, modeling our lives on the teachings of the MEGA MAN X franchise has yet to steer us wrong. Therefore, we remain ...
Question for everyone: how closely have you ever really looked into your cat's eyes? In the instant before that ancient-Egyptian-god mojo slithers around your cerebellum and you can no longer escape the compulsion to dispense a case of Fancy Feast at Chairman Meow's feet, does anyone else ever wet themselves in ...
Human See, Human Do: People Interpret Their Pooches' Expressions One day about three years ago, a notion struck Ines Opifanti that we can't believe had eluded photographers before him. See, the Hamburg, Germany photographer had just adopted a puppy and was transfixed by how she would "smile" ear-to-ear in the ...
Come at us, Internet. You're having a great run powered by cats and all, but we are "dog people" through and through. Come on, now. Look at those frantic wagging tails. Watch that endlessly joyful bounding hop at the sound of the doorbell. Deal with that adorable little cold, wet, twitchy noSWEET CANDIED MONKEY NUTS, ...
This..."unsettlingly" detailed Pug Mask is the most adorable thing you'll ever have the hardest of times looking at for long. It isn't that we resent the detail. This sturdy, plush faux fur Pug Mask's extra fur hanging down in front and back really DOES replicate the appearance if some barbarian flayed an ...
We like to imagine there's a cut of David Fincher's SE7EN out there in which Kevin Spacey's hired delivery driver cocks up the package labels and instead of staring down at Gwyneth Paltrow's lopped-off head, he just stares confused at this charming masterpiece from the Peter S. Beagle's Nightmares Signature Taxidermy ...
....Haven't You Ever Heard That Song By Loverboy? Adorably. Terrifying. To be completely fair, the Freaking News "Dirds!" Photoshop conteSt did bear some surprisingly beautiful, artful work toying with God's domain and meshing dog and bird parts. Melding a swimming yellow duckling's body with the weapons-grade ...
Baking is a wonderful hobby to take up, especially if you have kids around the house. While human young can be somewhat messy and unruly, teaching these little cubs from ages ten on-wards the basics of how to bake, and introducing them to the ins and outs of the kitchen, is an opportunity for good times. Spending ...
Ah, cats. What noble, regal creatures. The ancient Egyptians made the right call revering these sleek felines with godlike respect for their regal grace. They also revolutionized treating fuzzy assholes with respect that a certain rude tabby named Chairman Meow has never reciprocated by NOT stomping on the keyboard ...
Ah, the praying mantis - lithe, six-legged patron saint of a woman's deeply held conviction that husbands, lovers, constructions workers, Donald Trump and other men of impunity who overestimate their usefulness have gotten off light far too long. Test primal fear's command ove the male bladder tonight with this ...
C'mon, everybody. We know you know the words. "The best part of waking up...is guzzling chai from the gaping maw of a fish." It sure is. How long has your morning java jolt wanted for the savory breakfast atmosphere that only pouring a choice beverage into a bass's throat can offer? If you answered with any ...
Humans and pets alike live such comfortable lives that we often forget how traumatic disasters can be. But first responders don’t live in such a world. These brave souls are the first people to get deployed in cases of emergency and commonly include the police, firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency employees ...
So, you live in an area riddled with squirrels, but no unicorns to be found anywhere? Well, don’t give up hope. With a little magic, you can turn your little woodland squirrels into legendary unicorns! It’s possible, now with the Unicorn Head Squirrel Feeder by a guy named Archie McPhee, who obviously likes ...
Everyone knows we were not the first form of life on this planet. Whether you’ve seen the adventures of Professor Cutter in Primeval evade the most dangerous of dinosaurs or have a love for the purple codependent T-Rex, dinosaurs continue to amaze us. Did you know dinosaurs have been known to love sushi? We as ...
You work hard. You play hard too, but although Nerf guns have been around for some time, you’ve never really been all that enticed by them. Nerf is known for their awesome designs and ability to turn a normal day into a battle royal, but if you really want your opponents to feel the sting of defeat, there hasn’t ...
Not everyone is cut out to be a Jedi. It takes years to hone the power of the Force, but Obi Wan did it and so did Anakin. We rub off on our pets more than you may think, so when you’re executing epic light saber battles, it only makes sense that your pet learns some things from you. Pets adapt to our lifestyles, so ...
Indoor pets like cats and bunny rabbits are indoors for a reason. These domesticated companions of ours by and large can’t handle the harsh environments of the outside world. They’re lucky to live such a luxurious life, but there comes a time when you simply have to take them outside, especially when you’re leaving ...
Squirrels are cute! While some people think they are nothing more than rats with a bushy tails, most people enjoy watching them scurry around the backyard scrounging around for nuts and other food. Personally my dogs used to chase them in the backyard giving one or two a mild heart-attack. By the time they made it up ...
Hidden in our unique office cubicles and air-conditioned buildings, the outside world may seem like a thing of the past, but the next time you’re out hiking stop a second to smell the roses. Mother Earth has spawned a number of strange creatures, but one of the most puzzling is carnivorous plants. They come in a ...
People have hunted animals since the dawn of mankind, and for quite some time the struggle between man and beast was very real. Nowadays we don’t have those worries, and in fact many species are at risk or endangered because hunters now think of hunting as sport. In a recent development, a US dentist Walter Palmer ...
A boy with an imaginative mind. A Childlike Empress. A world in threat from a calamitous force called the Nothing. Michael Ende has been captivating readers since the release of the NeverEnding Story in 1979. Since then, we’ve been lucky enough to have seen 3 films on this great book, 2 in particular that are based ...
Nobody was sure what to think when we saw previews for the 10th installment for the Marvel Universe, but Guardians of the Galaxy was a huge success, grossing nearly 800 million dollar from a 200 million-dollar budget. We were all entranced after watching Peter Quill, Gamora, Drax, Groot, and Rocket restore order to ...
People walk their dogs everyday on the street, but have you ever seen one dressed like you? People dress up their pets for a number of reasons. Pets can be our partners our crime, our confidants when we need a good cry, or simply someone that will actually be present in our lives. With a booming market in the pet ...
In real life, otters don’t give you sass like Daxter. They definitely won’t carry a high-tech gun around and blast the crap out of everything they see. In reality, otters are not quite so talkative. This threatened species has been hunted for centuries due to their dense fur and nearly went extinct when hunters wanted ...
The clever game of cat and mouse can be played by any human, but felines and mice do it better. We’ve learned that since the success of everyone’s favorite animated cat and mouse Tom and Jerry. Made in 1940 by Hanna and Barbera, this series has had many successful resurrections and continues to be an entertaining ...
What makes a pig truly great? Their pink color? Their curly tails? No it’s their feet that sets them apart from other animals. Domestic pigs have been used for ages and have been a staple in the food industries. An ancestor of the wild boar, there are nearly 1 billion pigs alive at any time.You may not like the idea ...
There’s no question about it. Dogs make our complicated lives so much sweeter when we have them in it. Whether you’re just allergic to cats or like the companionship, dogs have been man’s best friend for eons. Descendants of Canis Lupis, or wolves, dogs are known for their loyalty, even to each other. By glimpsing ...
There’s an estimated 75-100 million cats owned in the States alone. You may not get much quality time with your furry critter, but if you get some spare time you may notice a couple behaviors that seem really odd. Which one’s the worst cat? The way they knead all of your blankets? Maybe how they chew on plants or rub ...
Through the ages, mankind has had pets. Up to 9,500 years ago, there has been evidence of a connection between felines and humans. This proof continued on Egyptian art about 4,000 years ago and continues to this day. A dog may be a man’s best friend, but a cat is a cat’s best friend. They may have lived in forests ...
The world’s a strange and confusing place. While our hearts beat in our chests, shrimps’ hearts beat in their heads. It’s a miracle we survive sneezes because our hearts stop for a millisecond when we do. Rats and horses can’t even vomit for crying out loud! In celebration of strange situations and awkward ...
Have you ever seen a glowing cave? Yeh, probably not, but we all know nature can be a beautiful and wonderful thing, even in a strange way. This 30 million-year-old cave system called the Waitomo is no exception to weird, especially once you learn of the origin of the ethereal glow. The New Zealand-based caves get ...
Feeling a little carnivorous lately? Who can blame you with Jurassic World still in the box office? Since the 1990’s the Jurassic Park franchise has netted nearly 3.5 billion dollars off of just 379 million in total budgets. That’s quite a stretch for any movie series. With a plethora of books, video games, and ...
You’ve heard about all the smart watches out there, but are they seriously worth any more than a common watch? While they can play apps, the ones currently on the market aren’t really all that life changing. Perhaps you’re not impressed or you simply want a watch that’s stylish and different.If so, you may want to ...
We all long for adventure, whether it’s trips to the Bahamas, a backpacking tour through Europe, or just a road trip to somewhere you’ve never been before. If you have a pet though, these journeys might leave them feeling somewhat isolated. Sure, you may feel fulfilled, but what about man’s best friend? Over at ...
You love your cat or dog. Come on, they’re an extension of your greatness. Whether you have an outdoor pet or not, things happen and pets go missing. It happens to 10 million cats and dogs every year in the US. While this only happens to one in three pets, you still don’t want to take any chances. If you’re looking ...
This isn’t Europe. We all have to drive to get where we’re going, and with public transportation limitations you’re stuck. The car industry today is all about the hybrids and electric cars. Ask for a normal gas guzzler and you may get some raised eyebrows. If you tend to lean more on the green side of things, there’s ...
People love to give life to inanimate objects. Before you object, just think about it. People put artificial eyelashes on their cars and give them lips. We make faces out of pumpkins every Halloween. And surely you’ve seen a number of sculptures and statues at some point. It’s all for the sake of making our mark and ...
For thousands of years, humans have used horses as a main transportation vehicle to get where they need to go. Up until recently, the past hundred years, riding horses is more of a hobby than a necessary means to travel for most. Goats have seen this opportunity of horses missing riders, even the mini horses, and ...
Ever put a pet hamster in a bowl and watch is scurry around? Why can’t we do the same for our furless water-bound friends? While they seem pretty content to swim around all day, surely they’re interested in the world around them, right? If you’re plagued by guilt, you’re not alone. Velda has created a Floating Fish ...
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