New song and video from Disappear Fear!

http://www.youtube.com/disappearvideo

One of my faves. 

Tha Annapolis Irish Festival is coming up

http://www.annapolisirishfestival.com/

It's Shark Week!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhGV23y1zgg&feature=youtu.be

(Thanks for the link, Ed!)

Anniversary fo the Tunguska Event

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunguska_event

Happy Birthday to Lights Out (the TV show)

Premiered on this date in 1946.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0041037/

Happy Birthday Flo Ballard!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Ballard

Happy National Ice Cream Soda Day!

Yum!

The Cutting Edge of Bagpipes!

http://cheezburger.com/51748609?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
This...Is....So....Cool!


(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

Some neat old Halloween photos

http://www.fearnet.com/news/news-article/check-out-gallery-creepy-vintage-halloween-photos

A couple of these are delightfully creepy!

Playing Footsie...

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/06/28/woman-foot-orgasm-is-first-known-case/

(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

Don't bogart that bacon...

http://news.yahoo.com/marijuana-waste-helps-turn-pot-eating-pigs-tasty-184633031.html


(Thanks for the link, Mike!)

Throwing and Human Evolution

http://www.pasthorizonspr.com/index.php/archives/06/2013/ability-to-throw-with-speed-and-accuracy-a-uniquely-human-adaptation
A neat article!  Of course, I believe in hurling invective...


(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

Happy Birthday Ray Harryhausen!

http://www.rayharryhausen.com/index.php

The return of the Minnesota Ice Man

http://www.museumoftheweird.com/news/2013/06/26/the-long-lost-minnesota-iceman-resurfaces-in-austin-texas/

I remember stories about this, 40 odd years ago.

Lego Cthulhu!

http://io9.com/5924011/these-cthulhu-lego-sets-will-drive-you-insane-with-little-plastic-bricks

(Thanks for the link, Ed!)

The "Silly" War

http://clasqm.tumblr.com/post/48144531246/april-17-1651-the-335-years-war-breaks-out


Better late then never, I suppose...

Happy Birthday to Where The Action Is!

Premiered on this date in 1965.  I fondly remember rushing home from school or play to watch it every afternoon.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0240305/

Happy Birthday Gilda Radner!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0705717/

Happy Birthday Mel Brooks!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000316/

The Bela Purse!

http://rockrebelshop.com/?p=2031

For your own safety - Stop drinking Bud!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/27/cut-his-penis-off-because-of-beer_n_3511140.html

If there was ever an endorsement for my fave beer, this would be it!

Cute commercial (with voice by Chad Vader!)

http://www.fastcocreate.com/1683291/see-the-winners-of-tongals-star-wars-pringles-campaign#1
Too bad that it's for Pringles....

Space Money

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/paypal-galactic-looks-to-corner-the-space-payments-market/2013/06/27/ceb9fb24-df2a-11e2-963a-72d740e88c12_story.html?wpisrc=nl_tech_b
As a true fan of Star Trek, I am convinced that this scheme won't work.  Only Quatloos
will do...

Happy Anniversary to the Fruita Vampire!

First spotted in Fruita, Colorado on this date in 2010.

http://www.nbc11news.com/home/headlines/97293489.html

Happy Birthday Dark Shadows!

Premiered on this date in 1966.

http://collinwood.net/

Happy Birthday Bob Keeshan!

http://www.biography.com/people/bob-keeshan-9361748

Happy Birthday Helen Keller!

http://www.helenkellerbirthplace.org/

RIP Alan Myers

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-long-time-devo-drummer-alan-myers-has-died-20130626,0,238028.story

Happy Birthday Colin Wilson!

http://www.colinwilsonworld.co.uk/Pages/default.aspx

Happy Birthday Peter Lorre!

http://www.eviltwin.velvetsofa.com/Lorre/peter.html

The March of the (Emperor) Penguins!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMGBsucl7Z0
Tee hee!



(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

The Making of Help!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yobxwD1G_aE&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ziKc5J6keQI


Fun stuff!


(Thanks for the link, Perry!)

Japanese Rockabilly!

http://rockabilly.jugem.cc/?eid=743

Fun stuff!

All You Need Is Love

Anniversary of the world wide broadcast in 1967

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLGWyfGk_LU

Sigh....

Happy Birthday to The Omen!

Premiered on this date in 1976.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075005/

Happy Birthday Tony Bourdain!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Bourdain

Happy Birthday Carly Simon!

http://www.carlysimon.com/

Happy Ratification Day!

Virginia ratified the Constitution on this date in 1788.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Ratifying_Convention

RIP Richard Matheson

http://io9.com/r-i-p-richard-matheson-author-of-i-am-legend-and-many-564036878

The sad fate of the Iron Sheik

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/iron-sheik--the-man-behind-the-mask-224707360.html

Bourbon, to the beat of Deep Purple...

http://www.timesunion.com/living/article/Feel-the-Spirits-An-Ulster-County-distillery-644165.php

For DC residents

http://greatergreaterwashington.org/

Just discovered this blog devoted to issues in and around the District, and it looks pretty informative. 

Anniversary of the Kenneth Arnold Flying Saucer Sightings

Generally viewed as the start of modern interest in UFO's.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Arnold_UFO_sighting

Happy Birthday Arthur Brown!

http://www.arthur-brown.com/

Happy Birthday Amborse Bierce!

http://donswaim.com/

DC - doing what it does best

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/metro-threatens-phantom-planter-with-arrest-if-he-tends-his-dupont-circle-station-flowers/2013/06/22/87aaed02-db5f-11e2-a9f2-42ee3912ae0e_story.html?hpid=z2
The Phantom Planter misjudged his audience/market.  Had he planted coca plants, the authorities would have HELPED him, perhaps even gotten him some sort of agricultural subsidy from the City Council.  We have rules, Buddy, ignore them at your peril.

For Sale: The White House

http://slinkingtowardretirement.com/?p=36930
(Thanks for the link,Mike!)

Great moments in Tennessee Terrorism!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/22/sherwin-smith-tennessee-terrorism_n_3480930.html

Great Amazon Comments

Including one by George "Sulu" Takei.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HKSSLQ/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000HKSSLQ&linkCode=as2&tag=geek03b-20

Cerphe's Interviews

http://ecoplanetradio.com/cerphes-audio-vault/

A well know Washington DJ interviews some of Rock's legends and near greats.

The first 'domesticated' animal?

http://www.strangehistory.net/2013/06/22/the-first-domesticated-snail/
I suppose it depends on one's definition of 'domesticated'...

The Cutting Edge of DIY

http://hauntedohiobooks.com/news/cutting-off-ones-head-self-decapitation-suicides/

The Diet...

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/lifestyle/health/birmingham-woman-abandons-light-only-diet-4688088

Headline of the Day

http://www.centralsomersetgazette.co.uk/Man-penis-costume-assaulted-Glastonbury-High/story-19328715-detail/story.html

A moving Egyptian statuettte?

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4980146/I-sphinx-I-saw-it-moving.html

The lastest on the Voynich Manuscript

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22975809
Actually, there's really nothing new here...

Happy Birthday Stu Sutcliffe!

http://www.stuartsutcliffeart.com/

Happy Birthday Josh Whedon!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0923736/

Genius.  Essential.

The cutting edge of hitting the bottle

http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2013/06/19/193493225/the-love-that-dared-not-speak-its-name-of-a-beetle-for-a-beer-bottle?ft=3&f=122101520&sc=nl&cc=sh-20130622

Happy Anniversary to the Bowman Body!

The Bowman Body, (a legendary Virginia ghost host) made his appearance on TV for the first time on this date in 1970.

http://www.bowmanbody.com/

Happy Birthday Howard Kaylan!

http://www.howardkaylan.com/

Happy Birthday Peter Asher!

http://peterashermusic.com/

Happy Birthday Todd Rundgren!

http://www.tr-i.com/

Happy National Onion Rings Day!

Yum!

Real bats performing the Batman theme!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=N95tCG4leWY#at=21

Fun stuff!

(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)

The ultimate Star Trek send off

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/21/entertainment-us-startrek-space-idUSBRE95K01820130621

Happy Birthday Nils Lofgren!

http://www.nilslofgren.com/

Happy Birthday Berke Breathed!

http://www.berkeleybreathed.com/

Happy Baby Boomers Recognition Day!

http://mcg.metrocreativeconnection.com/publish/sections/calendar-details.php?Baby-Boomer-s-Recognition-Day-446

Happy Solstice!

A battery made of wood!

http://www.umdrightnow.umd.edu/news/battery-made-wood

Neat-O!


(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

A perfect gift for Scotty

http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/cc96/

A nice article on the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier

http://blogs.weta.org/boundarystones/2012/11/13/less-known-unknown
As some of you know, I try to make a point to take visitors to DC out to see this grave, as it's truly off the beaten path for most.  I highly recommend it if you're anywhere near Old Town, as well as the Tomb of the Unknowns
 at Arlington, which I find to be one of the most moving scenes in our region.

The End of Society...

http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/pictures-that-prove-society-is-doomed

(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)

Anniversary of the Born To Run photo shoot with Eric Meola in 1975

http://www.snapgalleries.com/photographers/eric-meola/

Happy Birthday Ray Davies!

http://www.raydavies.info/www/main.php?content=news

Happy Birthday Brian Wilson!

http://www.brianwilson.com/

Happy Birthday Audie Murphy!

http://www.audiemurphy.com/

Happy National Vanilla Milkshake Day!

Yum!

An interview with Frank Ferrante about his show, An Evening With Groucho

https://soundcloud.com/classicalkingfm/an-evening-with-groucho-at-act

I love this guy and his show.  I cannot recommend it too highly.

The Ultimate Music Critics...

http://flavorwire.com/200333/the-30-harshest-musician-on-musician-insults-in-history/view-all

(Thanks for the link, Missy!)

"The Founders" Documents Online!

http://founders.archives.gov/

This is so cool!  Access to source documents from the Revolutionaries!  For me, THIS is what the Internet is for.

Happy Birthday Ann Wilson!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Wilson

Happy Birthday Spanky McFarlane!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanky_and_Our_Gang
One of my fave singers.

Happy Birthday Alan Cranston

The only American to be sued by hitler...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Cranston

Happy Juneteenth!

http://www.juneteenth.com/

Tank Paintball!

http://www.armourgeddon.co.uk/tank_battles.php
I would be a complete danger, here...


(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

The Last Telegram

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2013/06/17/telegrams-no-more-stop-india-to-send-final-message-in-july/


The end of an era.  I do think that a bigger deal should be made about this.  I can see a half hour TV special devoted to the history of the telegram and how it helped transform and influence the world.


(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

Happy Birthday Linda Thorson!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0861771/

Happy Birthday, Paul!

http://www.paulmccartney.com/

Happy International Sushi Day!

Yum!

http://www.bonsaiva.com/

Corman's Drive-In on Youtube!

http://www.youtube.com/cormansdrivein

Happy Bunker Hill Day!

http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/bunker-hill-day

RIP Johnny Smith

http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2013/06/14/191396165/johnny-smith-revered-guitar-player-has-died?sc=21&f=10002

(Thanks for the link(s), Erik & Perry!)

Brilliant Cosplay!

http://io9.com/do-not-want-cosplay-mashup-of-the-joker-and-ronald-mcd-511039474

(Thanks for the link, Bill!)

Anniversary of the Monterey Pop Festival of 1967

Most people consider Woodstock the ultimate 60's get together, but for me it'll always be Monterey.  A great collection of performers, and the last time that the pop music played on AM and FM would be heard at the same time.

http://montereyinternationalpopfestival.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monterey_Pop_Festival

Happy Fathers' Day!

I only wish that I could still say that to my Dad.

Happy Birthday Stan Laurel!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0491048/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Zombie Garden Gnome

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68736705/zombie-gnomes-patient-zero-free-usa?ref=shop_home_active
Neat-o!

Journal of the American Revolution

http://allthingsliberty.com/
I really like this site - devoted to daily articles about the Revolution, as well as columns and articles about touring sites, etc. 

A neat collection of scary Dutch safety posters

http://www.buzzfeed.com/copyranter/10-scary-vintage-dutch-work-safety-posters

James Brown sells Japanese soup...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RxJymIFxSEE

A Fortean article about the White House

http://hauntedohiobooks.com/news/the-fortean-white-house/

http://hauntedohiobooks.com/news/the-white-house-shadowgraphs/

Renault's Ultra-Cool Commercial!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyfLbGlGr2s

Hobbyist killer drones - the future?

http://io9.com/this-video-of-a-drone-with-a-gun-will-freak-you-the-hel-513442074

And a late call: Happy National Bourbon Day!!!

http://www.nationalbourbonday.com/
I was too busy enjoying the stuff to remember to celebrate....

Happy Birthday to The Legend of Hell House!

Premiered on this date in 1973.  One of the greatest horror movies of all time. 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070294/

Happy Birthday Black Adder!

Premiered on this date in 1983

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084988/

Happy Birthday Harry Nilsson!

http://blog.nilssonschmilsson.com/

Happy Birthday Jim Varney!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Varney

Anniversary fo Lennon & McCartney meeting in 1956

http://www.thebeatles.com/

Anniversary of the founding of Arlington National Cemetery in 1864

http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/
The closest thing to Sacred Ground for me...

Happy Birthday Errol Flynn!

http://www.inlikeflynn.com/

Anniversary of the Pig War of 1859

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_War

Anniversary of Commander In Chief Washington

George Washington was assigned head of Continental Army by 2nd Continental Congress on this date in 1775.

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/george-washington-assigned-to-lead-the-continental-army

Happy Magna Carta Day!

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/magna_carta/

Happy National Lobster Day!

Yum

The Sad Dog Diary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Xw1C5T-fH2Y

I love this...


(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

E.T. - Phone your defence attorney!

http://www.3news.co.nz/Man-jailed-for-out-of-this-world-lies/tabid/417/articleID/301295/Default.aspx

London's Ghost Stations....

http://now-here-this.timeout.com/2013/06/07/a-tube-map-of-londons-ghost-stations/

There's a horror move in all of this, I just know it.


(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

THE NAVY STOPS YELLING!

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/06/14/191690435/u-s-navy-approves-use-of-lower-case-letters?ft=1&f=1001


(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)

Neat Freak

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/10108553/Woman-washed-unexploded-bomb-in-kitchen-sink.html

Our Chinese "allies"...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/04/tiananmen-square-online-search-censored

Air Hockey Robot

http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/air-hockey-robot-beat-air-hockey-day-195536279.html
Pretty neat!  I think this is another possible example of how certain types of people are going to abandon playing some games where machines have taken over.  We'll be playing Diplomacy...

That's "Sir Blackadder", now!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22904807#%22
Fun stuff!

Catch the Bonnaroo Music Festival Live!

http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/live/watch-bonnaroo-2013-live--mccartney--petty--mumford--and-more-182721625.html

(Thanks for the link, Perry!

The cutting edge of religious iconography

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/13/dog-butt-looks-like-jesus-photo_n_3436086.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

(Thanks for the link, Linda and Mike!)

Happy Birthday Junior Walker!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Walker

Happy Flag Day!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_Day_%28United_States%29

Forget the mandoline slicer - I want this for my kitchen!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/102061500/22-inch-medieval-execution-victorian?ref=shop_home_feat

Dark Side of the Net

http://www.darklinks.com/
I've not mentioned this blog and resource site in too long a time.  Essential for all fans of goth, darkness, and scary.

Tommy Tutone In Court!

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2013/06/13/justice_elena_kagan_tommy_tutone_justice_uses_867_5309_in_hypothetical.html?wpisrc=newsletter_jcr:content

A nice article about the biggest prick in DC

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9376010/rename-washington-redskins

The Scots VS Voice Recognition...

http://dotsub.com/view/6c5d7514-5656-476a-9504-07dd4e2f6509
(Thanks for the link, Audrey!)

Sad Cat Diary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKffm2uI4dk

This...Is...Brilliant...

(Thanks for the link, Audrey!)

Happy Birthday Paul Lynde!

http://www.paullynde.info/

Happy Birthday Basil Rathbone!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001651/

Happy Birthday Reg Presley!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reg_Presley

Happy Loving Day!

http://www.lovingday.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loving_Day

Saving Muddy Waters' House

http://voices.suntimes.com/none/inside-the-muddy-waters-house/

(Thanks for the link, Erik!)

My next lair....

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2338877/Migaloo-115m-submarine-yacht-helipad-swimming-pool-moves-deck-submerged.html#ixzz2VsMXezHJ

Actually, I'd prefer a steam-punk Nautilus, with a ram and Peter Lorre as a captive/guest on board....


(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

Happy Yarn Bombing Day!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing

Happy Birthday to True Grit!

Premiered on this date in 1969.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065126/

Happy Birthday to A Day At The Races!

Premiered on this date in 1937.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028772/

Happy Birthday Donnie Van Zandt!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donnie_Van_Zant

Happy Birthday Frank Beard!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Beard_%28musician%29

Happy Birthday Gene Wilder!

http://www.biography.com/people/gene-wilder-17191558

Happy Birthday Joseph Warren!

http://www.nps.gov/bost/historyculture/warren.htm

A Patriot.

Happy Birthday Marie LaVeau!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Laveau
Some place her birthdate as 9/10, but I think this is the actual date....

Happy National Corn On The Cob Day!

Yum!

Happy Birthday Tales From The Crypt! (the TV show)

Premiered on this date in 1989.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096708/

Happy National herb & Spice Day!

http://www.penzeys.com/
Yum!

Happy National Iced Tea Day!

Yum!

http://www.uptontea.com/shopcart/home.asp

Anniversary of Bruce signing to Columbia Records in 1972

http://brucespringsteen.net/

Happy Birthday Johnny Depp!

http://www.johnnydeppweb.com/

Happy Birthday Lin Carter!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lin_Carter
A so-so writer, but a great editor and promoter of sword & sorcery and fantasy literature.

Happy Birthday Jackie Wilson!

http://www.jackiewilson.net/

A (too) brief article about the Alaska Territorial Guard

http://www.npr.org/2013/05/28/186485619/forgotten-for-decades-wwii-alaskans-finally-get-their-due
Another little footnote to the War.  I'm a little surprised to read that it was disbanded after the War, as I believe that there are stories out there about their involvement in some Cold War confrontations with Spetsnaz.

Strangely beautiful and unusual photos of the dead...

http://io9.com/surprisingly-beautiful-photographs-of-decaying-cans-of-512091228

Awwwww!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jamiechambers/the-very-hungry-cthulhupillar?ref=live

I always cry at weddings....

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/02/scottish-wedding-fight_n_870389.html


(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

A nice little travel article about visiting Maryland's Eastern Shore

http://www.justsaygo.com/travel-stories/maryland%E2%80%99s-other-eastern-shore

Happy World Wide Knit In Public Day!

http://www.wwkipday.com/

Happy Birthday Keenan Ivory Wayans!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005540/

Happy Birthday Nancy Sinatra!

http://www.nancysinatra.com/

Josh does it again!

http://io9.com/much-ado-about-nothing-proves-joss-whedon-is-still-a-co-511996577

Cthulhu Bookend

http://www.etsy.com/listing/124816047/cthuhu-bust-bookend-green-patina?ref=sr_gallery_8&ga_search_query=cthulhu+bookend&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

The cutting edge of Consumer Rights!

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/06/texas-jury-says-its-cool-to-murder-prostitutes-for-not-having-sex-with-you/

(Thanks for the link, Mike!)

True Gamesman....

http://www.wtop.com/46/3350672/Md-teen-gets-7-years-for-shooting-friend-who-interrupted-video-game

Bounding British badgers bruise burly bullyboys

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/473597/20130601/bnp-edl-hate-fascist-badgers.htm

It's not dead - it's pining for the fjords!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/10094036/MoD-forced-to-pay-compensation-after-death-of-parrot.html

Python was way ahead of the curve on this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npjOSLCR2hE

The cutting edge of dog curbing enforcement

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2336369/Spanish-town-fights-dog-poo-parcelling-POSTING-owner.html

Happy Birthday El Dorado!

One of my fave Westerns, premiered on this date in 1967.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061619/

Happy Birthday Prince!

http://prince.org/

Happy Birthday Tom Jones!

http://www.tomjones.com/

Happy Birthday Nikki Giovanni!

http://nikki-giovanni.com/

A new ad/video for Stone Ruination IPA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUycRoPWJc0
Long time readers will know that I am a huge fan of Stone Brewery
.  I consider their IPA to be the best of any that I've ever tasted.  And the Ruination IPA is just over-the-top great!

Honfest is coming!

http://honfest.net/schedule.html

The cutting edge of chocolate...

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/06/05/uk-chocolate-edible-anus_n_3388350.html

(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)

How not to remove a tree

http://jalopnik.com/slack-jawed-yokels-attempt-tree-removal-with-car-fail-511514154
I think that we're getting close to Darwin Awards territory...


(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)

Phonetic Description of the Annoyin Sounds That Teenagers make

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY2R_K3NFPo&sns=fb

Classic...

(Thanks for the link, Ed!)

Convoy...

The events in the song took place on this date....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3VN54M1OXA

Happy Birthday Damien Thorne!

Born on this day, (at least according to The Omen...)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5fsqYctXgM

Anniversary of Rock Around The Clock hitting #1 in 1955!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5fsqYctXgM

Happy Birthday Gary U.S. Bonds!

http://www.garyusbonds.com/
One of my faves!

Happy Birthday Levi Stubbs!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi_Stubbs

Happy Birthday Nathan Hale!

http://www.connecticutsar.org/patriots/hale_nathan.htm

Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion

One of the greatest rolls of the dice in history.

http://www.army.mil/d-day/

RIP Joey Covington

http://www.kesq.com/kesq/deadly-crash-in-palm-springs/-/232254/20428016/-/gcy10jz/-/index.html

The cutting edge of Chinese knockoffs...

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2013-05-15/humpday-humor-rise-chinas-counterfeit-condoms

The comments on this article are great...

(Thanks for the link, Missy!)

The Longest Book Domino Chain!

http://www.bookpatrol.net/2013/06/let-books-fall-where-they-may-seattle.html#.Ua-h5O9OWSp

Fun stuff!

(Thanks for the link, Carol!)

Happy Dead Duck Day!

http://www.improbable.com/2010/06/04/dead-duck-day-june-5/

Happy Festival of Popular Delusions Day!

http://news.yahoo.com/june-5-transit-venus-festival-popular-delusions-day-182600986.html

Anniversary of the Battle of Midway

The battle that determined that Japan would lose...

http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/midway/midway.htm

Happy National Cognac Day!

Yum!

Happy Birthday Gordon Waller!

http://www.gordonwaller.com/

150 Days Until Halloween!

Happy National Yo-Yo Day!

Ode To Billy Joe

The events in the song supposedly took place on this date...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZt5Q-u4crc

Happy Birthday Ian Hunter!

http://ianhunter.com/main/

Happy Birthday Suzi Quatro!

http://www.suziquatro.com/

Happy Birthday Leo Gorcey!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0329832/

Happy Birthday Josephine Baker!

http://www.cmgww.com/stars/baker/about/biography.html

Happy National Cheese Day!

http://cheesetique.com/

Yum!

Happy National Egg Day!

Yum!

Happy Jack Jouett Day!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Jouett

Virginia's Paul Revere...

The "Last Battle"

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/05/12/world-war-ii-s-strangest-battle-when-americans-and-germans-fought-together.html
An interesting new book about a nearly unknown battle from the War in which Wermacht troops supposedly joined forces with Americans to battle the SS. 

Happy Birthday Universal Studios!

Home of American Horror Movies, launched on this date in 1912.

http://www.universalpictures.com/

Happy Birthday Alessandro di Cagliostro!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandro_Cagliostro

Happy Birthday Martha Washington!

http://www.firstladies.org/biographies/firstladies.aspx?biography=1

The Body Paint Fesival

http://www.baba-mail.com/Content.aspx?emailid=4575&memberid=759786#.Uaqxe-9OWSo

Amazing!

(Thanks for the link, Margrete!)

The Martian Rat...

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/84498-mars-rat-website-claims-rodent-on-red-planet/

Happy Birthday Sgt Pepper!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Pepper%27s_Lonely_Hearts_Club_Band
Released on this date in 1967...

Happy Birthday Le Petomane!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_P%C3%A9tomane

June is National Accordion Awareness Month

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDzPyS76Gbc