Quick, get up from your desk, take three steps backward, and look at the twins pictured above. Where are they looking? At each other, right? But look again when you sit back down and they’ve both got their eyes on you. It’s called the “Ghostly Gaze,” and it was created by Rob Jenkins of the University of Glasgow. Fun, right? There’s a full explanation after the jump.
LINK: Scientificamerican.
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Jane: 93%. I’m in on the rebellion. Boo to philosophical loopholes and far-fetched...
Rob: I just wanted to say thank you for the letter. I had just driven 500 miles to get back to...
claire: why did the elephant put a banana peel on her head? cause blondes have more fun! my...
GeorgeW: Brought a tear to my eye 
Sam: 93%. I think we should stage a rebellion against that last one. GeorgeW: I got 60%… But that’s because I didn’t apply real world knowledge. I... GeorgeW: I’m willing… but the whole able part…. I might be a little lacking....
heather: 93%, that last one is tricky! heather: Definitely the cutest thing I’ve seen in a really long time. Good question,...
Eric: 100%! Boom!!!
Pick up someone else's camera.
Let your face get completely slack.
Shake hard.
Flash.
Wait for it to be found.
Smile.
The next time someone picks you up in their car - say a friend or family member - climb in the back, right-hand seat, leaving the front passenger seat empty. With a straight face, tell 'em where to. It's a little game I call "Chauffeur." Fun.
Write the letters "B" and "R" on a one-dollar bill. Tuck your boner anywhere you please. Pull it out when least expected for maximum effect.
For this one, you need to be in the back of a car.
And you can't be the only one there.
first, let your body go limp (it helps to imagine you've actually got no bones).
Next, undo you're seatbelt.
Now play Jello.
The fun starts midway through the first turn one.
On a hot day, few things beat "stinky ice cream":
While eating with a friend, ask if their's smells funny too.
When they go in for a whiff, give the old elbow a little bump.
Not too hard, just enough to powder their nose.
August 29th, 2008 at 1:23 am
Ok, BEST HIDDEN NORRIS LINK EVER… awesome “boner bill” link today too. Keep up the good work!