The Mr. Apollo competition in 1950, back when steroids were few, and bodybuilderss looked like real people.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Today is the Day
No ICE. No wars. No Kings. Find your local protest and join us on Saturday. 👇
— Indivisible ❌👑 (@indivisible.org) March 25, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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No Kings. No Jesters. No Child Molesters. #WeSayNoKings
— Outspoken™️ (@out5p0ken.bsky.social) March 27, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Friday, March 27, 2026
Marshmallow Peeps
There are two main reasons to buy Peeps. Either you are filling an Easter basket for the kids, or you have a great idea for a diorama and don't want to mold clay figures. But around Easter, they are sitting there in a store, five or ten in a box, at a rather low price, and your mouth waters at the anticipation of a sugar rush. By the time you get to the third one, you're full of regret.
But did you know that before 1955 Peeps had wings? They were works of confectionary art that really looked like cartoon chicks. But that's not scalable nor affordable. The family that runs the Just Born company were inventors as well as confectioners, and they figured out how to get Peeps made in a hurry at mass scale- but they had to lose the wings. That made Peeps what they are today- an Easter tradition made of sugar and air that you can either eat or keep from year to year.
The Joy of a Wobbly Cat
This is Shakey, who has cerebellar hypoplasia and is in no pain, not even from her toothy face. She gets so excited for treats that she loses all her control, but uses all her concentration when using the litter box. She is much loved, and in return provides endless entertainment to her people. You can see more of her shenanigans at Instagram.
A Michael Jackson Passover
Passover is the Jewish festival that celebrates the exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt. It begins at sunset on April 1st, and just in time we get the traditional song parody from the Jewish a cappella group Six 13. This year, it's a medley of Michael Jackson hits with new lyrics that explain the history and traditions of Passover, created with nothing but the human voice.
The songs included i this video are "Billie Jean." "Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’," "Beat It," "Smooth Criminal." and "Man in the Mirror." I would have included at least something from The Jackson Five, but those songs are older than any member of the group. Maybe next year. Chag Pesach Sameach!
Miss Cellania's Links
The joy of creating the perfect Jello. (via Everlasting Blort)
Meet the 16 Billionaires Making Bank by Underpaying Their Workers. Half of them own Walmart. (via Fark)
32 Of The Most Disgusting Things That People Have Experienced At Somebody Else’s House. Drinking milk with dinner may be odd, but does not rise to the level of disgusting.
Constant fowls in a game of birdball.
Another Day: The Calculator That Makes You Feel Old. Put your own birthday into the calculator and feel really old. (via Metafilter)
Cat attempting to avoid vet visit rescued from recliner in Overland Park. (via Neatorama)
How The West Was Photographed. (via Damn Interesting)
Librarian 'gobsmacked' after school uses AI to remove 200 books from shelves including Orwell's 1984 and Twilight. Fifty years ago, 1984 was required reading in my school. (via Fark)
Mick Jagger at 15
He was referred to as "Michael" during this demonstration of proper footwear. It was his first TV appearance. (via Buzzfeed)
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Thanks, Obama
The only president we've ever had who is younger than me goes one on one with 24-year-old Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. There's some trash talking but a lot of fun. They are supposed to play again at the opening of Obama's presidential library, which is much more than a library, and is called the Obama Presidential Center. (via Metafilter)
Samoan Wedding Dance
A Samoan bride, her mother, and her sister perform a traditional dance at the wedding reception as the crowd goes wild. The bride keeps her beautiful beaming smile throughout, and her head straight to keep the headdress intact. Those who know inform us that people joining in is a tradition that emphasizes the talent and synchronicity of the dancers by contrasting it with their not-so-smooth moves. The napkin-waving symbolizes a blessing to the newlyweds. A joyous occasion, indeed.
Sign of Spring
A pair of mourning doves are building a nest on the ledge outside my transom window on the second door leading to the porch. It's the perfect place for them, high up and out of the rain, and I never use that door anyway. I'm glad I have a window to keep an eye on them, because it's a reminder that nature continues the best it can.
Digging a Deep Hole
The latest question in the What If series concerns digging a deep hole in the ground. Our parents told us if we dug deep enough, we would come out on the other side of the earth in China. However, if you started in the United States and dug straight down, you'd end up in the Indian Ocean, west of Australia. Be that as it may, you can't dig through the earth's core, because it's too hot. And it gets too hot way long before you get near the core.
But in this scenario, heat isn't the only factor working against you. Randall Munroe also explains the difficulty of trying to dig such a hole. That doesn't mean that people haven't tried it. You might recall this somewhat disturbing video of the deepest holes humans have dug.
Miss Cellania's Links
Popular Lore Claims That William Howard Taft Got Stuck in a Bathtub. New Research Sheds Light on the Legend’s Forgotten Origins.
Nobody wants to work anymore.
Two Places, One Story: Mickey Mantle’s House and the Toxic Town Nearby. An Atlas Obscura map led to a joyful stop at Mickey Mantle’s childhood home, and a haunting visit to the abandoned mining town just up the road.
A recent ruling in a federal court in Boston has slowed RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine agenda. But the news isn't all good.
The Dumbest Star Wars Trope Is Also Somehow The Most Scientifically Accurate. Missing planets? That literally happens all the time.
10 Best Discontinued Taco Bell Items That Were Iconic On the Menu.
Afroman's defamation victory is a win for Americans who cherish the right to cuck the police in song. (via Everlasting Blort)
A Blast from the Past (2014): French Fries Around the World.
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