Looking to get involved in the political process? How about fool some friends into thinking you’re a grassroots phenomenon?
• Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.thelopezfamilyonline.com/play.php?first=FIRST&LASTNAME
• Next, replace FIRST&LASTNAME with your name – in my case, it would be Allison%20Keene (the %20 will add the space).
• Press enter or whatever you need to load the site, click on the video, and voila! Watch the magic!
(Thanks Jan!)

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Tired of waiting in long lines at the fair ground or Six Flags? You could always build your own rollercoaster … although I wouldn’t recommend it. (Thanks to Martha for that gem)

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If you’re looking to make an impression with clients or potential beaux, check out some of these clever business cards, courtesy of Larry’s blog.

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Suffering from Olympic withdrawal? Check out this Olympic photoshop contest that manages to bring Beijing and backflips to some well known art.

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If ever there was a proper usage of “zomg,” it would be to describe this table.

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Apparently this completely unfathomably cool fountain is from Canal City in Fukuoka, Japan. Word is there are similar fountains other places … anyone seen one in person? This one still baffles me.

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10 unbelievable medical conditions. I think at least 5 of these have so far been featured on Grey’s Anatomy, and I’m sure the rest will make it on at some point.

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I’m pretty sure this vintage ad sparked the idea for the Honda Element, the “hose off the inside” car.

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From the AV Club, 26 evil, awful, or just plain stupid educators in TV and film. (I’m really happy they included Olivier from Six Feet Under on this list)

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Some things really do get lost in translation – see for yourself here. On a side note, I once heard a long time ago some songwriter saying they used an online translator to send their lyrics from English to another language and back to English. Apparently it made them more poetic. I still don’t think it would help my terrible attempts at song writing, but maybe I’ll give it a go!

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Having trouble jump starting your art? Start with a Rorschach blot and then fill it in like this artist, who achieved amazing results. (This post approved by Rorschach)

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A visual illusion regarding color cubes.

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When they say to eat fast food in moderation … is this what they mean?

From Eric, a great Gremlins fan video. Gremlins are not to be confused with Critters. Bonus: can anyone name the A-List actor and former hearthrob who had a role in Critters 3?

I’ll let you guys do your own hunting on this one – a list of crazy flash sites that will, apparently, “warp your mind.” In my experience, that can sometimes be true.

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