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The 10 best beer names ever

In recognition of American Craft Beer Week, I present to you, the 10 best beer names ever.
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 6:33 AM on May 16, 2008 (102 comments)

Just Desserts

Massachusetts has Boston Creme Pie. South Dakota has Kuchen. Oklahoma claims Bizcochito as it's own. But should Maryland have an official state dessert? The debate rages on!
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 2:37 PM on January 2, 2008 (75 comments)

Homebrew Chef

Cook Thanksgiving Dinner with Beer-Based Recipes Oh, and don't forget to stock your fridge with the recommendations listed in "Beer Pairings for Thanksgiving Dinner". Happy Turkey Day!
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 12:45 PM on November 21, 2007 (19 comments)

Science, skepticism, and critical thinking are all about admitting when you’re wrong, and taking action to correct them.”

Bad Astronomer and skeptic Phil Plait posted a rant last week about a supposed miracle – a woman, who survived a car accident against all odds. After being deluged by comments from irate readers, including the accident victim, he issued an apology, contacted her directly and is collecting donations to fund her medical bills. Phil writes, “Science, skepticism, and critical thinking are all about admitting when you’re wrong, and taking action to correct them.”
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 11:37 AM on May 17, 2007 (44 comments)

Sleestaks are the new hotness

Sleestaks are the new hotness. Sleestaks are large green humanoids with both reptilian and insectoid features; they have scaly skin with frills around the neck, bulbous unblinking eyes, pincer-like hands, stubby tails, and a single blunt horn on top of the head. There were only three Sleestak costumes available for Land of the Lost, which sometimes required creative editing to create the illusion that they were that numerous. Sleestaks have inspired psychedelic stoner/doom rockers, artwork, artwork and more artwork.
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 6:48 PM on May 8, 2007 (57 comments)

Feline Reactions to Bearded Men

Feline Reactions to Bearded Men: Cats do not like men with long beards, especially long dark beards. Cats are indifferent to men with shorter beards. Cats are confused and/or disturbed by men with beards that are incomplete (e.g., Bork) and to a lesser degree by men whose beards have missing parts (e.g., Crafts). via
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 1:41 PM on March 9, 2007 (32 comments)

A Tranquil Star

A Tranquil Star ...for a discussion of stars our language is inadequate and seems laughable, as if someone were trying to plow with a feather. (via)
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 1:47 PM on February 6, 2007 (11 comments)

Face on Mars

Stunning video flyby of the "Face on Mars". Oh, and this one too. via
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 7:03 AM on October 24, 2006 (18 comments)

This is so bad it hurts

Bluetooth Star Trek Barbie. She also has the bonus distinction of also being USB-enabled. [via]
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 7:44 AM on August 18, 2005 (13 comments)

Hereamin, Theramin, Everywheramin Min

What do you call two thereminists in a room together? A convention. Well, about 50 thereminists gathered for the Ether Music 2005 Convention last week in Asheville, NC. But what’s a theremin, you ask? You can meet a theremin, marvel at it’s award-winning beauty (scroll down), hear one live, enjoy some theremin humor, buy a vintage theremin, or if that’s too pricey, build one or even enter to win your very own. (previously discussed here, here and here)
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 8:48 AM on August 12, 2005 (22 comments)

If I knew the way, I would take you home

Today is the 10th anniversary of the death of famed guitarist Jerry Garcia. He remains one of the top earning dead celebrities through his name branded sales of ties, wine and action figures. To commemorate his passing, fans put on Jerry Day in San Francisco on Sunday. Love him or hate him, his legacy lives on through his music. What's your favorite Jerry memory?
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 8:19 AM on August 9, 2005 (109 comments)

The Empire will Rise Again!

Tatooine Not Destroyed. Yoda Stuns Buffalo. New Death Star Built.
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 12:57 PM on July 14, 2005 (25 comments)

It's Okay to put a fish in your, er, pants.

Todd Parr, the inspiring children’s author whose artwork has been compared to Keith Haring, was nominated for the Outstanding Children's Animated Program Emmy for his series, Toddworld. His books teach kids about love, inclusiveness and how to be silly. Warning: some links include flashy animation and sound.
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 11:29 AM on April 22, 2005 (10 comments)

I'm gonna keep going, Reege.

Who Wants to Be An Earth Space Scientist? Complete with three separate lifelines, the Maryland Space Grant Consortium gives you the chance to test your knowledge ala WWTBAM. Plus they do a lot of other cool things, too.
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 11:04 AM on April 14, 2005 (6 comments)

RollerCycle

RollerCycle! Just $450 with a signed insurance waiver. [via]
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 10:32 AM on March 22, 2005 (39 comments)

You're an Ashcroft! No, you're the Ashcroft!

You're an Ashcroft! No, you're the Ashcroft! Some airline passengers watching the Oscar-nominated film "Sideways" on foreign flights are, in fact, hearing Ashcroft as a substitute for a certain seven-letter epithet commonly used to denote a human orifice.
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 11:08 AM on February 24, 2005 (31 comments)

Bigger Food = Less Hunger

Portion Distortion Quiz. Just in time for T-day, our helpful friends at NIH have updated last year's quiz with Portion Distortion II. Caution: pictures of food are bigger today than they were 20 years ago.
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 12:47 PM on November 24, 2004 (29 comments)

Mmmmm, coffee

Coffee is Good, Good, Good. Coffee is Bad, Bad, Bad. Seems like the experts just don’t know if our most common addiction is, well, good for us, or bad for us.
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 1:51 PM on November 16, 2004 (22 comments)

I...uh...I don't know what to say

Outer Burrows - A web comic experiment (some NSFW if language is a problem).
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 2:11 PM on August 10, 2004 (5 comments)

A clue! A clue!

What does blue smell like? A novel theory contends that humans smell the frequency of a molecule, rather than shape (full study, pdf). In fact, there is no evidence to support either theory, leading to the question, how do humans smell? Inspired by bonehead.
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 2:17 PM on July 12, 2004 (31 comments)

Predicted Change: Global Warning Facts & Our Future

The Marian Koshland Science Museum, Washington D.C.'s newest, has an interactive, online exhibit that allows us to "cut through the noise and discover the facts" about Global Warming. Is this education at it's finest, or a bunch of hoo-hah in pretty packaging? Courtesy of the National Academy of Sciences.
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 7:43 PM on June 13, 2004 (9 comments)

Home Birthing

Giving birth at home can certainly be beautiful , but is it safe? Research indicates that while it certainly is cost effective, there is no resounding consensus on safety. If you do decide to give birth at home, here’s a shopping list, ideas on what to do with the siblings, and, er, how to clean your carpet.
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 10:04 AM on May 14, 2004 (20 comments)

It's all about access

The recent White House nomination of Allen Weinstein to become the next Archivist of the United States has produced some interesting reactions. Is this standard election-year politics, or is there something else going on?
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 11:47 AM on April 17, 2004 (45 comments)

Warning: Pies and pie-like substances have been shown to be hazardous to your health!

Mmmm, Pie. What do you get when you combine quirky pie recipes with homemade postcards? Why, the Pie-of-the-Month club, of course. Check out timely entries like Election Pie, retro Tang Pie, or Pink Lullaby Pie from a real live Wizard of Oz munchkin. Consult with a real pie expert to answer all your pie-related questions!
posted to MetaFilter by grateful at 11:10 AM on April 12, 2004 (10 comments)