Cute quiz: Name the Simpsons characters. Also: US states, countries in Europe, Asia, North and South America, periodic table of elements. More.
posted to MetaFilter by goodnewsfortheinsane at 12:39 PM on June 25, 2008 (77 comments)

Do you enjoy classic 2D platformers? Then boy, are you in luck! The indie game community is thriving, and a good majority of its games are exactly that. I've spent many hours playing these unique, beautiful, and often exceptional projects, and there's quite a few - more than I can count on my fingers! - that could stand toe-to-toe with the finest contemporary games. Inside is a list of some of the greatest indie platformers, based on community recommendations and my own experience. Enjoy!
posted to MetaFilter by archagon at 3:28 AM on June 24, 2008 (48 comments)

Carl Zimmer's Science Tattoo Emporium - "Underneath their sober lab coats and flannel shirts, scientists hide images of their scientific passions. Here they are revealed to all." From the science journalist and writer responsible for The Loom and numerous other published works.
posted to MetaFilter by Blazecock Pileon at 2:06 AM on April 8, 2008 (33 comments)

Another weekend sitting alone in your apartment? Thinking of sending that two thousand word cry for help to anonymous Ask Metafilter? Maybe you should take a look at the advice at Succeed Socially first.
posted to MetaFilter by TimTypeZed at 10:04 PM on February 16, 2008 (63 comments)

Late-20s unexpected isolation. Is this common?
posted to Ask Metafilter by StephenF at 5:53 PM on December 4, 2007 (61 comments)

Any recommendations for online communities for people recovering from substance abuse? While I am not anti-12 Step, I would like an alternative.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chiefbroad at 2:26 PM on November 16, 2007 (5 comments)

Fire Roasted Salsa. Chipotle Salsa. Pico De Gallo. Salsa Verde. Five Green Salsa. Orange Salsa. Apple Salsa. Cucumber Salsa. Yogurt Salsa. Rosemary Salsa. Bean Salsa. Conejo En Salsa De Chocolate. Roasted Poblano and Coconut Salsa. Monterey Jack Salsa. Salsa Negra. Mango Salsa. Holiday Salsa. Artichoke Salsa.
posted to MetaFilter by bigmusic at 8:29 PM on November 11, 2007 (27 comments)

Youscope is the result of hooking up an oscilloscope to a soundcard. [youtube] 3rd place winner in Short Films at Assembly 2007.
posted to MetaFilter by oneirodynia at 12:30 PM on August 30, 2007 (27 comments)

Before there was HTML, there was "Cigarette-Boy."
posted to MetaFilter by geos at 10:41 PM on August 23, 2007 (17 comments)

Thank You Mask Man – a hilariously NSFW animated short film produced and voiced by Lenny Bruce – was previously FPP'd. But you can thank me for these videos of Bruce performing live, on The Steve Allen Show, in this unaired TV special, and in the 1953 movie Dance Hall Racket. [♪]
posted to MetaFilter by Poolio at 5:05 AM on August 16, 2007 (15 comments)

What's the deal with those classmates.com ads?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ScotchLynx at 9:33 PM on July 23, 2007 (7 comments)

I want songs about writing and writers. So far I have Cake's "Shadow Stabbing," Moxy Fruvous' "My Baby Loves a Bunch of Authors," and the Beatles' "Paperback Writer."
posted to Ask Metafilter by NickDouglas at 12:41 PM on May 16, 2005 (37 comments)

I'm graduating college and going across the country to San Francisco for grad school. I couldn't be more excited about this, but there's the minor issue of a job and a place to stay until school starts in the fall.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Rictic at 7:53 PM on May 17, 2007 (5 comments)

Kryptonite! A new mineral has been found in Serbia which 'closely matches' the chemical compound of Superman's least favourite substance (sodium lithium boron silicate hydroxide). Too bad it isn't green.
posted to MetaFilter by chuckdarwin at 8:37 AM on April 24, 2007 (25 comments)

I'm looking for programs that are able to be stored on a USB memory stick that will allow me to run them off the stick and stay on top of things wherever I am. Anyone point me in the right direction?
posted to Ask Metafilter by nosophoros at 4:35 PM on June 21, 2005 (19 comments)

Advice to Young Men from an Old Man and other Best of Craigslist posts. [previously].
posted to MetaFilter by nickyskye at 7:16 PM on March 15, 2007 (126 comments)