Silk Cape Made From A Million Spiders!

01/25/12 -- Odd Articles

“With its dazzling color and intricate embroidery, this golden cape is a work of art. But look a little closer and, sewn into the cloth itself, you’ll see its rather spine-tingling secret – it is made from spider silk. In fact, the silk of more than a million spiders. The precious garment was painstakingly woven over four years with silk collected from female Golden Orb Weaver spiders, found in the mountains of Madagascar.” w/ photos

Typical Japanese Commercial

01/25/12 -- Only In Japan

“I watched this with the sound turned off. I have no idea why it was made. I don’t want to know.” — splimletlet

Why Apple Builds iPhones In China

01/25/12 -- Wacky News

“Now, in a lengthy story, Duhigg and Bradsher explain — based on conversations with executives at Apple and its tech rivals, economists, and government officials — why Apple and just about every player in the consumer-electronics universe has all but given up on ‘Made in the USA.’ Here, a concise look at the secret to China’s success.” w/ photos

Cyclops Sex Kitten

01/25/12 -- Hilarious

“This kitty is missing an eye, but makes up for heaping on the warm fuzzy.”

I’ll Call Them!

01/25/12 -- Photos

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Too Many Tanks

01/25/12 -- Videos

“Actually, on second look, these don’t look like tanks. They look like armored personnel carriers.” — SuperJazz4444

Oh Auckland!

01/25/12 -- Photos

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3 Days In Dubai

01/25/12 -- Pretty Cool

“Impressive! What a beautiful place! Great timelapses!” — Erick Chévez

Elephant Trunk Sipper Straw

01/25/12 -- Neat Products

“Did you know that an adult elephant can drink up to 50 gallons of water in just one day?! That’s 800 8oz glasses for human-folk. Elephants must have to pee all the time! Quench your elephant sized thirst with our Elephant Trunk Sipper Straw. It’s a soft flexible elephant trunk with a plastic straw embedded inside! Great for kids, adults and ridiculous photo ops!” w/ photo

Top 7 Strangest Places That People Work

01/25/12 -- Top Lists

“For some people, what they do is a point of pride. For others it’s a closely guarded secret. But whatever you do, your job tends to define you. Whether you are a builder, doctor, lawyer, mechanic, astronaut, butler, or dictator, in this society you are your job. And while some jobs are lauded and some are laughed at, some are just plain strange…” w/ photos