The Papple

05/23/12 -- Deliciousness

“It looks and tastes like an apple but has the skin and texture of a pear, and is a member of the pear family… Marks and Spencer says the fruit – dubbed a ‘papple’ – looks and tastes like an apple but has the skin and texture of a pear, and is a member of the pear family. It is being referred to as T109 until its official name is decided, a spokeswoman said. M&S fruit expert Shazad Rehman said: “This is one of the most exciting new varieties of fruit we have seen for several years. “We know our customers like to try new and interesting fruit and we hope this will be something they will really enjoy.” w/ photo

Vampire Woman Returns

05/23/12 -- Videos

“I’ve heard about her before & find her fascinating! It amazes me how she makes use of her art on her body in a way that many wouldn’t think of. And yes, she does have a scary look, but she also has that ‘sexy’ twist to it, as if maybe she purposely did that for amusement! She’s definitely an individual.” — osuushiza8

Why Do Paper Cuts Hurt So Much?

05/23/12 -- Interesting

“There are a couple things at play here, some involving the paper, some involving your skin. For one thing, what part of your body comes in contact with paper the most? Right, the majority of paper cuts happen on the fingers and hands. Your hands are pretty complex sensory instruments, and they’re absolutely jam-packed with nerve fibers called nociceptors. These guys sense temperature, pressure and pain, and there are more of them per square inch in your hands and fingers than most other parts of your body. Injuries there are noticed much more than similar injuries elsewhere. The same small paper cut on a less nerve-dense area, such as, say, your leg, won’t send nearly as many pain signals to your brain.” w/ photo

Fan Catches Back-2-Back Home Run Balls

05/23/12 -- Pretty Cool

“The 20-year-old junior from Thomas More College was in left field when Reds pitcher Mike Leake hit his first career homer in the fourth inning. The ball went directly to Lloyd, who had never caught a ball at a game. Three pitches later, shortstop Zack Cozart hit another one to the same area. The ball bounced right to Lloyd, who had one free hand. He gave the second home run ball to the friend who had convinced him to go to the game and provided the tickets. Knowing it was Leake’s first career homer, Lloyd saved that ball and offered it to the pitcher for an autograph after the game. The Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1.” — ESPN

Lunchtime Boredom

05/23/12 -- Photos

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Uncomfortable Vs. Exhaustion

05/23/12 -- Videos

“The secret to getting ahead in this world is in first getting started. So just make a decision… and be willing to see it through to the end. Success will come… If you’re hungry enough… that is. How big is your appetite for success? Do you want a bite or are you starving out there for it? Ask yourself this question every day: Are you knocking on the doors of complete exhaustion or are you just uncomfortable?” — MuscleProdigyTV

Nice Collection

05/23/12 -- Photos

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Goat Rides New York Subway

05/23/12 -- Videos

“Cocoa the goat takes a trip to the Big Apple.”

Faux Shrub Air Conditioner Concealer

05/23/12 -- Neat Products

“This is the cover that imitates an evergreen shrub to conceal a central air conditioning condenser without hindering its operation. Over 400 boughs that suggest the dark green foliage of a mature ‘Densiformis’ yew insert into the shrub’s four-panel, high-density polyethylene frame that obscures the visible faces of an A/C condenser. Tested by an engineering firm certified by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers, the frame’s panels each have three horizontal 4″ H x 28″ W louvered openings that allow unrestricted airflow.” w/ photos

Top 7 Craziest Things Ever Done To Get Laid

05/23/12 -- Top Lists

“It’s no secret that most great accomplishments in human history made by men were done in the name of impressing the opposite sex. Men would not become astronauts if it did not afford them the opportunity to tell women at parties that they are astronauts. Yet, some men still find ways to go above and beyond — risking life, limb and country in the name of boobies.” w/ photos