TTT 12 and 13

Posted on November 13th, 2007 by Schleppo.
Categories: TTT, TV, Music, Strange, Funny.

watchphono

Because I missed posting a terrific track last week (who knew there was a lot to do when buying a house?), you’re getting a double shot today. Today’s track comes to you by way of WFMU’s stellar 365 Days project. The tracks are from the eccentric mind of one Norman Carl Odam, otherwise known as The Legendary Stardust Cowboy. (more…)

 
 Paralyzed: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
 Who's Knocking At My Door: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Pizza Twirler Extraordinaire

Posted on November 12th, 2007 by Schleppo.
Categories: Food, Strange.

This guy is a pizza dough twirling machine.

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Shifty Eyes, Better Memory

Posted on November 12th, 2007 by Schleppo.
Categories: Science, Strange.

memoryhead

“Horizontal eye movements are thought to cause the two hemispheres of the brain to interact more with one another, and communication between brain hemispheres is important for retrieving certain types of memories.”

I sometimes make my eyes move back and forth really fast to make my wife laugh and to reaffirm her feelings of me as generally a kook that needs 24-hour care and padded walls.  I like vanilla pudding…

Where was I?  Oh yeah.  This eye movement trick might help your memory, but I wouldn’t suggest trying it when Detective Gumshoe is interviewing you concerning the whereabouts of old Mrs. Henderson from next door.

Moving Your Eyes Improves Memory

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Shocking Developments in the World of Mario

Posted on November 7th, 2007 by Schleppo.
Categories: Science, Technology, Music, Games.

“Twin Solid State Musical Tesla coils playing Mario Bros theme song at the 2007 Lightning on the Lawn Teslathon sponsored by DC Cox (Resonance Research Corp) in Baraboo WI.
The music that you hear is coming from the sparks that these two identical high power solid state Tesla coils are generating. There are no speakers involved. The Tesla coils stand 7 feet tall and are each capable of putting out over 12 foot of spark. They are spaced about 18 feet apart. The coils are controlled over a fiber optic link by a single laptop computer. Each coil is assigned to a midi channel which it responds to by playing notes that are programed into the computer software. These coils were constructed by Steve Ward and Jeff Larson. Video was captured by Terry Blake. What is not obvious is how loud the coils are. They are well over 110dB If you look at another You Tube video which is from a different angle, you can hear the echo off the building and get a better idea of how loud it is.”

This.  Is.  Awesome.

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Sweet Hand Fart O’ Mine

Posted on November 2nd, 2007 by Schleppo.
Categories: Music, Funny.

And now, Gerry Phillips will entertain you with a hand farting (otherwise known as manualism) rendition of the Guns ‘N Roses tune “Sweet Child O’ Mine”.  He even manages to use a wah wah pedal during the solo.  To get this good takes years of practice, the burning desire to completely alienate and embarrass your offspring, and the dedication to do absolute nothing productive with your life.  Gerry, we salute you.

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