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Weird Converter

Don't you hate it when you can't remember how many Weinermobiles it would take to get to the top of the Empire State Building, or how many Shaquille O'Niels would line up along the Golden Gate Bridge? What about when you need to know how many cubic inches of air one million dollars weighs, or baby grand pianos to Airbus A380s? Or maybe you are planning a party and need to know how many human stomachs a keg of beer will fill, or you're just curious how many Space Shuttle liquid oxygen tanks it would take to fill the Grand Canyon?

Well, if you've ever had those problems, you are in luck. Go check out the Weird Converter and convert unusual units of height, weight, and volume to your heart's content.
Posted By: Salamander Sam | Date: Sat Nov 13, 2010 | Comments (26)
Category: Tools

The Sandpaper Ballet

Any orchestral work that uses sandpaper as a musical "instrument" qualifies as weird. But when it's performed by men in tutus, it's even weirder.

Read more about composer Leroy Anderson here.



Posted By: Paul | Date: Mon Jul 06, 2009 | Comments (2)
Category: Music, Tools, 1950's

Mystery Object #4

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This one's a little trickier, as you are only seeing the active, business end of the instrument, which must be inserted somewhere to perform its function. Have a guess, then click on "extended."


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Posted By: Paul | Date: Wed May 13, 2009 | Comments (4)
Category: Tools

The Pee Light

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What is this gadget? It is a UV light that will reveal pee stains in the dark. It is sold here, in a pet-owners catalog, but I cannot believe it would not be of great use for other purposes. How many incidents in NEWS OF THE WEIRD involve urine, to one degree or another? Thousands! Just imagine how the Pee Light could help solve crime, solace your family and neighbors, and confound bad guys. Every home should have one!
Posted By: Paul | Date: Mon May 04, 2009 | Comments (7)
Category: Animals, Tools, Technology, Body Fluids

Mystery Object #3

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What is this device used for? Answer after the jump!




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Posted By: Paul | Date: Fri Apr 24, 2009 | Comments (14)
Category: Tools

Mystery Object #2

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What purpose does this tool serve? Answer after the jump!


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Posted By: Paul | Date: Mon Apr 20, 2009 | Comments (15)
Category: Tools

Mystery Object #1

These are four instances of the same tool. What is it?

Answer after the jump!

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Posted By: Paul | Date: Sat Apr 18, 2009 | Comments (5)
Category: Tools

Musical Saws

Can you say you've ever really lived until you've attended a Musical Saw Festival? July 2009 is just around the corner, folks!

Posted By: Paul | Date: Mon Mar 02, 2009 | Comments (8)
Category: Music, Tools
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