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Star Wars wasn’t kidding when it said “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.” Those films took place a LONG, LONG time ago. So long ago that Darth Vader was apparently buried as the pharaohs of ancient Egypt were buried; mummified and decked out in a special Vader sarcophagus. The new tomb was unveiled by Egypt’s antiquities ...

You can pretend all you want that your kid is husky or big-boned, but when it takes donuts to get him interested in science, he’s straight-up fat. Link [via]

Tarantino’s iconic Pulp Fiction is one of the most visually recognizable movies in film history. His characters are so memorable that even in LEGO form they are easily distinguishable. Even as LEGO brick men, Vincent and Jules are two “bad motherfuckers.” Link

I’m not sure how comfortable I’d be wrapping my baby up in the arms of Cthulhu. Crocheted or not. Who knows, maybe the common conception of Cthulhu as a monster is incorrect. Maybe he’s just a misunderstood daycare employee. Still, something about Cthulhu makes me hesitant to trust the fictional creature with a child. I’m pretty sure it’s the tentacles. ...

Diarrhea on a bun. Deliciously scrumptious, geeky diarrhea. Wakka wakka. Link [via]

In the winter I usually like to grow a full-blown beard, as it helps to keep my face warm and crisp through the harsh snowy season. My skin, on the other hand, has an issue with the hair growth and personally holds me accountable. I’m pretty confidant that I’m allergic to my own hair. I get patches of dry skin ...

Back when the bat-signal was still illuminated by candle light, a non-electronic wielding vigilante roamed the streets, hunting down such villains as Jack the Ripper. Marc Tan created this awesome piece titled “Gotham by Gaslight,” visualizing the image of Batman as seen through the eyes of 19th century Gotham. Link [via]

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When I get out of bed in the morning, I must admit, I’m not feeling the Force as strong as I should be. Hell, some mornings I don’t even feel the Schwartz. I know, I know, I should feel the Force at all times, but without my trusty Jedi robes, I don’t feel much of anything. The force is always ...

The carrier file which enables MMS messaging on the iPhone is now live on iTunes. So a feature that should have been included from the get-go has just now gone live… more than two years later. Right. We love AT&T. Better later than never I suppose. At least it’s working.