Oh Coffee, How I Love Thee!

The Oatmeal has a colorful little post up about the history of coffee.  Apparently the term "Americano" originated during WWII.   Also included in the post is a funny comic strip detailing how the human brain and caffeine interact.  Very clever!

Sculpting Ashes

Is it a cigarette or an upside down city?  You be the judge.  Either way, it's pretty neat!

Eat Your Heart Out, Ogilvy

Behold the power of ad agencies!  I love the factoid about the birthday attendance being 40% lower than the previous year.  Brilliant.

We've All Been There...

Ever watched somebody use the internet in ways that make you want to pull your hair out?  If you answered yes, then you might enjoy this! (hat tip: Neatorama)

Southwest To The Rescue

It's being reported today that a Southwest Airlines pilot delayed take-off for a flight so that a passenger who was late to the gate could board and get to Denver to visit his dying grandson.  This is the kind of thing you only see in movies!

In another touching twist to this story, after the grandson passed, his organs were donated and helped to save the lives of 25 people.

Fun With Food

Check out these stylish Babybel cheeses!  I remember Mickey Mouse-shaped pancakes when I was a kid, but art out of cheese is the bees knees!

Prepare To Be Amazed

Interested in reading the most amazing press release ever?  It's the coolest PR stunt I've seen in a while. Pretty dang clever if you ask me!