The most aerodynamic cars on the road generally have smooth, curved surfaces to minimize drag. But when you’re restricted to primitive shapes like cubes, pyramids, and spheres, which would move fastest through the air? Car Pal raced 10 weird karts using the BeamNG.drive physics simulation engine to see which performs the best. Place your bets.
At just 2.64″ long when closed, OKNIFE’s 11-in-1 multitool fits in the palm of your hand. Despite its size, it packs needle-nose and regular pliers, a wire stripper, a knife, scissors, a can opener, a bottle opener, slotted and Phillips screwdrivers, and a SIM card remover tool. Made from 30Cr13 stainless steel with aluminum alloy handles.
Nieves González constructs a visual terrain where the legacies of pictorial memory intersect with contemporary urgency. This exhibition serves as a preview of a larger exhibition, featuring three paintings that exemplify González’s distinctive practice, which, as curator Victoria Rivers explains: "subjects the past to a poetic dissection" while revealing "new anatomies of the present". She opens a solo show at T293 in Rome on July 17, 2025.
A guide on how to take care of your human friends, lover, and minions for vampires that are out of touch with humanity. (Disclaimer: this is not a hunting guide, this is for humans you intend to keep alive and healthy. See our companion book for hunting humans.)
Humans will not disintegrate in sunlight, and can be used for errands during the daytime. However their skin can still take damage on especially sunny days. Make sure they wear the proper protection cream if needed.
Humans can not be sustained on blood, and have much more varied diets than us. Most can forage for food themselves, but make sure to keep at least a little human food in your lair. (Note: human food can expire, canned foods, dried foods, and honey are recommended for long term storage)
Humans must bathe regularly to keep healthy and clean. Most can handle this themselves if given the proper facilities, but some might need reminders or persuasion if in a poor emotional state. Try to refrain from using hypnosis unless absolutely necessary to keep the humans trust.
Humans are much more delicate than us, and can not reliably survive long falls or extreme force. Refrain from doing anything too dangerous with your humans unless you’re a skilled necromancer.
Humans can only lose about 14% of their blood before their health declines. Make sure not to feed on them for too long or else they will require a transfusion. Space out your feedings to every few days and help them recover afterwards. (Note: it is recommended that you either feed on multiple humans or drain one that is not yours between feedings to keep yourself well feed)
Most humans do not react well to death and gore even if they understand the nature of vampires. Make sure to keep your humans out of the room when you drain someone and dispose of the leftovers, unless they have stated they are comfortable with it.
Humans are social creatures that cannot withstand decades of solitude like us. Even the most independent of humans will require a little bit of affirmation. Make sure to regularly converse with your humans and tell them how much you care about them if they seem unhappy. It is also encouraged to keep at least two humans to keep them from getting lonely.
Humans might also require physical affection depending on the nature of your relationship. A human you’re romantically involved with will usually respond very positively to cuddling and romantic affection. A human you’re friends with might also respond well to physical affection but make sure to learn what they’re comfortable with.
Humans can be easily seduced by the allure of vamprism. Ones you have only recently met might already offer themselves as potential blood dolls or fledglings. Make sure to throughly explain the ramifications of these decisions and state your boundaries, in order to prevent future emotional turmoil.
Humans do not have long lifespans, living to around 100 years if not killed. Prepare yourself for the emotional toll of losing a human you’re attached to, as not every human will agree to be eventually turned or resurrected as an undead creature. Respect their wishes on this in order to prevent drama or vendettas being formed against you.
Turning a human is a huge commitment you will need to make sure you’re prepared for. A fledgling will need a lot of guidance and reassurance once turned, and usually will go through some existential phases. Most won’t be ready to be independent until about a decade, but will usually keep in touch if they don’t stay with you. (See our Empty Coffin Syndrome book if you struggle with this phase)
Thank you for reading this excerpt, and congratulations on obtaining your human companion. Humans can improve the mental well-being of their vampiric companions and help them with their dark bidding if needed, even against their own kind. Plenty of humans will willingly betray their fellow man in return for vampiric companionship, and possibly make good potential fledglings. Our full book can be found at any cursed bookstore or dark library you can find, or that will find you.
Japanese rice packaging features cute illustration of a polar bear made using only a few lines and a splash of white. Shirokuma Rice Packaging designed by Ryuta Ishikawa captures a perfect balance of charm, simplicity, and warmth. The name “Shirokuma” means “polar bear” in Japanese and it is brought to life through delightful illustrations of a […]
While unusual movies are still being made by directors like Yorgos Lanthimos, movie studios let more experimental films reach the big screen in the 1970s. HoloDraco explores some of the best bizarre films of the era, including David Lynch’s Eraserhead, René Laloux’s Fantastic Planet, John Carpenter’s Dark Star, and George Lucas’ THX 1138.
We are officially under MCR WATCH. Remember this means there is a high probability of my chemical romance conditions developing. Once we actually see the first fan photo of Gerard we will be under an MCR WARNING
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE UPDATE:
Atmospheric conditions remain favorable for MCR movement. Distant rumors suggest a high likelihood of development over the coming several days. We remain under a My Chemical Romance WATCH with expectations of elevating to WARNING status within 48 hours. Keep your eyes on the skies
I expect them to show up 24 hours or so before the show (OMG that is this Thursday!) I hope they get a good night’s sleep and get to relax a little - I know I won’t. I’m too excited.
THE FIRST SHOW OF THE TOUR IS TOMORROW.
I’LL BE THERE.
All of the unsubstantiated rumors are great! I don’t believe any of them, but they’re adding to my excitement. Do I think they’re going to perform new songs on this tour or that they’re going to release a new song TONIGHT, the eve of the first show? No. But there is a tiny part of me that believes.
If you’ve ever launched a remote controlled airplane by hand, you know it can be challenging to get it airborne. While there are catapult launchers on the market, Michael Rechtin wanted to see if he could engineer a launching mechanism to give planes an extra boost during take-off. His first design uses pneumatic power, while the second is driven by rocket motors.
Bell & Ross tricks out its BR-05 with the Skeleton Phantom Ceramic, a stealthy 41mm watch limited to 500 pieces. It has a black ceramic case, a skeletonized rhodium-plated movement, and a tinted sapphire dial with Super-LumiNova markings. Water-resistant to 100 meters, the bold, modern watch comes with a black ceramic bracelet and a rubber strap.
When she’s not entertaining us with he comedic and musical talents, Kate Micucci likes to doodle. Here, we see how her improvisational skills extend beyond her comedy work and into her art as she creates a series of playful people, robots, and critters on the exterior of NYC eatery Jazba using a permanent marker. She even made some special shoes for the occasion.
If you ever have to access a screw or bolt in a really tight spot, Powerbuilt’s low-profile driver could be a big timesaver. Its ratcheting design and thumb notches increase leverage and minimize hand cramps. Comes in 1/4″ and 3/8″ socket sizes, with a 1/4″ hex driver on its opposite side. Makes a great addition to any toolbox.
A hurdy-gurdy makes music by rubbing a wheel against its strings. Musician Keizo Ishibashi demos the Cantareel, an invention that works similarly, spinning its wheel against the strings of an acoustic guitar, and producing a unique sound that’s somewhere between a violin and bagpipes. This original composition really shows off what it can do.
Sometimes I like to think this blog might have a positive influence on current baking trends. (Oh, stop laughing. A girl can dream.) So, what do you say we mosey on over to a few of our nation's baby showers and see how things are going?
Wonderful!
I mean, sure, "beby" is misspelled, and there's a giant funky headboard thing happening, and the doll is staring at me all creepy-like, but the baby itself is not edible. That's progress, people!
Hey, a lot of those letters are right.
In fact - and feel free to correct me here if I'm wrong - I think "cohgrautions" may be the Canadian spelling.
You might be wondering how many tracts of land they had to search to find these two peas in a pod, or why the baker didn't make the "peas" green. That said, it's not a pregnant torso cake.
Plus it makes me want to start singing "Keep Walking" by the French Peas, so that's a "win" all 'round.
This next one may cause a bit of a flap, but I'll have no truck with such negativity:
After all, nothing drives home the beauty of motherhood quite like a pregnant mudflap girl. Eh? Eh? Am I right?
Well, my friends, I think I've made my point: baby shower cakes are getting better! And all because of me! ME, I SAY!! BWAHAHAHAAA!!
AHAHAHAAAHAA!!
BAHAHAHAA...
...huh?
AAAAAUUUGGHH!!
[blink blink] Well.
Back to business as usual, then?
Thanks to Sose K., Krista M., Susan M., Bob S., & Carly A. for dashing my dreams. You cruel, cruel wreckporters, you.
******
P.S. Watch me un-creepify this post by going from creepy baby cakes to baby beef cakes:
This is hilarious. And a real thing! Amazon helpfully suggested I pair it with the "Do You Even Lift?" baby onesie and now I wish I had a weightlifting friend with a baby to give this to.
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