toilet paper etiquette (and logic)

If I had a nickel for every time Derek told me I loaded the toilet paper the wrong way, I could buy a ton of... toilet paper. In order to send a clear message, by beloved sent me these diagrams.

Line of sight is an important aspect of toilet paper grasping. As you can see here, the over-hung method is far more conducive to proper grasping; this leads to tearing, which will be explored in the next image.

In order to avoid detrimental momentum created by the one hand tear, "over" and opposed to "under" is essential if you don't want to waste precious TP.

For a full explanation, and the site of the original genius, go here.

epic dummies

While attending the EPIC conference, I learned quite a few things... chief among them being that this sign and table were an unfortunate combination. I can't decide what's more bothersome: the fact that this many smart people were alright with making such a huge mess, or that not one of those smart people dragged over a trash can.

delta got a makeover

Looks like they updated more than their logo. Check out this lovely disposable flatware. Well done, Delta! It looks very little like the disposable utensils that we're used to seeing, and more like a plastic version of silverware, and pretty silverware at that. I also have to geek out about the salt and pepper... the icons are just like the tops of shakers. So clever.

While we're on the subject of forks and such, here's a nice little story about a surprisingly elegant flatware set designed for Costco.

snuffaluffagus: the street cleaning machine

Most cities have street sweepers. Montreal, apparently, has street slurpers. How could this possibly be that efficient? And more importantly, how goofy would you feel if you had to drive this thing? In fact, it's SO ridiculous maybe it adds awesome points for team Canada, instead of taking them away.

one HUGE cabbage

as i opened my mom's fridge, i was astonished to find this: the largest cabbage ever to exist.

why did she buy this cabbage? where did it come from? i say this in my head, but then i think it's better not to know; i find that these questions are better left unanswered. life's little oddities are funnier that way.