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archivesofamericanart: Anatomy of a horse, according to Ray...

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:00:40 -0400

Anatomy of a horse, according to Ray Johnson.

Ray Johnson mail art to David Bourdon, not before 1962. David Bourdon papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

I don’t know what this is, but I know that I want it.

It’s entirely possible this marks me out as a serious...

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:33 -0400

It’s entirely possible this marks me out as a serious whackadoo, but of all the awesome things in the MoMA Design Store’s Destination: NYC collection, I want this Spiraloop Potato Masher.

archiemcphee: Redditor Funkopolis shared this amazing video,...

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:26 -0400

archiemcphee:

Redditor Funkopolis shared this amazing video, which was recorded by the dashboard camera of a Portland, OR police cruiser. What begins as an officer’s straightforward pursuit of a speeding driver quickly turns into something completely awesome.

We don’t want to spoil the surprise. Just watch and smile.

[via Reddit]

Yessssssss!

What’s better for a horse’s back, posting trot or...

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:32 -0400

What’s better for a horse’s back, posting trot or seated trot? What if the rider is very experienced? Turns out, it doesn’t matter, and that the answer is unequivocal: Posting trot. And even better still? The jockey’s raised position. This is a fascinating study and offers much to think about, especially if your horse has back problems.

(via RIDERS TAKE LOAD OFF HORSES)

juliethinks: Benny Hill My Garden of Love (by Гантулга...

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:44 -0400

juliethinks:

Benny Hill My Garden of Love (by Гантулга Энхтайван)

Somehow this creeps into my head every time I work in my garden. Benny Hill is a comedic genius.

My new favorite gardening song! The “beet root” pun is outstanding!

condenasttraveler: Chicago Hot Dog Stands: Two Classic and...

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:51 -0400

condenasttraveler:

Chicago Hot Dog Stands: Two Classic and Three Newfangled Joints to Try | Superdawg

You have no idea how badly I want to eat this right now.

I think there needs to a corollary to Godwin’s Law relating to conversations about the...

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:40 -0400

I think there needs to a corollary to Godwin’s Law relating to conversations about the...

Chin chin! Three Glasses A Week Of Champagne Will Boost Your...

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:00:26 -0400

Chin chin!

Three Glasses A Week Of Champagne Will Boost Your Memory

womensweardaily: Theia White Bridal Spring 2014 I cannot...

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:00:27 -0400

womensweardaily:

Theia White Bridal Spring 2014

I cannot imagine why anyone would want to wear one of Trudy’s housecoats to get married in.

obitoftheday: wnyc: Obituary for Matt Groening’s mother, who...

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:28:11 -0400

obitoftheday:

wnyc:

Obituary for Matt Groening’s mother, who died recently. Simpsons fans will recognize some names.

-Jody, BL Show-

(h/t metafilter)

Matt Groening’s dad was literally “Homer.”

In its own strange way, the show is a really beautiful epitaph.

Albany is the Most Average City in America

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:00:43 -0400

Albany is the Most Average City in America: motherjones: Congratulations! Oh man, I could have...

scoutingny: Attention Science Nerds! In New York City, you can...

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:42 -0400

scoutingny:

Attention Science Nerds! In New York City, you can actually stand at the corner of Ampere & Ohm Avenue!

Reason 51658765156787 to love New York.

horsesofyore: life: In 1955, LIFE covered what would prove to...

Sat, 04 May 2013 13:00:41 -0400

horsesofyore:

life:

In 1955, LIFE covered what would prove to be a classic Kentucky Derby, paying special attention to the eventual (longshot) winner — and his utterly singular trainer. See the photos here.

(John Dominis—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images)

Swaps. 1955. What a horse!

I started another Tumblr, dedicated entirely to vintage photographs and ancient depictions of horses. I haven’t gotten into the posting groove yet, but hope to soon.

Springtime in The New Yorker

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:13:06 -0400

newyorker: New Yorker archivist Joshua Rothman explores eighty-eight years of essays by writers...

This is simultaneously the most fascinating and nauseating...

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400

This is simultaneously the most fascinating and nauseating article I have read in a long time. It’s hard to put into words how much I hate ticks.

(via The Complex and Pathogen-Laden World of Ticks | Science | OutsideOnline.com)

kinderhookfarm: And a single lamb born. It’s lambing...

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:00:48 -0400

kinderhookfarm:

And a single lamb born.

It’s lambing season at my favorite farm in the world. Yay for lambs!

11 Spam Comments That Look Like Drunk Thesauruses (And Why)

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:00:29 -0400

11 Spam Comments That Look Like Drunk Thesauruses (And Why): Nothing is certain but death, taxes,...

pbsthisdayinhistory: May 1, 1931: President Hoover Dedicates...

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:45:07 -0400

1932 View from the Empire State Building, New York City (Library of Congress).

pbsthisdayinhistory:

May 1, 1931: President Hoover Dedicates the Empire State Building

On this day in 1931, President Hoover dedicated the Empire State Building by “turning on the lights” from Washington, D.C. In reality, the action was purely symbolic and someone in New York City actually turned on the lights.

Throughout its construction, the Empire State Building was in a constant race with the Chrysler Building to become the tallest building. At completion, the Empire State Building won the title of the tallest skyscraper with 102 floors and a height of 1,250 feet.

In 1972, the World Trade Center towers stole the title as the tallest skyscrapers. Today, the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai holds that title.

Check out American Experience’s analysis of skyscrapers in Manhattan.

Bottom Image: 1932 View from the Empire State Building, New York City (Library of Congress).

I’m totally cool with sharing my birthday with the Empire State Building.

pbsnature: These horses got the moves. “Legendary White...

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:36:25 -0400

pbsnature:

These horses got the moves. “Legendary White Stallions” premieres tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1 at 8/7c on PBS. See them in action: http://to.pbs.org/12XN5Ao

SOEXCITEDYOUHAVENOIDEA.

strandbooks: I asked a few people. None of us have any idea...

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:00:46 -0400

strandbooks:

I asked a few people. None of us have any idea what this is about… maybe a Chia pet?

This is so weird.