Thursday, April 28, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
The Origins of Six Modern Easter Traditions
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1. Easter Basket:
Modern use of the Easter basket can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Celebrating the end of Lent, Catholics around Europe would hold Mass and feast on large meals, usually brought to the church in baskets to be blessed by the Priest. Eventually this morphed into the modern smorgasbord of candy and treats.
2. Easter Grass:
Easter grass, a nemesis second only to ribbon icicles at Christmas, came about from the Dutch. Based in the tradition of the Easter Hare, Dutch children would create a bird's nest for him to deposit eggs in. When the Pennsylvania Dutch came to America, they brought this tradition with them and merged it with Easter baskets, most likely for convenience sake.
3. Solid Chocolate Bunny:
The Germans are to thank here. They were already filling their baskets with rabbit shaped pastries and treats. Then with the invention of the chocolate mold in 1830, the Easter Hare was up and off. But the tradition didn't solidify until 1890 when American Robert L. Strohecker featured a five foot tall chocolate bunny in his pharmacy to celebrate Easter. Demand exploded. By 1916, the Bortz Chocolate Company started making chocolate bunnies on a grand scale in the United States.
4. Hollow Chocolate Bunny:
Ah the great “Solid Vs. Hollow” debate. This hot button issue may never have divided families if it weren't for WWII. Thanks Hitler. Due to the rationing of everything, including cocoa, novelty candy manufacturing ground to a halt under government order. When production began again in 1948, American veteran Richard Palmer founded R.M. Palmer Confectionery and began using hollow molds to maximize bunny production while cutting costs. The rest is history.
5. Dyed Easter Eggs:
Originally eggs were used during Christian Easter as part of the aforementioned feast, since Lent forbade the eating of meat and eggs. Coloring or decorating the eggs soon followed. However, it wasn't until the 1880 that the well known PAAS primary colored dyes came into existence. Again with the Pennsylvania Dutch, the company was named for “Passen”, the Dutch word for Easter.
6. Easter Bonnet
Starting simply as an excuse to buy all new clothes at the end of Lent in the 16th century, the Easter bonnet is the last vestiges of this tradition. Immortalized by the Easter Parade in NYC and the lyrics of Irving Berlin.
1. Easter Basket:
2. Easter Grass:
3. Solid Chocolate Bunny:
4. Hollow Chocolate Bunny:
5. Dyed Easter Eggs:
6. Easter Bonnet
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Waffles on the Cob
My wife is always telling me to quit staring at her while she sleeps eat more vegetables, and I think I've found the perfect compromise. Now you can turn delicious waffles into corn on the cob looking thingies, which are sure to stop the nagging requests to eat more veggies.
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Saturday, April 16, 2011
How to Make Bacon Roses
Mother's day will be here before you know it, so it's time to start planning. I have an idea for you, how about bacon roses? Yep, roses made out of bacon. Beat that nature! Here are step-by-step instructions for preparing a fragrant bouquet of bacon roses.
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
40 Original Band Names, Before They Were Famous
1. Red Hot Chili Peppers Original name: Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem
2. Nirvana
Original name(s): Pen Cap Chew, Skid Row
3. Oasis
Original name: Rain
4. The Beatles
Original name(s): Johnny & The Moondogs, The Quarrymen
5. Grateful Dead
Original name(s): Mother Mcree's Uptown Jug Champions, The Warlocks
6. Radiohead
Original name: On A Friday
7. Van Halen
Original name(s): Rat Salad, Mammoth
8. Creedence Clearwater Revival
Original name: The Golliwogs
9. The Yardbirds
Original name: Metropolis Blues Quartet
10. Led Zeppelin
Original name: The New Yardbirds
11. The Who
Original name(s): The High Numbers, The Detours
12. Beach Boys
Original name: The Pendletones
13. REM
Original names (considered): Cans Of Piss, Negro Wives
14. U2
Original name: Feedback
15. Black Crowes
Original name: Mr. Crowes Garden
16. Chicago
Original name: Chicago Transit Authority
17. Coldplay
Original name: Starfish
18. Green Day
Original name: Sweet Children
19. The Cure
Original name: Easy Cure
20. Bachman Turner Overdrive
Original name: Brave Belt
21. Queen
Original name: Smile
22. The Doors
Original name: Psychedelic Rangers
23. Black Sabbath
Original name(s): The Polka Tulk Blues Band, Earth
24. Bee Gees
Original name: The Rattlesnakes
25. Def Leppard
Original name: Atomic Mass
26. Pink Floyd
Original name (s): Tea Set, Meggadeath
27. Guster
Original name: Gus
28. Phish
Original name: Blackwood Convention
29. Pearl Jam
Original name: Mookie Blaylock
30. Slayer
Original name: Dragon Slayer
31. Goo Goo Dolls
Original name: The Sex Maggots
32. Snow Patrol
Original name: Polar Bear
33. Badfinger
Original name: The Iveys
34. Klaxons
Original name: Klaxons (Not Centaurs)
35. The Band
Original name: The Hawks
36. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Original name: The Other Gang
37. Jimi Hendrix Experience
Original name: Jimmy James & The Blue Flames
38. The Pogues
Original name: Póg mo Thóin (Kiss my Ass)
39. Pixies
Original name: Pixies In Panoply
40. Barenaked Ladies
Original name: Free Beer
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2. Nirvana
Original name(s): Pen Cap Chew, Skid Row
3. Oasis
Original name: Rain
4. The Beatles
Original name(s): Johnny & The Moondogs, The Quarrymen
5. Grateful Dead
Original name(s): Mother Mcree's Uptown Jug Champions, The Warlocks
6. Radiohead
Original name: On A Friday
7. Van Halen
Original name(s): Rat Salad, Mammoth
8. Creedence Clearwater Revival
Original name: The Golliwogs
9. The Yardbirds
Original name: Metropolis Blues Quartet
10. Led Zeppelin
Original name: The New Yardbirds
11. The Who
Original name(s): The High Numbers, The Detours
12. Beach Boys
Original name: The Pendletones
13. REM
Original names (considered): Cans Of Piss, Negro Wives
14. U2
Original name: Feedback
15. Black Crowes
Original name: Mr. Crowes Garden
16. Chicago
Original name: Chicago Transit Authority
17. Coldplay
Original name: Starfish
18. Green Day
Original name: Sweet Children
19. The Cure
Original name: Easy Cure
20. Bachman Turner Overdrive
Original name: Brave Belt
21. Queen
Original name: Smile
22. The Doors
Original name: Psychedelic Rangers
23. Black Sabbath
Original name(s): The Polka Tulk Blues Band, Earth
24. Bee Gees
Original name: The Rattlesnakes
25. Def Leppard
Original name: Atomic Mass
26. Pink Floyd
Original name (s): Tea Set, Meggadeath
27. Guster
Original name: Gus
28. Phish
Original name: Blackwood Convention
29. Pearl Jam
Original name: Mookie Blaylock
30. Slayer
Original name: Dragon Slayer
31. Goo Goo Dolls
Original name: The Sex Maggots
32. Snow Patrol
Original name: Polar Bear
33. Badfinger
Original name: The Iveys
34. Klaxons
Original name: Klaxons (Not Centaurs)
35. The Band
Original name: The Hawks
36. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Original name: The Other Gang
37. Jimi Hendrix Experience
Original name: Jimmy James & The Blue Flames
38. The Pogues
Original name: Póg mo Thóin (Kiss my Ass)
39. Pixies
Original name: Pixies In Panoply
40. Barenaked Ladies
Original name: Free Beer
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The Woman that Eats Sofas
A mother-of-five has been diagnosed with a rare disorder called Pica after seeking medical help for her addiction... to eating sofas.
Adele Edwards, of Bradenton, Florida, has been eating the foam inside couch cushions for 21 years.
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Adele Edwards, of Bradenton, Florida, has been eating the foam inside couch cushions for 21 years.
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
25 Cartoons You May Not Have Known Were Voiced By Celebrities
1. Carlos Alazraqui as Rocko, Rocko's Modern Life.
2. Jessica Walter as Fran The Dinosaur, Dinosaurs.
3. George Cloony, as The Doctor From South Park, The South Park Movie.
4. Dustin Hoffman As Benedict Arnold, Liberty's Kids.
5. Bruce Willis As Spike, The Rugrats Movie.
6. Adam West As R. Kelly's Lawyer, The Boondocks.
7. Alec Baldwin As The Bad Guy Dennis, The Spongebob Movie.
8. Michael Cera As Brother Bear, The Berenstain Bears.
9. Danny DeVito As Phil, Hercules.
10. Eric Idle As The Transformer Wreck-Gar, Transformers.
11. Uncle Phil From Fresh Prince (James Avery) as Shredder, TMNT.
12. Stephen Colbert And Steve Carell As The Ambiguously Gay Duo, SNL.
13. Michael J Fox As Stuart Little, Stuart Little.
14. John Leguizamo As Rat #2, Dr. Dolittle.
15. Kelsey Grammer As Sideshow Bob, The Simpsons.
16. Whoopi Goldberg As Fantasy The Book, The Pagemaster.
17. Vin Diesel As The Iron Giant, The Iron Giant. That makes sense since "robot" is the extent of his acting range.
18. Mark Hamill As Invader Zim, Invader Zim (The Pilot).
19. Tim Curry As Nigel Thornberry, The Wild Thornberrys.
20. Burt Reynolds As Charlie B. Barkin, All Dogs Go To Heaven.
21. Patrick Stewart As The Great Prince, Bambi 2.
22. Martin Sheen As Sly Sludge, Captain Planet.
23. Mel Gibson As John Smith, Pocahontas.
24. Val Kilmer As Moses/God, The Prince Of Egypt.
25. Optimus Prime was played by the same man that plays Eeyore, Peter Cullen. (Not a celebrity, just interesting).
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2. Jessica Walter as Fran The Dinosaur, Dinosaurs.
3. George Cloony, as The Doctor From South Park, The South Park Movie.
4. Dustin Hoffman As Benedict Arnold, Liberty's Kids.
5. Bruce Willis As Spike, The Rugrats Movie.
6. Adam West As R. Kelly's Lawyer, The Boondocks.
7. Alec Baldwin As The Bad Guy Dennis, The Spongebob Movie.
8. Michael Cera As Brother Bear, The Berenstain Bears.
9. Danny DeVito As Phil, Hercules.
10. Eric Idle As The Transformer Wreck-Gar, Transformers.
11. Uncle Phil From Fresh Prince (James Avery) as Shredder, TMNT.
12. Stephen Colbert And Steve Carell As The Ambiguously Gay Duo, SNL.
13. Michael J Fox As Stuart Little, Stuart Little.
14. John Leguizamo As Rat #2, Dr. Dolittle.
15. Kelsey Grammer As Sideshow Bob, The Simpsons.
16. Whoopi Goldberg As Fantasy The Book, The Pagemaster.
17. Vin Diesel As The Iron Giant, The Iron Giant. That makes sense since "robot" is the extent of his acting range.
18. Mark Hamill As Invader Zim, Invader Zim (The Pilot).
19. Tim Curry As Nigel Thornberry, The Wild Thornberrys.
20. Burt Reynolds As Charlie B. Barkin, All Dogs Go To Heaven.
21. Patrick Stewart As The Great Prince, Bambi 2.
22. Martin Sheen As Sly Sludge, Captain Planet.
23. Mel Gibson As John Smith, Pocahontas.
24. Val Kilmer As Moses/God, The Prince Of Egypt.
25. Optimus Prime was played by the same man that plays Eeyore, Peter Cullen. (Not a celebrity, just interesting).
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
35 Celebrity College Majors
1. Matthew McConaughey - Pre-Law
2. Mary Kate Olsen - Cuisine
3. Edward Norton - History
4. Sheryl Crow - Music Education
5. Claire Danes - Psychology
6. Jake Gyllenhaal - Eastern Religion/Philosophy
7. Madonna - Dance
8. Julia Roberts - Veterinary Studies
9. Emma Watson - Literature
10. Jennifer Garner - Chemistry
11. Lady Gaga - Performance Art
12. Natalie Portman - Psychology
13. Conan O'Brien - U.S. History
14. Jon Stewart - Psychology
15. Zach Braff - Film
16. Julia Stiles - English
17. Tim Allen - Communications
18. Kevin Costner - Business
19. Gwyneth Paltrow - Art History
20. Brad Pitt - Journalism
21. Ashley Judd - French
22. Reese Witherspoon - English Literature
23. Ashton Kutcher - Biochemical Engineering
24. Eva Longoria Parker - Kinesiology
25. Will Ferrell - Sports Broadcasting
26. Michael Jordan - Cultural Geography
27. Sean Penn - Auto Mechanics
28. Courteney Cox - Interior Design/Architecture
29. Maggie Gyllenhaal - Literature/Eastern Religion
30. Forest Whitaker - Opera
31. Matt Damon - English
32. Kate Beckinsale - French/Russian Literature
33. Ray Romano - Accounting
34. Halle Berry - Broadcast Journalism
35. Jay Leno - Speech Therapy
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2. Mary Kate Olsen - Cuisine
3. Edward Norton - History
4. Sheryl Crow - Music Education
5. Claire Danes - Psychology
6. Jake Gyllenhaal - Eastern Religion/Philosophy
7. Madonna - Dance
8. Julia Roberts - Veterinary Studies
9. Emma Watson - Literature
10. Jennifer Garner - Chemistry
11. Lady Gaga - Performance Art
12. Natalie Portman - Psychology
13. Conan O'Brien - U.S. History
14. Jon Stewart - Psychology
15. Zach Braff - Film
16. Julia Stiles - English
17. Tim Allen - Communications
18. Kevin Costner - Business
19. Gwyneth Paltrow - Art History
20. Brad Pitt - Journalism
21. Ashley Judd - French
22. Reese Witherspoon - English Literature
23. Ashton Kutcher - Biochemical Engineering
24. Eva Longoria Parker - Kinesiology
25. Will Ferrell - Sports Broadcasting
26. Michael Jordan - Cultural Geography
27. Sean Penn - Auto Mechanics
28. Courteney Cox - Interior Design/Architecture
29. Maggie Gyllenhaal - Literature/Eastern Religion
30. Forest Whitaker - Opera
31. Matt Damon - English
32. Kate Beckinsale - French/Russian Literature
33. Ray Romano - Accounting
34. Halle Berry - Broadcast Journalism
35. Jay Leno - Speech Therapy
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
102 Doritos Flavors from Around the World
For the cave dwellers out there, Doritos are a brand of flavored tortila chips that have been made since 1964. I personally love the Nacho Cheese and Cheeseburger flavors, but there are many more flavors to choose from. Below is a list of 102 Doritos flavors, some were limited time releases, some have been discontinued, but all were available at one time or another.
Also check out 204 Lay's Potato Chip Flavors from Around the World
1 Atomic Chile Limon
2 Bacon - Mmm, can't go wrong.
3 Baja Picante
4 Black Pepper Jack
5 Blazin' Buffalo and Ranch - One of my favorite flavor combos in the world.
6 Blazin' Buffalo Rush
7 Blazin' Jalapeno
8 Butter and Soy Sauce - Not a combo I'm used to.
9 Cheese and Almond
10 Cheese Supreme
11 Cheeseburger - These are killer.
12 Cheesy Enchilada/Sour Cream
13 Chicken Sizzler/Zesty Salsa
14 Chilli Cheese
15 Chilli Heatwave
16 Coconut Curry - Meh.
17 Cool American - Must be based on me.
18 Cooler Ranch
19 Corn Soup - Mmm, looks like barf.
20 Crispy Salmon - Overcooked?
21 Fiery Buffalo
22 Fiery Habanero
23 Fish Taco - The picture looks like a beef taco.
24 Fondue
25 Four Cheese!
26 Fresh Basil And Smoked Fresh Italian Ham - Sounds good.
27 Fried Chicken - What no waffles?
28 Garlic
29 Gold Peking Duck - Sounds pretty good. Though, I don't think I've ever really had good duck.
30 Gourmet Fried Chicken and Green Onion Sauce
31 Gourmet Sausage - Yes please.
32 Guacamole!
33 Habañero/Guacamole
34 Ham and Cheese Croque Monsieur Pizza
35 Heart Shaped - A slightly sweet cheese flavor.
36 Hot Wings/Blue Cheese - Another awesome flavor combo.
37 Italian Seafood
38 Italiano Tomato and Cheese
39 Jalapeño and Cheddar
40 Ketchup - I understand this flavor with potato chips, but not corn chips.
41 Kickin' Chili
42 Mexican Hot
43 Mexicana
44 Mr. Dragon's Fire Chips
45 Nacho Cheese
46 Nacho Italiano
47 Natural White Nacho Cheese
48 Olive - This could be good, if it is an olive oil type taste.
49 Original Taco
50 Pizza Cravers/Ranch
51 Pizza Supreme
52 Pizza-La
53 Pizza-La Curry Monterey
54 Poppin' Jalapeno
55 Queijo Nacho
56 Queso Grande
57 Ranchero
58 Rings Grill Flavor - ?
59 Roasted Turkey
60 Rock Taco - Mmm, I love gravel in my tacos.
61 Roe and Mayonnaise - I just retched.
62 Salsa Verde! - Why did they get rid of these?
63 Salsa!
64 Salty
65 Sausage and Beer - Nice
66 Savory Butter - I bet my mom would like these.
67 Scorchin' Habanero
68 Scream Cheese
69 Seaweed
70 Sesame Chicken
71 Shrimp Mayo - Really Japan?
72 Sizzlin' Picante
73 Smokin' Cheddar BBQ
74 Sonic Sour Cream
75 Sour Cream and Mild Chilli
76 Sour Cream and Onion
77 Spice 2.0
78 Spicier Nacho!
79 Spicy Sausage
80 Spicy Sweet Chili - Them are good.
81 Stadium Nacho
82 Steak - Yes please.
83 Stir Fry
84 Tacos at Midnight
85 Tailgater BBQ
86 Tandoori Sizzler
87 Teriyaki
88 Teriyaki Chicken
89 Tex-Mex
90 Texas Paprika Flavor
91 Tomato and Onion Salad
92 Tuna Mayo
93 Wasabi
94 Wasabi Mayo
95 Wild White Nacho Tortilla Chips
96 Winter Cheese
97 Winter Crab
98 Yogurt and Mint
99 Yuzu
100 Zesty Ranch
101 Zesty Sour Cream and Cheddar
102 Zesty Taco/Chipotle Ranch
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Also check out 204 Lay's Potato Chip Flavors from Around the World
1 Atomic Chile Limon
2 Bacon - Mmm, can't go wrong.
3 Baja Picante
4 Black Pepper Jack
6 Blazin' Buffalo Rush
7 Blazin' Jalapeno
8 Butter and Soy Sauce - Not a combo I'm used to.
11 Cheeseburger - These are killer.
12 Cheesy Enchilada/Sour Cream
13 Chicken Sizzler/Zesty Salsa
15 Chilli Heatwave
16 Coconut Curry - Meh.
18 Cooler Ranch
19 Corn Soup - Mmm, looks like barf.
22 Fiery Habanero
23 Fish Taco - The picture looks like a beef taco.
26 Fresh Basil And Smoked Fresh Italian Ham - Sounds good.
30 Gourmet Fried Chicken and Green Onion Sauce
31 Gourmet Sausage - Yes please.
33 Habañero/Guacamole
34 Ham and Cheese Croque Monsieur Pizza
35 Heart Shaped - A slightly sweet cheese flavor.
36 Hot Wings/Blue Cheese - Another awesome flavor combo.
37 Italian Seafood
39 Jalapeño and Cheddar
40 Ketchup - I understand this flavor with potato chips, but not corn chips.
41 Kickin' Chili
42 Mexican Hot
43 Mexicana
44 Mr. Dragon's Fire Chips
46 Nacho Italiano
47 Natural White Nacho Cheese
48 Olive - This could be good, if it is an olive oil type taste.
50 Pizza Cravers/Ranch
51 Pizza Supreme
52 Pizza-La
53 Pizza-La Curry Monterey
54 Poppin' Jalapeno
56 Queso Grande
57 Ranchero
58 Rings Grill Flavor - ?
59 Roasted Turkey
63 Salsa!
64 Salty
65 Sausage and Beer - Nice
68 Scream Cheese
69 Seaweed
72 Sizzlin' Picante
73 Smokin' Cheddar BBQ
74 Sonic Sour Cream
75 Sour Cream and Mild Chilli
76 Sour Cream and Onion
77 Spice 2.0
79 Spicy Sausage
80 Spicy Sweet Chili - Them are good.
81 Stadium Nacho
82 Steak - Yes please.
83 Stir Fry
85 Tailgater BBQ
86 Tandoori Sizzler
88 Teriyaki Chicken
90 Texas Paprika Flavor
91 Tomato and Onion Salad
94 Wasabi Mayo
96 Winter Cheese
101 Zesty Sour Cream and Cheddar
102 Zesty Taco/Chipotle Ranch
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