The Scanner: Very special episodes, parents on Facebook and BACON THIS PAGE!
We're careening towards the end of another week, which means it's time to round-up some of the best morsels of entertainment (and bizarreness) from around the Interwebs.
The Scanner is up and running...and has bacon. (Of course.)
Original Portland brings us some sad truths about webcams in Maine.
Rockland is apparently up for top honors as America's Coolest Small Town. Your vote could decide it!
Mark this down on your "1,000 Places to See Before You Die" list, the Toy & Action Figure Museum. I know I want to go. [Neatorama]
Speaking of childhood memories, now you can learn the history of the Batmobile from the Adam West TV show. Would you believe it's a cannibalized Ford? [Retro Thing]
Have you ever wanted to bacon-up a boring old web page? YOU CAN NOW with Bacolicio.us! Do it NOW!
"I'm a painter and I've painted meat for a while now." Behold Bacon Paintings. [Bacon Today]
More from Bacon Today, an interview with Mike Nelson on his self-proclaimed "Bacon Stupidity Month."
I secretly love this blog...and fear it: "This is Why You're Fat." A disturbingly close-up look at the foods that contribute to, well, you guessed it. (Thanks to ac)
It's good to see someone taking the zombie threat seriously. The Green Light Anti-Zombie Squad is willing to teach you how to defend yourself.
Parents joined Facebook? Is the fun permanently over? You can cope by heading to "Oh Crap. My Parents Joined Facebook." [Laughing Squid]
Did you know that resident weirdo Creed on "The Office" was once in a 1960s rock band? [Buzzfeed]
Just because the times are trying doesn't mean you can't enjoy a 24K gold, champagne-flavored lollipop.
Another good reason to get an iPhone? You'll soon be able to to play everyone's favorite grade school classic, "Oregon Trail."
In this week's graphic breakdown, we look at all the things the Snuggie allows you to do. Surprisingly high on the list? "Join a cult." [Graphjam]
Check out Best Week Ever's Top 10 list of "very special episodes" and see if you agree. Personally I think that episode of "Different Strokes" should be No. 1. Shudder
Want to know the Secret History of your favorite muppet? Mentalfloss has the details.
Disturbing news out of my hometown. The Minneapolis City Council is looking at doing away with happy hours and drink specials.
Finally, Milwaukee's AHL team, The Admirals, is hosting "Don't Be Like Mike Night." Kids get discounts for bringing D.A.R.E certificates, anyone with the names "Michael, Phelps, Mary Jane, Cheech, Chong, Weed # or Wied" can get a discounted ticket as well. Most importantly the Admirals will have a document shredder on-hand for people who want to publicly destroy any incriminating photos. Brilliant.
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