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After thoroughly, and quite adorably, explaining the concept of hexaflexagons — mathemusician Vi Hart is back with a follow-up. And she’s hungry.
Where before we had paper and glue for our geometry lesson, Vi now uses a tasty burrito and guacamole to reach her conclusion. That conclusion is a very sophisticated burrito-type treat, and confirmation that we should’ve paid more attention in math class.
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Lost amongst dozens of others in the same package, all the same color, and with no moving parts — little green army men would quickly become the least popular of your toys. But now, the army men are back, hoping to redeem themselves by helping to open your beer. The Army Man Bottle Opener takes advantage of the little green guy’s stoic pose — creating a great tool for prying open a cold one.
And, it’s made from sturdy die cast metal. So, don’t bother trying to melt this one outside with a magnifying glass.
[link, via GeekAlerts]
Still looking for the perfect/most ridiculous Halloween costume? Or, would you simply like to consolidate a few of the more superfluous holidays? Gobbler the Turkey is the ridiculous costume that you seek. The turkey outfit could also bridge the gap nicely between Halloween and Thanksgiving — creating a new single holiday, and thereby decreasing family time spent this Fall. Happy Thanksoween, everyone.
[link, via Laughing Squid]
Keeping with Japan’s tradition of great seafood, and deterring others from touching their pencils — is the Hokke Mackerel Pencil Case by Japan Trend Shop. Designed, a bit too well, to resemble a split mackerel — the case will hold any of your school or work supplies where its innards once were.
Two things that most of us didn’t do when we were younger — eat enough fruits and veggies, and pay attention in geometry class. Artist Sakir Gökçebag is actually inspired by those often ignored subjects — re-imagining various fruits and vegetables to create a study in shapes and patterns.
Worth mentioning, is that there is no photo manipulation used here. Just creative photography and fantastic knife skills.
[link, via designboom]