Fun Stuff

Halloween site of the day

By Tom Mighell on October 21, 2002

Check out FrightBytes, “when you’re hungry for a little fright.” Just the music alone gives me the chills.

An online magazine for the Halloween Community

By Tom Mighell on October 18, 2002

Halloween Online bills itself as “the Official Magazine for the Halloween Community.” There’s a Halloween Community? I didn’t know. Anyway, this site’s pretty cool, offering articles on celebrating Halloween in different cities, tips on pet safety, and costume and makeup ideas.

My favorite plasticine characters

By Tom Mighell on October 15, 2002

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Wallace and Gromit are back, with Soccamatic, one of ten short “Cracking Contraption” films available for you to download.

Got your pumpkin yet?

By Tom Mighell on October 14, 2002

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If so, you might want to visit Pumpkin Carving 101 for some tips on how to best carve your gourd. Learn the history of pumpkin carving, how to choose the right pumpkin, and how to extend the life of your pumpkin, among other things.

Giving “Throne” a whole new meaning

By Tom Mighell on October 10, 2002

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If you find that your trips to the restroom aren’t exciting enough, Japanese toilet engineers may have the $3,000 toilet for you. Many of the models mentioned play relaxing sounds, test sugar levels, and heat or cool your bathroom experience.

The Great Pumpkin is Coming

By Tom Mighell on October 8, 2002

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Halloween is just around the corner, and if you don’t know the best pumpkin patch in your area, Local Harvest does (Via ResearchBuzz).

Another great time-waster

By Tom Mighell on October 2, 2002

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If you’re looking for a way to completely blow your day, play Bookworm. Earn points by putting words together, and avoid burning down the library!

Test your typing skills

By Tom Mighell on September 30, 2002

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TypingMaster gives you an easy way to see how fast you type. I thought I was doing pretty well at 80wpm, but the top 100 typers start at over 100wpm and up to 140wpm — yikes!