One of the most stunning visual effects I've seen in months was achieved by dropping 250,000 superballs in San Francisco. And no computer graphics were necessary. (ms)

Evidently this is how they grow it now in Tennessee. (rbm)

Yep, that's a wooden General Lee crashing into Ted Kaczynski's cabin and if you're in Seattle you can see it for yourself. And more about the artist. (ms)

Why do Olympic figure skaters dress like purple mummies, zebras and molting swans? The AP explains. (sm)

I am a huge Michel Gondry fan and very excited about his upcoming film. In the meantime he has been keeping himself busy with Dave Chappelle. (ms)

Do you know where your appendix is? For a soft and cuddly look, check out this knitted digestive system. (sm)

60 parts cell phone = genius. New York can be a hell of a town. (ms)

The Knockoff*Project is a thorough collection of album cover spoofs, goofs, tributes, send ups, near misses and coincidences. Unfortunately the previews are not that great. (rbm)

It's getting harder and harder to see elephants in zoos. Makes me wonder how circuses have so many. (ms)

These photos of miniature people interacting with food remind me of a friend's Homies. (ms)

Ten ways Dick Cheney can kill you. I won't sleep tonight! (sm)

The painted illusions of Felice Varini are both mindboggling and beautiful. (ms)

Although mine would never allow it, teach your cat to shake hands. (ms)

Why Team USA's Torino beret is a bad idea ... supported by examples that include Monica, Prince, Che Guevara and mimes. (sm)