BuzzFeed - Neatorama http://buzzfeed.com/neatorama BuzzFeed, Find Your New Favorite Thing en Copyright 2012 BuzzFeed, Inc. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:47:11 -0500 editor@buzzfeed.com (http://www.buzzfeed.com/about) info@buzzfeed.com (http://www.buzzfeed.com/about) Correlation Does Not Equal Causation http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/10/correlation-does-not-equal-causation/

Fantastic. I've studied Research Methodology, and I hated how some academics jumped to conclusions just because there was correlation; or even worse, ignored or inflated some variables to get the necessary correlation so they can call it causation.

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/10/correlation-does-not-equal-causation/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:53:15 -0500 Fantastic. I've studied Research Methodology, and I hated how some academics jumped to conclusions just because there was correlation; or even worse, ignored or inflated some variables to get the necessary correlation so they can call it causation. neatorama adult A Christmas Tree For The IT Department http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/09/a-christmas-tree-for-the-it-department/

Here’s an inspired idea for all of you DIYers with tons of useless RAM sitting around, a Christmas tree made of RAM chips that would make the ultimate geek gift. And really, what else are you going to do with all that 128mb RAM you have squirreled a…

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/09/a-christmas-tree-for-the-it-department/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:53:13 -0500 Here’s an inspired idea for all of you DIYers with tons of useless RAM sitting around, a Christmas tree made of RAM chips that would make the ultimate geek gift. And really, what else are you going to do with all that 128mb RAM you have squirreled a… neatorama adult The Definition Of "So Ugly It's Cute" http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/10/the-definition-of-so-ugly-its-cute/

Meet the newest critter at Perth’s Zoo, a baby echidna. It’s even known by an adorable/ugly name, as echidna babies are called “puggles.” There are even more pictures over at the link.

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/10/the-definition-of-so-ugly-its-cute/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:53:11 -0500 Meet the newest critter at Perth’s Zoo, a baby echidna. It’s even known by an adorable/ugly name, as echidna babies are called “puggles.” There are even more pictures over at the link. neatorama adult The World's Largest Bucket Of Chicken http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/09/the-worlds-largest-bucket-of-chicken/

After a Kuwaiti team shockingly established a world record for the largest bucket of chicken in 2009, a team of valiant and patriotic Americans bested them with this 1,645-pound bucket. Our Founding Fathers, like General Washington and Colonel Sande…

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/09/the-worlds-largest-bucket-of-chicken/ Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:49:24 -0500 After a Kuwaiti team shockingly established a world record for the largest bucket of chicken in 2009, a team of valiant and patriotic Americans bested them with this 1,645-pound bucket. Our Founding Fathers, like General Washington and Colonel Sande… neatorama adult Embroidered Kanye West Tweets http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/09/embroidered-kanye-west-tweets/

Amy Sheridan sells lovely but subversive embroidered items in her Etsy shop, including Kanye West Tweets, preserved for all time in framed embroidery. Her entire existing inventory sold quickly, and Sheridan issued a message about ordering one.

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/09/embroidered-kanye-west-tweets/ Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:51:08 -0500 Amy Sheridan sells lovely but subversive embroidered items in her Etsy shop, including Kanye West Tweets, preserved for all time in framed embroidery. Her entire existing inventory sold quickly, and Sheridan issued a message about ordering one. neatorama adult Release The Hounds! http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/09/release-the-hounds/

The latest viral buzz from neatorama.com

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36 hours to make one. It's 'ultimate' in the 'final' sense of the word - after all the hassle of making it you'll really what a waste of your time it was so will never make another.

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/09/the-ultimate-hamburger/ Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:51:03 -0500 36 hours to make one. It's 'ultimate' in the 'final' sense of the word - after all the hassle of making it you'll really what a waste of your time it was so will never make another. neatorama adult Godzilla Christmas Tree http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/08/godzilla-christmas-tree/

Allegedly, this is a picture of a Godzilla-shaped Christmas tree that appeared in the Aqua City Odaiba shopping mall. Within minutes, it destroyed the mall. So, in retrospect, it was a really bad idea.

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/08/godzilla-christmas-tree/ Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:51:00 -0500 Allegedly, this is a picture of a Godzilla-shaped Christmas tree that appeared in the Aqua City Odaiba shopping mall. Within minutes, it destroyed the mall. So, in retrospect, it was a really bad idea. neatorama adult Why Settle For A Boring Cubicle? http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/09/why-settle-for-a-boring-cubicle/

If you’re tired of boring old fabric-covered cubicles, you can always invest a little time and money to convert yours into a gorgeous wooden study. If only they had a how-to guide.

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/09/why-settle-for-a-boring-cubicle/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:47:19 -0500 If you’re tired of boring old fabric-covered cubicles, you can always invest a little time and money to convert yours into a gorgeous wooden study. If only they had a how-to guide. neatorama adult The Difference Between Spider-Man And Santa Claus Is Very Small http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/07/the-difference-between-spider-man-and-santa-claus-is-very-small/

Stephen Wildish’s Venn diagram illustrates that if Santa wanted to become a major league superhero — or, more frighteningly, a supervillain — he would be immensely powerful. He already has something of a Fortress of Solitude set up.

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/07/the-difference-between-spider-man-and-santa-claus-is-very-small/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:52:18 -0500 Stephen Wildish’s Venn diagram illustrates that if Santa wanted to become a major league superhero — or, more frighteningly, a supervillain — he would be immensely powerful. He already has something of a Fortress of Solitude set up. neatorama adult The Most Badass Predator Sculpture Ever Made http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/07/the-most-badass-predator-sculpture-ever-made/

What could possibly make the Predator alien more badass than he’s already proven himself to be? Make a full-sized likeness of him out of metal!

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/07/the-most-badass-predator-sculpture-ever-made/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:57:02 -0500 What could possibly make the Predator alien more badass than he’s already proven himself to be? Make a full-sized likeness of him out of metal! neatorama adult When Apes Adopt Cats As Cuddly Pets http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/07/when-apes-adopt-cats-as-cuddly-pets/

Humans love to hold a warm, furry cat in their arms or in their laps (with some exceptions, of course) but humans aren’t the only primates who like pets. Monkeys and apes seem to have a similar affinity to cats, as you’ll see in a gallery of cute pi…

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/07/when-apes-adopt-cats-as-cuddly-pets/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:48:54 -0500 Humans love to hold a warm, furry cat in their arms or in their laps (with some exceptions, of course) but humans aren’t the only primates who like pets. Monkeys and apes seem to have a similar affinity to cats, as you’ll see in a gallery of cute pi… neatorama adult Monstrous Christmas Tree Ornaments http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/07/monstrous-christmas-tree-ornaments/

Etsy seller Michelle Scrimpsher makes Christmas tree ornaments that will delightfully darken your holiday cheer. This particular one pictured above has been sold, but you can find other monstrous ornaments in the NeatoShop.

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/07/monstrous-christmas-tree-ornaments/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:50:54 -0500 Etsy seller Michelle Scrimpsher makes Christmas tree ornaments that will delightfully darken your holiday cheer. This particular one pictured above has been sold, but you can find other monstrous ornaments in the NeatoShop. neatorama adult Doctor Who Chess Set http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/06/doctor-who-chess-set/

The rules get a bit wibby-wobbly timey-wimey, but the basic principles of Doctor Who chess are comprehensible by humans. deviantART user Eldalin Skywalker made this set with pieces ranging between three and seven centimeters tall. Do you agree with …

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/06/doctor-who-chess-set/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:52:35 -0500 The rules get a bit wibby-wobbly timey-wimey, but the basic principles of Doctor Who chess are comprehensible by humans. deviantART user Eldalin Skywalker made this set with pieces ranging between three and seven centimeters tall. Do you agree with … neatorama adult Steampunk Professor X Wheelchair http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/05/steampunk-professor-x-wheelchair/

Daniel Valdez of Smeeon modded this motorized wheelchair to look like a steampunk version of X-Men's Professor Xavier's wheelchair. Fantastic!

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/05/steampunk-professor-x-wheelchair/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:51:52 -0500 Daniel Valdez of Smeeon modded this motorized wheelchair to look like a steampunk version of X-Men's Professor Xavier's wheelchair. Fantastic! neatorama adult 7 Neat Tools For Your Favorite Geeks http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/07/7-neat-tools-for-your-favorite-geeks/

This Christmas, give your favorite geeks the gifts and stocking stuffers they've always wanted: tools!

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/07/7-neat-tools-for-your-favorite-geeks/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:43:37 -0500 This Christmas, give your favorite geeks the gifts and stocking stuffers they've always wanted: tools! neatorama adult Calvin And Hobbes Christmas http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/06/calvin-hobbes-christmas/

Down with bedtimes! This house in Rocklin, California, created awesome handmade decorations to celebrate the season.

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/06/calvin-hobbes-christmas/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:49:39 -0500 <b>Down with bedtimes!</b> This house in Rocklin, California, created awesome handmade decorations to celebrate the season. neatorama nonadult Some Buses In China Have Emergency Bricks http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/05/some-buses-have-emergency-bricks/

Stop playing with that brick! It’s not a toy, but a tool. Buses in Xian and Harbin, China come equipped with brightly painted bricks that can be used by passengers to smash open windows in the event of an emergency. But if you think about it, there …

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/05/some-buses-have-emergency-bricks/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:53:07 -0500 Stop playing with that brick! It&rsquo;s not a toy, but a tool. Buses in Xian and Harbin, China come equipped with brightly painted bricks that can be used by passengers to smash open windows in the event of an emergency. But if you think about it, there &hellip; neatorama adult Astoundingly Lifelike Horse Puppet http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/04/astoundingly-lifelike-horse-puppet/

This horse is from the play, Warhorse. I went to see Warhorse in London. It was absolutely amazing. Within moments you stop noticing the puppet handlers and the horses become real to you, though you are still overwhelmed by how cleverly it is done.…

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/04/astoundingly-lifelike-horse-puppet/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:49:52 -0500 This horse is from the play, Warhorse. I went to see Warhorse in London. It was absolutely amazing. Within moments you stop noticing the puppet handlers and the horses become real to you, though you are still overwhelmed by how cleverly it is done.&hellip; neatorama adult A Beer Holder That Blocks Incriminating Facebook Photos http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/05/a-beer-holder-that-blocks-incriminating-facebook-photos/

We’ve all — and by ‘we’ I mean my more inebriated co-bloggers at last year’s Christmas party — would like to avoid being photographed while relaxing in public. So this beer holder developed by the Argentine ad agency Del Campo Nazca Saatchi & Saatch…

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]]> http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/05/a-beer-holder-that-blocks-incriminating-facebook-photos/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:49:40 -0500 We&rsquo;ve all &mdash; and by &lsquo;we&rsquo; I mean my more inebriated co-bloggers at last year&rsquo;s Christmas party &mdash; would like to avoid being photographed while relaxing in public. So this beer holder developed by the Argentine ad agency Del Campo Nazca Saatchi &amp; Saatch&hellip; neatorama adult