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Via Harry Bergeron: Sputnik, baby!

Fear and Loathing in the Bundesliga

A reader at my other blog forwards this video found on With Leather. I don't think I can add to the With Leather explanation:

"If you have any drugs nearby, I recommend doing them before watching this video. It’s some sort of introduction to 1970s-era soccer uniforms (”kits” for the purists out there) for Germany’s Bundesliga, and it’s gonna take you on an eye-opening ride.

The only way I can describe this is that it’s equal parts Soul Train, Diego Maradona coke party, Brazilian children’s TV show, SNL “Sprockets” sketch, and malaria fever dream. Like I said, it’s best viewed with drugs. Mix yourself the Winehouse Special before clicking Play."

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Another image from the Nikon Small World photo contest nominated by Bolus Chief Science Dude Steve Carlson: Dr. Eric Hwang's photo of a "Retinoic acid-induced P19 neuronal aggregate (400x)."

I Am a Victim of the Science Age

Our old pal Aaron "Plowboy" Grote sends this video of the buildup of his crazyass Atomic Punk bubble top, with Diamond Dave and the Van Halens squealing the tune that gave it its name. Yours truly makes a cameo appearance at the end.

You've seen the car it a few times here, but now you can catch it live on tour with the ISCA World of Wheels - among other places I believe it will be in Chicago, Boston, Detroit and Dallas. Check your local listings for stops in your area. And Aaron reminds you: buy a T-shirt, foo!

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An excellent nomination by Ric Kellen: the Dada artist Hugo Ball

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Via Harry Bergeron: custom marble ball-decorated nipple rings

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nominated by CSO Steve Carlson: tiny soap bubble photo by Kathleen Llorens from the Nikon Small World photo contest.