Category: True Stories

Driftwood Charlie’s Contribution To The World

In 1947 the doctors said that Charles Kasling had only a short time to live unless he moved to a hot, dry climate. First he moved to the Death Valley area, and in 1960 he left for Yuma, Arizona, where Driftwood Charley’s World of Lost Art was created.”

Social Security records indicate Charles Kasling was born July 10, 1901 and passed away in March of 1985, a testament to desert living.

Unfortunately most of his artwork has been destroyed by vandalism and the elements.

[Postcard image found here. More about Driftwood Charlie here and here.]

Occasional Cortex Hot Links

Cat rescue.

Not alotta Lada left.

Veinte Ideas Increíbles Con WD-40.

“History never repeats itself, but it rhymes.”
-Mark Twain (or someone).

Dude is amusing. Death metal meets the Beatles.

Toyota key fob battery dead? Locked out? Can’t start your car? Try these hacks. Might work for other brands, too.

Fun Facts To Know & Tell: Every amoeba is a clone. If someone named Cathy owned one for a pet, it would be Cathy’s Clone.

Gary Sinese (aka “Lt. Dan” in the movie Forrest Gump) received a surprise tribute from service members, 1st responders & Hollywood celebs.

Universal Basic Income: Finland’s experiment (to reduce their 9% unemployment rate by handing out free money) lasted a little over one year. [h/t rightymouse]

What Americans Must Know About Socialism.

Venezuelan immigrants speak out: “You do not ever want anything close to socialism.”

[Top image: Alexandria Occasional Cortex & Friends. h/t Octo.]

The Future’s So Bright I Gotta Wear Hot Links

Ziggy.

Timbuk3.

On “White Privilege.”

On “Democratic Socialism.”

“My cat is pregnant and she’s very upset.”

“I’ve got to go to work at 5AM.“

Wanna know how to win the Lottery? Pay attention.

Wanna know how to win a game show? Pay attention.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day: Zoo will name a cockroach after your ex, then feed it to a meerkat on camera. (h/t Kat)

They had feathers, were about the size of a turkey, didn’t live in the Jurassic Period and were about as intelligent as a board with a nail in it. The Truth About Velociraptors.

These Velocipedes were large and fast, but they were not predators.

[Top image: Those hipster shades are pre-1844.

These prescription sunglasses and carrying case were owned by Hyrum Smith, brother of the Prophet Joseph Smith.

Image found here, caption here.]

Costumes Bretons: What the Brits wore

She was only 10 years old when that photo was taken, 13 when it was hand-tinted. She was a professional postcard model known as Mary,  Jane, or Semolina. Not sure of any of this, but the pic is cool.

[Found here.]

Rams vs. Patriots Hot Links

About JFK’s sister…

Orca baits birds [via].

THIS is how I use the Waze App.

Dogs hate these smells [via]. Now prove it.

On eating chili, playing foosball and “white privilege.”

No.1 is easy to guess; not No.50. State and local tax collection per capita for fiscal year 2016 [via].

According to one source, Ariana Grande’s new tatt ‘七輪’ means Japanese style bbq grill (or “tambourine” according to Google Translate).

Some moron in Phoenix Arizona actually complained to a restaurant manager about an historic photograph of Welsh miners in a pub. I’d like to hear his take on this one.

[Top .gif compiled from Rams & Patriots helmet design/logo history found in here.]

Et Tu, Ar-Too?

[Found here.]

Holy crap. It’s The Mothership.

[Found here.]

Ronald Lee Ermey (1944-2018) Buried With Honors.

Don’t know who Ronald Lee Ermey was? Here’s a hint. Here’s another.

RESPECT

Mr. Otto’s Dicycle ca. 1880

No idea how this works, how to steer, how to brake, but it was touted as a safety bicycle for people unable to handle a penny farthing. I’m guessing that if you came to a quick stop, you’d be either thrown face-first onto the pavement, or you’d rock back and forth until your lunch suddenly appeared on your lap. Once you started pedaling, the same rocking thing would happen again with the same result, only messier.

I want one.

[Found here, via here.]

Super Blood Wolf Full Moon Hot Links

Yep, there’s a Super Blood Wolf Full Moon on tap for tonight, and that’s its launch pad. The fun starts about 10:30PM EST / 7:30PM PST. [Image found in here.]

If I find the time, I’ll swing a wood at it and post the .gif.

Flintstone Alley.

Dog Loves The Vet.

500-pounder flounder.

Instant Karma [Film at 11, via here].

Victim of “Toxic Masculinity” speaks out.

Who is Dan Getkin & Who Are The Twelve Six?

I arbitrarily Googled “rock nose green” and found this. Here’s a sample.

Want a pet that can give you nausea, fever and intense pain with just one bite? Here you go.

Man distracts hungry polar bear from its prey, wastes its time and energy, just to make a video of his faux bravery. Meh.

On 14 January 2019, CNN’s racist legal analyst Areva Martin claimed radio host David Webb benefits from “White Privilege.” There’s just one little problem.