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[Minus_Me]

 

[The Culture Vulture]

Some interesting tidbits about the making of Poltergeist.

I thought Tobe Hoope directed Poltergeist.

 

[Melchiah]

I thought Tobe Hoope directed Poltergeist.

He did, but Spielberg was one of the writers and producers.

 

[The Culture Vulture]

He did, but Spielberg was one of the writers and producers.

I think Tobe was the biggest ghost in the film. Spielberg hijacked the director's chair from him.

 

[Scuderia]

another wasp nest

Fire please.

 

[Currygan]

 

[Melchiah]

What's the story behind that one?

112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, New York.

Lon Chaney preparing himself for A Blind Bargain (1922).

I decided to post these here, instead of the Creepy Image thread, as I think they're more cool than creepy.

 

[Kozak]

Just found a subreddit dedicated to lopping gifs:

http://www.reddit.com/r/perfectloops/

 

[Milchjon]

Awesome. I think they're usually called cinemagraphs and there are a few apps that can help making them. Obviously not exactly the same quality, but I love the effect.

 

[Leunam]

There's a subreddit for that too, I think.

 

[Minus_Me]

What's the story behind that one?

Führerbunker after the German Surrender.

 

[Melchiah]

Führerbunker after the German Surrender.

Oh! Well, that makes the pic far more interesting. I thought it was some kind of a prison cell for an aristocrat of some sort.

 

[Minus_Me]

Oh! Well, that makes the pic far more interesting. I thought it was some kind of a prison cell for an aristocrat of some sort.

You could probably make that argument.

 

[Melchiah]

You could probably make that argument.

Heh, I guess so.

 

[Melchiah]

Alien-Looking Skeleton Poses Medical Mystery

A 6-inch-long skeleton was found in the Atacama Desert in Chile. The skeleton showed several anomalies, including its alien-like skull, teensy body and the fact that it had just 10 ribs rather than the 12.

A teensy skeleton with a squashed alien-like head may have earthly origins, but the remains, found in the Atacama Desert a decade ago, do make for quite a medical mystery.

Apparently when the mummified specimen was discovered, some had suggested the possibility it was an alien that had somehow landed on Earth, though the researchers involved never suggested this otherworldly origin.

Now, DNA and other tests suggest the individual was a human and was 6 to 8 years of age when he or she died. Even so, the remains were just 6 inches (15 centimeters) long.

"While the jury is out regarding the mutations that cause the deformity, and there is a real discrepancy in how we account for the apparent age of the bones … every nucleotide I've been able to look at is human," researcher Garry Nolan, professor of microbiology and immunology at Stanford School of Medicine, told LiveScience. "I've only scratched the surface in the analysis. But there is nothing that jumps out so far as to scream 'nonhuman.'"

...

More in the link:
http://news.discovery.com/human/alien-looking-skeleton-poses-medical-mystery-130430.htm

 

[TCRS]

that's worthy of its own thread. I mean wtf.

 

[Melchiah]

that's worthy of its own thread. I mean wtf.

Someone else can create a thread if there's a need for one, my thread creating days are over. Not because of restrictions, I just don't want to start one myself.

 

[Ninja Beagle]

that's worthy of its own thread. I mean wtf.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=552284

 

[Melchiah]

 

[Perzival]

massive wasp nest

 

[Melchiah]

 

[iamaustrian]

holy crap at those waves.
I once was crushed by a 5meter wave in Bali. It felt like E. Honda beating me up.
I can't imagine how it feels if one of these hit you.


OT:
The "Bleeding Glacier" aka "Bloodfalls"

Scientists reported last week that rust-colored Blood Falls in Antarctica contains microbes that may have survived deep under the ice of Taylor Glacier for millions of years. Their feeding habits apparently give the falls their shocking color.

 

[Dead Man]

holy crap at those waves.
I once was crushed by a 5meter wave in Bali. It felt like E. Honda beating me up.
I can't imagine how it feels if one of these hit you.


OT:
The "Bleeding Glacier" aka "Bloodfalls"

That is awesome.

 

[Melchiah]

That sure is a fitting name for the occurrence.


"The Clinic Bar in Singapore boasts hospital beds and wheelchairs for thirsty patrons. Drinks are served through test tubes."

Seems like my kind of place. =)

 

[TCRS]

The Great Dune of Pyla in France:

 

[Mario]

Seems like my kind of place. =)

I've only been there once, but I found it pretty cheesy. They don't really buy into the theme beyond a thin veneer.

 

[drugstore_cowboy]

That's a great looking snake, looks like a California Kingsnake with elliptical pupils. Could just be the angle though.

I wish mine had them.

 

[Melchiah]

I've only been there once, but I found it pretty cheesy. They don't really buy into the theme beyond a thin veneer.

What a downer. =(

That's a great looking snake, looks like a California Kingsnake with elliptical pupils. Could just be the angle though.

I wish mine had them.

I'm not really that familiar with snakes, but a friend of mine has a couple of Pythons.

 

[Kafel]

the guy from Sliders played the dwarf ?

 

[questionmark]

Air ambulance helicopter landing and balancing on the railings next to a road to let the doctor get out. Not that hard according to the pilot, but still seems damn impressive to a pleb like myself.

 

[Nokterian]

the guy from Sliders played the dwarf ?

He also played in Indiana Jones and yes he played Gimli.

 

[Vangu Vegro]

He also did the voice of Treebeard in LotR.

 

[Mobius 1]

Looks like a store in San Antonio TX.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Air ambulance helicopter landing and balancing on the railings next to a road to let the doctor get out. Not that hard according to the pilot, but still seems damn impressive to a pleb like myself.

What's most impressive to me is the apparent calmness of whoever is getting out of the helicopter.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Air ambulance helicopter landing and balancing on the railings next to a road to let the doctor get out. Not that hard according to the pilot, but still seems damn impressive to a pleb like myself.

That's pretty hardcore. Those pilots are excellently trained.

I'd love to work on a trauma team like that one day.

 

[legacyzero]

Those bee nests.

NOPE.

 

[bobeth]

Air ambulance helicopter landing and balancing on the railings next to a road to let the doctor get out. Not that hard according to the pilot, but still seems damn impressive to a pleb like myself.

"Hey Bob, close the door behind you"

 

[Burt]

holy crap at those waves.
I once was crushed by a 5meter wave in Bali. It felt like E. Honda beating me up.
I can't imagine how it feels if one of these hit you.


OT:
The "Bleeding Glacier" aka "Bloodfalls"

Cthulhu R'lyeh hgataffgagatagahyaanaaggbcxaxrfaopanarravavdava

 

[SolidusDave]

Air ambulance helicopter landing and balancing on the railings next to a road to let the doctor get out. Not that hard according to the pilot, but still seems damn impressive to a pleb like myself.

I'm wondering if the difference in elevation of the ground makes it hard to control the helicopter. (half of the helicopter is over the slope, the other half other the higher street, so the thrust downwards should vary greatly, no?)

 

[Sapphire Dreams]

 

[lilltias]

What a handsome man.

 

[Gui_PT]

He actually did look pretty nice

 

[chiQ]

And then he got all weird.

 

[Melchiah]

And then he got all weird.

Looks aren't eternal, weirdness can be.

 

[chiQ]

The weird is what I like about him.

 

[Melchiah]

The weird is what I like about him.

You're not the only one.

 

[chiQ]

We should start a club. It can be the pocket watch club.

 

[Milchjon]

Not a pic, but I love this:

Timelapse of the Route 66.

Chicago to LA.

 

[Gary Whitta]

Born 98 years ago today.

 

[therealminime]

Born 98 years ago today.

Glorious. Today should be a national holiday.