IanFather of the Year
December 9th 2011 02:13
The Father of the Year awards for 2011 will be given out soon.
Here is a likely contender!
Here is a likely contender!
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Strongest Baby in the World
December 2nd 2011 03:16
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Worst Magic Trick Ever
October 17th 2011 02:12
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1. As the blond kid is hit by his brother he backs in to the bookcase -- but notice the bookcase: The bookcase is not affected by the collision -- it doesn't rock backward, shake, or deform. The phony books and items in the bookcase remain totally still from the shock of the collision.
2. The bookcase is pulled down. The top right-side of the bookcase falls first, possibly by pulling the fake "power cord" that comes out of the side of bookcase *above* the shelf where the TV is. But there's nothing electronic on the top shelf. The TV's power cord should come below the TV, so it's not the TV's cord.
3. Watch the brown-haired kid's feet on the floor as he backs up. This is the reference location where the floor level is supposed to be. When the blond kid falls, note that he will actually *fall below* this reference location. This indicates a hollow area below the floor where he falls into to protect himself from the falling cardboard.
4. Watch the blond kids legs fly up into the air as he hits the fake floor. His legs cannot fly up into the air unless his hips fall below the floor/platform level. The bookcase's bottom cardboard doors also help protect him with airspace.
5. Finally when the bookcase falls, it moves the curtains from what should be a window. But as you can see, the window is actually more than 10 ft. beyond the curtain. It can't be a doorway into another room because the floor threshold separating the rooms rises above the floor level -- and interior house walls are not built this way. This is a set built on a platform.
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Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Kids Do
September 12th 2011 03:48
Are kids too cushioned and mollycoddled these days?
Are children allowed the time and freedom just to be kids?
As seen on the HuffingtonPost, here are some dangerous things that kids should be allowed to do these days! Click the link above to read the full article.
As a kid, I loved to climb trees. Since we live in the city, the tree climbing opportunities are somewhat limited since tree climbing is forbidden by the Parks Department. We do our best to ignore that particular rule, while being sure to climb in a way that is safe for us and for the trees. To my kid, a tree is a mountain, a vertical adventure.
Our VCR broke and my dad got rid of our tapes so we took the VCR apart. It was easy with the drill, but sometimes the screws were too small and I used a screwdriver. It was glued so we couldn't open the bottom, my dad had to break it apart. Then we saw lots of pieces that looked like gears.
While not dangerous per se (unless you're planning on upping the ante by sandbagging a raging river), it is, to me, one of the great joys of childhood. Something about dams and creeks is primal and universal. Unleashes the inner workerman or workerwoman in every kid.
Building a fire: bring matches, you need a fire source. Two: dried pine needles are good, green ones crackle and pop. A basic building design for a fire is to make a frame of a teepee out of sticks and then stuff it with dried pine needles. For safety around the fire use your common sense if you have any. Common sense, like don't touch or jump in the fire. You should put the fire in a circle of rock or fire pit so the embers can't really go far.
Important things we learned about spear throwing:
- Find the balance point of the spear prior to throwing
- Similar to Olympic javelin throwers' technique, running is a key element in successfully throwing a spear
- Practice, practice, practice is fundamental
Are children allowed the time and freedom just to be kids?
As seen on the HuffingtonPost, here are some dangerous things that kids should be allowed to do these days! Click the link above to read the full article.
Climb a tree
Deconstruct an appliance
Dam up a creek
Play with fire
Throw a spear
- Find the balance point of the spear prior to throwing
- Similar to Olympic javelin throwers' technique, running is a key element in successfully throwing a spear
- Practice, practice, practice is fundamental
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Joy Turning To Despair
July 18th 2011 03:19
The look on this boys face is priceless.
He's totally torn apart!
He's totally torn apart!
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Updated Dr. Seuss: Modern Versions
March 16th 2011 02:59
Dr Seuss wrote his famous books such as "Cat in the Hat" and "Horton Hears a Who" back in the 1950s and 60s. But what sort of titles would he have come up with if he were writing them today?
As seen on HapHappy.com (click the link above to see more hilarious ideas) below are a few suggestions[ Click here to read more ]
As seen on HapHappy.com (click the link above to see more hilarious ideas) below are a few suggestions
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Unforgettable Children's Fads
December 8th 2010 03:12
Now it's time for some nostalgia with the Women's Day.Today let's take a look back at some of the children's fads that shaped our childhoods. Read the full article here.
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Memories From Your Childhood
August 2nd 2010 02:52
Fond memories from our childhood days are the best kind of memories. They are the ultimate nostalgia, awakening in us the feeling of being young and free, without a care in the world.
The Chive has put together 50 awesome memories brought to you by your childhood, take the trip here
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The Chive has put together 50 awesome memories brought to you by your childhood, take the trip here
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Harry Potter Theme Park
July 23rd 2010 02:53
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is an addition to Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park in Orlando, Florida. The area's attractions are set in and around a recreation of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the nearby village of Hogsmeade. The park was officially opened to the public on June 18, 2010.
Below are some images from the park sourced from Wired.com here.
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Below are some images from the park sourced from Wired.com here.
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Scared of the Easter Bunny
April 2nd 2010 22:46
As reported in the Chicago Tribune, not everyone is a fan of the Easter Bunny!
Just give me chocolate and leave me alone!!
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Just give me chocolate and leave me alone!!
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Bad Parenting
March 24th 2010 02:25
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Why Boys Need Parents
March 12th 2010 23:56
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Toys You Should Have Kept
November 27th 2009 02:20
Remember all those old toys you grew out of? What happened to them all? Did you give them away to friends or relatives or turf them in the bin when you moved out of home? If you're lucky they're still lying around in a box at your parents place. If so have a look through for you might find a rare collectors item!
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Extreme My Little Pony Mods
February 25th 2009 10:27
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