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When Did Human Beings Start Using Containers?
Today’s Big Question: When did human beings start using containers?
The Story Behind Lewis Carroll’s Unsolvable Riddle
The Mad Hatter’s riddle remains one of Lewis Carroll’s most enduring puzzles.
The sparkling water brand boomed almost immediately.
10 Heartwarming Facts About Miracle on 34th Street
Nearly 70 years after its premiere, the holiday classic can still make a believer out of anyone.
Ants Communicate by Swapping Spit
Scientists say the mouth-to-mouth exchanges transmit hormones and other important chemical information.
A.C. Gilbert, the Toymaker Who (Actually) Saved Christmas
In 1918, the U.S. government threatened to close down toy factories and discourage gift-giving to shift focus toward the war. A.C. Gilbert wasn't having it.
We know you’ve all been nice this year, but just in case, we wanted to remind you that December 5 is Krampus Night (or Krampusnacht): the night when that half-goat, half-demon spirit of Christmas chaos appears to basically be the antithesis of Saint Nicholas. He thieves, he gives out coal, and as these vintage cards indicate, generally torments all the naughty boys and girls (and men and women!) who aren’t in Santa’s good graces. Get familiar with the hairy, horned, serpentine-tongued beast—that way you’ll be able to see him coming.
“Greetings from Krampus!”
This terrifying composition is both ridiculous—and a little too realistic for our liking.
No toy is safe.
This town seems to have a lot of naughty kids.
Even an evil demon beast cowers when in the presence of Old St. Nick.
It might seem weird for these two to look so chummy, but they’ve actually been palling around since the 17th century. Or maybe the patron saint of sailors, voyagers, merchants, repentant thieves, children, brewers, judges, perfumers, pawnbrokers, students and more, is just cheesing before ditching the Christmas devil.
Not all paramours are what they seem.
That’s one way to manage your fears.
The good kids get gifts from Santa and the bad ones get the Krampus’s rod, but both Christmas figures offer greetings, so there’s that!
Poor Krampus is looking worse for wear in this holiday card. Perhaps he’s had a long night of seasonal menace-making.
In this cheery depiction, a female Krampus “beckons with eternal chains,” and looks pretty while doing it.
That basket ride would be pretty fun were it not for the mythical and punishing Christmas demon.
Even we can admit: this looks pretty cool.
Always put your best hoof forward when descending to hell with a crew of dubious, cherub-cheeked children.
There’s been an uptick in the production of Krampus figurines in recent years, so it might be high time for you to get your own. We just hope it doesn’t become part of a toy attack like in Krampus (2015).
Is he hiding behind the fan? Is she using the fan to push him away? Either way, it might be a good idea to arm yourself with the fashionable ventilator this holiday season.
It’s unclear exactly what’s happening here, but Krampus has his spectacles on, so you know it’s serious.
December 5, 2016 – 12:00pm
Looking for an easy upgrade to your culinary arsenal? Amazon has a great one today. The 12-inch All-Clad 41126 Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Bonded Dishwasher Safe Fry Pan is marked down to just $89.99. All-Clad’s tri-ply construction utilizes an aluminum core that heats quickly sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel that evenly distribute the heat. The result is pretty much everything you could ask for in a frying pan: It gets hot quickly, it can withstand the high temperatures you need for frying, and the shape of its sides make for easy turning. It can even go in the dishwasher! At $89.99 today, it’s a real bargain given that the pan usually lists for $199.99, and the sale price on other retailers’ sites are $119.99 without the benefit of Prime shipping. If you or someone on your holiday shopping list loves to cook, this All-Clad frying pan will offer years of steadfast and delicious kitchen service.
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December 5, 2016 – 11:00am
December 5, 2016 – 11:11am
Barbie has sported some stunning looks since she debuted in 1959; over the years, she has worn outfits designed by such fashion heavyweights as Giorgio Armani, Vera Wang, and Oscar de la Renta. Now, Forbes reports, a new look designed by Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott has become Barbie’s most expensive set yet.
For $200, collectors can take home the Barbie-Ken package celebrating the Italian luxury label. The stylish duds are inspired by Scott’s own wardrobe at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. He arrived to the event wearing a television-inspired, Technicolor-striped suit, with black velvet clad Victoria’s Secret model Stella Maxwell as his date. When Scott was asked to design a pair of Moschino dolls for Barbie, he knew that those real-life ensembles would be a perfect fit.
As far as toys go, Barbie is a titan in the fashion industry. She has rocked a long list of high-fashion labels, and Barbie-inspired styles have even appeared on the runway during New York Fashion Week. Despite the doll line’s connection to the fashion world, this latest set marks a major first for Ken: The Moschino Ken is the first to wear an outfit tailored for him by a big-name designer. The historic dolls are now available for purchase through the Barbie Collection store.
[h/t Forbes]
December 5, 2016 – 11:30am
