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Small Dad

This is the reason Photoshop was invented.

Cage Against the Machine Mural

Artis bankSy has unveiled a pop-culture mash-up mural at Gallery1988 Melrose.

Things you should never buy at a thrift store

We all know you should never buy underwear or bathing suits at the thrift store, but those aren’t the only things on the do-not-buy list.

Covered with the horror blood font of Jesus

I don’t recall the passage in the Gospels where Jesus talks about dying for cars that hadn’t been invented yet, but that’s what this bumper sticker I saw in the interior of a van in a parking lot today seems like it might be suggesting.

Sammy Sosa Poses With His Email

Sammy Sosa may not be getting any love from Hall of Fame voters but he’s getting lots of love on Pinterest.

Gigantic Paper Cup

It’s not actually made of paper but this gigantic version of the Solo paper cup is visible from Highway 44 in Springfield, Mo. Cups like it used to be manufactured at the factory, but it ceased operations in 2010.

Inflatable Toupee

Instant hair when you need it.

Garage Door Bookshelf

Here’s one way to show you still love dead-tree books.