Overnight Open Thread (27 Dec 2013)

I cringe thinking that this is in our future. Which is having a worse year, Obamacare or NHS?

Cartoon by Michael Ramirez.

Top Weird Crime Stories Of The Year

Heh. Top 10 weird crime stories of 2013 that didn't involve the White House.

Everyone gets mad when their fast food order is messed up. A large part of the food's cost is placed in the convenience, which has essentially just been obliterated. 28-year-old Jason Mckusick, however, wasn't about to let his local pizza delivery joint of choice get away with skimping him on an order of fries.

But what started out as a harsh verbal disagreement soon escalated into a SWAT team stand off while Jason held his family hostage with a cross bow. The police, however, were finally able to get him to put the weapons down...and that's when things got really bad.

Speaking of Florida, it seems FL will surpass NY in terms of population in 2014 according to the Census Bureau. No word on whether or not they still vote in both states.

Shark Tweets

Landshark is pissed. Sharks "tweet" their location to Australian beachgoers.

Spider Dancin'

Sorry, I couldn't resist!

Active Shooter Response Kit

This is pretty good. Low profile response kit. I would take as much ammo as I could and then add more. Especially when the burning times gets here.

Build Your Own Lightsaber

I'm sorely tempted to try this. How to make your own lightsaber.

2016 Futures Market

Well, InTrade has been shut down but American Civics Exchange is looking to fill the gap. Futures market shows Hillary, Christie leading for 2016. Ugh. I need to bet on SMOD showin' up in 2016 before either one winning comes to pass.

Haunting Images

The 38 most haunting abandoned places in the world. The above image of SS America befits the current direction this country is going.

3D Printing

Now they're using 3D printers for jello shots.

Just For Peaches

Dog Video

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