I will not throw paper airplanes in class.

Writing on the blackboard may not be the most effective punishment for a smartass coder.  Be sure and follow successive links.

[Via reddit]

Notice where the “Birthers” are?

The preponderance of people who believe that Obama was not born in the U.S. comes from — surprise! — the South.  Just sayin’.

[Via Andrew Sullivan]

Oldest potted plant

It’s a cycad, Encephalartos altensteninii, that has been housed at London’s Kew Gardens since 1775.

Blip

In this cute animation by Harper and Mullen, two aliens have different ideas about how the world should look.

[Via Andy's Blog]

Today’s dumbass

I haven’t posted one of these in a while.

[Via Cool Stuff]

Muzorama

A short, surreal piece of animation.

[Via b3ta popular links]

Swearing grandma

A mischievous grandson teaches profanity to his Asian grandmother.  She senses that this is not a normal English lesson, but seems a good sport about it all.  NSFW.

[Via Joanne Casey]

Fly Guy

The latest Simon’s Cat installment.  You cat owners will understand.

Urban camouflage

Artist Liu Bolin blends in with his surroundings.

[Via Geekologie]

Free Beats

Folks in New York have fun at the mic and avail themselves of this guy’s free beats.

[Via Everlasting Blort]