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100 Most beautiful words in the English language* 29 ways to stay creative by Huub Koch (therealhuubkoch) on Mobypicture. 10 Cool Random Star Wars Facts. Not ALL OF IT is bullshit, but quite a part, it is.

10 Cool Random Star Wars Facts

Yoda’s appearance is based on that of his own designer, Stuart Freeborn, along with some details taken from Einstein’s portraits. For the filming of Empire Strikes Back, Vader’s line was “Kenobi killed your father”; there was never any time travel bullshit involved. The Ewoks origin has nothing to do with merchandising. Specially since the big smart move Lucas made from the beggining of the whole project was precisely leaving all box office revenues to Fox and keeping control of all of merchandising. The Sith are called The Legions of Lettow.

Hey, if you’re gonna make up something and try fun stuff from lies, at least do it about something less people know about. The whole article seems like written by a trekkie. And the “A long time ago…” part is bollocks too: the phrase didn’t even appeared in the original release. Top 10 Strangest Liquors in the World. Top 6 Sites that Inspire and Educate & Life Scoop. If you’re a professional who likes to be intellectually stimulated and you enjoy keeping up with the latest news and breaking trends, the internet provides you with an endless choice of carefully curated sites to visit.

Top 6 Sites that Inspire and Educate & Life Scoop

Today, we bring you six of them that we believe are leaps and bounds above the rest. These sites will not only educate you on topics ranging from business and technology to art and design, they’ll motivate you to find your own, original ideas and see them through. They’re culturally relevant, they’re idea driven and most of all, they’re deeply inspirational. TED is short for three incredibly important subjects in our modern world; technology, entertainment and design. Started in 1984, TED brings together the most brilliant minds to teach us about issues that matter. Tip: Download TED’s free iPad app to browse through 800 videos by date, popularity or keyword. 2. Brain Pickings started from very humble beginnings. 20 Random Facts. ← Previous Post Next Post → 20 Random Facts jon May 3, 2011 2 For More Fun Facts, click HERE Related Pic Dumps: 23 Scary Moments.

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Mental_floss Blog & 10 Buildings Shaped Like What They Sell. Looking for a good way to advertise your business?

mental_floss Blog & 10 Buildings Shaped Like What They Sell

Why not shape your headquarters like what you sell or offer? It’s worked out pretty well for these businesses and groups. 1. The Longaberger Company, Newark, OH Longaberger is known for its handcrafted maple baskets, so its headquarters are obviously shaped like a giant basket. 2. Between 1983 and the mid-1990s, Twistee Treat opened 90 or so ice cream shops around the country, and each one is shaped like a delicious cone of soft-serve vanilla. 3. Parking garages are usually eyesores, but this one’s beautiful. 4. Kansas City doesn’t have a monopoly on book-shaped buildings, though. 5.

This one’s a Boston institution. 6. United sells and rents heavy equipment like compactors and excavators, so it’s only natural that the company’s headquarters building is shaped like a two-story yellow bulldozer. 7. 8, 9 and 10.