stop laughing please... by John Bastoen (cc by)It's Throwback Thursday to early 2021 (doesn't that seem like forever ago?!) when 'dances_with_sneetches' asked "What are some things that make you laugh every time you think of them?". The hivemind responds with its best! | Continue reading
Full English by jthetzel (cc by)'Phunniemee' asked about cultures that don't eat breakfast. 'Jane the Brown' provided a deliciously enlightening answer that covers technology, logistics, and history. | Continue reading
Photo by Daria Shevtsova on unsplash.comA neat library tip from ElizaMain among many cool ideas in the Hacking Christmas thread. | Continue reading
White Candle by IainBuchanan (cc by)you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack And you may find yourself in another part of the world And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile And you may find yourself in a beautiful house And you may ask yourself, doe … | Continue reading
Here's a little gem: Ranking "1989 (Taylor's Version)" tracks based solely on their connection to sewer infrastructure by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, linked by Gorgik in the Enswiftification thread. | Continue reading
Audubon's Oriole | National Butterfly Center | Mission | TX|2018-03-04|15-06-55-2.jpg by Bettina Arrigoni (cc by)Names like "Satanic nightjar" still gets a pass under the new system, though, yes? Because otherwise I would like a word... — Nerd of the North From gingerbeer, Big ne … | Continue reading
Did you know that there's a pasta rabbit hole? Well, apparently, yes, and davebarnes went down it and survived. Mumimor descended the pasta & chicken hole, yyz adds a durum roll, and St. Oops's mom was a recipe developer for an American pasta company. Lots of great comments in th … | Continue reading
"everything is expensive and nothing makes sense": Hey, check out phunniemee's post in Metatalk kindly offering pro assistance to US mefites who need help navigating confusing health insurance benefits issues! | Continue reading
You'll be happy to know that there was no large culling of cats in the 14th century that wound up causing the Plague. 'Spamandkimchi' shows the receipts on just how beloved cats were in those early times! | Continue reading
reading by Seniju (cc by)Throwback Thursday to 2014: 'joseph conrad is fully awesome' posted links about short novels, aka things you could read in one sitting. Come for the books, stay for the additional recommendations in the comments! | Continue reading
Ever wondered what those green huts by the side of the road in London are? They're Cabmen's Shelters and ' chariot pulled by cassowaries' made a lovely post about these relics from the Victorian era. | Continue reading
These "forgotten papyrus" scrolls existed circa 1100 B.C. ... 1100 B.C.!! (*feeling very small*) Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Art History) Vienna, Austria by Sharon Hahn Darlin (cc by)Love in an Orchard, as Written by the Trees. Donating Kittens to the Goddess Bastet. Pare … | Continue reading
Deepwater Horizon in flames after the explosion, via WikipediaMy first hitch as a licensed guy, we get mayday calls. Deepwater Horizon. 33 nm east. Mayday. In a great comment, HVACDC_Bag reflects on working on spill response vessels in the Honda Point Disaster thread. | Continue reading
Cozy by Anne Marie ClarkeSnuggle up, frens: In Ask Metafilter, azalea_chant seeks Cozy Crime (less trope-y than cozy mystery), signal is looking for Cozy History on everyday life, and churl wants Bedtime Reading Suggestions for Couples. | Continue reading
Skiing slope of flour by biernackip (cc by)Do you want kaiju? Because this is how you get kaiju. Mefites discuss the finer details of turning Lake Superior into bread. | Continue reading
Not a flashlight bat. Still would probably work, though. (photo by Todd Cravens at Unsplash)Mefites are discussing emotional blocks and emotional magnets related to clutter, but before you start getting terribly nervous, taquito sunrise is here to reassure us that "the authors of … | Continue reading
Making donations to food bank by wuestenigel (cc by)JHarris created a post about effectively donating to a food bank. It's a great collection of tips on how to help those in need! | Continue reading
It's throwback Thursday, so let's revisit this AskMetaFilter question from early 2021: What do you always recommend to people? Come learn about pining socks together in the wash, heated mattress pads, how to handle money, cheap cleaning solutions, and so much more! | Continue reading
Mmmmm Pho by cogdogblog (cc by)Cold and flu season is starting in the northern hemisphere, so here's how to handle it: A post chock full of culinary remedies was created by 'drewbage1847'! Check it out to learn more and/or come add your own recipes and tips! | Continue reading
Screenshot of Metafilter from 1999.Prepare yourself, we're about to toot the horn of MetaFilter! Mecran01 has shared a post from someone who joined MetaFilter in the early 2000s and grew up reading the site. It's a reflection on themselves, and the site, through changing times pe … | Continue reading
All Life by Wonderlane (cc by)In Ask Metafilter, underclocked has a great answer to the question "How can I avoid flogging myself for missing the life I could have had?" | Continue reading
Oluf Lund and Eva Paarmann Lobster Chair appearing in DIS: New EdenPronoiac posted My god, it's full of chairs, an index of over 160 different commercially-available chairs that have appeared in Star Trek productions. | Continue reading
I am looking for academic, semi-academic, not academic at all conferences at the intersection of two different fields or two different subjects. In Ask Metafilter, azalea_chant is seeking Interesting Conferences At the Intersections. | Continue reading
Scene from The Black Gold Tapestry Come view this breathtakingly beautiful embroidered story of oil in human history, created by Sandra Sawatzky, in this great post by 'They sucked his brains out!' | Continue reading
105554100 by tnssofres (cc by)Ask Metafilter offers some penetrating replies to the all-important question "What other arteries might a vampire have easy access to?" | Continue reading
Senior business woman doing stretch exercise at home closeup. by shixart1985 (cc by)Having a few aches and pains? No problem, brainwane crafted a post about HEP2go (Home Exercise Program), which helps people with clear instructions and examples for various exercises. | Continue reading
Williams OXO Playfield by Ryan Somma (cc by)Ever wondered how old pinball machines? Pendragon made a post that explains all the complexities that are going in these beautiful machines! | Continue reading
Screenshots from the project An absolutely amazing animation, highlighted by Seekerofsplendor, where over 130 artists have collaborated to recreate a single episode of the American sitcom 'Fraiser'. | Continue reading
Bullseye - Arrow on Target by gfdnova1 (cc by-sa)"There is clearly very little AskMetaFilter can't figure out": in response to an "impossible" question, not only does the first reply nail the answer, the actual subject of the query turns out to be another member, who shows up to … | Continue reading
MonkeyToes posted Web Curios, a cool, old school "blognewslettertypething which has existed in various forms in various places online since about 2010."Painting: Cabinet of Curiosities, 1690s, Domenico Remps, via Wikipedia | Continue reading
Alabama Shakes Brittany Howard photo via alabamashakes.comWowzer. Rhaomi has crafted a no-stops-left-unpulled lovefest of a megapost on Alabama Shakes and Brittany Howard. | Continue reading
Are you having one of THOSE days and needing a bit of soothing peace? Then come sit by a river in the Smoky Mountains of America and listen to Yo-Yo Ma play Bach, in this post by yankeefog. | Continue reading
Screenshot from the animation, Atreides has a wonderful post about the Missour French Creole folk tale of 'Chasse Galerite', which has been beautifully animated by Brian Hawkings. | Continue reading
Nya garderoben by Magnus D (cc by)It's throwback Thursday! Come enjoy Metroidbaby's 2014 post about building and maintaining a wardrobe! | Continue reading
Chicken broth by purpaboo (cc by)It's the colder time of year in the northern hemisphere, and Czjewel has a question about chicken broth, which resulted in a lot of tips and suggestions! | Continue reading
Shoe repair by knapjack (cc by)Bella Donna's post about France offering subsidies for clothing repairs has spawned an excellent collection of tips on clothing and shoe repair! | Continue reading
The black sheep in the family by CazzJjRebent's collection of insomnia busters to keep the brain bots at bay | Continue reading
1978 Citroën 2CV 6 Charleston by Rutger van der Maar (cc by)Oh, mon dieu! Sonascope has posted 75 years on four wheels and an umbrella, an absolutely magnifique megapost on Citroen's iconic 2CV. | Continue reading
Frayed by colin_n (cc by-nc-nd)We all know that there can be inherent problems using analogies and metaphors in argumentation, but as analogies go, this one is an absolute zinger: Two unicycles and some duct tape on the Polarization Dogma. | Continue reading
In Ask Metafialter, doift asks about the best sandwiches you have ever made or eaten. | Continue reading
A Cycle of Joy" (2023). All images © Thandiwe Muriu Heyho created a post that showcases Kenyan photographer Thandiwe Muriu and her work with wax fabrics common in Central and West Africa. | Continue reading
Hubble Marks 30 Years in Space With Tapestry of Blazing Starbirth by NASA Goddard Photo and Video (cc by)Doctornemo has a fantastic post about what's been going on the past month of humanity's exploration of space! | Continue reading
Hearts by byzantiumbooks (cc by)British Seaside SimulatorBuild Your Own Ghost HouseNPR's Reading The Game: Kentucky Route Zero20th Anniversary of Mr BrightsideA faithful reproduction and restoration of John Gould's A Monograph of the Trochilidæ, or Family of Humming-Birds | Continue reading
Recommended: Smitten Kitchen's one-pan farro with tomatoesIn Ask Metafilter, HeyAllie wants to know What's your favorite 5-ingredient (or less!) go-to winter recipe? | Continue reading
By Nhobgood (talk) Nick Hobgood - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11449055Have you ever wondered what an army of crabs would be good for? Community member Hypatia created a post about why scientists will unleash said army off the coast of t … | Continue reading
Mefi has a friendly neighborhood HVAC guy! Member HVACDC_Bag gives an in-depth, interesting answer to Tehhund's question about Choosing a HVAC system and installer | Continue reading
duck confit with vegetable (photo from Canva) Community member 'drewbage1847' shows folks in the Northern hemisphere how to prepare for winter meals with recipes of the French technique of "confit". | Continue reading
Photo by Quino Al on UnsplashDialing in on the phone on Mefi: JanetLand posted WaPo's guide to modern phone etiquette, while in Ask Metafiler, Rash wants to know why you hold your phone like that, and niicholas is looking for songs with land-line telephone sounds ☎ | Continue reading