Weekend Links: Bigger Breasts Mean Bigger Tips

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This is one of the coolest animations I've seen in awhile - Little Red Riding Hood, retold as an infographic.
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Did you know that scientists learned this year that bigger breasts mean bigger tips? Here's a round-up of some of 2010's most obvious scientific discoveries.
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The advent of timed crossing signals around town has made my red-light countdown much easier to bear. But another innovative idea for traffic signals relies on a very simple and recognizable graphic ...
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Seriously, who knew cutlery could be so interesting?
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And if you wanted to really turn your home into a nontraditional space, consider these 23 Arcade Game Inspired Furniture.
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As the website puts it, "The real final frontier isn’t in outer-space or inner-particle. It’s in the space between mankind’s ears." These 15 brain experiments show just how bizarre the study of our mind can get!
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Flossy fan Catherine has a really cool illustrations blog, including a page devoted to artistic renditions of Liz Lemon quotes. Any other talented Flossers out there with interesting blogs? Send them my way!
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Can't find a place that sells reasonably priced bottles of Vague Unease, Neckbolt Tighteners or Hair of a Maiden? The Monster Supplies Store should be of some help. This incredibly innovative shop is actually a false front to a writing workshop for kids. What an absolutely brilliant idea!
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Giuseppe Arcimboldo was born in the 16th century, yet his art harkens to a far more futuristic time. His eccentric portraiture is astonishing for anyone of any time to behold!
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A big thanks to everyone who sent in links this week, particularly Jan (my favorite and most prolific link-sharer!). Have a Flossy find? Send it to FlossyLinks@gmail.com.
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