Museum of Bad Art

We all know what good art is, right? Maybe yes, maybe no? How do you tell the difference? Most of us listen to "art experts" who say what is good and what is bad. The Mona Lisa is good, right? The Last Supper is good, right? How do you tell the difference? Today's Warped site takes a look one reference that may help you make up your own mind.

The name of the site is The Museum of Bad Art, or Art Too Bad To Be Ignored. This site is the only place in the world dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and celebration of bad art of all forms. This is the online site for the museum, which is located in Dedham Community Theatre in Boston, Massachusets, just outside the men's room in this 1927 theatre. MOBA was founded in the fall of 1993 and presented its first show in March 1994.

Their collection of art is truly amazing. I thought I had seen some bad pieces of art in the past, but the items collected here will leave you speechlss. Some of the titles alone will make you want to look at them:

"Sunday On The Pot With George";

"Circus of Despair";

"Red Figure With Braids";

and (my personal unfavorite) "Lucy In The Fields With Flowers".

The Warped site rating of this site is 9.0. It truly lives up to what we feel puts that warped feeling on the Internet. While you visit this site, don't forget to buy the book. Sites like this need all the help they can get.

http://www.museumofbadart.org/

West To Mars

What has happened to our space program? The Shuttles only have a few more flights, and their replacement is not being given much publicity. Whatever happened to the enthusiasm that was rampant when we were going to the moon, and then beyond? Today's Warped site catches some of that excitement, and presents it with such vigor that you want to sign right up.

The name of the site is West To Mars Journey Through the Possibilities. This site explores the possibility of what Mars is, what it has meant to the civilizations in the past, and what we need to do journey there. The best part of the whole site is the authors monogram on why he feels the space program has failed. He blames it on the retirement of Walter Cronkite. Think about it, during the entire space race from the first sub-orbital flights to Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 13 crisis, we always had Walter to reassure and educate us. What we need to get the right stuff back is to have a Cronkite-type of person who can be trusted and believed, someone who says something, we will believe.

The artwork and photos here are great, utilizing the latest QuickTime VR technology. It really makes one want to explore, to boldly go where no man has gone before. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site an 8.0 rating, one that is truly out of this world.

http://www.marswest.org/

Planet Ketchup

It goes great with a burger and fries. It makes a steak taste even better. And some people use it on eggs. What am I referring to? Well, the subject of today's Warped site, of course.

The name of the site is Planet Ketchup. Here you will fine out everything you wanted to know about this everyday taste enhancer, and then some. How to make it, how many different varieties there are, and that Baskin Robbins actually test marketed Ketchup Ice Cream. You will also learn the history behind the Heinz 57 story, that it was not the 57th attempt at making a recipe. There is a Saucology section that shows how to use it, and a links page for those who desire more knowledge.

The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a 7.0. It is really an unusual to see a site dedicated to a condiment. Now if I could just find a mustard page.....

http://www.ketchup.wonderland.org/

Frank's Vinyl Museum

Before there were MP3 players, back before there were CDs, way back before there were cassette tapes, and before the 8-track tape, there were records. That was what your parents, grandparents, and great grandparents used to listen to music on. There were 78 rpms, 45 rpms, and even 33 1/3 rpm records. Today's Warped destination takes us to a site that salutes some of the more interesting recordings from yesterday.

The name of the site is Frank's Vinyl Museum, The Internet Home of Weird Records. Some of the ones here I remember, and some are best forgotten. Where else can you hear Bill Cosby sing, see Goldie Hawn's album, Ethel Merman doing disco, and who could forget Enoch Light and the Light Brigade. There are pictures of the album covers, each with it's own page and a spot to fill in your memories of that album.

This site is full of nostalgia, especially if you remember when these albums were mainstream entertainment. I come on, May West singing, and yes, you can see the William Shatner's 2nd album, the one without "Mr. Tambourine Man". The Warp-o-Meter rating on this site is a 7.5, and it does have a nice beat but you can't dance to it.

http://www.franklarosa.com/vinyl/default.jsp

Lego Cinema

Looking for a good movie tonight? Want to watch one that everyone has seen before, but with a little different twist? If so, then today's Warped site is one that you will enjoy. So get some hot buttered popcorn going, and get ready to watch.

The name of the site is Lego Cinema. The purpose of this site is to take the world famous Lego pieces and to recreate highlights of popular movies. The web author has depicted scenes from the films "Desperado", "The Matrix", "Monty Python's Holy Grail", "Doverman", and the Star Wars Trilogy. This is a kinda cool way to not only create a neat website, but also to play with Legos. If you think Legos are just inexpensive plastic toys, then are you in for a surprise. These are now major toys, with some sets costing hundreds of dollars.

So look this site over, and have some fun with it. The Warp-o-Meter must have enjoyed it, he gave the site a 7.0 rating.

http://www.geocities.co.jp/Hollywood/9060/cinemae.html

Average Joe Shmoe

Looking for a good laugh? Want to hear a joke that will make double over in laughter? If so, then today's Warped site is on that will full fill that desire. Be warned, the jokes here are not quite politically correct. But then like I always say, I'd rather be right than politically correct.

The name of the site is Average Joe Shmoe. This site provides the very best, daily updated jokes online. They have all the popular categories such as Blonde Jokes, Religious Jokes, Adult Jokes. They have also just introduced a funny pictures section packed with amusing photos and cartoons. If you have heard a good one, feel free to email it to them, and the may put it up. Some examples of the humor:

"Who is never hungry at Christmas ?
The turkey - he's always stuffed ! "

"Now with improved taste" this appears in many products including dog food. The question is, "Who tastes this dog food?"

"Q: What's the difference between a blonde and a solar powered calculator?
A: The blonde works in the dark! "

A good laugh will be had by all at this site. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a 6.5 rating.

http://www.averagejoeshmoe.com/

Driving Force

Drag racing is a guy sport, right? I wouldn't put any money on that if I was a betting man. Just like other typical all male activities, that is going by the wayside. And it is doing it in a very attractive way.

The name of today's Warped site is Driving Force. It is the official Arts & Entertainment Channel website for the television program of the same name. It is a reality-based show focusing on the live and times of drag racing legend John Force, and his family of racers. What makes this show so unique is the fact that all of his children are very beautiful daughters, and each is a budding race driver in their own right. The site features videos of the show, episode guides, as well photos, biographies, and a dictionary of drag racing terms.

This is a great show. I have watched several episodes of it, and is very entertaining. John Force is a hoot, and his family just a much fun to listen to and watch. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a 9.0, a well deserved rating.

http://www.aetv.com/drivingforce/index.jsp

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Where I live, the past few days have been record setting in the heat department. Not only have we set record highs, but we have also set record high lows (that is, how cold it gets at night). So I will make today's Warped site short, since we don't have air conditioning, and my computer time is limited. But the site I found is kind of fun, and can come in handy when you least expect it.

The site is called Mr. Smarty Pants Knows. This is a site where you can enter a single keyword, and you will get an answer. The column Mr. Smarty Pants Knows has appeared weekly in The Austin (Texas) Chronicle since September 23, 1988 by Contributing Editor R.U. Steinberg. The logo was drawn by a talented Austin artist who wishes to remain nameless. There are some other special items on this site that make it fun one to visit. The Warp-o-Meter rating gives this site a 7.5, mostly because of the answer we got when we entered "air conditioning". Maybe my wife will finally give in and we can remain cool for the rest of the summer.

http://www.austinchronicle.com/mrpants/

Airtoons

Have ever traveled on an airplane? If so you have listened to the pre-flight safety talk by the attendants, making sure you know where the exits are and how to make your seat cushion into a floatation device. They also ask you to read the little blurb in the seat in front of you for more information on your aircraft. You know, the one with the pictures and international symbols on it. Well, with that thought in mind, we move on to today's Warped site, one that features some pictures that we would like to see on those pamphlets.

The site is called Airtoons. This is a site that parodies those drawings from those airplane safety cards. During the author's college days he was on a flight when he noticed that the safety instructions in front of him had no captions. He thought to himself, "why is that guy's life jacket dispensing red licorice?!" So he decided to add some captions to the emergency evacuation instruction placards that everyone who flies the friendly skies is familiar with. The rest, so to say, is history. He has also added some additional Governmental information on what to do in case of a nuclear attack. Shades of duck and cover drills!

These cartoon are funny to read, especially if you are a frequent flyer or victim of a nuclear attack. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site an 8.5 rating, because it is a pretty warped subject, and he does spend a lot of time on planes.

http://www.airtoons.com/

Army Research Laboratory

In case you haven't noticed, there are several spots of unrest in the world where American troops are going in harm's way. These brave soldiers and sailors deserve our respect and support, for without them we would possibly not be the land of the free and the home of the brave. But have you ever wondered how they conduct their business. In other words, how do they do that voodoo that they do so well? Today's site may shed a little light on that subject.

The site is the Army Research Laboratory, part of the U.S. Army Research, Development & Engineering Command. The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is the Army’s corporate basic and applied research laboratory. Their mission is to provide the science, technology, and analysis necessary to enable a wide ranging series of operations. ARL consists of the Army Research Office (ARO) and six Directorates-- Weapons and Materials, Sensors and Electron Devices, Human Research and Engineering, Computational and Information Sciences, Vehicle Technology, and Survivability and Lethality Analysis.

At this site you can view what activities are being conducted, as well as the history of what has been accomplished. One interesting article was a 50 years of Army Computing, which starts with the ENIAC and comes forward current day technology. You won't find any classified material here, but what is here makes for interesting viewing and reading. The Warp-o-Meter gives the site a rating of 7.0 on the open-ended Warp scale.

http://www.arl.army.mil/main/Main/default.htm

Wymsey On Demand

Looking for a little relaxation this summer? Maybe a quiet village in the English countryside, with babbling brooks and quite evenings. If so, then don't read today's Warped site. While it is an English village, it is not one that will give you that quiet you are looking for. What do I mean? Click away and read further.

The site is called Wymsey on Demand. This site is dedicated to democratic eccentricity, just like the city. Wymsey is a Micro-state (whatever that is) located in the United Kingdom. They have their own radio station, newspaper, and an active internet blog. He you can meet the inhabitants, and learn their little quirks. Check out the sites, such as the
Crown & Thorns pub, the Bottom Farm, and the Gnome Cam. Hear Radio Wymsey, in all of it's streaming rhythms.

Wymsey is a quaint little place, and it reminds of the small towns we used to see on American TV in the 1950's. But instead of "Father Knows Best" or "Leave It To Beaver", this one reminds me of the "Twilight Zone". What do you think? Warp-o-Meter gives this site a 7.5 on the old rating scale.

http://www.wymsey.co.uk/wymsey/wymsey.htm

Gift Crap

Have you ever been invited to a party and had to bring a gift. Either a birthday or going away or glad-you-got-the-job-that-I-wanted party. Sometimes you don't want to bring the usual gift, but something a little different. Something that everyone will remember, and possibly ensure that you will never be invited to another function by your host/hostess. If you want to push the envelope on gifts, this Warped site is for you.

Called Gift Crap, this site specializes in unusual, uncommon, funny gag gift ideas. For example, there is E-Commerce Exchange, which specializes in new age fantasy and Sci-Fi collectibles, figurines, and other such stuff. Executive Gift Shoppe offers unique items for men such as poker accessories, tie tacks, writing gifts, and leather goods. Panty Super Store offers, well, I'll let you check that one out yourself.

Giving a gift that the recipient will remember can be a good thing. This site offers some choices that will guarantee you your gift will be thought of often. How it is thought of is your business. The Warped rating on this site is 6.5.

http://www.inkblottestwallpaper.com/

Ink-Blot Test Wallpaper

Have you ever heard the joke about the man who went to see a psychiatrist, who, as part of his exam had him look at some ink-blot tests. The doctor showed him one, and the patient replied, "That is two people on a date, and you should see what they are doing". He shows him another one, and the patient replies that, "That is the same two people in the back of a car, and you should see what they are doing". The doctor shows him a third blot, and the patient replies, "Same two people on their honeymoon, and, wow, you should see what they are doing". The doctor is somewhat taken back by his replies, and tells him he obviously suffering from some sort of sexual fixation. The patient is outraged, "What do mean I've got a sexual fixation. You're the one with the dirty pictures".

With that groaner behind us, let's head on over to today's Warped site, where you can look at some ink-blots of your own.

The site is called Ink-Blot Test Wallpaper. The “Ink-blot Test”, also known as The “Rorschach Test” was originally invented by Hermann Rorschach. (1884-1922) as a psychology/personality test. A patient will look into a series of 10 inkblots and say what they see, their psychiatrist will then use what the patient sees in the inkblots as a reflection of the patient's fantasies, personality, and their current mental state.

The authors of this site would like visitors to look at these blots, and email them what visitors see in them. There is no right or wrong answer. What is seen is a reflection of the visitor's fantasies, personality and current mental state. So the more interesting a visitor is, the more interesting things that will be seen. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site an 8.5, but I think he's been looking at too many ink-blots.

http://www.inkblottestwallpaper.com/

The Bureau of Missing Socks

Have you dug through your dresser drawer hunting for a mate to one of your socks? It can be very frustrating, especially if you don't have that many socks! But have you ever wondered what happened to those socks that are just never found? Fear not, your Warped site of the day has solved that mystery, and you'll be surprised at what we found.

The site is called The Bureau of Missing Socks. They are the first organization solely devoted to solving the question of what happens to missing single socks. It explores all aspects of the phenomena including the occult, conspiracy theories, and extraterrestrial. But that is not all.

The site also offers support for the surviving matching socks (aka, the sock deprived). They also and catalog, research, index and document all material related to socks since shoes became a part of our everyday dress. (Of course, in some parts of our country, shoes are still optional).

You will be surprised at the amount of information that is here, and available to all who visit. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site an 8.5 rating, one that I would agree with. I have a drawer full of white socks, and I'm looking for the mates. So excuse me while I head on over and do some research.

http://www.funbureau.com/

The Bootleg Toys Links

The recent Superman movie made millions of dollars for that franchise. The upcoming Spiderman 3 movie (currently filming in New York) will make more than Superman, I'm sure. The Pirates of the Caribbean is also doing well. But the money these movie franchises' make is not all from the film itself. The marketing rights for toys, games and other collectibles such as Big Gulp cups sometimes bring in just as much as the film themselves. With that amount of money to be made, some companies will forge or sell items without official marketing license. Today's site takes a look at some of those companies products.

The name of the site is The Bootleg Toys Links. This site explores the number of toy lines and characters that have been bootlegged over the years. This site is intended to show toy collectors what kind of bootleg toys are out there. Some of these toys actually have quite a bit of humor quality behind them. Other toys are just plain old pieces of garbage that have no reason to exist except to endanger small children. The author of the site does not condone or encourage the sale or purchase of these items, he is only showing what he has collected.

The variety of toys is incredible. Everything from Batman to Superman to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Peanuts and Harry Potter. There are pictures and descriptions of the toys, and in some instances, comparisons to the real toys are made. There are lots of pictures of the items, so you can see if your collectible is the real thing or not. This site can be a good source of information for collectors both young and old.

http://www.bootlegactionfigures.com/Bootlegsindex.htm

The Phrontistery

George Carlin, the noted stand-up comic, made his reputation with a bit called "The Seven Words You Can't Say On Television". It was, obviously, about swearing and that kind of talk. But his intent, besides making us laugh, was to show that it wasn't the words that were bad, it was the thought and intentions behind their use that made them so offensive. That concept came to mind when I came across today's Warped site, which is one that deals with words (but not the kind George had in mind).

The name of the site is Phrontistery, from the Greek word phrontisterion, from phrontistes a thinker, from phroneein to think; applied by Aristophanes to the school of Socrates. The Phrontistery is dedicated to expanding the study and enjoyment of English words and wordplay through the medium of the Internet. Since its inception in 1996, the Phrontistery, literally, a "thinking-place", has been a source for knowledge relating to language and social thought. This is a site of 15,500-word dictionary of obscure and rare words, the International House of Logorrhea, as well as many glossaries, word lists, and other English language and etymology resources.

Some of the words here you will never use in your everyday life. But if you're looking to impress someone around the office, or an icebreaker at that next social gathering, this site can help you. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a 7.5 rating, but it may be using mythomania to get that across.

http://phrontistery.info/

The Lettuce Preservation Society

It seems that every time you turn around these days, there is a new "Society for the Preservation of...." group, or "Let's Stop....." organization. I thought I has seen just about all of them, until I came across today's Warped site. The more I read about it, the more I came to believe in its cause. Read on and see if you agree with me.

The site is The Lettuce Preservation Society. The creator of this site, in his travels around the Internet, realized the in order to be fulfilled in life, you needed to belong to an organization that seeks to preserve something. So he took matters into his own hand, and created a site that carries the torch for the truly downtrodden...the abused.....the neglected. It came to him over a Cesar's Salad.

Here you will learn all of the details about the sordid conditions that these heads live under, and how you can help to preserve them. Protest at your local grocery store. Protest at restaurants to remove their salad bars. Confront Vegetarians about their eating habits. DO WHATEVER IS NECESSARY TO SAVE THESE POOR UNDERPRIVILEGED DOWNTRODDEN HEADS!

This site shows the true power of the Internet, and the mass of people that it can reach. Whether to inform, to protest, or to entertain (this site does all three), it is truly impacting our lives, and will continue to increase it's influence in the coming years. The Warped rating for this site is 7.0.

http://users2.ev1.net/%7Edrewk/lettuce/

The Osmonds

If you have listened to American music over the past 30 - 40 years, you have heard at least one song by the subject of today's Warped site. Whether you're a little bit of country, or a little bit of rock and roll, and even if you're down by the lazy river, their music has been among some of the most popular ever recorded. Today we take a look at the official website of the Osmonds.

This site tells the story of the group formerly known as the Osmond Brothers (Alan, Merrill, Donny, Jay and Wayne), and the evolutions they and their music has gone through. Ever since they started making appearances on the Andy Williams variety television show in the early 1960's, through the Donny & Marie show in the 1970's, and up through their very popular stage shows in Branson, this family group has presented quality and wholesome entertainment suitable for all ages. Here you will see what each of the family members are doing as individuals and as a part of their family. You can also learn about the Osmonds 2nd Generation, proving that the apples don't fall too far from the tree.

The Osmonds have taken some pokes at their entertainment style, and have been on the receiving end of some satirical humor over the years. But they have survived and are still making music. So if you're a long haired lover from Liverpool, or just in puppy love, this site will have something for you. Warped rating of this site is 5.5.

http://www.osmond.com/

roadsideamerica.com

We recently featured a site that showed the travelers among us some interesting sites around out country that they could visit while they were out and about. Not wanting to sit on our laurels, and sparing no expense or time searching every corner of the Internet, we have found another site that can help add a little spice to that next vacation of yours, no matter what time of the year you depart.

The site is called roadsideamerica.com, an online guide to offbeat tourist attractions. How offbeat, you wonder? How about a gas station in Oregon that is sitting under a real, authentic WWII B-17 bomber? Or the world's only two story outhouse in Arkansas? Cawker, Kansas is home to the largest ball of twine, which continues to grow even though the creator has passed on, and Livermore, California has the oldest light bulb that is still on the job (since 1902). These are just a few of the sites that you can find out the details about on this site, and plan your trips, no matter how far you have to travel. There are links to local restaurants and motels on the site as well.

So if you a desire to travel, and seek out odd and unusual places, this site is one that you will want to have handy. It has a Warped rating of 8.0 and one that is well deserved.

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/index.html

Paul is Dead

I came across this site, and thought, in its day, it was a pretty weird and warped rumor. It has since been disproved, but it still makes for some nostalgic reading, and if you were too young to remember, a great introduction into just how popular the Beatles were.

The theme of this site is the rumored death of Paul McCartney in the late 1960's. At that time it was rumored that he was dead or disfigured in an automobile accident, and that the remaining Beatles were using their music to let their fans know what had happened. There was in-depth analysis of their lyrics, their songs were being played backwards and forwards (and even sideways, I'm sure). It was great to see some of the theories that were generated at the time, such as the look-a-like contest that William Campbell won, and actually got his picture taken with the other three.

So give this site a read, and enjoy the clues and then dig out your old albums (or new CDs) and see just how crazy the '60's could be. Warped rating on this site is 7.0.

http://catless.ncl.ac.uk/Obituary/paul.html

Prince Edward Island Potato Museum

As we grew up as kids, and learned to read, some of the books that were popular were Lucy Maud Montgomery's books about Anne Shirley. Those stories were set in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, a very beautiful and pastoral recreation area. So could possibly be on that island that would make it qualify for a Warped site? Read on and you'll find out.

Prince Edward Island is home to the Potato Museum, the only one of its kind in the world. The Prince Edward Island Potato Museum is located in the community of O'Leary in the western part of Canada's smallest province. The museum depicts an interesting display of the potato industry, and houses a large collection of farm implements and machinery related to the growing and harvesting of potatoes. It currently houses the largest collection of potato artifacts in the world.

Now it may seem kind of strange visiting a museum like this, but you have to remember that PEI is a very quite and unassuming place, and the like to show off their local culture. It can be a pleasant way to spend 2-3 hours of your vacation. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a 6.5 rating, but then it's always been a sucker for a good baked potato bar.

http://www.peipotatomuseum.com/

Hula Hoops

It was one of the biggest fads of the 1950's, right up there alongside Davy Crockett's coon skin cap. Art Linkletter is credited with it's creation and promotion. But once it took off, it created a life of it's own, and is still very popular today.

This site is called Hula Hoop, and is the home of Lori Lynn Lomeli. She is the 1973 World Hula Hoop champion and also possesses Guinness Books official world record in the 1975 edition for spinning 15 Hula Hoops simultaneously. Here you can learn everything you ever wanted to know about hula hoops, and then some. There is an instructional video available as well. The site also includes some of the basic hoop moves, such as the knee knocker and the footsee.

Hula hoops can be fun. I never learned to do use one myself, but they were very popular while I was growing up. This can be a fun, safe activity for kids of all ages, and a great way for some quality family time. The Warped rating on this site is 5.0.

http://www.hula-hoops.com/

Former Child Star Central

We have all seen them at some time in our lives. The cute young actors and actresses that play the small parts on television shows and in movies. We are also familiar, to a lesser extent, that many of them grow up with problems that came from being in television and movies at such a young and impressionable age. Today's Warped site looks at these familiar faces and sees what they have been up to.

The site is called Former Child Star Central. It is a website that catalogues the careers of child stars, and updates what they are currently involved in. You can search by their last name, or by the program/movies they were associated with. There is a section for sightings, as well as a "Where Are They Now" section. This section is kind of cool, since it lists some pretty interesting activities. For example there is Dined on Death Row (Jay North of "Dennis the Menace"), and Computer Literate (Jeremy Gelbwaks of "The Partridge Family" and Christopher Knight of "The Brady Bunch").

If you have any interest in television trivia, this site is one that will really get it's hooks into you. There is a lot of nostalgia here, which is why the Warp-o-Meter gave the site a 7.0 rating.

http://members.tripod.com/~former_child_star/index.html

The Bermuda Triangle

You've probably heard of this place before. It has been featured in movies and television shows, and even kid's cartoons. But here is an official explanation the site, as provided by our US Navy. I guess they would know better than anyone else.

The site is called the Bermuda Triangle. It is physically a location that is off the eastern coast of the United States, but is not officially a geographic location. There is a higher than normal rate of ships and planes disappearing in this region than anywhere else in the world. This site is sponsored by the Naval Historical Center which is part of the Department of the Navy (an official US government agency, BTW). Here the history of the Triangle is explained, with an emphasis on the case that first brought it to the public's attention, Flight 19. A lot of good information is presented here, without the language that you find in many government sponsored sites.

It is nice to see that our government is starting to explain and present what they know about some of these mysterious sites that run rampant with rumors. Now if they would just have a page for Area 51........

http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq8-1.htm

Sasquatch Information Society

He has been seen but not seen. He has been heard but not heard. He's here, he's there, he's everywhere. Who am I talking about? No, not the Man of Steel. No, not Spiderman. But it is someone you have most likely heard of. And he is the subject of today's Warped site.

The site is called the Sasquatch Information Society and is located in Seattle, Washington, USA. This site is dedicated to the sightings and investigations of Sasquatch, or as he is informally known, Bigfoot. Here is a complete history and biography of him. It includes pictures, records of sightings, and a large database for those doing research projects. The field photo's section is worth spending some time in. The amount of links is worth looking at, as there are many user sites that compliment the information here.

Is or isn't he? Will he or won't he? Only Bigfoot knows, and he isn't speaking yet. But this site is one that can help those who want to learn more about him. The Warp-o-Meter rating on this site is 7.5.

http://www.bigfootinfo.org/

Geocaching - The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site

Looking for something to do on that next vacation? Bored and want to do something different this weekend? How about an activity that has 281,971 physical locations in 222 countries? Have I got your attention. If so, then head over to the Warped site today at warp speed.

The site is called Geocaching, and it is the Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site. Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for gps users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache.

My brother is the one who told me about this sport. He spends quite a bit of his off time doing hunts, and it can be addicting. I did a search for my address, and a one mile radius, and turned up 10 caches of stored stuff. This may not be a mainstream vacation activity, but with all the people around the world who are participating, you won't be alone in your adventures. Warped rating on this site is 7.0.

http://www.geocaching.com/

The Death Clock

We are all going to die sometime. That is inevitable. The only unknown question is when. Unless you are contemplating a do-it-yourself demise, the today's website maybe of some interest to you.

It is called The Death Clock. By answering a few simple questions, you will get an estimate of when you will pass on. It involves weight, height, BMI, sex, age, etc. There is a page with celebrity obits (at least ones that have not yet passed on, but just in case...). You can get screen savers, t-shirts, and other goodies, as well as a page about wills.

This site may seem somewhat morbid at first, but when you think about it, it is a good idea to be somewhat prepared and have plans, just in case you aren't around to make them known when they are needed. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site an 8.0.

http://www.deathclock.com/

SkortMan

This is the age of equal rights. Girls can now play baseball, football, and even wrestle. Is that good or bad? I won't go into that now. But I also have a saying that what is good for the goose is good for the gander, and vice versa. With that thought in mind, click on over to the Warped site for today.

Called SkortMan, this is a site that reeks with equal rights. Women can now wear jeans, so why shouldn't men be able to wear skirts? That is the question that this site asks. A brief history of clothing is given, and a discussion on current cultural values is presented. There are pictures of them, all in good taste. There is even a link to order some.

I'm not sure if you'll ever find me in a skirt, or anything close to it. Call me old fashioned, or call me crazy (just don't call me late for dinner), but I can't buy into taking equal rights THIS far. Who knows? Maybe in a hundred years, we'll all be in them. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a 7.0 rating.

http://www.skortman.com/

PetPennies.com

There have been pet rocks, tamagotchis, cabbage patch kids, and other forms of non-pet companions. Today we look at what could become the next non-living pet craze. At least if it catches on in a big way.

The site is PetPennies.com. Pet Pennies: Loving, nurturing companions... No longer will you have to worry about drool covered slippers, urine soaked carpets , or bad odors. Having a pet that does not need vaccinations, food, OR water seems too good to be true you say? HA! The pet penny puts man's so called "best friend" to shame. It comes with a certificate of authenticity and a birth certificate. It also comes pre-named Lincoln, but you can rename it by returning the birth certificate. They will send you another one renamed.

As of today, no one has purchased or adopted a pet penny. So this is a chance to get in on the ground floor. To heck with pet rocks, let's have a genuine made in the USA pet. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a rating of 8.0. But then he just can't give up his pet nickel.

http://petpennies.50megs.com/

Toiletology 101

Today's site is going right down the sewer, no pun intended. It is about a subject that affects us all, one that will tell us everything we wanted to know, and more than we ever wanted to know. So, without further ado, let's plunge on and flush out the facts.

The site is called Toiletology 101 The Care and Repair of Toilets. It may sound like a weird subject, but that's what our site is all about. Here you will learn the ins and outs of that most necessary of household utensils. This site can turn the most helpless person into a grade A plumber if they follow the course. Actually, it's not that bad. But for the uninitiated home owner or renter, toilet repairs can happen at the worst possible times, and fixing them can be quite expensive. Spending some time here can help you make your own repairs and save a bunch of money.

The history of plumbing is covered, such as why we call it what we call it. There is information on bathroom safety, wax rings, anti-siphon, and remodeling and repair costs. There is even a section called Just For Fun, which has some of the most hilarious pictures, stories and jokes to read and view. Overall, this is a site that can be both useful and fun. Warp-o-Meter rating: 8.5.

http://www.toiletology.com/index.shtml

The First Virtual Mousepad Museum

Some people collect stamps. Others collect coins. My grandmother liked to collect matchbook covers. I'm not sure why, but she did. It is amazing what people will collect, and even more amazing what they do with their collections. Today we take a look at a site that has a collection of something that most of us have used at one time or another.

The site is The First Virtual Mousepad Museum. Here is a site that features over 1400 mousepads, with pictures of 250 online. You can browse through the collection by clicking on 'The Gallery' in the left column. To find out more about mousepads, click on 'background'. Here you will find the official documents of the first patented mousepad, stories about mousepads and more information about the history of mousepads. There is also a link to view the most popular ones, and a comment section. The webmaster welcomes scans of pads the he does not have, and even has a gallery for them. It is also possible to send him a physical mousepad. You also can get a virtual visitors button to display on your own website.

Interesting collection, well organized, and open to interaction with the public. The Warp-o-Meter gives this site a 7.0 rating, and is looking for a mousepad to send in.

http://www.expa.hvu.nl/ajvdhek/