The power of an earthquake turns train tracks to spaghetti [Gizmodo]
This past September, a quake rocked Canterbury, New Zealand. But rather than scenes of destruction and rubble, the tremors left behind some bizarre scenes—like these warped tracks atop pristine countryside.
Get earthquake ready
- Foodie survival kit [Oregon Trail Red Cross blog]
Why? When you’re in the midst of upheaval, you don’t need to be trying to choke down foods that make you want to upchuck.
- Don’t listen to Dwight [Oregon Trail Red Cross blog]
I call it the “sleeve sneeze.” They call it the “vampire cough.” Either way, it’s a smart thing to do. - In Honor of Our Heroes [CakeWrecks]
Just for fun. Also for fun? Join Holiday Mail for Heroes by sending a holiday card to a service member or veteran. - Porpoises rescue Dick Van Dyke [Guardian]
Mary Poppins star feared death after apparently falling asleep on his surfboard but friendly sea creatures pushed him to shore. Feel like brushing up on your ocean safety?
We started with train tracks and we’ll end with a budding conductor. You can conduct your holiday shopping through our Holiday Catalog.