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Wednesday’s Wonder

Posted on November 10, 2010 by admin

Today’s re-creation is the colossal Colossus of Rhodes. There are several theories as to the disposition of this 100’+ statue. Many think this massive statue sat astride the harbor entrance making all ships entering port pass beneath his massive junk.

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Off The Plate – An open letter to companies that still use flat head screws

Posted on November 8, 2010 by admin

Dear company that still uses flat head screws, What the hell is your problem? Flat head, or “slot” head screws if you’re an elitist, became obsolete nearly 80 years ago when US Patent #2,046,343 started the screw head revolution. Now, … Continue reading →

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This week’s theme and teaser answer

Posted on November 8, 2010 by admin

The answer to last week’s teaser is the The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. That’s right, we’re recreating the seven wonders of the ancient world in grape form. Today’s image is the awesome statue of Zeus at Olympia.

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Next week’s theme: a teaser

Posted on November 5, 2010 by admin

Here’s a teaser image for next week’s theme (actually, the theme of the next TWO weeks). Guess what it is, and it’ll all fall into place…

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Red Grapes

Posted on November 3, 2010 by admin

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