Would you like, actually get married in these weird wedding gowns?

Some of these are so funny (like the bride dress made out of condoms) you sort of figure they have to be a joke from the get-go. But, I think some of these folks are SERIOUS. Like, they really think these are great wedding dresses.
GO SEE FOR YOURSELF.

Some examples:

The Toilet Paper Wedding Dress


The Condom Dress


The Wedding Dress for a Pregnant Bride

You know, in the olden days, pregnant brides prayed that their families (and anyone else) couldn't count backwards from nine months. This used to be secret stuff.

The Greenhouse Ring

Wear a ring and grow a live plant at the same time. Really.
LINK

Oh, I see, there is no link to actually buy it but there are for other strange rings to be found on the same page, including the "pistol ring." That's right, a ring that can shoot people dead... on your finger.

Breast Massage Robot

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha...

Methuselah, Earth's Oldest Inhabitant

Earth's oldest living inhabitant "Methuselah" at 4,767 years, has lived more than a millennium longer than any other tree. Discover how these trees were found and where they live. Learn of their unique strategies for survival.
VISIT THE WEBSITE

Oh, wow. You have got to check out the NOVA website on the bristlecone pines and the Methuselah grove. Be sure to click for their 360 degree panoramic views.

NOVA and other sites do not offer photos of the actual Methuselah tree. Something about protecting it from the creeps of this world.

Rectal Foreign Bodies

The things that people will cram into a space never intended to be crammed with such foreign objects...VISIT THE WEBSITE.

Some of the stories just make you want to say, "Ouch!" like the 100-watt light bulb story . Of course, there's always the X-ray Archive.

Celebrating Wildflowers Coloring Books

Celebrating Wildflowers Coloring Books "Nobody sees a flower, really -- it is so small -- we haven't time, and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time." - Georgia O'Keeffe Learning to love and appreciate nature can start at any age. You can Celebrate Wildflowers in your own home by using the Plant Conservation Alliance's Coloring Books for the Northwest and Texas Hill Country. Each Coloring Book also has an educational section discussing various topics dealing with plants. The On-Line Gallery gives kids an opportunity to send in their coloring for display on the web. If you are interested in working on drawings or text for a coloring book for other areas, please contact us at the e-mail address below. Northwest Coloring Book Texas Hill Country Coloring Book On-Line Gallery Other On-Line Botanical Coloring Books Botanical Coloring Books List Wildflower Resources for Teachers On-line Wildflower Events Directory (US and Canada) Plant Conservation Alliance Website Celebrating Wildflowers Website Comments, suggestions, and questions may be directed to plant@plantconservation.org. VISIT THE CELEBRATING WILDFLOWERS COLORING BOOKS WEBSITE!

Papercrafts

Now I'm interested in this stuff, after discovering the model pirate ship (in the previous post, below). You can make all kinds of things out of paper - some are printed out templates that you cut and put together and others might be origami. It's all fascinating. This Wikipedia article gives a general history and overview of the craft.

Here are a few more helpful links:

Card Modeling FAQ
Card Model Database (with approximately 11,000 models)
P a p y r om a n i a (Origamic Architecture)
Paper (Origamic) architecture
Marivi's Origamic Architecture (not just buildings)
Paper Cutters
Guild of American Papercutters
Origami and Kirigami Videos
Kirigami in Spanish Videos
Papercraft World
Papercraft Paradise
Papercraft.net
Bubble Jet Printer Creative Park > 3D-papercraft
Papercrafty
Yamaha Motors Free Papercrafts
Enjoy the Papercraft!

Papercrafts Magazine
MINYX Papercraft Arts
Make: Papercraft Archive
Portal Papercraft
Web Dude's Free Papercrafts
Papercraft World
Paper University
The Fitful Flog
Origami.com’s list of Diagrams
3DPapermodel
Creative Park
Printable Origami Papers
Homespun Magixx
Sarah’s Origami
Make Your Own Envelopes
Grand Illusions - 3D Dragon
Assorted Cars
Batmobile from 1966
Paper Garden
Cardboard Helicopter

Magazine Bowls
Cut-out Wall Art
paper record player
Plenty of Paper Planes
The Best Paper Aeroplane in the World
Origami from Wikipedia
Origami-USA

British Origami Society
Gilad's Origami Page
Origami.com
Origami Club
Chinese paper cutting from Wikipedia

Handcraft Papercutting
Yasutomo Paper Projects
Papercraft Skull (with Articulated Jaw)

The Toyshop
Papercraft from 1-2-3 Stitch
Moneygami - origami made from U.S. currency
Thoreau's Cabin at Walden Pond
Templates for Greeting Cards
100 Exceptional Free Paper Models and Toys
Papercutting Designs by Ellen Brown
How to: Make Cut-Paper Portrait (YouTube)
Do It Yourself Paper Dresses
Paper / Cardboard Crafts from HGTV
Scherenschnitte
Dave's Snowflake Page
Free Paper Toys
Origami-Resource-Center
Gift Box Templates

Spacecraft Paper Models

The Wicked Wench Model Ship Papercraft

The Wicked Wench

The Disney Website has a section on papercrafts that, by the looks of this particular example, seems quite amazing. The "Wicked Wench" is a model of one of the ships from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies.

Some basic data on this particular model:

Difficulty Level: 9

Tools:Scissors, X-acto Knife*, Glue, Printer, Adobe® Reader®, Needle, Black Thread (optional), Tape (optional), Ruler, Size 10 Crochet Thread (recommended), Tweezers (optional).
*X-acto knives are VERY DANGEROUS! Any knife is dangerous; use with caution.

Specifications:Height: 18.5", Width: 7.5", Length: 22"

Free Model Parts:
Model Instructions
Model Parts #1
Model Parts #2
Model Parts #3
Model Parts #4
Model Parts #5

I removed the hyperlinks to the individual instructions and parts because I think you really need to go to the webpage for this whole item and here is that link (you will find all other included links there).

Here's the link to the Disney general papermodel page. I suspect it might redirect you to the main entry page for the whole crafty thing and then you just click on the sidebar link to papermodels but this really is the link to that specific page.

Some of the other papermodels are:

Click on the images to go to that model's webpage NOTE: Some links open on websites outside the main Disney link for papercrafts
	20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Nautilus Paper Model
	Alice in Wonderland Creatures Paper Models
	Atom Storage Box (.pdf file)
	Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Engine No. 4
	Cars Paper Models (Beta)
	Cerberus Paper Model (uses .rar file)
	Cinderella Castle Paper Model
	Cursed Treasure of Cortez Paper Model
	Dead Man's Chest Paper Model
	Disneyland Marquee Paper Model Set
	Haunted Mansion Paper Models
	Jack Sparrow's Compass Paper Model
	Main Street Train Station Paper Model
	Finding Nemo Paper Models
	The Incredibles Omnidroid
	Oogie Boogie's Dice
	Sleeping Beauty Castle Paper Model
	Snow White's Wishing Well Paper Model
	Space Mountain (1977) Paper Model
	Torre del Cielo
	Tower of Terror: DCA Version Paper Model
	TRON Lightcycle Paper Model
	TRON Recognizer Paper Model
	TWA Moonliner Paper Model
	Zero Paper Model

Make a Difference for a Soldier

Although the military services no longer accept "Any Servicemember" mail, the troops can still receive mail and care packages from patriotic citizens. Here is a short list from the Department of Defense of organizations that will help you send messages and packages, as well as provide other support. Help For The Wounded Angels Of Mercy Azalea Charities Aid for Wounded Soldiers Coalition to Salute America's Heroes Comfort for America's Uniformed Services Elite Helping Our Heroes Foundation Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund Wounded Warrior Project Wounded Warriors Entertainment For The Troops Spirit of America Stars For Stripes USO U.S. Vet Aid Letters And Messages 4 The Troops A Million Thanks Give 2 The Troops Letters From Home Marine Parents MotoMail My Soldier Operation Dear Abby Send a Message to Our Soldiers Soldiers Angels Support Our Soldiers America, Inc. The Freedom Fund Voices from Home Foundation Military Family Support Air Force Aid Society American Military Family Armed Forces Foundation Association of the U.S. Army Family Programs Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund Citizens Helping Heroes Marine Moms Online National Military Family Association Operation Family Fund Operation Homefront Send Packages 4 The Troops Adopt a Platoon Have a Heart/Adopt a Soldier Hugs from Home Kitchen Table Gang Operation AC Operation Care and Comfort Operation Care Packages Operation Gratitude Operation Homefront Operation Military Pride Operation Military Support Operation Mom Operation Shoebox Operation We Care Packages from Home Patriot Packages Soldiers' Angels The Freedom Fund Phone Cards Cell Phones for Soldiers Help Our Troops Call Home Operation Uplink Homes For Disabled Troops Homes for our Troops Military Housing Assistance Fund Project Homefront More Military Support Organizations More from TheBostonChannel