In our Epic Halloween DIY Costume thread, Boing Boing reader Becca Tarvin shares this photo of a gang of revelers dressed as Russian art-provocateur-heroes Pussy Riot.
BB Readers' DIY Costumes: We are all Pussy Riot
Footage from nearby park shows Russian rockets hitting Ukraine mall
No-one appears to be hurt in this security footage from a park near the mall bombed Monday by Russian forces in Ukraine. But the destructive force of the explosions is clear. At least 18 people died in the attack, with dozens more injured. Zelenskyy said in a Tuesday Telegram post that Russia was sabotaging "people's attempts… READ THE REST
After 30 years, McDonalds leaves Russia "for good"
McDonalds opened its first restaurant in Russia in Moscow in 1990—a grimly amusing sign of American progress as the Soviet Union teetered on the precipice of history. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine 32 years later, it's shutting up shop. "This is a complicated issue that's without precedent and with profound consequences," said McDonald's chief executive… READ THE REST
Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina escapes Russia "dressed as food courier"
Maria Alyokhina (previously at Boing Boing), a member of the Russian protest band Pussy Riot, reportedly escaped the country "dressed as a food courier" after being told she was off to the gulag. The New York Times: She decided it was time to leave Russia — at least temporarily — and disguised herself as a… READ THE REST
Cut out the bad meals (and prepare delicious ones) with 63% off these Japanese knives
Whether you are a professional chef or just a novice making yourself dinner in your kitchen, you should always make sure that you have the best tools at your disposal. You may ensure that you have great ingredients, frying pans, and glassware, but proper preparation doesn't end there. A complete master knife set is the perfect way to step… READ THE REST
Want to be a true globetrotter? This bundle can teach you how at a steal
If you're like most people, you probably feel a little jealous when you hear someone who's multilingual. And that's with good reason. It's an impressive and handy skill to have. Being able to travel internationally and communicate with people can be invaluable. So, if you want to become multilingual yourself but only have some basic language skills, then you're in… READ THE REST
Got a home repair project? This HD endoscope camera can give you a closer look
As much as you hate it, sometimes we have to search for things in places we never want to go, like the kitchen sink's drain, the dusty attic, or the spider-web-laden area underneath the house. Your shrieks might just bring music to their ears! But as much as we don't want to see what's in these… READ THE REST
