Rob Cockerham went around his neighborhood and estimated how much his neighbors were paying in electricity charges for their Christmas lights. For the house above: 2,135 watts = 26¢ per hour.
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The caganer: Catalonia's defecating nativity figure
Tucked behind the manger in traditional Catalan nativity scenes, almost hidden, is a little figurine with his trousers down, squatting. That's the caganer — literally "the defecator" — and he's… READ THE REST
Cartoon: Colbert's Canceled Christmas
On Thursday night, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ran a great cartoon, "Colbert's Canceled Christmas: The Last Noel." You can watch it on YouTube here. Santa Claus must save… READ THE REST
This $100 Star Wars ornament is impressive and absurd
This $100 Hallmark "Christmas tree ornament" is absolutely ridiculous. I hate it and want it at the same time. The "Star Wars: A New Hope™ "Let the Wookiee™ Win" Ornament… READ THE REST
Learning a new language is less intimidating with Promova for only $80
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Build confidence in a new language with Promova's lifetime subscription for $79.99 (reg. $299.99). Learning a new language… READ THE REST
A popular platform is making it easier to read in your spare time, and it's only $70 for life
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Headway is a mobile app that condenses fiction and non-fiction books into quick summaries, and it's only… READ THE REST
This is the $60 Montessori-inspired kids' app that won't leave you feeling guilty afterward
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: For $59.99 (reg. $250), Pok Pok gives your family lifetime access to an award-winning educational app designed to… READ THE REST
