As rhapsodyangel points out on the Vintage Ads LJ, this fattening syrup outsold Coca-Cola in 1890, by promising that you and your loved ones could be "fat as pigs."
Ad from 1890, when parents wanted fat kids
"Making Fun" is a new building challenge show coming to Netflix in March
I'm excited to finally get to share news of a new Netflix show from friends Jimmy DiResta and John Graziano (along with Pat Lap, Derek Forestier, and Paul Jackman). Called Making Fun, each week, these four master makers are challenged by children to bring crazy kid ideas to life. Apparently (and maybe not surprisingly, given… READ THE REST
Check out this clever design for a toddler seat at a Japanese food court
This is a toddler seat at Terrace Mall Matsudo in the Chiba prefecture. As you can see, there's no danger of the kid tipping over in a high chair, and the kid's parents can face the kid, making it easy to provide the youngster with food-court victuals. From SoraNews24: As these photos from Terrace Mall show,… READ THE REST
Dad hilariously re-creates his kid's drawings with Photoshop
Things I Have Drawn is the brainchild of a guy named Tom Curtis. Or, well, it's more the result of his kids, Dom and Al. They draw things, with all of the weird perspectives that child art tends to entail. And then dad takes those drawings, and re-creates in Photoshop, with eerily realistic rendering. Surrealist… READ THE REST
Uncover your cat's genetic mysteries with this affordable, at-home test
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Cats are such mysterious and complex creatures, aren't they? Dogs feel easy to crack as pets. But with cats, it can be unclear what is going on underneath those big, glassy eyes. We… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. It's no secret that online hackers exist and are constantly lurking around for sensitive information at any opportunity they can. With every piece of your personal information and essential memories being stored online,… READ THE REST
Ditch the extra cup of coffee. This gadget can really boost your productivity
Whether gaming in your spare time or burying yourself in spreadsheets at your 9-to-5, efficiency matters. And while you may have the latest and greatest laptop or smartphone to work on, its small screen can totally kill your enjoyment, especially when you're hopping over to different apps or watching your favorite streaming content. If you're looking for a way… READ THE REST
