January 13th:
For every Uncle Ben or Tony the Tiger, there are dozens of advertising characters that went the way of the Edsel. Do you remember the coughing-fit brothers, whose heads and limbs flew off with every cough? They, and many others, now reside at the Orphanage of Cast-Off Mascots, where you can copy and download them onto your own web pages, giving them a new chance at life.
http://www.lileks.com/institute/orphanage/index.html
January 14th:
If you're tired of playing the regular lottery, you can be part of the celebrity dead pool instead. Pay your $15 and make a list of ten celebrities you predict will meet their maker this year. The list with the most fatalaties by December 31st wins $2,007.
http://www.stiffs.com
January 15th:
Have some semiscientific fun exploding grapes in your microwave. Follow the directions at this site to create a spectacular light show with little preparation and lots and lots of cleanup.
http://www.pmichaud.com/grape/
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