How Did These 50 Big Brand Companies Get Their Names?

Ever wonder where some of the biggest companies got their brand names? Thanks to a Wikipedia list showing the etymology of hundreds of company names, it’s easy to learn the origins of many of the biggest brand names out there, including the 50 well-known companies here: 1. 7-Eleven Originally called “U-Tote’m,” the convenience store chain… Continue reading How Did These 50 Big Brand Companies Get Their Names?

Six Search Engine Optimization Jokes for SEOs

Nowadays it’s hard to tell if search engine optimization is more of a science or blind luck. Things that used to work like keyword stuffing and link buying don’t anymore, whereas now it seems like all an SEO can really do is beg the Google Gods for first page light. What does the life of… Continue reading Six Search Engine Optimization Jokes for SEOs

What Is Tumblr?

Tumblr is everywhere on the web. But what is this Tumblr? Some say it’s a social blogging platform, but there are others out there who believe Tumblr is a computer-generated dream world built to keep us under control in order to change a human being into a “poorly drawn anime dragon.” via Twitter: The Comic

Listen to 20syl’s Awesome New ‘Motifs’ Album and HYPERTRAK Mixtape

20syl, also known as Sylvian Richard, is a French rapper, electronic music producer, turntable extraordinaire and member of the DJ collective C2C. 20syl’s highly anticipated new Motifs album is out today, which follows the preview and HYPERTRAK Mix: Stack Patterns released several weeks ago that’s still turning heads on SoundCloud. The EP proves all the… Continue reading Listen to 20syl’s Awesome New ‘Motifs’ Album and HYPERTRAK Mixtape

Preparing for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, as Told by Instagram [PHOTOS]

The opening game of the 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, and the world is getting pretty excited – especially host country Brazil. From donning silly outfits to dressing up their dogs, Brazilians and people around the world are already cheering on Brazil. Here are some of the best Instagrams of people preparing… Continue reading Preparing for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, as Told by Instagram [PHOTOS]

8-Bit Abstract Representations of Classic Images

Some pictures are so recognizable they can even be identified in the most abstract of forms. Artist Adam Lister proves this by reconstructing a set of iconic paintings and famous pop culture figures using 8-bit watercolor paintings. Though the work has a minimalist feel to it, you ought to be able to decipher your favorite… Continue reading 8-Bit Abstract Representations of Classic Images