
It's time for our weekly update from Sift parter Neatorama.com. Check out the neat stories below and their site for lots of great stories (and material to submit to the Sift
All About Flappers

No, not slappers- flappers. I've always been fascinated the roaring 20s- automats, illicit taverns and zoot suits. This is a great little article with some pictures and video of that 20s female icon.
Cats In Costumes

Need I say more? This one's for IssyKitty.
Giant Indiana Jones Trivia Post

Holy Smokes - I did not know that they are creating another Indy movie. After seeing Indy 4 - I can only ask- why? (and this is coming from a SciFi buff) Anyway, this is fun article that's full of useful trivia about that movie series - confined to the original trilogy, the ones from before Lucas had his stroke. At least that's my explanation.
Words that Changed Their Meaning

This is a fascinating look at words and phrases that taken on different meanings that were not originally intended. It begs the question however- should Alanis Morissette really be allowed to change the meaning of ironic?
5 Strangest Products Pitched by Billy Mays

Alex has put together a good collection of videos from the late great pitchman. From the Awesome Auger to the Tool Bandit







































Or ironic?
edit: guess I should have read the article before I wrote that.
Found this online today. Definitely irony.