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 .


The Human Washing Machine

In 1970, consumer electronics maker Sanyo wanted to improve your daily ablutions. It came up with this: the Ultrasonic Bath AKA the Human Washing Machine....

World’s Longest Carrot

Tired of your puny carrot in the produce aisle in your local grocery
store?...

Research Leads Scientists to Create the Worst Song Ever

‘Scientists’ have developed the worst song ever based on an online poll conducted in the 90’s … I’m listening to it now and I’m about to cry...

Steampunk Wedding Cake

I adore this steampunk wedding cake, it’s so classy, yet it looks so delicious. I’d love to see the outfits worn at a wedding with a cake like this too...

Pod Cars Over Abu Dhabi

Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) is a system that has been used at the University of West Virginia in Morgantown for over 30 years (it was invented by a professor there), and now a super-duper version of it is being planned for Abu Dhabi...

Strange Stalactites Made of Bricks

These odd formations found inside an abandoned Russian fortress are apparently the result of the Russian Army testing their alternative to napalm...

Carpet Made of Living Moss

If you love being outdoors and the feeling of grass under your toes you’ll be pleased to know that you can bring that feeling into your home. Nguyen La Chanh’s Moss Carpet is a miniature lawn that thrives in humid conditions...