I'll Send an SOS to the World...

MelBivDevoe

In April, a man in the Shetland Islands found a message in a bottle that has recently been certified as the oldest one ever found.  It spent 98 years floating before it was pulled from the sea.  Have you ever found and/or responded to a message in a bottle?  (National Geographic)

Well, this is certainly another way to send a message.  A woman in New Zealand, recently divorced, sent her wedding ring into space on a homemade rocket.  Definitely more poetic than simply pawning the ring.  (io9)

This charming video comes to us via KatSings.  There's something for everyone here, whether you're a fan of Sesame Street, Doctor Who, the Avengers, Newsroom, the Hunger Games, or just enjoy a catchy tune.  (EW)

T. Rex.  High.  Heels.  YES.  I wish there were more details available about these shoes, like who made them and how can I buy them??  (The Gloss)

Would You Like to Ride in My Beautiful Balloon?

MelBivDevoe

Image by Bill Heinsohn, Getty Images

Summer may be the most popular time to travel, but I love vacationing in autumn - temps are cooler, places are less crowded, and those annoying kids who would ruin your flight are all back in school (HA! Take that, punks!).  So where should you head if you're taking to the road this fall?  You can start at the International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico, shown here.  (National Geographic)

Me, I want to visit these amazing "hanging" pools that make it appear as if you're swimming in mid-air.  I just need to hurry up and win the damn lottery already!  (The Atlantic)

Bill Murray is My Spirit Guide

MelBivDevoe

Good morning!  Some days, you wake up and think, eh, I'm just not feeling it today.  That's me today.  So, let's ease into things, shall we?

How about the most adorable photo of a baby gorilla ever to get us started?  Man, that stethoscope must've been cold, look at that expression!  I just want to smush his widdle face!  (Buzzfeed)

Here's a gallery of the stars who have stopped by Sesame Street over the years.  Man, I loved Lily Tomlin's Edith Ann when I was little! (EW)

Josh Hutcherson, best known as Peeta from "The Hunger Games," is auctioning off the chance for five lucky winners to have dinner with him.  Proceeds from the auction will benefit a paralyzed young woman who attended his alma mater.  Forget the gorilla, I want to smush Josh's cute widdle face!  I would totally enter that contest myself, but it might be weird if a 29 year old woman showed up to dinner and just gawked at him all night.  (Crushable)

Don't Read About How Kinky Giraffe Sex Is If You're Looking To Improve Your Monday.

Kolby

Well, it's Monday.  It'll be okay, I promise.  Just hang in there.  Power through.  Think happy thoughts.  Enjoy the links.

Your sex life ain't got nothing on the giraffe's.  Just saying.  (Roxy Drew)

An Egyptian lawmaker was forced to resign amid scandal.  Did he cheat on his wife?  No.  Tweet nude photos of himself?  Nope.  Dude got a nose job.  Seriously.  (The New York Times)

Feeling helpful and generous on this fine Monday afternoon?  Why not give this little startup a boost with some ideas for a cute animal mascot?  (WebEngage)

Hot Links: Famewhores, Spies and Muppets, oh my!

Kolby

The humans in every single of of these pictures were eventually eaten. True story.

I'm planning on taking guitar lessons after the New Year. On an actual guitar. Clearly, I'm not setting lofty enough goals - just look at what can be done on an iPad!

Speaking of finding new and innovative ways of harnessing technology to enrich our everyday lives, I give you the iSoDamnLazy.

Need some extra cash to buy those last minute Christmas gifts? How about a second job as a British spy? Just crack this code and you'll be sipping martinis and tossing Russkies off bridges before the bell is rung for afternoon tea.