Elementary, Dear Blue!

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Trying to figure out how to convince your friend/loved one/coworker to watch your favorite show?  Maybe this guide can help.  (Pleated Jeans)

Look, I'm proud of being a woman and I celebrate the beauty of my ladybits and all that, but this t-shirt is just weird.  It's WEIRD.  (Bridgette Raes)

Here's a fun DIY project that can bring some color to your walls - a paint chip calendar!  (Maple & Magnolia)

I thought finding a pregnancy test for sale at the dollar store was odd, but this is even stranger.  Would you take a pregnancy test from a vending machine at a bar??  (The Mary Sue)

Joo Heng Tan makes incredible sand sculptures that must be seen to be believed.  (HuffPo)

Feel It In the Air, Summer's Out of Reach

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Image by Roberto Porto via MSNBC

Mid-August already and you can see autumn coming on fast.  One sign that summer is winding down was the annual appearance of the Perseid meteor shower this weekend.  Were you able to catch a glimpse of this celestial wonder?  (MSNBC)

Another sign that signals the approaching end of summer - the Olympics wrapped up yesterday.  Here's the final medal count for the US - it wasn't our best ever, but it was a damn good year, and our athletes should be proud of what they achieved!  (Mercury News)

And this image from the Olympics shows what it's all about.  (Buzzfeed)

10 Sexiest Photos of Benedict Cumberbatch

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"Sherlock" has recently ended its second series run on PBS here in the states, leaving us with a long, lonely stretch of time until we can get our next Holmes fix.  Well, in the meantime, thank goodness for the internet's devotion to Benedict Cumberbatch!  I've rounded up the 10 sexiest images I could find to keep you company while we desperately wait for word of series three.  

 Just delicious.

The Zombie Apocalypse Is Here And It Ain't Fluffy

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I knew this day would come, but I was really hoping it'd be zombie bunnies, not humans. They're so fluffy and cute! Who'd be afraid of a widdle bunny?

Ok, ok, it probably WASN'T a real zombie attack, but still, this news report out of Miami is pretty horrifying! (Gawker)

Speaking of zombies, here's an ominous tweet that might have you scrambling for a shotgun. "Institute for Genomic Biology" + "seek shelter" = "We're DOOMED" in my mind. (io9)

Some Cows Just Want to Watch the World Burn...

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I find the "Evil Cows" meme to be udderly amusing. /rimshot

It's Hump Day, so feast your eyes on these gorgeous shirtless men!  Love #15, but I could go without seeing #11 ever again.  (Wetpaint)

Here's a roundup of where your favorite "American Idol" contestants are now.  I had forgotten that most of these people exist.  (Daily Beast)

In honor of last night's "Glee" finale, the Fug Girls recap Kurt's insane wardrobe.  Let us never forget the one-armed sweater! (Vulture)

This year's Comic Con will feature a "Walking Dead" zombie apocalypse simulation zone.  Sign me up!  (Comics Alliance)

Can't Think, Cuteness Has Melted My Brain

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I can't even think clearly enough right now to write anything, because that photo of Baby Goose and that puppy is so ridiculously adorable. I need a minute.

Oh, forget it, just enjoy the links while I sit and giggle at the expressions on their faces.

Wondrous internet, you have blessed us with your endless bounty of Ryan Gosling memes.  In case you missed them, The Daily Beast has rounded up the 10 Best Gosling memes.  (The Daily Beast)

Deals of The Day: You DO Know Christmas Is A Week From Sunday

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Clarins has 3 days of free express shipping with code EXPRESS. You must spend $50 or more and choose 2nd day shipping.

Amazon always has Free Super Saver Shipping, but if you order between now and Monday, they guarantee your order will arrive before Christmas. They also have Sherlock Holmes on Blu-ray for $8.49.

Did you know today is Free Shipping Day? These next deals highlight online merchants taking part. Let me know if they worked, as I got them all from freeshippingday.com.