Photo Fakery and Funny Names

Although they have nothing to do with each other its fitting to put both these web sites together.

The New York Times has a slideshow of famous faked photographs, which is dated back to Abraham Lincoln’s day. Kinda interesting how photos have always been used for propaganda [Read More].

But I can assure you that the pictures in this story are real! How many times have you passed a sign that made you do a double take and laugh at what is a seemingly funny name. Matt Wilson found 21 funny named places and actually researched WHY these places were given the names they have.

Located in the southeastern region of the Golden State, Zzyzx (pronounced “zi-zix”) was given its name by founder Curtis Springer, claming it would be the last word listed in the English language. Springer set up shop there with a mineral springs and health spa, an exotic animal zoo, and rest area where he sold water from nearby Soda Springs to desert travelers. He was later arrested for misuse of land. Today, Cal State University manages the area as part of its Desert Studies Center.

Really interesting read. [Read More]