10,000,000,000 UPC barcodes capturing every imaginable product. This animation takes 10 years to complete.
Link: Every Barcode

We just saw these guys last night, and they blew me away. If you haven't heard of them, definitely check them out. I had never heard of them until I went on a whim to see them last night and I have to say, seeing them live was quite the experience.

Medeski, Martin & Wood

Not to belabor the point, but this guy is better...and he came first. His name is Michael Hedges and he died in 1997 in a tragic car wreck. It seems a waste, but what he did for guitarists and the music world at large is beyond compare. This is a live performance of one of my favorites by him, "Aerial Boundaries". Notice that, first of all he makes no mistakes, and second that he is standing up, which as a guitar player myself, I could never do. He was not only innovative but extremely passionate- something we could all benefit from. The music may not be everyone's favorite, but you can certainly appreciate his talent.

Now this guy can play the guitar. He's a relatively unknown musician, but, as he dubs himself "the Acoustic Ninja", he can do some amazing things that I've never seen before. I hope you can appreciate it...

Anamorphic illusions drawn in a special distortion in order to create an impression of 3 dimensions when seen from one particular viewpoint.

Link: Julian Beever's pavement drawings
via

Be sure to check out all the photos in the 3d Illusion section. This guy is talented.

Too bad you can't see actual pictures of her face, but you know you want to!
Link: Woman Says 'Merci' After Face Transplant - Yahoo! News
via

Interesting site where not only can you read what others predict will happen in the future...you can actually BET on it! I don't know about actually placing a bet on this site, but it is humorous and interesting what people think will happen in the future.
Link: Long Bets
via

Ever wonder what exactly "da cheese" was? Search no more...

When faced with any new slang, Urban Dictionary is the place to turn.

Link: Urban Dictionary: Define Your World
via

A personal project by a guy name David Gauntlett for the sole purpose of getting better at drawing. Sparing any judgement on the quallity of the actual drawings- it is pretty cool to have a completely drawn website, and I do respect the discipline and passion for his craft.
Link: A drawing a day project (David Gauntlett)

Coming to St. Louis 11.10.05
Link: Video Games Live | www.videogameslive.com
via

The first major North American concert tour featuring music from some of the biggest video games combined with video footage, lasers, lights and live action. All music is perfomed by a symphony orchestra. Coming to St. Louis @ The Pageant on 11.10.05- Any takers?

The history of literature has been "landmarked" by countless movements of varying styles and direction.

Link: The Beat Page
via

The best of the best of Beat poetry- some of it is good, some is bad, but definitely all are worth exploring.

Link: The Mirror Project
via

Hypersloth- I know for a FACT that you could be a part of this particular group

Link: My god
Sorry if this is stupid, but I couldn't help myself...

Tales of a hot sauce addict

Link: The Smoking Tongue
For fans of the burn

Link: The Art of Happiness

Our days are numbered. At this very moment, many thousands are born into the world, some destined to live only a few days or weeks, and then tragically succumb to illness or other misfortune. Others are destined to push through to the century mark, perhaps even a bit beyond, and savor every taste life has to offer: triumph, despair, joy, hatred, and love. We never know. But whether we live a day or a century, a central question always remains: What is the purpose of our life?

This guy seems to have it all figured out...the book is definitely worth a read. On the other hand...the one ounce joint might also qualify as a completely relevant endeavor to find happiness!

Link: Lizard Swallow

Holy cow!! Kinda gross, semi-weird, but worth a watch...

Link: Slackdaddy | A royal fustercluck

This is like a dream within a dream...like watching a video taken of yourself taking a video...

Sorry if this is lame...