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The Best Of Classic Sesame Street

This post is for all of you who remember Mr. Hooper, can't understand the obsession with Elmo, and like their Cookie Monsters full of cookies. Sesame Street still exemplifies quality educational programming, but it's hard to match the charm of the episodes that aired between 1969 and 1985. Here are some of the best songs and shorts from classic Sesame Street.

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Millerism And The Great Disappointment

Harold Camping isn't the first self-proclaimed prophet to calculate a date for the rapture. In 1833, William Miller predicted the rapture would occur around 1843. The Millerite movement gradually gained followers in the early 1840s, culminating in the Great Disappointment when Jesus failed to appear in October, 1844. Despite their disappointment, the Millerites made some interesting theological charts. Take a moment and check them out.

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The Knitted Skeleton

Artist Ben Cuevas created this impressively detailed hand-knit skeleton for a mixed-media piece entitled Transcending the Material. The exhibit, installed for the Wassaic Project, consists of the knitted skeleton meditating atop Borden's milk tins while disembodied body parts float overhead. I'll never look at my sweater the same way again. (From, via)

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20 Films Made Before 1900

If the internet were around in the 19th century, maybe people would have shared these. Many of these films afford a glimpse into everyday life, others are early movies, and some are just about cats. So pop some popcorn the old fashioned way and enjoy the show!

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Nintendogs for History Nerds

If you're a Nintendogs + Cats owner, you can currently use the SpotPass function to make friends with President Teddy Roosevelt and his dog, Pete. Try not to worry too much that a long dead president has moved into your neighborhood -- just chill with Zombie Teddy's Mii at the park and enjoy the nerdiest present ever.

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Weedrobes

Artist Nicole Dextras makes wearable environmental art. Her beautiful but ephemeral Weedrobes are created from natural items and are meant to decompose after use. While lovely to look at, the project ultimately highlights the importance of seeking sustainable resources to manufacture clothing. (From, via)

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