There once was a cute little pup named Larry
But due to his size wasn't all that hairy
And when he was found in a mug
This little non-pug
Was certainly far from anything scary
I did the rhyme and now you gotta take the time...and tell me what this little pup is thinking!
— Carly M., STACKS Staffer
The new Guinness World Records 2010 book is out in stores so you can find out who holds the current world record for having the ten longest fingernails (28 feet, 4.5 inches combined), for balancing the heaviest car on their head (352 pounds), or having the largest collection of keychains (41,418).
Check out this guy who holds the record for wearing the most T-shirts at once. That's 227 T-shirts! If you can squeeze on 228, the world record could be yours! So what do you suppose this guy was thinking at the moment this photo was taken? Leave a comment saying what YOU think is going on in his (barely visible) head.
For the latest world record information, go to Guinness World Records where you can vote for your favorite world record of the decade, and submit an application to break a world record yourself!
—Sonja, STACKS Staffer
Photos courtesy of Guinness World Records
Ah, there's nothing like a good hike through the woods. The fresh scented smell of the trees, the feel-good accomplishment of getting exercise, and the ''wow'' factor that the scenery brings.
When I was back home in Minnesota, my family and I got in touch with our nature side (the little of it we all have) and went on a hike through the woods. As we trekked over the rocks, climbed along the paths and hauled up the way-too-many hills that we encountered, we all took in the unfamiliar, yet beautiful, view.
Here's one particular image of my sister-in-law gazing up at something. I can't remember what she was looking at so I'm leaving it up to YOU!
I'll start it off: "I wonder if those people in that plane can see me?"
Now it's your turn!
—Carly M., STACKS Staffer
For those of you who have brothers or have friends with brothers, don't brothers act like they are invincible? I don't know about you, but ever since I was little, growing up with my older brother, he's always been the take-charge type. Forget about what I wanted to do because it was either his way or the highway.
Even to this day, twenty-some years later, he still thinks like he's some sort of almighty sibling, and I have the picture below to prove it!
Since my brother thinks he's so superior (HAHA) standing atop those rocks, fill in what you think he's saying.
— Carly M., STACKS Staffer
I believe that animals have feelings and can talk too, just like the ones in Charlotte's Web. This is a picture of my cat, Comet. She was an abandoned kitten I saved from off the streets eight years ago on a cold Christmas morning. Of course, you can tell that she's living it out nicely now, and as my friends like to tell me often, she's very well fed. She used to be a very athletic and agile kitten, running around and pouncing after anything that moved the slightest bit. Now . . . well, you can see. What do you think she's trying to say with that expression?
Leave a comment telling me what you think should go in the speech bubble!
— Alyssa, STACKS Intern
So my friend, Dema, just got a new fish. He's a happy little beta fish with orangey-red tints. His interests include: swimming around his tank, eating his food pellets for breakfast, and watching TV (he seems to look towards the light when she watches TV, and she works in the television industry . . . so he must like TV!). He also enjoys occasional treats of dried bloodworms once a week. Yum.
She misses him when she goes to work, which got me wondering . . .what do you suppose he does when she's not at home? Leave a comment with what YOU think goes in the thought bubble.
Also, Dema hasn't decided on a name for him yet. For now, she calls him “Fishy.”
Think you can help? Let us know what you think his name should be! Leave your ideas in the comments, and I'll let you know what she names him!
— Ratha, STACKS Writer
Sometimes I think I should work a little less and make a few more friends -- because I find myself talking to my stuffed animal friend, Monkey, a lot.
I guess Monkey was thinking the same, because one day I came home and found him working on a webpage for THE STACKS! I can't imagine what he was thinking -- can you?
Photo Credit: Davin Cheng
Leave a comment telling me what you think Monkey was thinking — or what he said after I saw him!
— Nancy, STACKS Staffer
Q: What did the bathtub say to the toilet?
A: You look flushed.
Q: What did one hat say to the other hat?
A: You stay here I'm gonna go on a head!
Q: What did the frogs say to the ducks?
You tell me!
Leave a comment telling me what you think should go in the speech bubble for when the toys on my desk have a (hilarious) conversation.
– Carly H., STACKS Staffer
Oh, New York City . . . There is always so much to see! Whether it be the New York Public Library, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, a man dressed up in a panda suit, Columbus Circle, Wall Street, or Times Square, one's eyes could never get bored. Wait a sec, hold it and back up . . . a man in a panda suit? Yep, that's right! Such is everyday life in the city that never sleeps . . .
Well, I know that when I spotted this spectacle, I was definitely thinking, “What in the world is a man doing dressed up in a panda suit in the middle of Times Square?!” I just wonder what he was thinking.
So it's time to participate in: “What In The World Was That Guy/Panda Thinking?”
Leave a comment with what you think goes in the thought bubble.
— Carly M., STACKS Staffer
