Father's Day is quickly approaching. Still looking for gift ideas? How about a personalized branding iron? Ouchie. Because, "Whenever you want to give someone something very special that they will remember and use forever, consider a SteakBrands.com branding iron."

Curious Monkey: Does anyone live in Little Rock or know anyone in Little Rock who might be able to give some feedback on what life would be like for someone from the middle east there? I have a friend who's an egyptian doctor who is considering a job offer.

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre opens to the public tomorrow, June 11, in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. more inside

Googie architecture of the 1950s and '60s. Googie influenced retro-futurism (think The Jetsons) and Tiki/Aloha architecture. It's also known as Doo-Wop architecture. Classic examples are found predominantly in California and along Route 66, and preservation projects are in action to retain them.

The brand new Louvre.fr is absolutely gorgeous and full of stuff. (via AEIOU) more inside

Double-y Dactyl-y Hey, Monkeys, speaking of Piet Hein and Grooks, how about a thread on people who invented forms of humorous verse? Let's begin with my dissertation chairman, Paul Pascal, who co-invented the form known as the Double Dactyl, or Higgledy Piggledy: more inside

Most unusual cards for you to buy. Incredibly awesomely cool.