Quickhit

[The eight essential tie knots](http://www.bensilver.com/style04/knots_home.htm). ([Via](http://lifehacker.com/software/how-to/learn-the-eight-essential-tie-knots-263738.php))

[Ignore your customers](http://www.boingboing.net/2007/05/24/james_surowiecki_on_.html).

An [open source recipe for a Cola softdrink](http://www.boingboing.net/2007/05/24/howto_make_opencola.html).

Why not make a [papercraft AT-AT](http://www.boingboing.net/2007/05/23/insanely_detailed_pa.html)?

[Some famous Economics graduates](http://www.marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2007/05/what_can_i_do_w.html).

Make your [photos look more like a Hollywood film](http://lifehacker.com/software/photoshop/give-your-photos-a-hollywood-effect-261412.php).

The [perfect mug for the pessimist](http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/sad-café/bring-your-happy-friends-down-with-a-bump-with-the-pessimists-mug-261524.php).

[Build your own mini Stonehenge](http://www.thinkgeek.com/8eed/?cpg=wnrss).

[Then definitely stay away from this swing in China](http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/sweet-jesus/worlds-highest-swing-looks-terrifying-259824.php)

The great Spinal Tap [re-unites for the Live Earth concerts](http://www.boingboing.net/2007/05/07/spinal_tap_smells_th.html).