Cybersocket Picks

By Patrick Neighly

DREADED NED'S

www.dreadedned.com/gallery/gallerylist/1

Thailand gets a bad rap. It's very relaxed about homosexuality, to the point where you'll often be served by an open "ladyboy" at regular restaurants or shops. Its popular go-go nightlife also has a large -- and publicly accepted -- gay component.

PRIMATE CARE

www.primatecare.com/ctips3.htm

So you've got this monkey and you don't know how to take care of it. We understand. You need to diaper it. We understand that, too. Luckily for you we found this site. It's got all sorts of awesome monkey care tips, including an illustrated guide to changing your little friend's poop collector.

SITE 59

www.site59.com

Discount travel sites are a dime a dozen these days -- make that 7 cents a dozen what with their reduced rates. All those price wars and plummeting ticket prices mean that airfare has never been cheaper, although perhaps it's no wonder the airlines seem constantly on the verge of bankruptcy. But you've probably never tried Site 59, which competes with Orbitz and Travelocity and the rest by pushing prices down nearly 70 cents in some cases.

TOOTHPASTE WORLD

www.toothpasteworld.com

Come on, people! It's the world's largest collection of toothpaste. We're astounded you didn't already come across this by yourselves. What's up with you this month? This site tirelessly catalogs dental hygiene accessories from everywhere on Earth, including a handy FAQ section and an essay on the history of tooth care. Did you know they used old urine as a mouthwash just a few years before the birth of Jesus? You do now!

WORLD'S LARGEST REPLICA CHEESE

www.worldslargestthings.com/wisconsin/cheese.htm

Look, sometimes the world's largest actual cheese isn't ever going to be topped. That's why these crafty Wisconsin folks decided to tackle the record books with a replica cheese. Yes, you read that correctly. It seems the real thing was eaten back in 1964 at the World's Fair, and organizers wanted to do something to shore up their investment in signage and a shiny cheese truck.

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