Here's What's Awesome: Double Guitar Solos, Dating Rescues

By Brady Carlson on Sunday, November 1, 2009.

I think Here's What's Awesome needs a catchphrase - something as catchy as Gomer Pyle's "Sha-zam!" but as down to earth as Daniel Schorr's "This is Daniel Schorr." Let's think on this as we explore another week of awesome links:

And next, three people and a piccolo
Two Brazilian musicians prove that a) you don't need two guitars to play a guitar duet, and b) you don't need to "beatbox" or sing about robots to become an internet musical sensation!

[via Neatorama]

I have to go - my planet needs me
Assertive types may not find Escape My Date to be their cup of tea, but passive-aggressives will love it. If you're out on a date or other social engagement and need to call an audible, you send a quick note via Twitter to Escape My Date, which then alerts your friends to call you. The only missing piece is the excuse you give your soon-to-be-ex-date - but I've got that covered: "I'm so sorry, but I forgot to set the Tivo for tonight's episode of Cheaters." It might work... [Programmable Web]

We're gonna need a bigger bar of soap
Among their many powers, sharks have textured skin that's designed to repel bacterial parasites. So a Florida company is taking this pandemic-ish occasion to see if a surface with microscopic bumps on it can repel germs for those of us who aren't sharks. Early tests are promising, meaning... more tests are coming. But there's optimism that the final version will be ready just when you think it's safe to go back in the water. [Gizmodo]

Now it's your turn: share an awesome link in the comments. What? You forgot to set your Tivo? Oh gosh, well, maybe I'll call you next week.

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