The biggest ever mushroom omelette Infographic Redux

Every now and then, a massive explosion causes unexpected and beautiful things to happen.

©2015 James Mathurin

The Least memorable song lyrics - infographic

An infographic that really does have everything there is to say about the least memorable song lyrics ever.

©2013 James Mathurin

Biggest Mushroom Omlette Infographic

Personally, I'm not such a fan of mushrooms. They seem to be dangerous.

©2013 James Mathurin

The biggest ever mushroom omelette

The biggest ever mushroom omelette covered an area of 0.73 square miles, and was formed by a gas explosion at a farm just outside of Leipzig, Germany in 1974. The farmer, Helvig Kreucker, said, “I am relieved that the omelette has been declared a record breaker, as I am hoping I can use it to finance the repairs to my chicken coop and greenhouse. There was a fear that the judges would refuse to recognise it as an omelette at first, due to the hole in the middle the explosion made. Some of them wanted to call it some kind of donut, but fortunately, they relented.”

Kreucker's barn, where the omlette-causing explosion originated. This photograph was taken by an insurance assessor, after the egg had been cleaned up. Photograph  by dé.wé..

 ©2012 James Mathurin 

Smallest office chair

The world’s smallest office chair was constructed by Gerte Hagemund, of Dortmund, Germany in 1977. It had a height of 4.8 centimetres, and Hagemund claims that it is the only remaining part of a complete ‘ergonomically designed’ office equipment set. “I made it for the fairies that I watch at the bottom of the garden,” she explained in an interview. “I have watched them since I was a little child, but as I grew older I noticed how bad their posture was. I don’t know if they ever actually do any office work, or whether they cavort all day long, but I felt I should do what I could to help.” Asked where the rest of the furniture was, she answered, “Well, they took it didn’t they? That’s the only thing that makes sense. I hope it has helped, as they completely ignored the little pamphlets I designed for them.”

Gerte [centre], pictured in 1982, with her mother and agent, and 3 items of office furniture (pictured on the table, but not visible due to the low resolution of the image, they include a chair, lamp and filing cabinet). Picture from the archive administered by anslatadams.

©2009 James Mathurin