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Things We Saw Today: For Canada Day, Here Is Nathan Fillion As the Vetruvian Man

<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.themarysue.com/things-we-saw-today-nathan-fillion-as-the-vetruvian-man"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-51730" title="perfectman_poster" src="https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/perfectman_poster.jpg" alt="" width="441" height="450" /></a></p> In honor of Canada Day, allow us to present <strong>Nathan Fillion</strong> as the Vetruvian Man. Happy Canada Day, everyone! (via <a href="https://store.qmxonline.com/Nathan-Fillion-Perfect-Man-Poster_p_177.html" target="_blank">Quantum Mechanix</a>)

Penny Palfrey Cuts Her Swim in Shark-Infested Waters Short, Is Still Pretty Amazing For Trying

<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.themarysue.com/penny-palfrey-ends-swim"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-51726" title="penny-palfrey" src="https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/penny-palfrey-580x314.jpg" alt="" width="580" height="314" /></a></p> <strong>Penny Palfrey</strong>, a 49-year-old endurance swimmer, had set out to complete a record-breaking 107-mile swim from Cuba to the Florida Keys. But what set this feat apart from your typical 107-mile swim is that this one was taking place in shark-infested waters. And Palfrey was going to accomplish this without the protection of a shark cage. Around midnight, she <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2012-07-01/palfrey-ends-cuba-florida-swim/55954246/1" target="_blank">cut her swim short</a> with about 26 miles to go, but seriously, can we really call this woman a slouch? Really? Yeah, I didn't think so.

This Russian Grandmother Has Already Worked Out Today. How About You?

<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.themarysue.com/russian-grandmother-playground-workout"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-51719" title="gran-playground-1" src="https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/gran-playground-1-580x386.jpg" alt="" width="580" height="386" /></a></p> For those of us on a budget who still want to hold on to our girlish figures, sometimes we need to get creative. In the case of <a href="http://twentytwowords.com/2012/06/29/72-year-old-woman-visits-the-playground-everyday-to-work-out-7-pictures/" target="_blank">this 72-year-old Russian grandmother</a>, that means heading to the playground for some old-fashioned calisthenics. Come inside and check out her routine, and see if you're not inspired to get the heck off the couch and hit the monkey bars.

Helen Mirren Takes the Opportunity to Push For More Female Directors and Screenwriters

<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.themarysue.com/helen-mirren-female-directors-karlovy-vary"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-51714" title="helen-mirren-karlovy" src="https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/helen-mirren-karlovy-580x326.jpg" alt="" width="580" height="326" /></a></p> <strong>Helen Mirren</strong> has been hanging out in Czech Republic recently for the <strong>Karlovy Vary International Film Festival</strong>. While there, she paid tribute to the late <strong>Nora Ephron</strong> and brought up <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/karlovy-vary-festival-helen-mirren-women-directors-343614" target="_blank">the all-important question</a>: Why don't we have more female directors? Hey, good question! And what better person to raise it than a heavily awarded woman with decades in the business?

Ageus Haltus! New Harry Potter Web Series Catches Up With the Boy Wizard 10 Years Later

<object width="600" height="338"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CqZEmPgiSaI?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CqZEmPgiSaI?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="600" height="338" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object> <strong>Furious Molecules</strong> has been working on a seven-part web series that takes a look at the time in Harry Potter's magical life that will surely turn out to be less magical than he'd hoped: his late 20s. Set to premiere on July 20, <em>Harry Potter and the Ten Years Later</em> will deal with everything before that heartwarming epilogue at the end of <em>Deathly Hallows</em>, like Ginny getting antsy for little James, Albus, and Lily, but also -- working at a desk job. Above is a preview, which gives us some reason to worry about all those ambitions those kids had that have been completely -- and hilariously -- dashed. Okay, I will note that going by the books, Harry and Ginny have had all their children by the time they hit their late 20s. But do we have to be this technical when something looks this great? Here, I'll just make you forget: <em>Obliviate!</em> (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqZEmPgiSaI&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Furious Molecules on YouTube</a> via tipster Dana -- thanks, Dana!) <span class="related-heading">Previously in Harry Potter</span>

Meet Your New Favorite Rapping Robots [Video]

<object width="600" height="338"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-d6U7JtYKx0?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-d6U7JtYKx0?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="600" height="338" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object> If a Dalek had babies with the guys from <strong>Lonely Island</strong>, this is exactly what would happen: adorable robots rapping about invading a bench and all of its surrounding areas. That unholy matrimony didn't actually happen, but these little bots comes courtesy of animators <a href="http://www.tomandmark.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Tom and Mark</strong></a>. We will end the day on this: your future, tiny overlords. (via <a href="http://laughingsquid.com/invade-all-of-the-humans-a-retro-robot-toy-rap/" target="_blank">Laughing Squid</a>) <em>Are you following The Mary Sue on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/The_MarySue/">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/themarysue">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://themarysue.tumblr.com/">Tumblr</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/themarysue/">Pinterest</a>, & <a href="https://plus.google.com/100214857885073188302/posts">Google +</a>?</em>

Kids Swede the Chestbursting Scene From Alien, and Our Lives Are Better For It [Video]

<object width="600" height="338"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WPtJ3Mm6rEI?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WPtJ3Mm6rEI?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="600" height="338" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object> I have breaking news for everyone: no matter what you do today, you will not top this video. Because this is a video in which children re-enact the chestbursting scene from <strong>Ridley Scott</strong>'s <em>Alien</em>. With a sock puppet and a hair clip. And pizza and fake mustaches. These kids will grow up to be heroes. I just know it. They <em>laugh</em> in the face of fear (at about 30 seconds in). (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAF210DD176A668FB&feature=plcp" target="_blank">Kids Swede Movies</a> via <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/2012/06/29/kids-swede-alien/" target="_blank">Neatorama</a>) <span class="related-heading">Previously in Sweding</span>

Almost As Good As Gills: Scientists Create a Microparticle That Supplies Oxygen Without Breathing

<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.themarysue.com/oxygen-supplying-molecules"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-51530" title="oxygen-molecules" src="https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/oxygen-molecules-580x352.jpg" alt="" width="580" height="352" /></a></p> Progress is making us lazier and lazier, amirite? Remote controls, smartphone machines, cheese in cans. And now, science is making it possible for our blood supply to receive enough oxygen to our bodies without us even having to <em>breathe</em>. This is <em>terrible</em> news, you guys. If we can't use "getting winded" as an excuse, how are we supposed to avoid exercising? I'm kidding. This is actually a pretty important medical breakthrough.

The Run For Your Lives 5K: A Zombie’s Account

<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.themarysue.com/the-run-for-your-lives-5k-a-zombies-account"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-51509" title="After-Zombie-5k" src="https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/After-Zombie-5k-580x308.jpg" alt="" width="580" height="308" /></a></p> <em>Back in February, we told you about <a href="https://www.themarysue.com/the-jogging-dead-marathon/" target="_blank">the <strong>Run For Your Lives 5K Race</strong></a>, the zombie-themed obstacle course that pitted its runners against some "brain-thirsty" zombies. The objective of the race is for the runners to hold on to five white flags (signifying their "health") and avoid having them stolen by zombies. <strong>Nicole "Ctrl Alt Destroy" Zeckner</strong> of the <a href="http://www.circlecityderbygirls.com/" target="_blank">Circle City Derby Girls</a> of Indianapolis has a firsthand account of her experience suiting up in zombie gear for the June 23 event, trying to eat the brains of runners (by stealing their flags), then trying to make it through as a survivor.</em> Pulling into the parking lot of the course, we knew we were in for a good time. We drove along a bumpy, gravely path with signs warning us of the zombies ahead. We were heading into the ZTC (Zombie Transformation Center) to begin the day undead.

Things We Saw Today: Angelina Jolie, As Maleficent, Flying Through the Air

<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.themarysue.com/things-we-saw-today-angelina-jolie-as-maleficent-flying"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-51340" title="angelina-flying" src="https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/angelina-flying-556x550.jpg" alt="" width="556" height="550" /></a></p> Well, there goes the "intimidation" factor. <strong>Angelina Jolie</strong>, flying about the set of <em>Maleficent</em>. "RAWR! I am a pitchfork!" (via <a href="http://geektyrant.com/news/2012/6/27/angelina-jolie-flying-around-on-the-set-of-maleficent.html" target="_blank">Geek Tyrant</a>)