Whiz of the Web: Monday Meat Slices

The best of the internet, chopped into tiny bits and grilled for your enjoyment.

• Ever wonder what a superhero would look like if and when he or she got old and fat and pathetic? Look no further than the blog of Italian illustrator Donald Soffritti; he's currently posting a series of images on just that subject! Included are a number of the most famous Marvel and DC characters, but die hard fans may want to avoid looking, as you'll have to deal with seeing your heroes suffering such indignities as wheelchairs, beer bellies, and incontinence. (Via)
• Some Texans claim to have discovered Noah's Ark in northern Iran. Hard to say for sure if they're right, but at the very least they did find a bunch of petrified wood that may have once been a ship. (Via)
• Pictures of "strange" statues from all around the world. Some are indeed strange; others are just pretty cool. Also, there are lots of photos (so it takes a while to load), but we haven't seen a pic from Philly yet. C'mon, we've gotta have a weird statue around here some place! How about Freedom up at 16th and Vine? We've always thought that one was strangely creepy. (Via)