I'm sure you are, but not when it comes to cognitive performances. Ayumu is a 7-year-old chimpanzee with an outstanding cognitive performance. Ayumu was shown a couple of numbers on a screen and he then had to click them in numeric order. Take a look at how he does it.Now, try it yourself. Are You Smarter...
Sunday, November 30, 2008
No Ifs Or Ands: Put The Butts Into Photography
A photograph taken from an unusual angle can take an image from the dull to the wonderful in an instant. Instead of concentrating on the face, why not take a chance on that sometimes neglected part of the anatomy - the butt.Call it what you like, caboose,...
24 Ways To Brighten Your Morning
The morning is probably no one's favorite part of the day, particularly if you stayed up the night before to watch Leno or Jaws for the seventeenth time. Remember: Stress and anxiety wreak havoc on your immunity.Enter your day happy and relaxed, and you greatly increase your chances of a healthy, productive...
All About 2012
The date December 21st, 2012 A.D. (13.0.0.0.0 in the Long Count), represents an extremely close conjunction of the Winter Solstice Sun with the crossing point of the Galactic Equator (Equator of the Milky Way) and the Ecliptic (path of the Sun), what...
Home Schooled
Home Schooled is a comics series by American artist Ash Jackson.Co-writing by Silas Jackson.The Presurfer will feature a Home Schooled cartoon every Monday. This is an absolute exclusive cooperation between The Presurfer and Ash Jackson.Home Schooled...
How To Say That Name
Have you ever picked up the phone to call someone, only to realize that you didn't know how to pronounce that person's name? Have you ever read a name but had no clue how to say it? Is your name commonly mispronounced?How To Say That Name lets you learn...
20 Artistic Architectural Optical Illusions
Seeing is believing… or is it? Aided by high-tech materials, today's artists and architects are finding that if it can be imagined, it can also be built.This selection of architectural optical illusions showcases 20 very public ways to fool the eye,...
Give Me Back My Google
Searching for products on Google can be annoying: nothing but Kelkoo, Pricerunner et al clogging up your search results.These sites have their uses, but sometimes you really don't want them in your search results.Give Me Back My Google gives you Google...
Dragonfly Delight: Superb Macrophotography
The sight of a dragonfly on the wing is one of the more remarkable that nature has to offer. Here, with the help of some astounding macrophotography, we take a look at the life cycle of the dragonfly as well as its remarkable and unusual physiology.(via...
Drawers By Paho Mann
Photographer Paho Mann takes pictures of drawers and medicine cabinets. He believes these drawers show an expression of individuality in a society that relentlessly emphasizes on conformity.(via Dump Trump...
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Chicken Head Tracking
Chickens have a great ability to keep their heads stable. Our bodies use a gyro-like mechanism in our ears which has 3 mutually orthogonal inertial measurement devices.These devices provide movement data which can be used to compensate for the movement. Chickens apparently have the same type mechanism...
The Pink And Blue Project
The Pink and Blue Project by South Korean artist JeongMee Yoon explores the trends in cultural preferences and the differences in the tastes of children (and their parents) from diverse cultures, ethnic groups as well as gender socialization and identity.The...
Jeppson's Malört Face Photo Pool
Malört is the name of a Swedish style of schnapps which is flavored with wormwood. The smell and taste is musty and extremely bitter.Most first-time drinkers of Jeppson Malört reject the liquor. Its strong, sharp taste is not for everyone. A Flickr photo pool of people who drank Malört for the first...
Top 5 Inappropriate Soundtracks
A soundtrack can do so much to craft a film, to give it subtly and nuance. But what if all that went out the window and the music was chosen by someone who'd gone full retard?Here are the Top 5 Inappropriate Soundtracks.(thanks Sherid...
Unusual Churches
There are thousands of beautiful churches around the world, but only very few are so odd, that you would definitely take a camera and take a picture.Here's a list of 20 unusual church...
Candied Bacon Ice Cream
Do you like bacon? Do you like eggs? And ice cream?Here's a recipe for Candied Bacon Ice Cre...
Friday, November 28, 2008
Changing A Light Bulb
What it's like to change the light bulb on top of the Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis, Missouri?(via Bits & Piec...
Drawminos
With Drawminos you can create your own falling dominos game. Drag dominos and balls and drop them anywhere you want. When creating your game dominos are2D, once saved they will be ...
10 Weird Gourmet Foods
While there are still people who love their lobster and fillet mignon, many modern chefs like to experiment with the newest and craziest ingredients, while others like to reach back deep into the past - say, the middle ages - for inspiration.As a result,...
Food Can Sculptures
Canstruction is an international charity competition featuring giant structures built entirely out of cans of food. Top architectural and engineering firms in over 100 cities across North America participate in Canstruction, collecting millions of pounds...
11 Awesome Comic Book Hideouts
James Bond has some cool settings, but even the most breathtaking location is no comparison to what has been conjured up in the minds of those doodling comic book geniuses.From stunning island nations complete with secret hideaways to orbiting space...
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Around The World In 116 Beers
Beer is by far the most popular beverage in the world. Have you ever wondered what countries produced beer, and what the most popular domestically produced beers were in these countries?Around The World In 116 Beers.(via Dark Roasted Ble...
YouTube Videos In High Resolution
Some people have asked me how come the embedded YouTube videos on The Presurfer are of much better quality than the ones you can find on the YouTube site. There's a little hack I use and it goes like this.Copy the embed code of the video you want to...
ThinkAnatomy
ThinkAnatomy has links to the best anatomy resources on the Internet. Not everyone can get their study needs met through lecture, lab, and a textbook. You probably find yourself searching for other study aids. It's can also be vbery frustrating to search...
70's Rock Musicians And Their Parent's Homes
A series of photos from LIFE Magazine, giving a peek inside the homes of the parents/grandparents of some of the most influential musical artists from the 1970's, including the likes of Frank Zappa, Grace Slick, The Jackson Five, Eric Clapton, and Elton...
A-Z Of English Words With Surprising Origins
English words with the prefix 'al-' as in alchemy and alcohol, often have Arabic roots, and many seafaring terms - skipper, schooner, land-lubber - are Dutch. But there are plenty of other surprises. Who knew that marmalade is in fact Portuguese?Here is an A-to-Z of some favourite English words that...
The Eco Zoo
The Eco Zoo. If you take a close look at the animals there you might be able to get some tips to live in a more environmentally friendly way. Make sure to click on an animal to check out their pop-up boo...
The Wanderings Of The WEEE Man
People around the United Kingdom have been in for a big surprise. A seven meter three tonne metal man has been wandering in their midst.Who (or what) is he and why is he here? Is the Earth about to stand still? Hardly, but like Klaatu the WEEE Man brings...
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The Magnificent Truck Art Of Pakistan
Nowhere else in the world is the practice of truck art so pervasive as in Pakistan. In a country where the per capita income is barely north of $2,000, it is surprising to see fleet owners spend $3,000 - $5,000 per truck for structural modifications that convert these gas-guzzling, smoke-spewing, road-dominating...
Perspectives
While interviews traditionally present what people say, in Perspectives the interviewees don't actually say anything. With the spoken portion of the footage edited out, Perspectives leaves only body language, pauses for thought, and interjections to...
Think Design To Take Gifts From Mundane To Sublime
It is often difficult to think of something different to give a friend or family member that will make a memorable gift. So don't! Stick with the old ideas but concentrate on the design of the object.You won't find it too difficult, given some time,...
One Spring Away
41 Commercials mashed up into a music video. Highlights are the drumming gorilla (Cadbury), Sony Bravia spots (balls, rabbits, dominos), slow-mo explosions, lots of dancing, Gap's Khaki Swing, and James Brown (BMW).The mashup and accompanying music is by Roni Brunn who is the sole member of the band...
Top 14 Top Gear Moments
Top Gear is an Emmy Award-winning BBC television series about motor vehicles, mainly cars. The programme is estimated to have 8 million viewers each week in the UK.The show is presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and The Stig, an...
10 Of The Most Extraordinary Places To Take A Bath
Soak your troubles away in a mammoth glass of champagne, or bubble away in a beer spa. Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2009 lists some of the most unique places in the world to take a bath.(thanks An...
StateStats
StateStats shows you how popular a Google search query is in each U.S. state. It then compares this ranking with other ways of ranking states, like average income, number of obese people, or population density.Be careful drawing conclusions from this...
Monday, November 24, 2008
Martial Arts
Watch out for these men! They're very dangerous!Don't get into a fight with them.You'll be sure to die... well, laughing.(via Miss Cellan...
Primate Programming Inc
Primate Programming Inc. is dedicated to the advancement and gainful employment of non-human great apes within the United States information technology sector.A skilled primate from Primate Programming Inc. can handle code maintenance and report writing...
50 Beautiful Winter Wonderland Photos
Winter photography, especially in the colder parts of the world, is a specialized niche. Photographers have to take care of their cameras and guard against frostbite and hypothermia.They often venture into remote wilderness searching for the perfect...
Text Tag Generator
Text Tag is for generating a little tag graphic with text on it. After you make your tag, you can download it to your computer or save it to Flickr or ImageShack with a single click. To get different sized words, try breaking up your text in different...
Nap Sounds
A power-nap is a short sleep, usually 15-20 minutes, intended to revitalize the subject from drowsiness while working.In our modern society, napping is often mocked and taunted, as it is associated with a lazy attitude. But very busy and effective people...
Star Trek: New Faces, Right Look?
Since its announcement, the new Star Trek prequel has caused huge debate among fans. Here we look at the actors who have been chosen to play the roles of Kirk and company and ask - do they have the right look?(via Robert-Jo...
Keyboardr
Keyboardr is a new search engine that speeds up your internet experience. And if you like, it helps you keeping your hands on the keyboard. In the first place keyboardr is a meta-search. You get Google, Wikipedia, Youtube altogether. The instant search...
Spy Gadgets For The James Bond Within You
Become the next James Bond and save the world with these cool spy gadgets. Some of these are not too expensive, so they can also make great Christmas Gifts or Stocking Presen...
Sunday, November 23, 2008
What Happy People Don't Do
Happy people spend a lot of time socializing, going to church and reading newspapers - but they don't spend a lot of time watching television, a new study finds.That's what unhappy people do. The data show that people who spend the most time watching...
Linkdump
Mathematical SymbolsTop 10 Things You Can Do with a DVDPopular Baby Name MapTop 10 Celebrities Who Read Their Own Obitu...
Police Dash Cam Of Meteor Over Edmonton, Canada
Filmed about 5:30pm Thursday, November 20th, 2008.(via Dark Roasted Ble...
Free Marijuana Church Of Honolulu
Aloha and welcome to the Church devoted to the religion of higher consciousness. You are cordially invited to open your door of perception and discover the God within your own mind with one free toke of marijuana.I am an ordinary guy with an extra-ordinary...
Top 50 Dystopian Movies Of All Time
Massive dehumanization, totalitarian government, rampant disease, post-apocalyptic terrains, cyber-genetic technologies, societal chaos and widespread urban violence are some of the common themes in dystopian films which bravely examine the ominous shadow...
Home Schooled
Home Schooled is a comics series by American artist Ash Jackson.Co-writing by Silas Jackson.The Presurfer will feature a Home Schooled cartoon every Monday. This is an absolute exclusive cooperation between The Presurfer and Ash Jackson.Home Schooled...
GenderAnalyzer
The GenderAnalyzer uses Artificial Intelligence to determine if a blog is written by a man or woman. It was right about The Presurf...
The Dreadlocked Donkey: Back From The Brink
A look at the Poitou donkey from South West France. Only thirty years ago, less than thirty of these beautiful and friendly animals were left.Now, thanks to a conservation program, it looks as if the dreadlocked donkey is set to stay awhile on Planet...
Williams Word Generator
Enter a word (10 characters or under) and the Williams Word Generator will create a poem.Admittedly, these poems are gibberish. But they're visually interesting, and you're welcome to rearrange the words yourself for more proper poetry.(via kaolin f...
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Cruise Ship Caught In Cyclone
This is security footage of a dining room of a cruise ship as it hits rough seas. The video starts of a bit slow but by the end the dining room is completely destroy...
Random Recipe Generator
Don't know what to make for dinner? Use the Random Recipe Generator.An example:Slices Of Bread A La RaisinsYou will need:100g lard80g raisins3 slices of breadInstructions:1. sift the slices of bread2. grill the raisins3. throw the lard away4. throw it all a...
Mosquito Tone Test
A Mosquito Tone is a cellphone ringtone that uses a constant frequency generally only heard by people under 20. Also known as 'Teen Buzz' or 'Mozzy Tone,' it became popular because parents and teachers usually cannot hear the high-pitched tone when the phones are ringing. After 20, most people's ability...
Treadmobil
Alex Astilean invented a treadmill vehicle. The Mobile Treadmill, designed specially to move and walk down the street while you're treading. Isn't this the most useless exercise machine ever invented? Why buy a mobile treadmill when you can just walk or run down the stree...
Friday, November 21, 2008
Uncontrollable Semantics
American artist Jason Nelson created Uncontrollable Semantics. Use your mouse to pull together over fifty different sound, image and interactive environments.Within your mouse flows all directions. Create from your wrist, your hand, a tense and sleepy...
The Ultimate Dart Board
Swedish artist Jacob Dahlgren took hundreds of dartboards and glued them together to make the world's largest game of darts.(via UniqueDai...
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