Golf cart paths take people wherever they so desire in the town of The Villages in Florida - no cars necessary. That doesn't prevent residents from indulging in their love of cars, with custom-designed golf carts that are street legal.YouTube link(thanks Co...
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wacko Search
Wacko Search is a search engine. But not a regular one. It's actually a joke and targeted at people with a quirky sense of humour. Remember when you first started using the Internet and the thrill of finding interesting and different sites, often by...
Tour Of Abandoned Six Flags New Orleans
When an amusement park is abandoned and an eerie silence settles over the rusty and crusty decay, the setting seems to twist the atmosphere of enthusiastic excitement into a suffocating blanket of dread. The place takes on creepy vibes and freaks people...
How To Send And Reply To Email
You think you know how to send and reply to email? This article is from Matt Might, Assistant Professor at the University of Utah, USA.The problem with email is that people think it's electronic mail. Email is not mail in electronic form. You are not writing a letter. Few send readable email or tap...
Jeff's Day
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be blind? Canada's Accessible Media Inc. followed a local man from Toronto and created a YouTube channel to show viewers what everyday life is like as a blind person in Canada. Jeff Berwick, blind since age 13, shares his day with us.YouTube link(thanks Jes...
How Dogs' Drinking Appears Gravity-Defying
When dogs drink, water looks like it is standing in mid-air before the dog gulps it. But how does that happen? Dogs turn out to be much more sophisticated drinkers than previously realized, since new research explains how they seemingly defy gravity...
The Steel Wire Sculptures Of Shi Jindian
When one looks at the incredibly intricate sculptures of Chinese artist Shi Jindian, it's hard to believe that they aren't computer models. Using tools of his own devising, he weaves together precise replicas of wheeled vehicles with steel wi...
Monday, May 30, 2011
Indianapolis 500, 2011 - Crazy Finish
What a way to lose a race. Rookie JR Hildebrand looked like the winner of the most prestigious race in the world, the Indianapolis 500. Until the final corner when he smacked into the wall. He kept his foot on the gas to make it across the line, but Dan Wheldon was there and took the win.YouTube l...
Animals Dressed As Other Animals
As it says in the title, 'Animals Dressed As Other Animals' is about... well, animals dressed as other animals. Shown in the picture above is a dog dressed as a cow. Why? I don't kn...
Pyramid-Exploring Robot Reveals Hidden Hieroglyphs
The Great Pyramid of Giza has long been rumored to have hidden passageways leading to secret chambers. A robot explorer sent through the Great Pyramid has begun to unveil some of the secrets behind the 4,500-year-old pharaonic mausoleum as it transmitted...
14 Locks
A new Bart Bonte game. Can you unlock all 14 locks? Look around using your mouse and move forward or backward using the cursor keys. Explore your enviroment and click the correct 3-digit code on the keypad on the door in each room.More Bart Bonte ga...
World's Most Expensive Tiara Sold
A dazzling tiara featuring emeralds believed to have belonged to Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III, sold for a record £7.8 million ($12.9 million) to an anonymous buyer at Sotheby's. The tiara, composed of 11 Colombian pear-shaped emeralds and weighing over...
If You Touch It And It's Cold, Then It's Cold
How to tell if your beer is cold? The low-budget truth in beervertising by Breckenridge Brewery says: 'If You Touch It And It's Cold, Then It's Cold.'YouTube link(thanks Co...
Archaeologists Recover Anchor From Blackbeard's Sunken Pirate Ship
Archaeologists recovered one of three giant anchors believed to be used by the 18th-century high seas bandit on his ship, Queen Anne's Revenge. The 11-foot, 4-inch long anchor was pulled from the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Carolina. The Queen...
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Renault - The Electric Life
I know that Renault and Nissan have an industrial and commercial partnership since 1999 called the Renault-Nissan alliance. But I find it strange that the two companies would produce a video advertisement that's almost the same. Yesterday I posted a video of the Nissan Leaf. Take a look and then compare...
Sweden Plans To Build Giant Wooden Moose
Sweden is planning to build a tourist facility in the shape of a large moose on top of Vithatten Mountain which borders on the county Norrbotten. The facility - called Stoorn - is set to become a centre for commercial tourism and adventure activities,...
Cairngorm Funicular Train Trip
A trip up the Cairngorm funicular railway in Scotland. A funicular railway is a type of railway used on steep grades, such as on a mountainside. Two counterbalanced cars or trains are linked by a cable, and when one moves down, the other moves up.YouTube l...
Ball Droppings
Turn your sound up. Draw lines on the black screen to bounce the balls. Enjoy the mus...
Stinging Caterpillars Of The United States
image creditCaterpillars - the shapes and sizes that they come in and for many the urge to touch, pick up and hold is almost irresistible. Yet although most butterfly and moth larvae are quite harmless, preferring to curl up in a ball when threatened,...
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Gas Powered Everything
An advertisement for the Nissan Leaf. What if everything ran on gas?YouTube link(thanks Ste...
Too Lazy To Work Out? Machines That Exercise For You, From Victorian Times To The Present
Time was when humans didn't have to worry much about getting exercise. When we had to kill, gather, grow, or herd our own food, working out happened naturally. Of course, as soon as we figured out how to avoid those laborious chores, we did. Not long...
Adult Bib
The Adult Bib.Clothing bib with moisture barrier. The comfy, attractive adult bib incorporates an oversized 17 x 20" moisture barrier to keep clothes free of stains so you can feel carefree about accidents. Adjust with hook and loop closure.(via Nea...
Tree Hotel
Well off the beaten track, 40 miles south of the Arctic Circle, an incredible hotel comes with a touch of Swedish eccentricity. Called simply the 'Tree Hotel', it consists of four rooms, each designed by a different Swedish architect, nestled anywhere...
Moment Of Impact
Moment of Impact is a series of photos by Alan Sailer who shoots stuff with a pellet gun and captures the results with a home-made high-speed microsecond flash. For most of his shots he uses a Nikon D...
Friday, May 27, 2011
How To Sleep In An Airport
It seems that some people do actually sleep in airports to save money on hotels. If you are curious about this odd idea you may be asking yourself the following questions: How do I do it? What should I bring with me? What tips do you have to share with...
The Difference Between...
Differencebetween.net explains the difference between similar terms and objects. Wondering what the difference is between men and women? Or maybe you want to know the difference between a violin and a fiddle, an apostle and a disciple, an arbitrator and a mediator, or white eggs and brown eggs?Differencebetween.net...
Magical Examples Of Photo Manipulation
With photo manipulation software, you can do lots of creative and fun stuff and let others know about your creativity and imagination. Here are some examples of photo manipulation done by various artis...
10 Dirt-Cheap Aliens Who Still Look Awesome
Just because science fiction has a low budget, doesn't mean its alien creatures need to look silly or ho-hum. Here are 10 aliens that were obviously done on a shoestring budget, but which absolutely knock your space boots o...
Alimation
A zoetrope is a device that produces an illusion of action from a rapid succession of static pictures. Alimation is a zoetrope with food. It's an edible creation of Alexandre Dubosc created for the 2011 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.Vimeo link(thanks Co...
The Ostrich
The Ostrich - a pocket pillow for a nap at work.Working patterns are constantly evolving. We gradually spend more time in our working environments, and this in turn means that we often need to make work and rest fully compatible within the same space....
Tornado Devastation In Joplin
On May 22, a huge tornado hit the town of Joplin, Missouri, USA, wiping many neighborhoods off the map and thus far killing in excess of 120 people. I live in a country located within Europe's optimum zone of tornado frequency. The Netherlands gets its...
10 Alarm Clocks That'll Get You Out Of Bed
For most people, getting out of bed in the morning is a bit of a struggle. Here are 10 clocks that will help. Some wake you up with an annoyingly loud noise, while others won't shut off until you complete a task - but they all promise to get even the...
Thursday, May 26, 2011
31 Colourful Photos Of Tulips
image creditAlthough tulips are often associated with the Netherlands, commercial cultivation of the flower began in what is now called Turkey. Nevertheless, the tulip is a much loved symbol of Holland, together with windmills and wooden shoes. Here...
Ear Guards
Keep your ears safe from ear-spiders and earwigs with these protective Ear Guards. Just slip them over your ears before you go to bed at night and you'll wake up revitalized, refreshed and ear-bug free. After all, ears are meant for hearing not housing....
Running With An Otter
A toddler at Sea World in San Diego, USA, has fun with an otter. Or is it the other way around?YouTube l...
Do Cows Have A Sense Of Humor
English comedian Milton Jones performed a stand-up routine to a field of cows in an experiment intended to see if they have a sense of humor. He was joined by cow expert Bruce Woodacre on a Hertfordshire farm to test the reaction of a herd of fresians....
Space Invader Chair
Chair based on the original Space Invaders arcade game from the 1970s. Compact foam seating in various colours. Designed by the Dorothy collecti...
17 Lost Egyptean Pyramids Found By Infrared Satellite Images
A satellite survey of Egypt has uncovered lost treasures including 17 pyramids and more than 1,000 tombs. Three thousand ancient settlements have also been located by scientists who studied infrared images which allowed them to see underground buildings.Astounded...
Beer Holster
In the spirit of the Wild West, this holster keeps your beer ready for a quick draw whenever the need arises. Made of rugged leather, it snaps onto any standard belt and the adjustable nylon strap wraps around the thigh for additional support.A fun accessory...
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Biggest Domino Pyramid Ever... Almost!
This took about 30 hours of actual work, spread over five weeks. And it would have been the biggest 3D domino pyramid in the world made with 13,482 bricks. Would have? Yes! Because when it was more than 96% completed, it toppled all by itself, with just 439 bricks short of completion.YouTube link(via...
Bios Urn
Spanish designer Martín Azúa created the Bios Urn. The Bios Urn turns you into a tree after you die. When your remains have been placed into the urn, it can be planted and then the seed germinates and begins to grow.The Bios Urn project reintroduces...
Oh My God! There's An Axe In My Head!
Well, not really. But what if there actually was an axe in my head? And imagine it happened while I was in Lithuania. I don't speak Lithuanian so how would I make it clear what happened to me?Fortunately there's a web site with 112 translations for 'Oh...
A Look Inside Obama's Cadillac
Yesterday I posted about 'The Beast,' President Obama's Cadillac, getting stuck at a ramp at the US Embassy in Dublin. Here's is a look inside the General Motors Cadillac, the car that thinks it's a ta...
How To Make Popcorn In Korea
The title of the video says 'How To Make Popcorn In Korea' but it's probably not popcorn but puffed rice.YouTube l...
Crazy Illustrations By Chow Hon Lam
Known as Flying Mouse, Chow Hon Lam is a t-shirt designer and an illustrator from Malays...
12 Offices Of Famous Companies
In our days, companies are still trying to get more and more distinctive in people's mind. Although the main difference is made through the brands they create, the important companies are beginning to use their corporate identity as part of the big competition....
Rare White Kiwi Chick Hatched
A rare white kiwi chick has been born - the first to be hatched in captivity. The chick, named Manukura, is not an albino but the rare offspring of some North Island brown kiwis from Little Barrier Island. He was born at the Pukaha Mount Bruce National...
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Wearable Artwork
Designer company The_Rodnik_Band from London, United Kingdom, created a line of wearable artwork where each piece is a couture artwork and part of a limited edition. Created and designed by Philip Colbert, the label is inspired by developments in the...
15 Most Awesome Bonsai Trees On Earth
image credit Bonsai is the art of cultivating dwarf trees. Bonsai literally means 'plant in a tray' and to obtain a harmonious bonsai can take dozens of years of pruning, wiring, leaf trimming, clamping and grafting. The oldest known bonsai trees still...
Obama's Car Gets Stuck At US Embassy In Dublin
It's one of the most protective cars in the world. It's bomb-proof, it has bullet-proof glass, and its own oxygen supply. But a teeny weeny ramp at the US Embassy in Dublin caused the President's car to 'beach', causing the crowds waiting outside to gasp in surprise.The low bottom of the car, nicknamed...
OfficePOD - The Next Generation Of Workplace
The OfficePOD is designed for people who work at home.The garden based OfficePOD provides a work environment that is separate from the disruptions of home life. Being an OfficePOD user will bring a positive change to life. A chance to cut down on commuting,...
Car That Runs On Water
Japanese company Genepax presented its eco-friendly car that runs on nothing but water. The car has an energy generator that extracts hydrogen from water that is poured into the car's tank. The generator then releases electrons that produce electric...
70 Cute Baby Animals
Cuteness is usually characterized by some combination of infant-like physical traits, especially small body size with a disproportionately large head, large eyes, and round and softer body features. Infantile personality traits, such as playfulness,...
Monday, May 23, 2011
Defending The Big Stick
I don't know what this exercise is called. My Japanese isn't as good as it used to be but I believe this is from a sports day at the National Defense Academy in Japan. The Academy educates and trains cadets who will be officers in three services of the Self-Defense Forces.YouTube l...
The Cosby Sweater Project
The Cosby Sweater Project is a blog by Kelly Tucker where she paints a sweater worn by the Huxtable family members from every episode of The Cosby Show in chronological ord...
Chair Dancing Through The Decades
All you need is a chair and two paper plates. Presented by Jodi Stolove.YouTube link(via Everlasting Blo...
Popular Companies Named After People
Do you know how Tupperware got its name? Or Adidas? Crabtree & Evelyn, Chef Boyardee, Hallmark, or Hasbro? Here's a list of the origin of popular brand nam...
What's Osama Bin Watchin'?
You've probably seen the video of Osama bin Laden watching himself on television using his satellite receiver. The video was selected by the Pentagon from what it says it seized from bin Laden's compound. But he wasn't just watching himself.He was watching...
10 Of The Biggest Animals To Roam The Planet
When it comes to size, humans are mere peanuts next to ballpark-sized animals. Here's a snapshot - you never know what a paleontologist will dig up - of some of the biggest animals that have walked our planet, present and pa...
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse
Does it never end? We just survived the Rapture and now the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns for a Zombie Apocalypse.There are all kinds of emergencies out there that we can prepare for. Take a zombie apocalypse for example. That's...
Amazonian Tribe Lacks Abstract Idea Of Time
An Amazonian tribe has no abstract concept of time. The Amondawa lacks the linguistic structures that relate time and space - as in for example, 'working through the night.' A study shows that while the Amondawa recognise events occuring in time, it...
Games For Cats
Friskies - a brand of cat food - has developed three new games made just for cats. The colors, movement, and game-play have been researched and tested for maximum feline fun. The games were created for the iPad and Android.YouTube link(thanks Cora)related posts:iPad Game For C...
Slowcop Speed Report
Measure the speed of your web site with Slowcop. Type in a URL and get an instant speed report. This tool will give you insights into what's making your page slow. The result is often dramatic – a few simple changes can shave hundreds of kilobytes from...
How Snake Oil Got A Bad Rap
These days, 'snake oil' is synonymous with quackery, the phoniest of phony medicines. A 'snake oil salesman' promises you the world, takes your money, and is long gone by the time you realize the product in your hands is completely worthless. But get...
Las Pozas - Surreal Eden Of The Jungle
image creditIf you wander away from the town of Xilitla in Mexico and enter the tropical rain forest then you are likely to come across something unexpected but extraordinary. The jungle, at over 2,000 feet above sea level, retreats to uncover 80 astonishing...
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Are You Ready For The Rapture?
image creditToday there will be an earthquake. At 6pm local time. Not just a little one but an earthquake that will cause all of the graves all over the world to be thrown open.Then, on October 21, the world will end for good. That at least is what Harold...
The Journalists Memorial
The Journalism museum, the Newseum, and Google have joined forces to launch the Journalists Memorial channel, described as 'A Tribute to Journalists Who Have Died Pursuing the Truth.' The Journalists Memorial pays tribute to reporters, photographers,...
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