In this clip, an older man in Russia brings new life to a set of rollerblades, showing off some serious skills (and a hand stand!?). In what looks like the middle of the street, this man has no qualms about showing off–and showing up the people around him (note his …
Vernor Vinge is a mathematician and fiction writer. Vinge is thought to have coined the term “the singularity” to describe the inflection point when machines outsmart humans. He views the singularity as an inevitability, even if international rules emerge controlling the development of AI (artificial intelligence). “The competitive advantage—economic, military, …
In a huge group effort that spanned late into the night, the Florida Fish and Wildlife foundation and dozens of other crews worked to help save 19 manatees from a local storm drain earlier this week. Experts believe that the manatees likely went into the storm drains to look for …
We’ve all been there: halfway through a long run and getting that powerful craving…for tomatoes. You’re not alone. A lot of people in Japan have apparently been struggling with the running/lack of tomato problem for quite some time now. Luckily, the Japanese juice company Kagome has come up with an invention …
How is it possible to live without a human heart? For one man, a fatal heart condition was rapidly taking over his life, so he decided to take some serious help from science and technology to help stay alive. The man, a 55-year-old named Craig Lewis, was suffering from a condition …
This young man was is studying at Texas Christian University. He was 11 years old when admitted and could read when he was 1 years old. He is currently a sophomore and age 12. Carson is studying quantum physics. Carson’s mother said the first sign that Carson might be gifted came …
This man has supreme trust in the accuracy of his bow and arrow as his shot latches onto a target on the other side of the canyon. What follows would not be for the feint of heart.
We know that Monday is right around the corner, but don’t worry–we’ve got just the pick-me-up you need. Check out this selection of adorable animal odd couples who aren’t afraid to break the mold a little bit. From a kitten and her mouse friend to a mother tiger and her …
Ever wonder what happens when 10 “monkeys” try and go for a picnic nine blocks away? They all die. One by one. Why? Because they didn’t follow bicycle safety laws, of course. This disturbing PSA from the 60s is just about as creepy as it gets. A group …
The depths of weirdness you can find on the internet will never cease to amaze us–or make us keep scrolling for more. After stumbling upon a single gadget that made us do a double-take, the search binge began. Roughly 293 pages later, here are 14 of the most absurd, insanely impractical …
