While the Earth's oceans are known as five separate entities, there is really only one ocean. So, how big is it? As of 2013, it takes up 71% of the Earth, houses 99% of the biosphere, and contains some of Earth's grandest geological features.
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(thanks Cora)
Sunday 30 June 2013
Does The Komodo Dragon Really Kill With A Bacteria-Filled Bite?
Based on a single observational study from the 1970s, published in 1981 by biologist Walter Auffenberg, we've long assumed that Komodo dragons cause fatal infections in their prey by gifting prey with scary bacteria that lives in the mouths of the dragons.
It's not venomous, we were told: it's something scarier, a filthy, writhing bite that causes festering wounds. But a study in 2009 by Bryan Fry from the University of Queensland showed that this isn't the case.
Feeding Time
It's feeding time at the Langat Aquatech fish farm in Ulan-Ude in Russia.
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By 2100, There Could Be 11 Billion People On The Planet
According to a newly-released estimate from the UN, humanity is on track to grow to a global population of 11 billion people by the end of this century. Currently, there are 7.2 billion people on the planet and we're growing fast.
The question is, when will population expansion slow down and level off? Some demographers say these UN estimates are too high, because urban populations have extremely low reproductive rates - and the world's population, already more than 50 percent urban, is expected to be 67 percent urban by 2100.
Omelette
Omelette tells the heart-warming story of a visibly tired man and his hungry dog.
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(thanks Cora)
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(thanks Cora)
Common Historical Misconceptions
The pyramids of Giza were built by slaves. Emperor Nero played the fiddle while he watched Rome burn. Ther Vikings wore horns on their helmets. Common historical misconceptions.
Saturday 29 June 2013
Google Street View Adds Abandoned Island Of Hashima
The abandoned island of Hashima in Japan has been added to Google Street View. The island, also known as Gunkanjima (Battleship Island), served as the setting for Skyfall, the latest James Bond movie. Google got permission of the city of Nagasaki to let its Trekker backpack into the restricted part.
You can visit the island here.
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You can visit the island here.
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The Trogon: Beautiful Nibblers Of The Forest
The Trogon - it sounds like a species of alien out of Star Trek or Doctor Who. However, this family of somewhat overlooked birds has its roots very firmly on planet Earth.
If asked to list bird families, where would the Trogonidae be on your list? Chances are, way down or not at all. However, these exquisite birds are well worth a look. Here are ten of the thirty nine species.
Catflakes
It's raining catflakes. You can control the amount of catflakes, wind strength and direction, and even the catflakes' colors.
(via Everlasting Blort)
Paper City
Paper City follows the charming rise and fold of a fragile metropolis. Captured by an unseen helicopter, the narrative unfolds through winding roads, erupting forests and emerging mountains. Paper City grows in one fluid take, with skyscrapers rising from the page – only to crumble, wrinkle and gently crease back into the ground.
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(thanks Cora)
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(thanks Cora)
Google Marks 100th Tour De France With Doodle
Google celebrates the 100th edition of the Tour de France with an animated Google Doodle. The Tour de France is the biggest cycle racing in the world each year.
8 Unique UFO-Shaped Buildings
A collection of some earthly buildings that are shaped like a UFO.
(thanks Veljko)
Friday 28 June 2013
Bait Ball
A bait ball occurs when small fish swarm in a tightly packed spherical formation about a common centre. It is a last-ditch defensive measure when they are threatened by predators. Small schooling fish are eaten by many types of predators, and for this reason they are called bait fish or forage fish.
The photo above shows a bait ball of bigeye scad fish off the coast of Kona, Hawaii. The photo was taken by photographer Steve Dunleavy.
(via Twisted Sifter)
PayPal Is Going To Space
Many people know how to buy things in cyberspace. But what about doing business in outer space? That's the question PayPal says it wants to answer. Citing the looming era of space tourism, the company is creating the project along with the SETI Institute, to help make universal space payments a reality.
The two organizations announced their new joint effort yesterday, saying they hope to help solve the big questions that arise with commerce in space.
The two organizations announced their new joint effort yesterday, saying they hope to help solve the big questions that arise with commerce in space.
The Bicheno Blowhole: Geology At Its Most Playful
Nature may often be cruel but from time to time it can also be almost sublimely daft. Close to the small town of Bicheno on the east coast of the Australian island of Tasmania, a rare geological feature known as a blowhole provides endless hours of fun for visitors.
Each time the blowhole 'erupts' you never quite know what you are going to get in terms of the shape and size of the water. One thing is for sure, though: you are going to get wet.
Friday Cartoon By Mark Anderson
Mark Anderson is a professional cartoonist from the Chicago area. His cartoons have been published in Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Woman's World and the Saturday Evening Post, to mention just a few. Among his clients are GM, General Electric, FedEx, Microsoft, and IBM.
15 Brilliantly Featherbrained Pieces Of Angry Birds Merchandise
On December 11, 2009, Angry Birds first appeared on iOS systems, and since then the app and its various sequels and spinoffs have been downloaded more than a billion times. Finnish company Rovio developed the game and quickly realized its merchandising potential.
The release of Angry Birds Star Wars on November 8, 2012 helped Rovio bring in $197.8 million. The company's focus on brand recognition and licensing opportunities may prove to be the way forward in the fast-paced app industry. Here are 15 examples of bizarre Angry Birds merchandising.
The Most Fabulous Flight Attendant Fashions In History
Is there anything more jet-set fabulous than a chicly turned-out flight attendant? Here's a cavalcade of international flight attendant fashions. So please fasten your seat belts, stow your carry-ons and prepare yourself for a runway show at 37,000 feet.
Thursday 27 June 2013
Bird Island
Bird Island, or Isla de los Pájaros, is located in the mangroves of Puerto Pizarro Bay in northern Peru. The island is home to thousands of birds, some 140 resident and migratory species. Most common on the island are frigatebirds, ibises and Great White Egrets.
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(thanks Cora)
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(thanks Cora)
The Mystery Of Ann Bassett And Etta Place
Many women in the Old West had fascinating stories that were not recorded as well as they should have been. Digging up their histories sometimes raises more questions than it answers. Like the stories of Ann Bassett and Etta Place.
A History Of How Ambulance Lights Save Lives
In the history of mobile emergency signaling, lights were a late addition. When New York City launched its first ambulance service in 1869, the horse-drawn vehicles sounded a gong to get folks to pull over.
In 1909, the Albany-based James Cunningham, Son & Company launched the first commercial gas-powered auto ambulance, but its specialized lighting was on the interior, in the form of a few domed lamps used to illuminate the ill.
(via Look At This...)
How Many Popsickle Sticks Do You Need To Build Your House?
Do you remember playing with Popsicle sticks? Building houses with huge globs of Elmer's Glue sticking out everywhere.Want to know how many Popsicle sticks it would take to build your house? Enter the sqft of your house and the number of levels and find out.
(thanks Nick)
Green Tour Of Earth
Although 75% of the planet is a relatively unchanging ocean of blue, the remaining 25% of Earth's surface is a dynamic green. Data from the NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite is able to detect these subtle differences in greenness.
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(thanks Cora)
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(thanks Cora)
10 Professional Wrestlers You Never Knew Had College Degrees
The chest-beating, body-slamming, over-the-top antics of professional wrestling don't usually bring academics to mind. There are a fair few unwarranted stereotypes associated with the wrestling world and its fans, but many pro wrestlers have proved that their brains are just as well honed as their biceps.
They managed to find the time to hit the books as well as the ring, earning degrees in fields as diverse as industrial engineering, political science, and criminology. Here are 10 professional wrestlers you'd never guess had college degrees.
Awe-Inspiring Photos Of Earth's Oldest Living Trees
In a protected area high in the White Mountains in eastern California, 15 miles east of Bishop, you'll find the oldest living trees in the world. The gnarled beauties, called the Great Basin Bristlecone Pine, are believed to be 1,000 to around 4,800 years old.
Can you imagine the amount of history they've been through? These trees were young and growing at the time stone axes were being used in Europe, the Great Pyramid of Cheops was being built, and cuneiform clay tablets were being used in northern Syria.
10 Largest Coral Reefs In The World
Coral reefs are the equivalent of underwater forests. Twenty-five percent of all marine life lives in coral reefs. The combination of plant life and colorful marine fish make coral reefs vacation destinations among scuba divers. Larger coral reefs, such as the Great Barrier Reef, are actually made up of many smaller reefs that are connected into a single ecosystem.
(thanks Veljko)
Wednesday 26 June 2013
The Literal Meaning Of Every State Name In The U.S.
Washington translates to 'Marsh Farm Land,' Missouri to 'Land of the People with Dugout Canoes.' 'The New Navel of the Moon.' That's the real meaning behind the state name New Mexico, and it's one of many etymological gems uncovered by cartographers Stephan Hormes and Silke Peust while they were creating this U.S. map depicting the original, literal meanings behind the states and cities we know today.
A History Of Daring Red Panda Escapes
Don't be fooled by its fluffy, clumsy amble. The red panda is a master escape artist. Red pandas may look like terrestrial animals but they're arborial - they're awkward and clumsy on the ground, which is misleading. They're designed for life in the trees, with super-sharp claws for climbing.
They might not be great jumpers, but that's about their only weakness as far as escaping goes; they're excellent swimmers as well as climbers. That plus an energetic, curious, and playful personality and metabolism makes them one of the best jailbreakers at the zoo.
50 Years Of Visionary Sci Fi Computer Interface Design
Science fiction imagines the future. This infographic brings together 50 years of SciFi in movies and shows us how our imagination leads us into the future of computer interface design.
NSA Flix: Netflix For Private Information
The NSA has decided to launch a new, exciting product that the entire family can enjoy. You can listen to hours of private phone calls, videos and exciting email threads. Cancel your Netflix subscription now and demand NSA Flix.
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(thanks Katie)
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(thanks Katie)
10 Collectible Barbie Dolls Inspired By Nursing
Barbara Millicent Roberts, better known as Barbie, first appeared to the public at the 1959 New York Toy Fair. Since then, Mattel's iconic doll has embarked on over 130 careers as everything from a lifeguard to a paratrooper.
And nursing is one of the earliest careers at which Barbie tried her plastic hand: Registered Nurse Barbie was released in 1961. What's more, over the years various Barbie figures have followed suit - adding to the representation of nurses in popular culture. Here are the 10 coolest Barbie dolls inspired by nursing.
The World's Most Iconic Lighthouses
Lighthouses mark dangerous coastlines, hazardous shoals, reefs, safe entries to harbors, and can also assist in aerial navigation. Once widely used, the number of operational lighthouses has declined due to the expense of maintenance and replacement by modern electronic navigational systems.
Here's a list of the world's most iconic lighthouses.
Plants Do Sums To Get Through The Night
New research from the John Innes Centre shows that to prevent starvation at night, plants perform accurate arithmetic division. The calculation allows them to use up their starch reserves at a constant rate so that they run out almost precisely at dawn.
Plants feed themselves during the day by using energy from the sun to convert carbon dioxide into sugars and starch. Once the sun has set, they must depend on a store of starch to prevent starvation.
Tuesday 25 June 2013
Large Deer Herd
A large deer herd waits patiently to jump over the fence and cross the road. But suddenly... wait for it.
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(thanks Cora)
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(thanks Cora)
Manchester Museum Puzzled By Ancient Egyptian Statue Which Mysteriously Turns Itself
Bosses at Manchester Museum have been left puzzled by the mystery of an ancient Egyptian statuette which seems to turn itself around 180 degrees in its display case. The 10-inch tall statue of Neb-Sanu, which dates back to 1800 BC, was found in a mummy's tomb and has been at the Museum for eighty years.
And now a time-lapse video (you can view the video at the link) clearly shows it turning on its axis during the day, apparently of its own volition. During the night, however, it remains still.
(thanks Geoff)
Glorious Retrofuture From Japan
Extremely rare and fantastic retrofuture finds from Japan, boldly exploring the fertile territory of science fiction art and futuristic illustrations from a country of unlimited dreams and super-charged imagination.
LEGO Steampunk Walking Ship
This custom walking machine is built entirely out of LEGO components. The walking mechanism is based on the Strandbeest kinetic sculpture created by Dutch artist Theo Jansen.
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10 Captivating Snapshots Of Nurses During The Korean War
During the Korean War (1950-1953) nurses performed vital and heroic functions often above and beyond the call of duty. Not only did they carry out regular nursing roles, they also sutured injuries, triaged patients without the help of a doctor, set up blood transfusions, administered antibiotics and made sure that medical supplies were kept in stock.
They were innovative when supplies dwindled and administered quality health care despite the enormous amount of casualties. These nurses made a difference in the lives of thousands of servicemen, and the following 10 captivating snapshots offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their lives during the conflict.
A Filthy History: When New Yorkers Lived Knee-Deep in Trash
It's tempting to think of sacred tombs and ancient monuments as our best window into other cultures. But archaeologists have long known that if you really want to understand a civilization, to know its people's passions, weaknesses, and daily rituals, look no further than their garbage.
Collectors Weekly published an interview with Robin Nagle, author of a book called 'Picking Up,' which chronicles a decade working for the New York City Department of Sanitation. Interspersed with Nagle's personal experiences are enlightening tidbits from the city's long and difficult history of trash collection.
(thanks Ben)
Danny Boy
A young poet falling in love. A city that awaits a drama to unfold. A time of sadness and conformity, a time of decisions. There is light, there is hope, there is poetry behind the dark clouds of our world.
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(thanks Cora)
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(thanks Cora)
The Tallest Abandoned Structure In The World: The Leaning Tower Of Yekaterinburg
Turn your eyes skyward anywhere in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg and you will see it. A tall off-white, disheveled but somehow elegant tower is by far the tallest building in Russia's fourth most populated city.
Yet this is not a monument to a fallen tsar or departed dictator. It's a TV tower. What is more, it's an unfinished TV tower. Nonetheless it gives the city another claim to fame - as the home to the tallest abandoned structure in the world.
Monday 24 June 2013
Rome Reborn: A Tour Of Ancient Rome In A.D. 320
A beautiful fly-through of the latest version of Rome Reborn. Rome Reborn is an international initiative to create a 3D digital model of the ancient city as it might have appeared in A.D. 320.
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Monday Puzzle
As of today The Presurfer, in cooperation with pzzlr.com, will bring you a puzzle every Monday. Just to tickle your brain.
image credit: Tamar Hayardeni cc
During a visit to a mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criteria is that defines if a patient should be institutionalized. 'Well,' said the Director, 'we fill up a bathtub. Then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup, and a bucket to the patient and ask the patient to empty the bathtub.'
Would you use:
1. the spoon?
2. the teacup?
3. the bucket?
'Oh, I understand,' said the visitor. 'A normal person would choose the bucket, as it is larger than the spoon.' What was the director's response?
You can find the answer here.
During a visit to a mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criteria is that defines if a patient should be institutionalized. 'Well,' said the Director, 'we fill up a bathtub. Then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup, and a bucket to the patient and ask the patient to empty the bathtub.'
Would you use:
1. the spoon?
2. the teacup?
3. the bucket?
'Oh, I understand,' said the visitor. 'A normal person would choose the bucket, as it is larger than the spoon.' What was the director's response?
You can find the answer here.
Helena
Helena is a short film by Belgium filmstudents Joachim Huveneers and Wesley Versteeg. Helena is about is a Flemish school teacher who lives with her husband Roger. It's also a story about a terrible illness that has touched so many.
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(via Kuriositas)
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(via Kuriositas)
10 Evil Vintage Cigarette Ads Promising Better Health
As far back as the early 1950s, cigarette advertising had begun to attract controversy, yet tobacco companies continued to pour money into their marketing efforts. When people began to express uncertainty about the health effects of smoking in the early 20th century, tobacco companies responded with a campaign to reassure the public about their products - and thus safeguard their industry.
To this end, tobacco marketers got actors, athletes and even doctors to endorse their goods and make astonishing claims, with pseudo-scientific medical reports another staple of this strategy. These 10 vintage ads offer an opportunity to explore the attitudes of the day; and by today's infinitely stricter standards, many of them seem almost hilariously outrageous.
Scrooser
Scrooser is a Kickstarter project, an urban mobility solution for the environmentally conscious individual. Designed by tech startup Mobility Solution Company. Scrooser is based on a classic scooter but with fat tires. While riding in Eco mode, one battery charge will last an estimated 25 days in the urban environment.
(thanks Cora)
(thanks Cora)
27 Words That Used To Mean Something Totally Different
Did you know that the word awful, which now means very unpleasant, once meant inspiring wonder? Or that the original meaning of the word guy was a person of grotesque appearance? And that the original meaning of sophisticated was unnatural or contaminated?
27 Words That Used To Mean Something Totally Different.
27 Words That Used To Mean Something Totally Different.
Sunday 23 June 2013
Extreme Ice Cube Stunts
Shane and Collin send 63 ice cubes flying, dropping, and sliding into 61 Coca Cola glasses - all in 90 seconds! And there are a few flying straws involved.
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Beached Whale Art In Greenwich, London
The latest piece of outdoors installation art in London has caused a few raised eyebrows to say the least. A life-size fiberglass sculpture of a beached whale has been placed on the bank of the River Thames at Greenwich, in London. It is so realistic that a number of people have believed it to be real.
The Ends Of The Road
Alan Taylor of The Atlantic spent some time recently in Google Maps, finding the edges of their Street View image coverage. He has always been drawn to the end of the road, to the edges of where one might be allowed to travel.
Here is a virtual visit to a few of these road ends around the world - borders, shorelines, dead ends and overlooks from New Zealand to Svalbard, from Alaska to South Africa.
A Robot That Runs Like A Cat
Researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland have developed a four legged robot that can run like a cat, with speeds up to seven times its body length per second.
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(thanks Miss Rare)
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(thanks Miss Rare)
10 Musicians Found Guilty Of Tax Evasion
It's pretty safe to say that no one likes taxes, but not paying them can have dire consequences - especially for high-profile stars earning millions of dollars. Besides having to endure lengthy trials and being the subjects of negative media attention, these fallen idols often had to pay thousands (if not millions) in back taxes and penalties. Others spent sentences behind bars, forced to put their lives on hold while they served their time.
The following 10 musicians fell afoul of the law for tax evasion and were subsequently charged and found guilty.
The Science Of How Applause Spreads In An Audience
Sorry, Toastmasters. When people clap at a performance, they're not really driven by how much they enjoyed what they saw, according to a new study by a team of mathematicians and biologists from Sweden and Germany. Instead, they decide how long to applaud based on the applause they hear around them.
Saturday 22 June 2013
My Happy End
All dogs chase their own tails. One dog succeeds in catching his tail. This changes his whole life. An animated film in 2½D.
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(thanks Cora)
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(thanks Cora)
How To Get Rich In Your Country Of Choice
How do the rich get rich? The answer depends on geography. This infographic breaks down, for various regions, how the rich earned their dough. In the United States it's by savings through earnings. In the Middle East it's inheritance, with 49 percent of respondents saying they got their dough passed on to them.
The infographic still leaves a couple questions open. How is 'wealthy' being defined here? And what can we attribute to the differences: culture, laws, or something else? Either way, go ahead and use this as your field guide to your very own cash-filled swimming pool.
The Eiffel Tower: Different Perspectives
It is one of the most well-known buildings in the world. It is, possibly for that reason, easy to take it for granted when seen from afar. After all, by 2010 over 250 million people had visited it. Yet up close it reveals another side to its character. When seen from different perspectives, the Eiffel Tower regains the power to astonish.
15 Unbelievably Sexist Vintage Ads
During the 2013 Super Bowl, there were thousands of tweets with the hashtag '#NotBuyingIt.' The online conversation brought attention to sexist television commercials that were broadcast while the game was in progress.
Given that almost 50% of the Super Bowl audience is made up of women, and that females control up to 85 percent of consumer spending as a whole, these ads run the risk of alienating a huge amount of people rather than encouraging them to buy their products. Yet sexist advertising is nothing new. Take a look at these 15 ads from the past.
The JET Bicycle - The Most Dangerous Bike Ever
An old bike built for shopping turned into a bomb inspired safety hazard. Don't try this at home because it's very dangerous.
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(thanks Miss Rare)
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(thanks Miss Rare)
Animals Know More Than You Think
Chickens have better numeracy and spacial awareness skills than young children, and pigs use mirrors. Humans might have to rethink the definitions of 'bird-brain' and 'pig ignorance.'
According to a new report, chickens appear to be much more intelligent than previously thought, with better numeracy and spacial awareness skills than young children. According to Christine Nicol, professor of animal welfare at Bristol University, studies over the past 20 years have revealed their finely honed sensory capacities, their ability to think, draw inferences, apply logic and plan ahead.
Friday 21 June 2013
Motorbike Helmet With Navigation System
Unique hi-tech motorbike helmet with built-in navigation system and voice controlled interface.
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(thanks Cora)
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(thanks Cora)
Phrenology Diagrams
Phrenology is a pseudoscience primarily focused on measurements of the human skull, based on the concept that the brain is the organ of the mind, and that certain brain areas have localized, specific functions or modules. The distinguishing feature of phrenology is the idea that the sizes of brain areas were meaningful and could be inferred by examining the skull of an individual.
Here are some illustrations from Vaught's Practical Character Reader, a book on phrenology by L. A. Vaught published in 1902. The theory that one can ascertain a person’s character by the shape of their features is disturbing to say the least.
(via Everlasting Blort)
First Day Of Summer
Today is the first day of summer here in the Northern Hemisphere. Google celebrates this day with an animated logo of five swimmers bobbing in and out of the water as a wave splashes over them.
10 Of The Oldest Players In NFL History
Football may be generally considered a high-impact, hard-hitting game for the young, but endurance, dedication and brilliance can ensure a long and legendary career. The following 10 NFL greats displayed stamina, expertise and persistence, which ensured they were still in the game well after their 40th birthdays.
Return Of The Cicadas
You like creepy crawlies? Then this video is for you. Return Of The Cicadas.
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(thanks Cora)
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(thanks Cora)
Friday Cartoon By Mark Anderson
Mark Anderson is a professional cartoonist from the Chicago area. His cartoons have been published in Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Woman's World and the Saturday Evening Post, to mention just a few. Among his clients are GM, General Electric, FedEx, Microsoft, and IBM.
11 Incredible Island Airports
Very interesting and somewhat dangerous airports are those located on artificial islands and atolls. Artificial island airports are constructed in waters close to land, serving regions where available land is scarce and population density is high.
Atoll airports are located on small coral islands and are usually associate exotic island countries with the world's greatest cities, so they are mainly used by tourists.
(thanks Bosko)
Pineapple Fields Forever
The pineapple: we eat them fresh, cooked, juiced, and preserved but probably with little thought about where they come from or how, in fact, they grow. The often vast plantations on which the fruit is propagated can be something of a revelation. Welcome to the world of the pineapple.
Thursday 20 June 2013
The Pack
Dogs Macho, Rex, Maya, Dave, Bella, and George the duck all come when their names are called. And there's also Twiggy the cat. All the animals are from shelters or rescue groups.
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(via Neatorama)
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(via Neatorama)
12 Lonely Negative Words
Are you disgusted, disgruntled or disheveled? Well, unfortunately you're never going to be gusted, gruntled or sheveled. Disgusted, disgruntled and disheveled are what you might call 'lonely negatives.' They're negative words whose positive partners have vanished or never existed in the first place.
(via Look At This...)
(via Look At This...)
The Beer Glass That May Save Humanity
Isn't it annoying when you're at a bar with someone who has only eyes for their cell phone? Brazilian art director Mauricio Perussi came up with a crafty solution. It's called The Offline Glass. Since it's just a clever marketing stunt, it's doubtful you'll see it at your local bar.
(thanks Miss Rare)
10 Comedians Who Gained College Degrees Before They Made it Big
The 10 famous comedians featured on this list cracked open books on everything from electrical engineering to law before changing course and joining the comedy world - but that doesn't mean their studies weren't worthwhile. ABC World News anchor and correspondent David Muir put it this way: 'The curiosity and the willingness to adapt are more important than what the degree is in.'
10 Comedians Who Gained College Degrees Before They Made it Big.
10 Comedians Who Gained College Degrees Before They Made it Big.
The Artist Inside Me
We all have artists inside of us but when did they stop inspiring us? This animation is Angel Yau's journey of her artist coming and going.
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(thanks Angel)
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(thanks Angel)
Wonders Of The Solar System
Did you know there's There's ice in Mercury? That it snows metal on Venus and that Mars has the tallest mountain in the entire Solar System? Here are some of the wonders of the Solar System.
What's In A Name? Why Scientific Names Are Important
The correct use of formal scientific names of organisms is key to accurate communication, but despite the simplicity of the system, it is rarely done right. Everyone is familiar with at least a few of these, even if they don't realise it.
Homo sapiens, Tyrannosaurus rex, Boa constrictor and Geranium arboreum are all likely recognisable no matter how limited your biological knowledge. You might well know these as 'Latin names' and while many are in Latin, there are those in Ancient Greek, Aztec, Mongolian, Xhosa and others and thus the general preference these days is to call them 'scientific names.'
Homo sapiens, Tyrannosaurus rex, Boa constrictor and Geranium arboreum are all likely recognisable no matter how limited your biological knowledge. You might well know these as 'Latin names' and while many are in Latin, there are those in Ancient Greek, Aztec, Mongolian, Xhosa and others and thus the general preference these days is to call them 'scientific names.'
8 Unbelievable Technologies That Replace Super Powers
Super heroes are the very definition of cool. The secret identities, the triumphant rescues, the skin-tight Lyrca outfits that show off every defined muscle and curve. Yes, super heroism is a lifestyle we could all get used to.
Luckily for you, the following eight super powers don't even require mutated genetics or a Kryptonian birth certificate, thanks to modern technology.
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