Most Dangerous GoPro Footage

This is the most insanely GoPro video you have ever seen. The whole video was filmed in the ski area of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. You will see strange things which you would never expect when skiing on slopes.



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(thanks Matt)

Quick, Draw!

Quick, Draw! is a 'game' by Google Experiments. Can a neural network learn to recognize doodles? See hoe well it does with your drawings and help teach it, just by playing.

You are tasked with sketching out six different objects per game. The neural network has 10 seconds to figure out what the thing you are drawing is supposed to be.

A Collection Of Art Nouveau Doors From Around The World

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Art Nouveau is an international style of art and architecture that was most popular between 1890 and 1910. It was inspired by natural forms and structures, particularly the curved lines of plants and flowers. Here's a selection of the most gorgeous Art Nouveau doors that reflect the subtle elegance of this style.

The Best T-Rex Costume You've Ever Seen

A Japanese company called On-Art Corporation wants to build a Jurassic Park-like attraction called 'Dino-A-Park.' But instead of spending billions of dollars trying to bring extinct creatures back to life, the company has instead created some of the most life-like and realistic dinosaur costumes you’ve ever seen.



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Paradise - A Contemporary Interpretation Of The Garden Of Earthly Delights

An animated interpretation of 'The Garden Of Earthly Delights' by Hieronymus Bosch.



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(thanks Cora)

The Oddest Job Elvis Presley Ever Had

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Before Elvis Presley became the most famous singer in the world he held a few different jobs. Probably the most famous was as a truck driver for the Crown Electric company. Elvis had also been an usher in a movie theater for a while. But the most unusual job Elvis had is not so well known.

Pole Dancing Bears

A preview from Planet Earth II: Mountains. Camera traps reveal how grizzly bears rub against trees to scratch those hard to reach places.



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The Most Cheerfully Colorful Town In The World

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Imagine stumbling across a vibrant and energetic town where all the walls, window frames, stairs, and even roofs are painted in bright, intense colors and dynamically-detailed murals.

This visually electrifying place really exists. It's a town called Guatapé, in Colombia. Photographer Jessica Devnani happened upon this wonderful discovery while backpacking through Colombia and marveled at its beautiful colors, cobblestone streets, and tremendous views.

10 US Archaeological Discoveries Shrouded In Mystery

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Most people consider the start of US history to be 1776, but nothing could be further from the truth. There are, in fact, thousands of years of North American history.

Who lived there? What did they leave behind? Take a look at some of the most interesting and mysterious archaeological discoveries ever made in the United States.

12 Chimps Of Christmas

Christmas Video 2016 by Oddbins, the UK's favourite high street wine and beer merchant. Oddbins’ 2016 video is the latest in a long line of quirky and unconventional videos that have featured a menagerie of different animals including bears, penguins and foxes.

This year's offering features 12 Chimps that are named after the brand attributes ascribed to Oddbins by its customers. The chimps combine their skills to break into an Oddbins branch in the middle of a night before decorating the store.



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15 Old-Fashioned Ways Of Keeping Time

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Figuring out the time is easy these days, whether with inexpensive wristwatches or the ubiquitous cell phone clock.

But in centuries past, humans had to rely on shadows from the sun, the melting of a candle, or even the varying smells of incense. Here are some examples of antiquated timekeeping.

Airports Furthest From Their Cities

An infographic by Just the Flight. Once your flight lands, you are generally safe in the assumption that most of your journey is complete. Unfortunately, for some airports this is far from being the case.

Some of the airports are in fact quite a distance away from their namesake city centres, resulting in journeys that may even eclipse the time spent in the air.

(thanks Harry)

The Ocean Is Way Deeper Than You Think

The Ocean is a deep and scary world that is completely removed from most of our lives. See just how deep the ocean actually is.



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The Japanese Museum Of Rocks That Look Like Faces

Two hours northwest of Tokyo in Chichibu, there is a museum of rocks called Chinsekikan where you won't learn a thing about geology. However, you'll spend a few delightful hours marveling at strange exhibits such as the Elvis Presley rock, the Boris Yeltsin rock, the Jesus rock, the Nemo rock and the Donkey Kong rock.

Chinsekikan features over 1700 specimens. About 900 of them resemble human faces. These unaltered rocks naturally resemble celebrities, religious figures, movie characters, and more.

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TRON Coaster Ride-Through In Shanghai Disneyland

TRON roller coaster ride at Shanghai Disneyland.



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Illustrations From A Weird 1902 Phrenology Book

Illustrations from Vaught's Practical Character Reader, a book on phrenology by L. A. Vaught published in 1902. It's both fascinating and disturbing to look through the diagrams from old phrenology texts.

Although phrenology was at the height of its popularity during the first half of the 19th century, it enjoyed a bit of resurgence in the early 20th century.

12 Forward-Thinking Urban Transit Systems

Integrating fairly seamlessly into existing city infrastructure, making use of renewable energy and solving the 'last mile' problem plaguing most public transit systems, these designs make some major advancements from the buses and trains already in use today.

With some already in development around the world and others representing ideas that could provide inspiration for real-life solutions, these futuristic urban transit systems aim to get around traffic congestion and provide safer, more efficient rides.

Unicorn Gold Potty Spray

Unicorn Gold is a 'before-you-squat' potty spray uniquely created by Squatty Potty. Just a few sprays of Unicorn Gold into the toilet bowl and that, skunky, putrid bathroom stench stays where it belongs - trapped deep below the surface of the toilet water.



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How Cats Clawed Their Way Into Our Hearts

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There are an estimated 600 million house cats on the planet today. To some people, they are beautiful, almost mystical creatures. To others, they are feline psychopaths responsible for the murder of billions of songbirds each year.

In 'The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World,' Abigail Tucker traces our long love affair with - and sometimes hatred of - cats.