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Biggest Drawing in the World

May 25th, 2008 at 10:17 pm » Comments (0)

A whole lot crazy, but we like it
With the help of a GPS device and shipping company, DHL, artist Erik Nordenankar went on a 55 day journey around the world to complete this self-portrait. Videos after the jump.



Cliffhanger Robot Gives Stallone a Run for His Money

May 25th, 2008 at 9:52 pm » Comments (0)

Good on this little EVOLTA-powered robot for climbing a 1,500-ft. Grand Canyon cliff on Saturday.



High Chair No Child Should Feel Deprived In

May 25th, 2008 at 9:48 pm » Comments (0)

 
 
So your little one was born with silver, gold and Swarovski studded spoons (gone are the days of only silver spoon) in his or her mouth, then you’ve gotto get a complementing luxurious high-chair when he actually starts using those spoons to feed.



Stonehenge Damaged By Vandals

May 25th, 2008 at 1:31 pm » Comments (0)

We’re pretty sure these guys need to be shot

Vandals used a hammer and screwdriver to vandalize England’s world-famous Stonehenge ancient monument, the first such incident for decades, officials said on Thursday.
 



Rebels Heave Sigh of Relief Over Postponement of M-18 Elite

May 25th, 2008 at 1:25 pm » Comments (0)

 
Did anyone just say that it came from the UN contingent! Big folly there for it is securely the Pentagon which owes all the credit to have the M-18 Elite ready.



Born Lucky

May 25th, 2008 at 1:24 pm » Comments (0)

 
Some people are just born lucky
This picture pretty well symbolizes the definition of “born lucky”.  Click to enlarge.  Video after the jump.



Max Planck Institute Study: How Are Humans Unique?

May 25th, 2008 at 12:55 pm » Comments (0)

 
 Research now shows that watching Blues Clues makes children far more chimp-like
Human beings do not like to think of themselves as animals. It is thus with decidedly mixed feelings that we regard the frequent reports that activities once thought to be uniquely human are also performed by other species: chimpanzees who make and use tools, […]



Survivalists Prepare for Energy Crisis

May 25th, 2008 at 12:37 pm » Comments (1)

 
 Survivalists: Thinking only of themselves as usual
A few years ago, Kathleen Breault was just another suburban grandma, driving countless hours every week, stopping for lunch at McDonald’s, buying clothes at the mall, watching TV in the evenings.
That was before Breault heard an author talk about the bleak future of the world’s oil supply. Now, she’s […]



Study: Pretty Girls are More Likely to be Bullied

May 25th, 2008 at 12:25 pm » Comments (0)

The first rule of fight club: Don’t abuse the hot chicks
They wear trendy dresses, spend most of the time in front of the mirror, but contrary to conventional wisdom, teenage girls who consider themselves attractive are more likely to be the victims of emotionally damaging bullying - including being socially ostracized or having rumors spread […]