Dolphins Filmed Chewing on Poisonous Pufferfish in an Apparent Effort to Get High
Dolphins have been observed chewing on poisonous pufferfish in an apparent effort to get high on the fish’s potent neurotoxin. The behavior was filmed in…
Flight Demo of a Gigantic Model Cobra Helicopter
Radio-controlled aircraft enthusiast Josef Schmirl expertly pilots his hefty 81-pound Red Bull Cobra model helicopter in this 2012 video shot by fellow enthusiast RCSchim. According…
Combining Christmas Candy and Potassium Chlorate Causes a Dramatic Fiery Reaction
A jolly Santa candy is tossed in a beaker of molten potassium chlorate, resulting in a dramatic combustion reaction in this video by Andy Elliott…
Twitter Account Alerts Western Australia Beachgoers When Sharks Approach
Beachgoers in Western Australia can now receive alerts via Twitter when sharks are detected in coastal waters. Scientists have tagged more than 320 sharks with…
British Woman is First Person to Cycle to the South Pole
On December 27, 2013 British adventurer Maria Leijerstam arrived at the South Pole aboard her customized recumbent tricycle, making her the first person to cycle…
Turkish Ice Cream Vendor Subjects His Customers to Countless Tricks
Customers of this Turkish ice cream vendor in Istanbul must endure a succession of tricks and stunts before they can get their ice cream. Judging…
Researchers Have Uncovered Century-Old Negatives at Scott’s Hut in Antarctica
Antarctic Heritage Trust preservationists working to conserve artifacts at Scott’s Hut in Antarctica recently discovered nearly 100-year-old photographic negatives that depict the Ross Sea party,…
How To Be a Gangsta by Mr. Forthright
Mr. Forthright offers handy tips on “how to be a Gangsta.” Among his suggestions: get “emerald hip replacements” and don’t signal while driving. For more…
An Interactive Map of the US That Shows Travel Times From New York City for the Period 1800–1930
image via University of Richmond This fascinating interactive map shows how long it took to travel from New York City to points around the United…
Tessellated Origami Masks Covered in Intricate Patterns
Artist Joel Cooper uses an origami technique called tessellation to make ornate masks that are covered in intricate textures and patterns. Each mask is folded…