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Intrepid Reporter and Photographer Take a Trip Up to the Top of Sutro Tower in San Francisco
In the latest installment of the KQED series Bay Curious, reporter Jessica Plazcek and photographer Adam Grossberg take a trip to the top of Sutro…
Brave Cat Lands Safely After Accidentally Taking an Unexpected Ride on a Microlight Craft
A sleeping cat awoke to find herself clinging tightly onto the wing of a microlight craft in mid-flight. Luckily the two people aboard noticed the…
The Wisdom of Star Trek Captain Jean-Luc Picard Set to an Electric Beat by Eclectic Method
Star Trek: The Next Generation character Captain Jean-Luc Picard, as portrayed by Sir Patrick Stewart, espouses some profound wisdom set to an electric beat by Eclectic Method. Picard…
Fluffy Long-Haired Cat Repeatedly Puts Herself Between Her Human and His Video Games
A fluffy snow-loving but persistent Maine Coon/Norwegian Forest Cat named Nala repeatedly acts as a physical barrier between her human Alexander and his video game…
Marine Expert Explains How Certain Species of Octopus Can Run Away From Predators Using Their Tentacles
Science Friday spoke with Dr. Chrissy Hubbard about why certain species of bipedal octopi are able to use their tentacles to run.
New F/X Trailer for the Second Season of ‘Fargo’ Hints at Brewing Trouble in the Frozen Heartland
F/X Networks has released the first promotional trailer for the second season of the hit series Fargo. While the trailer doesn’t give away much about…
Adorable Nine Month Timelapse of Two Growing Puppies Repeatedly Sprinting Toward Their Food
Colby and Bleu, two golden retriever puppies who are also known as “Cheese Patrol”, are captured running for their food around the same corner over…
Guitar Tips From Coma the Doof Warrior From ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’
In a recent video by Funny or Die, Coma the Doof Warrior from Mad Max: Fury Road gives a series of guitar tips for properly rocking…
LeBrawny James by Hanksy
I spotted this hilarious LeBrawny James illustration by Hanksy today as I was walking up Orchard Street in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. We’ve…
An Amusing Project That Collects Photos of Sheep From Google Street View
Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland Google Sheep View is an amusing project by Ding Ren and Michael Karabinos that collects photos of sheep from Google…