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Divers Stage a Disorienting Game of Upside-Down Ice Hockey Beneath the Surface of a Frozen Lake
A video by German news agency RuptlyTV captures a disorienting game of upside-down ice hockey staged by a team of Siberian scuba divers beneath the…
‘Day of Reckoning’, A Behind-the-Scenes Featurette for Neill Blomkamp’s Upcoming Sci-Fi Film ‘CHAPPiE’
Sony Pictures has released “Day Of Reckoning,” a behind-the-scenes featurette for the upcoming sci-fi film CHAPPiE (previously) co-written and directed by Neill Blomkamp (District 9…
A Drowsy White Kitten Makes for an Adorably Unique and Effective iPhone Stand
A drowsy white kitten makes for an adorably unique and effective iPhone stand, staying perfectly still while her human Max Polshikarpov plays a round of…
An Animated GIF of the New York City Subway Map That Charts the Order in Which the Lines Were Constructed
Appealing Industries, a self-proclaimed 150-year-old site, has created an “Animated History Of The NYC Subway,” a fascinating animated GIF that charts the history of New…
Harrison Ford to Return for a ‘Blade Runner’ Sequel Based on a Story by Ridley Scott
Harrison Ford is scheduled to reprise his iconic role as police officer Rick Deckard in a long-awaited sequel to the 1982 dystopian sci-fi classic, Blade…
Hyper Real CG, A Blog Showcasing Astonishingly Photorealistic Images Created With 3D Software
A self-portrait by Dragon The blog Hyper Real CG showcases astonishingly photorealistic examples of computer-generated images created by artists using 3D modeling software. The blog…
How American Sign Language Speakers Sign the Latest Internet and Pop Culture Slang
“Selfie” In this fascinating article, Hopes&Fears takes a look at how speakers of American Sign Language sign various Internet and pop culture slang terms including…
A Fluffy Long-Haired Cat Who Would Rather Be Outside in the Snow Than Inside Keeping Warm
A gorgeous five-year-old long-haired Norwegian Forest Cat/Maine Coon mix named Nala loves playing in the snow so much that she would rather be outside than…
Hayward, California Installs Sassy Traffic Signs in Effort to Curb Speeding and Accidents
In an effort to curb speeding along a steep stretch of Hayward Boulevard, the City of Hayward in California installed seven traffic signs that are…
Two Spooked Llamas Take Off From Their Trailer and Send Rescuers on a Televised Wild Goose Chase in Arizona
A couple of free-spirited llamas in Sun City, Arizona sent the Maricopa Sheriff’s Posse on a televised wild goose chase throughout the city before they…