The view from atop that statue must be incredible!
In Rio, recent lightning strikes have chipped two Christ the Redeemer’s fingers, as well as a part of its head. These pics of the repairs are awesome.
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I don’t think I’ll be buying a Seagate HD again anytime soon.
I don't think I'll be buying a Seagate HD again anytime soon.
Backblaze uses 25,000 hard drives for its online backup service. This has provided some interesting information, such as how long hard drives are likely to last and the difference in reliability between enterprise and consumer drives. Today, Backblaze has spilled the beans on which drive manufacturers are the most reliable. -
Our First Glimpse of the Web that Connects All Galaxies
Astronomers say all of the galaxies in the universe are connected by a vast cosmic web of filaments, but we’ve never actually seen this supposed network. That’s changed, however, thanks to the tumultuous activity of a distant quasar that’s illuminating the celestial backdrop. -
Sundogs are one of the best things about winter.
Sundogs are one of the best things about winter.
Imagine looking up on your daily commute and catching this crazy visual trickery in the sky! Yesterday, Youtube user melkiy582 captured a massive halo of light was seen around the sun on the horizon in Moscow—a cool atmospheric phenomenon known by an even cooler name: Sundog. -
I can’t believe how clear these images are.
I can't believe how clear these images are.
The forgetful mindless mob that is the internet is making viral these images of animals in the womb from the 2011 National Geographic program of the same name. I don’t blame her, because they are so impressive they should go viral on a monthly basis. -
Match Heads Igniting at 4,000 FPS Look Like Dying Alien Worlds
It’s usually over in an instant, but when you capture macro footage of a match head igniting at 4,000 frames per second, suddenly that almost instantaneous event becomes a fascinating look into the science of fire and ignition. And believe it or not, YouTuber UltraSlo had to throw an additional 2,000 watts of light on this match head to capture this mesmerizing footage–that’s a lot of birthday candles. -
2 Pounds Dry Ice + Sink Full of Water = Your Daily Dose of Catharsis
Here for enjoying from the comfort of your chair is a classic science demonstration: CrazyRussian… -
Scientists Use Gene Therapy to Stop Six People Going Blind
A team of surgeons in Oxford have used a pioneering new form of gene therapy to stop six of their patients going blind–and it’s hoped the technique could be used to treat blindness more generally. -
Woah, now that’s freaky!
Woah, now that's freaky!
What do you get when you apply the kindly, whimsical emoji you know and love to actual human faces? Nightmare fuel for days. But also very clever ad campaign that aims to stop sexual predators from occupying your child’s open tabs. -
That is one huge rocket! It’s gonna be an impressive launch in 2017.
That is one huge rocket! It's gonna be an impressive launch in 2017.
Late last year, NASA announced plans to develop its next generation launch system. As the space agency’s latest renderings show, this monstrous rocket will truly be able to take us to Mars — and well beyond. -
This isn’t good…
This isn't good…
In a somewhat obscure legal ruling, a judge has declared that the U.S. Federal Communications Com… -
The cat lovers out there should love this.
The cat lovers out there should love this.
Human dwellings must seem stupidly boring for cats who, in their natural state, are fond of climbing, jumping, and perching. Looking to overcome this egregious oversight, German company Goldtaze has put out this incredible line of handcrafted designer cat climbing furniture. -
Captain Canuck Webisode 4 – Rocky Mountain Fly
Featuring music by Wordburglar: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3Q3e7Yv-mv3j3IvPcO8QQ Video not loading? Watch it on Vimeo instead: http://captaincanuck.co… -
Incredible!
Incredible!
The fifth of the HERO3+ Adventure Series. The GoPro production crew journeys to Africa to explore the danger and beauty of Kevin Richardson’s passions for li… -
This is crazy!
This is crazy!
A passenger filmed a plane crash in Hawaii and just released the video. -
Drinking Alcohol Doesn’t Actually Kill Brain Cells
Myth: Alcohol kills brain cells. Now, to qualify that title, pure alcohol will absolutely kill br… -
Population distribution of the United States, measured in Canadas
The population density of Canada is incredibly low compared to the United States. This map is a great way to visualize the difference between the two countries. -
How to keep just anyone on Google+ from sending you Gmail
Google’s just implemented a new feature in Gmail that — by default — lets anyone in you… -
Good news people!
Good news people!
The International Space Station just got another lease on life. The White House has approved fund… -
Very interesting, this is the total opposite of what happened in Supersize Me.
Very interesting, this is the total opposite of what happened in Supersize Me.
A man lost 37 pounds and his cholesterol level dropped from 249 to 170 by eating exclusively at McDonald’s for 90 days. He ate everything: from Big Macs to salads to sundaes to shakes to quarter pounders. It’s the antithesis of Supersize Me, the pseudo-documentary of a man who did the same—with two crucial differences:
