Kestrel Lands On Camerman’s Head + Medieval Falconry

On August 26, 2013 by Tim Newman

I recently attended a medieval festival in the grounds of Herstmonceux castle. At this auspicious event they had a collection of birds of prey, as you might expect, and they were a joy to behold. Us...

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The Problem With Selfishness

On August 23, 2013 by Lonesome George

Our determination to act in our own self interest and our comfort in doing so is the biggest problem our species faces. Syria, Egypt, Iraq, to name just a few, bring shame on...

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Red Hot Nickel Ball Placed On World’s Largest Gummi Bear

On August 23, 2013 by Tim Newman

Bit of an odd title I hear you say? Correct. There’s a Youtube channel called carsandwater and it features some guy heating up a ball of nickel until it’s red hot, then putting...

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Whatever Happened To That HUGE Louisiana Sinkhole?

On August 22, 2013 by Tim Newman

Welcome to Assumption Parish, Louisiana where a massive sinkhole opened up, covering 25 acres of land the video below went viral in 2012; it ate anything it fancied. When this huge, brand new pond did eventually stop eating things it began belching...

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VIDEO: 550 Tonne Russian Military Hovercraft Disturbs Sunbathers

On August 22, 2013 by Tim Newman

Firstly: thank you, Russia for your constant stream of military surprises. You never disappoint. I genuinely appreciate it. Today’s military surprise comes in the form of a 60 metre long, 500+ tonne military...

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Northern Lights / Aurora Borealis: What, Why, How?

On August 20, 2013 by Tim Newman

One thing I want to do before I die is witness the aurora borealis.. Apparently, the northern lights occur almost every other day up at the northernmost tip of Scandinavia; even as far south...

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Ball Lightning: A Mystery Unsolved (Videos)

On August 19, 2013 by Tim Newman

Ball lightning is a phenomena that has been reported hundreds of times throughout recorded history, but we really aren’t any nearer to finding out what it is, what causes it or why it...

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The Oldest Board Games In The World

On August 19, 2013 by Tim Newman

Recently, in Izmir, Turkey a group excavating a 5,000 year old burial at the site of Başur Höyük made some exciting discoveries. They unearthed 49 sculpted pieces that are presumed to be part of a game (pictured...

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JCB Water Fun In Russia – UNSAFETY FIRST

On August 19, 2013 by Tim Newman

The other day I put up a video showcasing some Siberians in Russia using JCB diggers to cross an engorged river, CLICK HERE to see that little wonder. This next video shows some youngsters using a JCB...

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Fake Paris Built In China Has Become Ghost Town

On August 19, 2013 by Tim Newman

Welcome to Tianducheng, China. Situated just outside Hangzhou in East China’s Zhejiang Province, this small residential area is essentially a ghost town. The Zhejiang Guangsha Co. Ltd took it upon themselves to build a miniature Paris in the...

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