What Would It Look Like If The Moon Was Replaced By Other Planets?

On August 15, 2013 by Tim Newman

What would it look like if the moon was replaced by other planets? To be honest, that’s not a question I had ever asked, but it is a question I’m glad someone has...

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Crossing A River In Russia Using Diggers And Guts

On August 15, 2013 by Tim Newman

Russians are nothing if not resourceful. The video below shows this trait off to it’s fullest. The scene takes place at Nyarmayaha River near the coal-mining town of Vorkuta where some Siberian travelers were dealing with (very) bad road...

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VIDEO: Synchronized Mascot Dancing World Record

On August 15, 2013 by Tim Newman

……where else but Japan? This all kicked off back in January 2013. I apologise that I haven’t brought it to your attention earlier, and I apologise if you’ve already seen it (although why...

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Olinguito: The Newest Mammal Species

On August 15, 2013 by Tim Newman

The olinguito is the first new species of carnivore to be found in the western hemisphere in 35 years. New species of bacteria, bugs and fish are fairly often tracked down, but new mammals...

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Video: Tokyo Train Hit By Lightning Bolt

On August 15, 2013 by Tim Newman

Here’s an incredible weather based clip for you. This video, taken in August 2013, shows a Tokyo commuter train getting blasted by a lightning strike. It’s pretty gnarly looking. No one was injured...

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Russian Propaganda Tourism Posters From the 1920s and 1930s

On August 14, 2013 by Tim Newman

During the 20s and 30s, the Russian tourist board decided to re-brand itself to Westerners. They attempted to present themselves in a more fashionable and familiar way to other countries. The posters shown...

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Mobile Phone Failures In North Korea And South Korea

On August 14, 2013 by Tim Newman

Two countries that only speak to each other through gritted teeth both had mobile phone related news items this week. Both very different, but both equally entertaining. South Korea Mobile phone company LG...

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Man Vs Sheep

On August 14, 2013 by Tim Newman

This video has banged more than 3 million hits since it was popped onto the interwab in 2013, and rightly so. It shows a guy on a trail bike in Nelson, New Zealand getting confronted...

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Partial Breakthrough In Understanding Near Death Experiences

On August 13, 2013 by Tim Newman

Near Death Experiences (NDEs) have been reported across the world, by different cultures, and throughout history. Intense lights, life flashing past, and vivid emotions are commonly reported by those that have been on the...

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Dancing Forest Of Kaliningrad: Weird Spiral Trees In Russia

On August 12, 2013 by Tim Newman

This incredibly strange pine forest is on the Curonian Spit, Kaliningrad, Russia. It’s known as the dancing forest to some, or the drunken forest to locals and it’s formation is a bit of a mystery....

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