“Is that Gary from SpongeBob SquarePants?”
Snail Bath
01/03/11 -- Videos
Dew-Covered Damselflies
01/03/11 -- Pretty Cool
“These sparkling objects look more like dazzling jewels than humble damselflies. But the beautiful creations are actually insects covered in early morning dew, a combination which creates a jaw-dropping natural effect in the morning sunshine. The incredible images were captured on camera by photographer Patrick Goossens. The Belgian insect expert has dedicated years to getting the perfect shot, studying dragonfly and damselfly behaviour to help him get closer to the creatures. Goossens, 50, gets up before sunrise to catch the dew-covered insects in their best light and has just minutes to capture the sparkling creatures before the wind and sun cause the tiny drops of water to evaporate. The photographer, from St-Martens-Bodegem, near Brussels, said: ‘My interest in dragonflies and damselflies started five years ago, when I was forced to stay at home for a few months after a severe work accident.” w/ photos
If You’re Happy And You Know It…
01/03/11 -- Videos
Top 12 Fictional Drugs From Movies And TV
01/03/11 -- Top Lists
“Whether it’s Tony Montana snorting lines of coke the length of pool tables, Cheech and Chong puffing on some quality bud, Harry Goldfarb injecting himself with smack, or crack smoking on The Wire, mind-altering and recreational drugs have been a major part of movies and television for a long time. But there are also a gangload of fictional drugs to consider, when the stuff that already exists isn’t potent enough. Some fictional drugs can be simply a great time, while others grant the user incredible perspective or abilities. One thing’s for sure, they are all a lot more powerful than the dime bag you bought from the creepy guy on the corner. Anyway, there are quite a few that stick out, so take a look at the most memorable fictional drugs in movies and television.” w/ photos
Breakbot – Baby I’m Yours
01/03/11 -- Pretty Cool
1,000 Dead Birds Fall From Sky In Arkansas
01/03/11 -- Unbelievable
“Wildlife officials are trying to determine what caused more than 1,000 blackbirds to die and fall from the sky over an Arkansas town. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission said Saturday that it began receiving reports about the dead birds about 11:30 p.m. the previous night. The birds fell over a 1-mile area of Beebe, and an aerial survey indicated that no other dead birds were found outside of that area. Commission ornithologist Karen Rowe said the birds showed physical trauma, and she speculated that “the flock could have been hit by lightning or high-altitude hail.” The commission said that New Year’s Eve revelers shooting off fireworks in the area could have startled the birds from their roost and caused them to die from stress.” w/ photos
Don’t Hug This Man!
01/03/11 -- Ridiculous
The Amphibious Hydrocar
01/03/11 -- Pretty Cool
“Rick Dobbertin is well known for his imaginative projects. After constructing a pair of award winning hot rods in the 80s, he built the Dobbertin Surface Explorer, a 32 foot long amphibious vehicle constructed out of an old milk tanker. Dobbertin took the Surface Explorer around the world logging 30,000 land miles and over 3,000 miles in the open ocean. Perhaps most importantly, the Surface Explorer was voted one of Jalopnik’s 10 best Post Apocalyptic Survival Vehicles a couple years ago. Dobbertin nearly made it around the entire world with the Surface Explorer before financial problems brought him back to upstate New York. In a bold and somewhat questionable move, Dobbertin sold the Surface Explorer and his Award winning Hot Rods to finance the Dobbertin HydroCar you see here.” w/ photos
