POTD: Animal Friendships

This is a collection of pictures of animals getting along with each other. They are from a blog called LetsBeFriends, and it is surprising that some of them were able to be taken. The best ones are the bird and mouse, frog and mouse, dog and cat, and dog and baby deer. Enjoy, and as the source says "If they ... Read More...

Compilation of 15 Speed Records

The concept of speed appeals to the competitive nature that is inherent to basic human instinct. Originally, in the days of Darwinian fitness, the faster someone was the less likely they were to be eaten. At the same time they appeared fitter and sexual selection would favor them. These simple rules have created an obsession with speed and strength. The ... Read More...

Ken Block’s Gymkhana Two

Gymkhana One took the internet by storm. The video acquired over 20 million views on youtube, and suddenly everyone knew the name of DC Shoes co-founder Ken Block. He's a successful rally racer and extreme sports competitor, appearing in skateboarding, motocross, and snowboarding events. He's also a damn fine driver, as his Rally America victories demonstrate. With his Crawford ... Read More...

The 10 Coolest Places to Swim

1. Bioluminescent Bay Located in Puerto Rico, on Vieques Island, there is a shallow body of water with a narrow inlet known as Mosquito Bay. In each gallon of the bay there are 720,000 phosphorescent single-celled organisms that glow when they are agitated. It is a defense mechanism -- the glowing is designed to daze whatever predator is bothering the ... Read More...

13 Half-Assed Solutions to Problems

When confronted with a problem that needs solving, many people tend towards extreme procrastination and laziness. Frequently things remain broken for a long time, and though sometimes they're fixed properly, occasionally a wannabe MacGyver will contrive an absurd solution from everyday materials. One of the most common perpetrators of poor repairs is Duct Tape, a material which many are convinced ... Read More...