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Can The World’s Largest Undersea Observatory Find A Kracken In The Next 25 Years?

The worst part about exploring the sea floor is that there’s water everywhere. It’s dark, cold and not terribly compatible with breathing. But with Neptune Canada sprawled along 805km of the sea floor like an ancient serpent, nothing down there will escape our study.

August 11, 2011
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Abraham Lincoln In The Clouds Above New Brunswick, Canada

The guy recording this video of an impending storm says it best: Holy freak! Usually you KINDA see shapes in clouds, and you have to convince your friend that it totally looks like a bunny. Or an elephant. Or your grandma with her big glasses. But there’s no convincing necessary with this one. Abraham Lincoln is clearly about to throw down some thunderbolts in Canada!

August 2, 2011
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The Newest Way To Crap Your Pants In Terror

We humans are always dreaming up new ways of almost killing ourselves without actually killing ourselves. That shot of adrenaline, when you seem to be staring in death’s face, reminds us we’re alive.

July 28, 2011
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Why Is The Canadian Prime Minister Posting Cat Pictures On Google+?

You would think that Canadian head of state, Stephen Harper, would have more important issues to attend to but apparently not. Unless… maybe this some kind of Canadian propaganda? That’s gotta be it. Never trust a kitten! (Not that we’re much better.)

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Whittling Is Definitely An Artform In Maskull Lasserre’s Case

Canadian Maskull Lasserre’s woodwork is miles from the kind of whittling woodwork that takes place down in Alabama in a rickety old rocking chair. For one, each piece is incredibly intricate, and extremely macabre, with skulls popping out of furniture and axe handles carved into skeletons.

July 4, 2011
Science

Space Station Internet Too Slow For Online Video Games

Regarding life in space, everyone has three questions: How do you poop, has anyone screwed, and can you play video games up there. Alright, maybe the first two are more commonly asked, but we have an answer to the third question now.

June 30, 2011
News

Bike Commuters In The Yukon Are Better Than You

According to a recent study, the Yukon has the highest number of bike commuters in North America, at 2.6 per cent. It’s one of the coldest parts of Canada. What’s your excuse, everywhere else? Too warm for ya? [Harvard Business Review]

June 29, 2011
Science

Surreal Lake Full Of Frozen Bubbles Is Actually On Planet Earth

It’s hard to believe that such an alien sight exists on our Pale Blue Dot. Photographed by Emmanuel Coupe, this photo shows frozen gas bubbles in a Canadian lake. In his own words:

June 25, 2011
News

American Faces Prison For Bringing Manga To Canada On Laptop

If you’re travelling to Canada, a country whose customs officials are notorious for playing the role of morality police, you’d better leave your Japanese comics at home – whether they’re in print or digital.

June 23, 2011
News

360-Degree Video Of Riots Proves Canada Is Not So Nice

I never understood people’s need to trash streets, burn cars or destroy anything after their team loses (or sometimes wins) a big game. But I’ve always wondered what it would feel like. This 360-degree video of the Vancouver riots shows me.

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