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Is Bacteria The Answer To Life?
In some far off world, maybe there is such thing as tiny little microbe geniuses that’ve figured out the secrets of life before their bigger, more top o’ the food chain human-like counterparts. Maybe those microbes know we exist! Maybe they know if an orange red crayon is more orange or more red! Hell, maybe bacteria on our planet are that smart. That’s what an artist wants to find out.
Construction Machinery Going Wild Is So Absurd It’s Hilarious
This YouTube video showing a concrete buffer going crazy is a bit slow at first. But give it some time, it soon gets hilariously absurd, with a dozen construction workers trying to stop the beast. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Except for their pride. [Thanks Paul!]
The First Kickflip Car Jump In History Is Also The Craziest Car Jump I Have Ever Seen
This is the first time in history that a man has kickflipped over a car, a Chevy Sonic. On December 16, 2011, Rob Dyrdek became the first man to do it. It’s quite crazy. [Thanks Karl!]
Would You Fly A Wingsuit Through A Mountain?
I mean, really, is there a stunt insane enough not to try in a wingsuit? On second thoughts, don’t answer that. Wingsuits scare the heck out of me, although there’s no denying that they can make for some awesome video. Like, say… jumping through a hole in a mountain. Not that this is totally insane in any way.
I Wish The CrazyFlie Quadrocopter Was On Sale Right Now
Quadrocopters are everywhere these days. But the 20-gram CrazyFlie is one worth noting.
Woman Stabs Boyfriend Because He Won’t Show Her His Facebook Page
An Indianapolis woman, Shemicka McVey, stabbed her boyfriend, Maurice Davenport, during an argument after he wouldn’t let her see his Facebook page. That takes Superpoking a step too far. Doesn’t he know he can just erase things from his wall?
This Guy Swallowed A Pill To Become A Human Jukebox
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In Case Of Asteroid, Use Lasso
Everyone is aware that the asteroids are determined to kill us all. But did you know our most foolproof defense? Why, just grab the nearest 60,000 miles of rope, dummy.
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