Handless Magician Proves You Don’t Need Hands to Master Sleight of Hand
Meet Mahdi Gilbert, the 25-year-old Canadian magician making waves in the world of magic. He practices card manipulation and sleight of hand, a common skill set for a magician, but what sets him apart is his lack of hands. Standing at four-feet-six inches, Gilbert’s left arm stops at the elbow, and he has an articulated […]
“Bird-Catcher Tree” Lures Birds with Free Meals, Then Accidentally Kills Them
Pisonia Brunoniana is a species of small flowering trees native to tropical regions from Hawaii to New Zealand, and as far west as India. The pisonia tree has soft brittle wood with large glossy leaves and a dark secret. If you search among its roots and branches, you’re likely to find thousands of delicate bones […]
The Indian School Where All Students Learn to Write with Both Hands
A small school in rural India is gaining attention over the fact that all 300 students are ambidextrous. Data shows that only one percent of the global population is ambidextrous, but the ambitious founder of Veena Vandini School, in Madhya Pradesh, is aiming to change that, starting at a local level. Former soldier and Veena Vandini […]
Arizona Ranch Owner Tired of Fighting Off Aliens Puts It Up for Sale
A sprawling 10-acre desert ranch in Arizona, aptly named Stardust Ranch, has come onto the market for $5 million (USD). Located in the scenic Rainbow Valley just outside of metropolitan Phoenix, the ranch includes a 3.436 square foot house, an in-ground pool, and allegedly a constant stream of extraterrestrial traffic. Owner John Edmonds has grown […]
Guy Flies 25 Km Tied to 100 Helium Balloons in Real-Life “UP” Journey
An English adventurer recently got to experience what most of us have only seen in the 2009 Pixar animated movie “UP” – flying 8,000 feet above ground while tied to colorful party balloons. The Adventurists, an adventure company based in Bristol, England, offers unusual holidays to those seeking extraordinary experiences. Past projects have included, among […]
World’s Most Expensive Pair of High-Heels Costs a Whopping $15 Million
UK Designer Debbie Wingham has unveiled the world’s most expensive pair of shoes. The stiletto heels are encrusted with precious metals and rare stones — and feature a whopping $15.1 million (USD) price tag. Wingham is famous for her opulent creations and has worked for many celebrities, royals, and wealthy elite over the course of […]
Designer Creates High-Tech Mirror That Only Works When You Smile
A new high tech mirror, designed specifically for cancer patients, will only become reflective when a user smiles into it. The plug-in device, which closely resembles a tablet, comes equipped with a mirror, a built-in camera, and an opaque smart material triggered by propriety software. Facial recognition technology captures the face and prompts the surface […]
11-Year-Old Nepalese Girl Claims She Can Recognize Colors by Smell
Deepti Regmi, an 11-year-old girl from Nepal, spontaneously developed a peculiar ability last year. She is, inexplicably, able to smell colors, and can supposedly even identify them while blindfolded. Although she does not have an official diagnosis, her ability appears to be related to the sensory phenomena known as synaesthesia. Synaesthesia causes the person’s senses […]