Brazilian Doctor Uses HIV-Infected Needles to Keep Burglars Out
Some people use guard dogs, other opt for an alarm or surveillance system to keep burglars away, but a certain Brazilian doctor went for something a lot more extreme – needles infected with HIV. The female orthopedist from the city of Sobradinho was fed up with burglars jumping over her fence and stealing her belongings. […]
Bridesmaid Attends Wedding via iPad
Although she “called dibs on being a bridesmaid” at her friends wedding, Renee Armstrong couldn’t actually be there in person to fulfill her promise, but thanks to modern technology she did it via iPad. Jonathan Alberico and Jamie Wilborn looked beautiful on their wedding day, but something else attracted the attention of the guests throughout […]
Thai Artist Stages Modern Day Gold Rush
Acclaimed Thai artist Surasi Kusolwong is challenging art lovers to get down and dirty for the chance to get their hands on a real gold necklace. Kusolwong’s latest art installation, called Sickness, is one big pile of colorful wool and yearn, but it contains precious treasures in the shape of gold necklaces planted by the […]
World’s First Pig Fat Museum Opens in Ukraine
Pig fat is considered a tasty treat in central and eastern European countries like Belarus, Russia or the Czech Republic, and the Ukraine has even opened a museum dedicated to it. Known as salo in the Ukraine, this traditional food is often translated as ‘lard’ or ‘bacon’ in English, but there are some subtle differences […]
Summer Night Horror – Japan’s Creepy Yokai Monster Train
The Yokai Train is a somewhat scary summer attraction in Kyoto, Japan. One of the electrical trains is boarded by creepy monsters that try to scare children out of their wits. If you were looking for a way to scare a spoiled brat into submission, look no further that the monster train of Kyoto, an […]
New York Steampunk Apartment Can Be Yours for $1,750,000
One of the coolest homes in new York City, film-maker Jeremy Noritz’s steampunk-themed apartment is now for sale for the “modest” price of $1,750,000. It sounds like a lot of money, I know, but keep in mind this is the Big Apple and we’re not talking about your average apartment. Featuring a beautiful steampunk interior […]
The Creepy Taxidermy Creatures of Andrew Lancaster
Andrew Lancaster is a New Zealand taxidermist who has taken the art of stuffing animals to new heights by creating impossible hybrids like three-headed chickens of winged possums. Lancaster has been creating his creepy creatures for about two years, but he began practicing taxidermy after he moved to New Zealand, from England, 14 years ago. After […]
Chinese Inventor Takes Off in Home-Made Flying Saucer
Shu Mansheng, a Chinese farmer with no mechanics or electronics educations has managed to pilot a flying saucer he himself built. The simple fact that he only has a basic school education hasn’t stopped Shu Mansheng from fulfilling his dream of building his own flying machine. He taught himself everything he needed to know about […]
Woman Converts Old Caboose into Comfy Home
When she bought a 1909 Soo Line caboose in 1975, Marcia Webber never thought she’d end up living in it full time, but she’s now happy to call this collector’s piece home. Marcia and her husband bought the old caboose from the Turnerville Station, in Whippany, New Jersey, after responding to an ad in the […]
Coolest Finds of the Week #6
Craziest Japanese Music Video (Youtube) Scandybars: Candy Bars Cut in Half, Scanned (Scandybars) 10 Most Beautiful Urban Parks on Earth (Environmental Graffiti) Eiffel Flower – Sunflower Soars to 23 Feet into the Air (Daily Mail) Formula 1 Fan Gets Mercedes Bionic Hand (SWNS) 40,000 Watt Car Audio System Makes Girl’s Hair Go Crazy (Youtube) German […]
Japanese Artist Creates Structures from 30,000 Post-Its
Japanese artist Yo Shimada, of tat-o architects, has created a series of fragile structures using thousands of brightly-colored post-its. This isn’t the first time someone has used the good old post-it as an art medium, but it may well be the first time it serves as a building material. Aided by students from the Kyoto […]
New Yorkers Can Now Rent Backyards for $50 an Hour
If you’re living in a crammed New York apartment but always dreamed of relaxing in a green backyard complete with white picket fences and a barbecue, you’ll be glad to know backyards are now available for rent right in your own city. The Participation Agency, a group that unites “brands and investors with creative ventures […]
Man Sleeps in Coffin to Honor His Dead Friend
Zelli Rossi, from Sao Paolo, Brazil, has been sleeping in a coffin for the last 23 years, as a way of honoring the memory of a friend who died in 1988. The story of Zelli Rosi and his bizarre sleeping habit would have probably remained a family secret if his 14-year-old grandson hadn’t decided to […]
Meet Beau, the Canine Calculator
Beau the Labrador knows all the usual tricks like “sit”, “roll over”, but he prefers something a little more challenging like subtracting, dividing, multiplying. Yup, you guessed it, this pooch is a canine mathematician. The 12-year-old black Labrador retriever is probably smarter than a lot of people when it comes to math, considering he can […]
The Awe-Inspiring Paper Sculptures of Allen and Patty Eckman
Allen and Patty Eckman create detailed cast paper sculptures inspired by Native American culture, using a special technique they themselves invented. Allen Eckman took an interest in art and design after returning from Vietnam, where he served as a Sargent. He attended the Art Center College of Design, where he met Patty, who obviously shared his […]