The Eye – A Mysterious Rotating Island in Argentina
Located near the northeastern edge of Argentina, in the swampy marshes of Parana Delta, is an enigmatic floating island that allegedly rotates on its own axis. Nicknamed “The Eye”, the nearly perfect circular island has become the subject of an upcoming documentary that will try to unravel the mystery of its existence. The Eye was discovered six […]
You Can Now Do Yoga with Goats on a Farm in Oregon
The name “Goat Yoga” can be a bit misleading, but no, it’s not yoga for goats, but yoga for humans on a picturesque farm in Oregon where practitioners can relax in the presence of adorable friendly goats. Lainey Morse, who owns the No Regrets Farm, in Willamette Valley, Oregon, had worked as a photographer for […]
This Smart Self-Locking Handbag Aims to Curb Shopping Addiction
The iBag2 is a digitally programmable handbag designed to flash and vibrate when “danger spending zones” are hit and even self-lock if these discreet warnings are ignored by shopaholics. Launched by personal finance website Finder.com, the iBag2 is the result of a joint effort from a female-led team of engineers from robotics firm Colmac Robotics Ltd in Ireland […]
Tombs with a View at the World’s Tallest Vertical Cemetery
With the remains of around 100 billion dead people currently buried or otherwise stored on this planet, it’s no surprise that we’re running out of space for final resting places. The phrase “six feet under” just isn’t sustainable anymore, so architects are now looking to the sky as an alternative to sprawling ground cemeteries. High-rise cemeteries are […]
This Artist’s Kisses Are Literally a Work of Art
Toronto-based artist Alexis Fraser, a.k.a. Lipstick Lex, is giving the phrase “makeup artist” a whole new meaning. She creates incredibly detailed portraits by kissing the canvas and leaving lipstick prints in just the right places. Fraser specializes in oil painting, but has also mastered a unique art form that she calls “kiss print pointilism”, which has […]
Woman Turns Her Brooklyn Home into a Lush Urban Jungle
Fashion Model Summer Rayne Oakes has been living in a 1,200-square-foot converted industrial space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, for 11 years, and during in that time she has managed to turn it into a stunning oasis filled with 500 plants, including a living wall, an irrigated vertical garden, a closet garden, edibles and exotic species. “I think […]
Self-Taught Artist Creates Mind-Blowingly Realistic Portraits of Wildlife
Looking at the detailed leopard portrait below, you’d be inclined to think Franziska Treptow is a photographer. Every detail, from the tiny hairs of the animal’s fur to the reflection in its eyes, is so perfect that it’s almost impossible to believe that the young German artist paints or draws every one of her artworks. Franziska’s […]
Chinese Teen Sentenced to Life in Prison for Buying Toy Gun Replicas Online
When 18-year-old Liu Dawei ordered 24 toy gun replicas from a Taiwanese website, in July 2014, he never imagined the purchase would soon land him in prison for the rest of his life. Liu never even got the fake firearms he paid 30,540 RMB ($4,600) for, as his mail order was held at customs. Instead, police soon arrived […]
This Designer Coffee Water Is Formulated Specifically for Your Morning Brew
There’s no denying that water plays a huge part in the overall quality of coffee, which is why most respectable coffee shops use filters to get rid of excess minerals or chemicals that might negatively impact the taste of their brews. But now there’s an even better way to ensure that your morning cup of […]
SymGym – A Video Game Controller That Offers a Full-Body Workout
The SymGym may look like a combination between a rowing machine and a stair stepper, but it’s actually a revolutionary video game controller that allows gamers to get a full body workout while doing what they love most. Chicago-based startup SymGym describes its innovative device as “a resistance-based game controller and gaming platform” that adjusts the level of […]
Introducing Pooper – An Uber-Like App for Dog Poop
If you’re too busy or squeamish to pick up after your dog, you’re going to love this new smartphone app that connects you to someone willing to do it for you, for a fee. A service that allows you to call someone to pick up your dog’s poop sounds unreal, which is probably why the […]
Russian Bank Offers Pokemon Go Free Insurance
A Russian bank has found the perfect way to leverage the popularity of Pokemon Go to promote its products. Sberbank is offering Russian players free Pokemon Go insurance, promising to compensate players with up to 50,000 rubles (about $800) in case of gaming-related accidents. Playing Pokemon Go can be a very fun experience, but as you’ve […]
Chinese People Are Smashing Their iPhones in Bizarre Display of Patriotism
After the International Court in Hague ruled that China has no historical claims to the the South China Sea and is breaching the sovereignty of the Philippines by exploring resources, Chinese citizens started showing their support for their country by boycotting American brands like Apple and KFC. Soon after the landmark decision was reported by national […]
Man Goes from Technically Obese to Unbelievably Ripped in Just Three Months
Patrick Magno, from San Diego, California, recently won the grand prize in a fitness competition after he managed to lose 49 pounds and get into enviable physical shape in just three months. After a medical exam revealed that he was 30 per cent body fat and at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, Patrick Magno […]
Electronics Enthusiast Spends $53,000 Building a Supercomputer That Only Plays Tetris
Computer geeks spend ridiculous amounts of money on high-end rigs all the time, but one digital electronics engineer from Cambridge, England, poured a small fortune into building a giant computer that he only uses to play Tetris. James Newman’s supercomputer took five years to build, cost over $53,000 and takes up an entire room, yet […]