From the monthly archives:

June 2007

Ford Model’s Workout Tips and Routines

June 19, 2007

As we all know, working out can be pretty boring. As we also know, often models are not the sharpest tools in the shed. However, as the following videos prove, there are exceptions to both of these rules! The Ford Modeling agency has come up with a great plan to get some exposure for their [...]

Great White Sharks Devour a Whale

June 18, 2007

I came across this one of a kind video filmed off the coast of South Africa in which a whale had died and washed ashore. Not knowing what else to do the local government had it towed out to sea, which attracted a huge gathering of great white sharks. What happened next was incredible. Over [...]

Kid Proves School’s Toilet Cleaner Than Water Fountains

June 18, 2007

I read about this article here, which originated here. Presenting a Yucky Truth, By Winston Ross NORTH BEND – Kyleray Katherman had a feeling the drinking fountains at his school were “gross.” But it wasn’t until he applied a little science to the spigots that he discovered just how right he was. For an English [...]

Bryan Gaynor on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’

June 17, 2007

If you haven’t noticed, I love people who refuse to let their disability hold them back from doing something extraordinary. Bryan Gaynor is one such person. Despite a little bout with Scoliosis, Bryan has become quite a dancer, having pretty much mastered one particular style – the Robot. He’s put his own little twist on [...]

The Umbilical Brothers Comedy Act

June 16, 2007
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The Umbilical Brothers, Dave and Shane, are an Australian comedy team who specialize in sound effects. Quite simply, they are AWESOME! See for yourself…

Chart: Presidential Candidate Positions on Global Warming

June 15, 2007

In case you happen to care about Global Warming as an issue in the next Presidential election (in like 20 years…) there is a complete chart of every candidates positions over at The League of Conservation Voters. There is also a PDF version you can download.

13 Year Old in Ohio Charged with 128 Felonys

June 15, 2007

A 13 year old in Ohio is the Al Capone of kids. He’s been charged with 128 crimes including witness intimidation! Now, with this kind of record, and at this age, nothing could make me believe this kid will ever turn his life around. In ancient societies he would have been executed long ago but [...]

Straight Men Make the Best Navigators

June 14, 2007

Don’t shoot the messenger ladies! Annanova reports: Sexual orientation ‘affects map reading skills’ Straight men are best at map reading and heterosexual women worst, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Warwick say sexual orientation, as well as gender, affects navigation skills, reports the Daily Telegraph. They claim straight men perform better [...]

World’s Fastest Para-Olympian Swimmer Has No Arms!

June 14, 2007

As I’ve often noted, disabilities have no bearing on how much a person can achieve in life. Take for example Igor Plotnikov’s world record breaking 32.52 in the 50m butterfly at the Para-Olympics. Now, if someone were to ask how you thought a swimmer without arms would do in a contest against athletes who’s arms [...]

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