A lot of times, bikers get a bad rap in our society. People tend to associate them with gangs, violence, and a variety of bad deeds. But, as we learn a lot here at Wimp, things aren’t always as simple as they seem. There are a lot of bikers that do great things for the world and it’s a shame to lump them all into one group. One of the most passionate causes for many bikers is the protection of women and children, which led to the formation of Bikers Against Child Abuse, also known as BACA. This organization is dedicated to creating a safe environment for all children and to protect them from any type of abuse. The bikers of BACA help children during horrific times and do their best to make things a little easier. Sometimes they’ll take them to school so they don’t have to take the bus, sometimes they’ll tell funny stories to brighten their day. They even break out Barbie dolls to play with every once in a while. One of their most important jobs, however, takes place inside courtrooms. Whenever they know of a child that has to testify against their abuser, BACA members will show up to the trial as a group to lend their support. When the child is on the stand and sees all of their biker friends in front of them, it makes their task a little easier. Thank you BACA for your incredible kindness, the world needs more of it. Be sure to SHARE this incredible story with your friends and family. H/T: Crime Watch Daily Read more: http://www.wimp.com/bikers-support-abused-children-during-courtroom-cases/
It’s finally here, the 2015 Baby Race. The event takes place every year during halftime of a Sacramento Kings basketball game. Last year’s race was a rout as baby Nathan used an unconventional style to wipe out the field. This year’s competitors are a who’s who of speedy tots. The stadium is packed and the crowd is fired up to see who will crawl their way across the finish line and take home the Golden Binky. As the event begins, a leader emerges from the pack. But this race is far from over. It takes a photo finish to decide the winner. Good luck next year babies. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/baby-race-2015-sacramento-kings/
The last few minutes of any game are intense, but when you’ve crossed into double overtime territory, the stress reaches a new level. It’s in those insane last few seconds of this high school basketball game where one player takes a chance to lead his team to victory. It should be impossible. There are only .6 seconds left, and he’s at half court, but the game must go on. You have to take the shot. Don’t blink, don’t breathe. You don’t want to miss this incredible ending. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/last-minute-basketball-win/
Surprises can come in all shapes and sizes. There is nothing better than seeing someone who completely shatters your expectations with their talent. It happens in places all over the world, but this time it happened on a reality show in Germany, thanks to the powerful voice of a boy named Tilman. Tilman is a 15-year-old who has caused a commotion worldwide thanks to his showstopping performance on The Voice Kids: Germany. It only took a few seconds for him to completely wow the judges and leave everyone watching with their jaws on the floor. To make it even more incredible, the song Tilman sang was a famously difficult one. The child sang “Great Balls of Fire,” an American anthem made famous by Jerry Lee Lewis. As soon as he took the stage, Tilman carried the aura of a rockstar and more than delivered with his performance. Being a rockstar is all about confidence, and boy does Tilman have that. Not only can Tilman sing, but he can play the piano with the best of them. It’s not often you see someone with the perfect combination of musical ability and charisma, especially when that person is not even old enough to drive. No doubt the best part about this was the reaction of the judges throughout the performance. I’ve never seen a judge do a full backbend before, but I guess if anyone deserves it, it’s Tilman. H/T: The Voice Kids Read more: http://www.wimp.com/15-year-old-wows-judges-the-voice/
Have you ever thought about how strange tickling is? It’s something that most of us do to others, and have done to us, without ever really questioning how it works. Tickling makes us laugh, yet whenever someone tickles us we do everything in our power to make them stop. So, what’s happening in our bodies when someone tickles us? When someone touches you, the nerve endings under your skin tell your brain that you’re receiving pressure. The anterior cingulated cortex, the part of your brain in charge of pleasure, also analyzes these signals. Scientists believe that our laughter is actually a defense mechanism, which would explain why our most vulnerable areas (throat, underarms, and feet) are the most sensitive to tickling. All of this processing inside your brain often results in an all-out fit of laughter that sometimes features snorting or even tears. In addition to being an effective self-defense mechanism, tickling offers benefits for children and their parents. Apparently, child psychologists view tickling as an activity that bonds parents and children at an early age, making them more comfortable with each other’s touch. No wonder parents love tickling their kids so much. While humans enjoy tickling a great deal, no one likes it as much as this tiny penguin named Cookie. Residing at the Cincinnati Zoo, Cookie is the mascot for their Bird House, spreading joy and laughter with him wherever he waddles. Here, one of his handlers tickles his belly and makes him laugh so loud the entire zoo probably heard it. Does a penguin’s laugh sound anything like a human’s? Check out the video and see for yourself… H/T: Patricia Sund Read more: http://www.wimp.com/cookie-the-penguin-enjoys-being-tickled/
Everyone knows how much cats love chasing laser pointers around, but you might not know that fish enjoy a good laser pointer chase as well. Just think how much easier it would have been to defeat Jaws had we discovered that its weakness was a simple laser pointer. All Chief Brody would have had to do was shine a laser away from the shore, keeping the shark occupied while tourists safely enjoyed the beach. Fish have feared cats for years, but hopefully this new shared interest can help them set aside their differences and chase lasers in peace. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/fish-love-laser-pointers/
Painter Bob Ross hosted the PBS program “The Joy of Painting” from 1983 until 1994. His pleasant attitude and joyful demeanor built a loyal audience of amateur painters across the world. Ross wanted to bring the joy of painting to every viewer, so when someone told him at a public event that they couldn’t paint due to a disability, he accepted the challenge of proving them wrong. The man who approached Ross was colorblind. He told the host, “I could never paint because I’m colorblind. All I can see is gray tones.” Ross found the idea someone couldn’t paint unacceptable, so he made a special episode of his show precisely to prove that anyone can paint. Utilizing the greyscale Ross crafts a lush nature scene for the viewer, taking exactly as much time as he would on a standard painting. Even working without his traditional bright color palette Ross creates a gorgeous image full of depth and light. At one point, he marvels after finishing up some mountains, “Isn’t that fantastic? That you can make whole mountains in minutes? And you can do it. There’s no big secret to it. All you need is a dream in your heart.” For Bob Ross, anyone could paint. All they needed was the dream and the will to pick up a brush. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/bob-ross-color-blind-painting/
Animal behaviorist Mark Vette has some interesting ideas about dogs. The world-famous dog behavior expert has been at the forefront of a movement to encourage people to adopt rescue dogs. How he goes about it, though, is a little bit … intense. He’s not content to simply say, “Hey, rescue dogs are great. Get one. You’ll love it.” No, he’s determined to show exactly what these dogs are capable of. This novel approach is a response to those people who seek out purebred dogs and so-called “intelligent” breeds. Mark proves that all dogs are intelligent and capable of being terrific friends … and also drivers … and now, pilots. Yes, the man who taught former stray animals how to drive cars has taken his amazing pups into the wild blue yonder. It’s a pretty tense experience to see two humans relying on a dog to fly a plane for them. You can really feel in the co-pilot’s body language that he can’t fully believe that he’s literally putting his life in a dog’s hands. But the dog turns out to be more than capable and successfully completes his figure-eight mission. It’s truly a sight to behold. Be sure to SHARE this amusing video with your friends and family! H/T: Mark Vette Read more: http://www.wimp.com/rescue-dog-flies-a-plane/
We’ve all seen dogs dancing in competitions, in what’s known as “musical canine freestyle.” The unique sport that combines dog obedience with human choreography is very popular even if you don’t know it. You might not even realize you’re a fan of it, but you always watch the videos when they come your way. Ever wonder what those incredibly skilled pups look like when they’re not performing? Well, much like those celebrities who are “always on,” this trio of talented dogs do everything with a little more flourish than your average pooch. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/talented-dog-trio-dances-all-day/
Google Deep Dream is an incredible science-fiction made reality idea. To teach computers how to differentiate and identify images simply by viewing them, Google developed the Deep Dream program. Deep Dream works by having the computer look at a picture and ask what objects it might be able to identify within that picture. This process takes the visual form of transforming objects until the computer can find a similar match. Confused? Watch this video to understand. As you’ll see Google Dream View imposes images from the web on the footage. Since the internet is mostly made up of dog photos, you’re going to see a lot of people and walls made up of dog faces. Sound like a psychedelic nightmare? Welcome to science. In the future, Dream View will help make image recognition software even better. In the present, it’s a headfirst dive into the lost black light poster of your college years. Enjoy, and let us know in the comments what you think. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/google-deep-dream-psychedelic-chaos/
