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Advertisement Magicians are pretty much the coolest people in the world. They get to walk around in ridiculous costumes, hold a beautiful assistant on their arm and carry an array of literal tricks up their sleeve. But if you want to be a magician there’s one unbreakable rule: never, under any circumstances, give away your secret. Lucky for us there are a few rule breakers out there. We wanted to discover the secret behind some of our favorite illusions, so we dove into our archives. We found sleights of hand and mind-bending illusions from a few of the top magicians in the world all the way down to amateurs filming in their own living room. If you’ve ever looked at a magic trick and wonder how they did it, then this is for you.  Amazing Magic Trick Gets Revealed To The Audience – February 6, 2009   Penn & Teller show how they accomplish one of their most famous illusions and it surprisingly has nothing to do with their goofy dance moves. Advertisement Interesting Magic Trick From David Copperfield – February 26, 2009   This David Copperfield magic trick is really just math. No matter what number you chose, you will always end up at the same spot.  World’s Easiest Magic Trick – March 10, 2009   Advertisement Here’s a trick you can do yourself, just gather a few required items and you’re guaranteed to impress everyone at your dinner table this Thanksgiving.  Ball Magic Trick Explained – May 4, 2009  This one will probably take a little practice to get down, but you can’t expect to be the next David Copperfield without a little bit of practice.  Advertisement This Magic Trick Can Only Be Done By A Ninja – August 25, 2015  All you need is one ninja to pull off this illusion. Just don’t ask us where to find one.  If you’re hungry for more secrets, you can search through our archives yourself to find tons more illusions. Just remember your response when your family asks how you did it, “it’s magic.” Read more: http://www.wimp.com/throwback-thursday-magic-penn-teller-david-copperfield/

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It’s often said that kids these days don’t know the value of a hard day’s worth of work. We’ve all seen it at one point or another – millennials who have high hopes of the future but remain glued to their phones instead of pursuing what they really want in life. Yes, things may be drastically different now than when we were that age, but we all have to work hard for success, and we’ve done so without the help of the internet and smartphones. Micah Tyler has never been shy about expressing his feelings and observations through music. For those who have never heard of him, Micah constantly performs across the United States and plays “between 150 to 200 dates a year for churches, concert venues, camps, retreats, coffee shops, and pretty much any other stage or platform you can imagine.” His vocal talents have even earned him the honor of being named the National Male Vocalist of the Year by the Gospel Music Association at the Immerse Conference. An accomplished singer and songwriter, Micah Tyler wrote and performed the hilarious song you see below about everyone’s favorite generation: millennials. Though he has some criticism for the youth who are still busy “trying to find themselves,” this catchy and hilarious tune is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. Don’t forget to SHARE this amazing song with your friends and family. H/T: Watermark Church Read more: http://www.wimp.com/clever-a-capella-song-pokes-fun-at-millennials/

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The Salt River wild horses live along the lower Verde and Salt Rivers within the Tonto National Forest in Arizona. The horses dwell on parts of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Mesa Ranger District, and the Cave Creek Ranger District. When visiting the Salt River wild horses, it’s important to take safety precautions for yourself, the horses, and the other creatures that live in the area. When observing the horses, you should not disturb them by chasing, harassing, or touching them. The horses shouldn’t be fed when viewing them, either. In this video, you can see just how beautiful and loving these precious horses are. Their compassion for one another is undeniable. Don’t forget to SHARE these beautiful animals with your friends! Read more: http://www.wimp.com/rivercurrents/

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It’s never fun when your business gets robbed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun afterwards. Frijoles & Frescas Grilled Tacos found they’d been burglarized recently, so they decided to make lemonade out of lemons, or, in this case, a new advertisement out of the security video. There could only be one reason the thieves would break in after hours, the delicious tacos they serve. Take a gander at this hysterical bit of revenge. Now if you’ll excuse us, we want to go get tacos.  Read more: http://www.wimp.com/taco-restaurant-gets-robbed-then-gets-hysterical-revenge/

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What do you do when your kids beg you for the latest shoes? If you’re like most of us, you probably find a good deal on them so both of you are happy. This is clearly the case in most households across America with the light-up shoe craze. Many children have at least one pair they enjoy jumping in while creating a personalized light show. After hearing this couple’s harrowing story about these novelty shoes, however, you may rethink that sneaker purchase. In the town of Katy, Texas the Virag family had bought a pair of Jake and the Neverland Pirates light-up shoes for their 2-year-old son. One afternoon they noticed the windows of their SUV beginning to blacken. When the door was opened they noticed the strong smell of burned plastic. The couple was stunned to see a hole through the floor of the car, and the passenger seat melted. After putting out the fire, they sifted through the debris to find one of their son’s shoes as the likely culprit. The father, Jovan, found one shoe burned nearly in half. He dissected the other to find what may be the root of the issue. It turns out that the lights in the shoes run on lithium batteries. These are the same batteries that caused trouble in the recently popular “hoverboards.” If these batteries get too hot, or are damaged, they cause an internal short which can result in the battery bursting into flame. This appears to have been the cause of the fire in the Virag’s vehicle, however, the case is still being investigated by the Fire Marshall. Payless, where the shoes were purchased, has pulled the shoes in question from their shelves. What is clear is that you should research these latest trends, and perhaps avoid them altogether. Please make sure to SHARE this vital story with your friends and family. H/T: WPS News Read more: http://www.wimp.com/toddlers-light-up-shoes-spark-fire-inside-suv/

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Asking for help is hard as it requires us to admit that we can’t do something on our own. Whether it’s learning a complicated idea or moving out of our apartment, there are some things in life that we simply can’t tackle by ourselves. We wish we were strong enough and smart enough to power through every dilemma the world throws our way, but that’ll never be the case.  Recently, EMTs helped an 86-year-old California man who passed out while mowing his lawn. The man, who asked to remain nameless, had refused to ask his family or neighbors for help with chores. He probably spent the majority of his life doing chores around the house and taking care of his own front lawn. Unfortunately, we all reach an age when these activities are undoable, especially in the California heat. When the EMT’s came to this man’s rescue, one of them stayed behind to finish mowing his lawn. The old man couldn’t ask for help, but this selfless EMT knew that it’s what he would have wanted. Hopefully, the man makes a speedy recovery and can return home to his newly-cut grass soon! Don’t forget to SHARE this kind gesture with your friends and family! H/T: Inside Edition Read more: http://www.wimp.com/selfless-emt-mows-strangers-lawn/

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The Bruno Mars song “Uptown Funk” has captured the world since its release in 2014. The music video has more than one billion views, and the song reportedly makes over $100,000 per week from streams on Spotify. One of the reasons the song is so popular is it’s just so much fun to dance to. If you’ve been to any party or large event over the past few years, you’ve probably heard the song blaring through the speakers, and danced along to it with everyone else.  One person who really knows how to dance to this song is Shirley Clements. She is a dance instructor from Canada who recently taught her students a dance to the pop hit and recorded a video of herself performing it with them. What makes Shirley so unique? She is 60 years old and on the verge of retirement. In fact, the song “Uptown Funk” inspired her because it contains the lyric “Makes a dragon want to retire.” Shirley just so happens to work at a school where the mascot is a dragon, so the opportunity to dance to it was just too good to pass up.  When Shirley’s video was uploaded, Ellen shared it on her website and it became a viral hit. Soon, Shirley became so popular that Ellen invited her onto the show to perform the dance live in front of her studio audience. Shirley nailed her routine and now has the title of the hippest retiree in all of Canada.  Be sure to SHARE this awesome video with your friends and family.  H/T: TheEllenShow Read more: http://www.wimp.com/60-year-old-dances-on-ellen/

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Meet the new world record holder for most stone skips in a single throw. His name is Kurt Steiner and he just took the skill everyone thinks they’re good at to the next level. In one throw, he skipped a stone 88 times over a lake in the Allegheny National Park in Pennsylvania. It sounds unbelievable but you can follow along and count every one of the 88 skips in his record-breaking toss. If you want to challenge Kurt to a stone skipping battle you can take him on at the world competition in Easdale, Scotland. You might want to start practicing though. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/world-record-for-longest-stone-skip/

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Advertisement Late nights. Coffee. Studying. Cheap food. Parties. Maybe a class or two? That’s right, we are celebrating all things college and highlighting some of the best moments of university life that we’ve seen so far. Whether it’s spent in the library or in a frat house, the few years that you spend in college will always hold a special place in your heart.  That’s why today we are reliving everything from move-in day to graduation and showing the Wimp way to navigate college. So pack your bags, say goodbye to Mom and Dad, and get ready for another trip through the Wimp archives. Freshman Creates An Automated Dorm – May 5, 2012  One of the biggest obstacles of any incoming freshman is getting used to living in a dorm with a total stranger. Some roommates are definitely better than others, but there is probably no roommate better than Derek Low, the creator of what may be the coolest dorm room ever. Be careful though, if you live in a room this amazing you might never want to leave.  Advertisement Calculus Teacher Creates A Unique Trailer For His Calculus II Course – May 26, 2014 After you get settled in a dorm, it’s time to pick out classes. One professor from Centennial College in Washington DC made this decision a lot easier. This summer blockbuster style trailer will get you just as excited to learn difficult math as you are to see the next Star Wars movie.  Student Wakes Up From A Nightmare During College Lecture – December 11, 2012  Advertisement Now that you made it to class, your next big obstacle is going to be attempting to stay awake during the lecture. If you do fall asleep though, try to make it a lot more subtle than this student from Stony Brook University who awoke screaming from a nightmare in the front of his professor and the entire class. Maybe he spent too much time having fun in his automated dorm the night before and never got the chance to sleep. Steve Jobs: How To Live Before You Die – February 28, 2011  Well congratulations, you graduated and are now ready for the real world, after you’ve paid off your mountains of debt of course. For some inspiration, listen to this moving commencement address from Steve Jobs given only a few years before he passed away. His advice is useful no matter what age you are.  Do you have a favorite video from the past? Let us know in the comments and make sure to join us every Thursday as we continue to dig deeper into our archives and explore the world of Wimp. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/throwback-thursday-best-of-college/

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When you think of predators in nature, you probably don’t think of bramble. Sure, they can be annoying but what real harm can they do? Surprisingly, these are plants you don’t want to mess with. Sheep routinely get caught within the plant’s grasp, and if they are not rescued in time will succumb to the elements and end up as plant food.  Though bramble are not necessarily considered carnivorous, the evidence presented in this video presents a strong case that maybe they should be. Either way, you might want to be a little more cautious around these plants next time you see them, especially if you are a sheep. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/carnivorous-bramble-traps-sheep/

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