In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, this Chinese city decided to inflate a giant moon. Unfortunately, a super typhoon blew it away and, well, you’ll see… Read more: http://www.wimp.com/giant-inflatable-moon-on-the-loose-in-china/
If you’ve ever seen the movie “Big,” then you know about floor pianos. They’re usually found in toy stores and are free for anyone to play on. Most people just run around and make noises on the different keys, but this time was different. When these women stepped up onto the piano, they decided to take things up a bit. Together, they performed Bach’s Toccata in D. It may not be how Bach imagined his classic piece to be played, but it is a very worthy rendition. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/how-to-play-a-floor-piano/
Just about every experienced driver knows to look out for speed traps when driving long stretches on the highway. Unfortunately, this doesn’t stop them from claiming many unsuspecting victims. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/how-you-know-youre-driving-through-a-speed-trap/
Bluejack National is an exclusive private club and resort community in Montgomery, Texas. It also has the distinction of having the first-ever golf course designed by Tiger Woods. The Playgrounds by Tiger Woods Design was opened to the public earlier this year, and the inaugural shot on the course definitely did not disappoint. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/kid-sinks-hole-in-one-on-the-inaugural-shot-of-a-new-golf-course/
Meet Jimmy. He’s a robot designed by engineers at Disney Research, Carnegie Mellon, and the Catholic University of America. His movement is based on hybrid hydrostatic transmissions from air-water actuators. If that sounds like a lot of confusing technical jargon, don’t worry. When you’ll see him in action, you’ll understand why they’re eager to show him off. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/disney-robot-with-incredibly-fluid-movement/
If there was ever a man to define the country music genre, it was Conway Twitty. Ironically, radio DJs of the 1960s disagreed. When Twitty first came onto the scene, some country radio stations refused to play his records, believing them to be “too rock and roll.” However, that all changed in 1968, when Twitty began pumping out one single after another. Although he passed away in 1993, he held the record for most number one singles in any genre until 2006. There’s no doubt, Twitty is a certified music legend. That’s exactly why some were apprehensive when Scotty McCreery, winner of American Idol in 2011, announced that he was going to sing Twitty’s “Hello Darlin” at the Grand Ole Opry in February 2015. After all, “Hello Darlin” isn’t just any song – it’s one of Twitty’s most beloved classics. Could any other artist do the song justice? You’ll have to decide for yourself … Read more: http://www.wimp.com/conway-twitty-hello-darlin-grand-ole-opry/
We’ve all felt like we didn’t fit in at least once in our lives. Now, I’m not talking about not fitting in with the people around you, but rather not fitting in your own skin. There are times in life when it feels like the world is telling us to do or be or say one thing, but our heart is telling us to go in the exact opposite direction. Take, for example, Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Everyone she knows tells her to stay under the sea, but all she can dream about it walking among the humans. Maybe it’s the same way for you. You come from a long line of doctors or lawyers or ball players, but your life seems to be pulling you on a different path. This is exactly how Ripley the Toucan feels. Born a toucan, Ripley seems more comfortable snuggling on her owner’s lap than soaring high above the tree tops. Of course, she probably enjoys doing both, but we happen to be catching Ripley at a moment when she seems more like a lap dog than a toucan. In fact, toco toucans like Ripley aren’t very good flyers, and tend to navigate the forest by hopping from tree to tree. They are also the largest and most common of the toucans. While we don’t necessarily advocate for keeping exotic birds like Ripley as pets, it is believed that they can be perfectly happy, provided they have enough time out of their cage to play, fly around and interact with their human. So, the next time you feel like you don’t fit in, remember that it’s okay to act like a dog, even if you’re a toucan. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/toucan-acts-like-lap-dog-ripley/
The Guinness Book of World Records is home to some pretty bizarre records, but none quite as eerie as these 1,007 robots dancing simultaneously. Whose idea was this? Why 1,007? We have so many questions… Read more: http://www.wimp.com/1007-robots-dancing-in-unison-is-pretty-eerie/
Every morning, Brittney Nichols drops her two-year-old daughter off at daycare. On most days, she drives with her daughter to the daycare, walks her inside, kisses her goodbye, and drives away; but one morning, she had a massive change of heart. It started when she and her daughter were driving along one day when they noticed one of the daycare workers, Christy Owens, walking alongside the road. In that moment, Brittney’s heart broke for Christy, because she realized that she didn’t have a car and couldn’t even imagine how difficult her life must be. So, Brittney came up with a plan. She wanted to get Christy a car of her own but didn’t quite have the means to do it – but she did have faith that she would find a way to make it happen. That’s when she turned to people in the community and explained the situation in the hopes they would donate. Soon, Brittney’s prayers were answered as people from around the community started donating to help get Christy the car she so desperately needed. When the funds were all there, she purchased a used Chevy Cavalier, along with pre-paid insurance and driving lessons. In a very special moment, she presented Christy with the gift, and her reaction is guaranteed to leave a tear in your eye. Watch the video below to see exactly what happened. Be sure to SHARE this incredible story with your family and friends. H/T: Brittney Nichols Read more: http://www.wimp.com/daycare-worker-gets-a-well-deserved-surprise/
If you’re ever out in the American Southwest, you may want to consider a trip to the Hoover Dam. It holds back the waters of Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States. The actual structure of the dam itself creates a strong upward draft that can actually cause water to defy gravity, as shown in this video. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/hoover-dam-has-quite-the-updraft/