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12 years ago, this viral video changed the internet forever

Twelve years ago, a video of a man dancing at his desk changed the internet forever. His name was Gary Brolsma, but you probably know him better as the “Numa Numa guy.” Just as funny as it was the day it was uploaded, “Numa Numa” will go down in history as an internet classic. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/12-years-ago-this-viral-video-changed-the-internet-forever/

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Human skateboard

If it’s got four wheels and is big enough for two feet, a skateboarder will probably be willing to ride it. Case in point: the world’s first “human skateboard.” Read more: http://www.wimp.com/human-skateboard/

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Taking a baby rhino for a walk

Will baby animals ever not be adorable? Meet Warren, a baby rhino who’s currently being rehabilitated at Care For Wild Africa. His caretakers hope to have him healthy enough to return to the wild soon, but until then he’ll have to settle for frolicking with dogs instead. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/taking-a-baby-rhino-for-a-walk/

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This Hairy Looking Fluff-Ball Is Surprisingly Dangerous

It looks something like a toupee that blew off on a windy day, but the caterpillar stage of Megalopyge opercularis is a very real insect. Commonly known as the puss caterpillar, due to its resemblance to a fluffy house cat, these little creatures are anything but friendly. The reason why it’s so important to know about them is because they look quite cute and it’s quite amusing to watch them wriggle their way up a tree or across the top of a fence. This attraction can pose a hazard to curious children, because those fluffy-looking hairs are actually spikes, loaded with venom. Reactions to the venom typically aren’t fatal, but can be quite severe. They cover anything from a localized, itching, burning rash at the site of the stings, to a full-body mess of burning, tingling, chest pains, blisters, headache, nausea, and more! The best thing you can do if you see one is to avoid it and warn others who may be nearby. If you or someone with you has come into contact, the first thing you should do is try to find some cellophane tape, which can be used to remove the venomous barbs. Then, take an antihistamine and seek medical attention right away. Be sure to SHARE this important information with your friends and family! H/T: USA TODAY Read more: http://www.wimp.com/this-hairy-looking-fluff-ball-is-surprisingly-dangerous/

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This video game has a strange glitch

One of this professor’s students noticed a glitch in the video game he was designing. So, they couldn’t help but add a little background music. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/this-video-game-has-a-strange-glitch/

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How cats play fetch

Fetch is a game that’s enjoyed by just about every dog on the planet. Cats, on the other hand, seem like they could care less. Except for Hermes, a scrappy little cat who likes to play a different kind of fetch with his owner. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/how-cats-play-fetch/

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Celebrate Prince’s Career With One Of His Most Iconic Performances

Let’s face it. The world got hit with a bombshell yesterday. Whether own every single album (all 39 studio and four live!) or just love “Raspberry Beret,” there’s no denying that Prince has had a profound effect on the musical landscape. He courted controversy the way all great musicians do, pushing the envelope every chance he got. He told vivid, often fantastical stories through his music. He also added a much-needed level of diversity to the David Bowie-popularized concept that it’s okay to stand out from the crowd. The fact that we lost both of these tremendous creative forces in the same year is staggering. There isn’t too much to say about Prince that you likely haven’t already read in your Facebook feed or in the millions of tribute pieces that flooded the Internet in the hours after the news broke. So, we thought we’d go a little deeper into one particular performance. Many of Prince’s live performances are incredibly memorable, but this show-stopping performance of “Purple Rain” on The Arsenio Hall Show in 1991 ranks as one of our absolute favorites. It’s not his wildest recorded performance. It’s not the most epic. It’s quintessential Prince, from start to finish, a song delivered with a perfectly balanced combination of talent and emotion (while wearing a fantastic purple suit, of course). It’s a great taste of the sheer joy he had in performing and the sheer enthusiasm of an audience getting the show of a lifetime. His departure has left a huge hole in all our hearts, but at least we’ve got his music. Don’t forget to SHARE this unforgettable performance with your friends and family! H/T: Miss DJ Cherry Webb Read more: http://www.wimp.com/celebrate-princes-career-with-one-of-his-most-iconic-performances/

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Seal Demands A Belly Rub From A Diver

Gary Grayson, a 55-year-old adventure enthusiast from the United Kingdom, has done something that many of us wish we had the chance to do: he’s given a seal a belly rub. On a 2014 diving trip, Gary was in the water off the Isles of Scilly, an archipelago southwest of England, when he encountered a sizable Atlantic grey seal. What the seal wanted from him is both unexpected and absolutely adorable. Gary explained in an interview that the seal spent about five minutes with him. He said that, despite all of the adventurous things he’s done in his life, this experience was one of the more surprising he’s had. Maybe his little seal friend had a rough day and just wanted someone to give it a hug, or maybe it became confused and thought it was a dog – either way, the resulting footage is priceless. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/seal-demands-belly-rub-from-diver/

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