If you visited Chuck E. Cheese’s as a kid, or take your own children there now, you’re probably familiar with the eerie animatronic animals that perform songs for the guests. Well, these three guys decided to do their best impression of the Chuck E. Cheese band and it’s a little too good. If the robots ever break down, we know who to call. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/the-chuck-e-cheese-challenge/
The red car is a 2015 Nissan Tsuru. The silver car is a 2016 Nissan Versa. They are each the cheapest cars produced in Mexico and the United States, respectively. This simple crash test highlights their dramatic difference in quality. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/the-cheapest-car-in-mexico-vs-the-cheapest-car-in-the-u-s/
Here at Wimp, we often catch glimpses of the future, whether it be trucks with LED screens that increase safety for all drivers on the road, or people donning wingsuits to “fly” through surreal landscapes. The future is now. Although it’s awesome seeing life get better for the average person, it’s even more amazing to see it improve for those with what was once irreversible medical conditions. One of the biggest uses of technology in medicine has been in treating nervous system injuries and diseases. There are spoons for those afflicted with Parkinson’s disease that borrow technology from digital cameras. There are powered prosthetics that give amputees newfound mobility. Paralysis, on the other hand, has been something of a tough nut to crack. The nervous system itself is difficult for doctors to work with. Recent advances have allowed remapping of existing nerves to interface with the aforementioned prosthetics, but for those who suffer from spinal cord injuries, especially in the neck, many existing treatments can’t help much. That’s where the technology in the following video comes in. Ian Burkhart was paralyzed in a freak accident while swimming on vacation. Losing the use of nearly his entire body, Ian has recently regained the use of his hand through an incredible feat of technology. Researchers implanted a sensor chip inside Ian’s brain, and have spent the past two years recording brain activity when Ian would think of doing things like wiggling his fingers. They developed hardware and software that could recognize these brain impulses and then translate them into electrical stimulation via electrodes strapped to his arm. Essentially an external, artificial nervous system, this system is only in its infancy but the results are already incredible. Ian can manipulate objects with surprising amounts of dexterity. With enough time and refinement, it’s possible the technology could potentially put an end to the prison of paralysis. It’s the stuff of science fiction, but it’s real, and isn’t it wonderful? Don’t forget to SHARE this incredible video with your friends and family! H/T: Nature Video Read more: http://www.wimp.com/this-man-has-a-computer-chip-in-his-brain-that-allows-him-to-control-his-formerly-paralyzed-arm/
When his friend suspected that he was getting taken advantage of by a “real estate agent,” comedian Joe Lycett decided to teach this scammer a lesson once and for all. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/comedian-teaches-a-scammer-a-valuable-lesson/
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to put a net in the river and you feed his entire village for a lifetime. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/an-efficient-way-to-catch-fish/
Tisha was born without arms, but that hasn’t stopped her from learning how to do everything it takes to make it through the day. Watch as she demonstrates how to pump gas with you feet, a little creativity, and a lot of determination. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/how-to-pump-gas-with-no-arms/
No, your water bottle isn’t going to kill you. But knowledge is power and when it comes to the materials used to store our food and drink, it pays to be powerful. When you look on the bottom of a bottle of water, a plastic food container, or many other plastic-packaged products you buy at the store, you will find a small number encircled in a triangle. That number is known as a resin identification code, and can tell you generally what type of plastic that container is made of. Before we get started on that, let’s talk a bit about plastic. Plastic seems to be a little misunderstood, as the woman in this video clearly demonstrates. Plastic refers to any number of long, organic (yes, organic) molecules that possess a very high degree of plasticity. That is, they can deform without breaking. Plastics exist in nature and our use of them dates back thousands of years. Lacquer is a great example of an early use of a natural plastic. Do you love your cast iron pans? Do you take good care of them by seasoning them with oil? You’re actually creating a plastic coating over the metal when you do that. But what do the numbers mean? Well, #3 is code for PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is not used for food or beverage containers. It is however very common in non-food items like children’s toys, and can leach lead if your child puts said toy in your mouth. Very often these products are not labeled and so you should do your research. As far as #6 plastic? Well, that’s polystyrene, an incredibly common plastic that is used for food storage and service. Styrofoam is the most well-known form of this plastic but it shows up in microwaveable dinner packaging and all sorts of other places. It’s actually generally considered safe but there’s a big debate about whether food should be microwaved in a polystyrene container. Now #7? That’s a whole different story. It doesn’t refer to a specific type of plastic but any plastic that isn’t covered by the other numbers. Many are completely harmless. You would have to research the specific product on your own for this one. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/plastic-bottles-number-meaning/
Sixty years after a conflict that would change the world forever, one man recounts his experience at the Battle of the Bulge. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/wwii-veteran-recounts-his-experience-in-the-battle-of-the-bulge/
As the legend goes, Santa visits the house of every child each Christmas Eve. So it should come as no surprise that he can speak to all of them. At a mall in Britain, a deaf girl was placed on Santa’s lap. After learning about the girl’s disability, Santa asked if the girl spoke in sign language. What followed was a close and personal conversation with Santa that left everyone with a big smile on their face. The footage was taken and posted online by the mall, and the girl featured in the video remains unknown. However, officials of the mall are currently searching for the girl so she could have a second conversation with St. Nick. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/awesome-mall-santa-uses-sign-language-with-deaf-girl/
A humble street food stall in the heart of Singapore is the last place you’d expect to see a Michelin star, but that all changed when Chan Hon Meng stepped into the kitchen. His Hong Kong-style soya sauce chicken noodle made his establishment the first Michelin-starred stall in history. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/behold-the-first-michelin-starred-food-stall/