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Is it possible for a penguin to go insane?

Forced to live their lives amongst the icy abyss that is Antarctica – searching for food and avoiding ferocious leopard seals – it’s a wonder that more penguins don’t go insane. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/is-it-possible-for-a-penguin-to-go-insane/

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Guy does impressions for characters at Disneyland

Brian Hull is a master of voices who’s known for his spot-on impressions of Disney characters. So, he visited Disneyland to see how characters would react to impressions of themselves. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/guy-does-impressions-for-characters-at-disneyland/

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How To Decorate Easter Eggs Like A Pro

Easter is only five weeks away, which means it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to decorate your eggs. While some of you might want to supersize your Easter decorations with these enormous eggs, most of us are looking forward to the traditional method of decorating Easter eggs. In the past, we’ve always filled bowls with various dyes, from purple to bright orange, and dunked our eggs to give them a lovely coat of pastel.  This year, it’s time to take your eggs to the next level with these three awesome decorating hacks that your friends and family will love. Not only are they a great way to get everyone involved, but they offer way more room to express your creativity than boring old dyes. For example, use nail polish in warm water to make stunning marbled eggs. The best part? No two eggs turn out looking the same! Polka dot eggs might look complicated, but they only require some decorative napkins and egg yolk to make.  Before you go on an egg decorating spree this Easter, it’s important to remember that products like nail polish are toxic, so don’t eat any eggs that have been decorated with it. If you’d like to save the eggs and still decorate their shells, we recommend blowing out the insides before you start decorating. Want something besides eggs to snack on this Easter? Try making this gigantic “Peeps” cake filled with tons of tiny Peeps. With delicious cake and stellar decorations like these, you’re sure to have the best Easter celebration ever. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/easter-egg-decorating-hacks/

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The psychology behind the most recognizable sounds in the world

Our computers make noises when we log in, our cell phones chirp and beep when we send and receive texts, and even our video game consoles greet us with a little jingle. But have you ever questioned the design that goes into the sounds that surround us every single day? Read more: http://www.wimp.com/the-psychology-behind-the-most-recognizable-sounds-in-the-world/

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This is what a CT scan looks like without the guards

CT scans are a major part of modern medical science, offering a more detail image than a regular x-ray is capable of. But have you ever wondered what goes on inside those big cylinders? Here’s what one looks like without the protective case over it. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/this-is-what-a-ct-scan-looks-like-without-the-guards/

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Now that’s how you celebrate a gold medal

Winning a gold medal in the Olympics is a proud moment for both the athletes and coaches involved, so it’s only natural that there’d be some celebration. Watch as Japanese wrestler Eri Tosaka and her coach put on a celebration that’s worthy of its own gold medal. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/now-thats-how-you-celebrate-a-gold-medal/

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Bobby McFerrin gets an entire audience to sing a pentatonic scale without words

Bobby McFerrin’s most famous song might be “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” but this 10-time Grammy Winning vocalist has a lot of other talents and interests besides just helping people chill out. He’s also a notable music educator, and in this clip of him speaking at the World Science Fair, he demonstrates how humans have an innate, universal understanding of pentatonic scales. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/bobby-mcferrin-gets-an-entire-audience-to-sing-a-pentatonic-scale-without-words/

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