A lot can be said about the history of Paper Marbling. It originated in 12th century Japan and began to spread across Asia, eventually making its way to Europe by the 17th century. As an art form, Marbling allows artists to create incredibly fluid designs that can’t be replicated by any other medium. None of this is as important, however, as simply watching the video. A 12-minute-long video about an art form you’ve never heard of probably sounds daunting. The choice of intro song and dry opening voice-over would be enough to turn most people away after 30 seconds, but whatever you do, keep watching. What follows is a mesmerizing demonstration of an art form that many will never take the time to see, and once the 12 minutes are up, you’ll be glad you did. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/marbling-cool-art-form/
Judge Frank Caprio, star of the popular television series Caught in Providence, has a unique way of dealing with the defendants who enter his courtroom. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/this-judge-has-a-unique-brand-of-justice/
Even though it was made by two Pixar animators, you won’t see Borrowed Time playing in theaters before the next big Pixar movie. Free of the cheery subject matter they normally produce, this short film deals with the darker side of life, death, and the passing of time. So borrow a few minutes of your day and enjoy this beautiful work of art by Lou Hamou-Lhadj & Andrew Coats. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/a-hauntingly-beautiful-short-that-2-pixar-animators-made-in-their-spare-time/
Elephants might seem like big, lumbering beasts who are all brawn, but believe me when I tell you that they are some of the most intelligent and noble creatures in the animal kingdom. They have great memories and remember other elephants and humans they care about even if they haven’t seen them in decades, forming deep emotional bonds. Here at Wimp, we’ve seen quite a few videos that have left us all convinced that these gentle giants deserve all the love we can give them. In this video, we see a volunteer named Darrick, at Elephant Nature Park in Thailand, calling out to some elephants in the distance. As soon as they hear him call out to them, they come running his way. While having a small herd of elephants charging towards you is probably not an ideal scenario for most people, this situation is very different. Darrick is good friends with these elephants, and one named Kham La (which means “Darling” in Thai) has taken a particular liking to him. She and the other elephants are always happy to see Darrick and show him some love. It just goes to show that when they’re well cared for and treated with love and respect, these majestic animals are more than capable of reciprocating that affection. Be sure to SHARE this beautiful video with your friends and family. H/T: Elephantnews Read more: http://www.wimp.com/man-summons-a-herd-of-elephants-in-thailand/
How deep do you think the ocean is? No matter how deep you’re thinking, we guarantee you it’s deeper. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/the-ocean-is-terrifyingly-deep/
After a female orca found herself trapped on rocks when the tide went out, these researchers worked for eight hours straight to keep her alive. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/researchers-rescue-killer-whale-stranded-on-rocks/
Sorry, kid, but your fishing skills are no match for a hungry alligator. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/alligator-steals-fish-right-off-this-kids-fishing-pole/
When Aubrey Howell learned the sex of her unborn baby, she decided to keep it a secret. The previous 9 grandchildren on her side of the family all had one thing in common: all of them were boys. So when her family assumed that Aubrey’s fourth child would be a boy, she let them go right ahead. On the big day, when the family meets Aubrey’s baby for the first time, she reveals the secret that she has been hiding all along. Watch her family react with total shock to finally meeting a baby girl. Even Grandpa can’t believe it at first and asks why Aubrey would put a pink bow on her son’s head. It’s truly an incredible moment to capture and the surprise on all of their faces shows just how convinced they were about this new baby. My own family went through a similar experience with the birth of my older sister, who was the first girl born on my dad’s side going back 2-3 generations. It’s always a pleasant surprise to know that the family will be balanced out by the fairer sex, and clearly this family couldn’t be happier! Remember to SHARE this special surprise with your family and friends. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/family-of-all-boys-pleasantly-surprised-by-first-girl-grandchild/
Boston Dynamics, the company behind the terrifying, dog-like robots that are capable of running faster than humans, has just unveiled their newest creation. Spoiler alert: it’s learned a few new tricks. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/boston-dynamics-has-unveiled-their-latest-nightmare-inducing-robot/
