Classical and flamenco guitar playing isn’t exactly common in modern society. When you go to the bar, you might hear a man with a six string playing some rock, blues or even jazz, but you have to seek out the incredible talent that exists in these less-widespread forms. And seek it out you should. These dedicated musicians can do things with a guitar you might not have thought possible. Just ask the judges of Australia’s Got Talent, after they witnessed an incredible performance that took them by surprise with a modern take on a traditional style. If you want to know how Tom Ward got that good, look no further than the guitar itself. There’s a hole worn through the surface of the guitar from all the playing he’s done to get to that point. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/awkward-guitarist-silences-judges/
His childhood may have been horrible, but that doesn’t mean theirs has to be. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/dad-adopts-four-kids-gives-them-childhood-he-never-had/
The 2016 Olympics don’t start until this Friday, but athletes and organizers have been preparing for the big event for years. Watch as the crew from Myrtha Pools spends 10 days constructing the Olympic trials pool for Team U.S.A. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/building-an-olympic-pool-in-30-seconds/
You might think that virtual reality is nothing more than a fun gimmick that makes video games and movies a little more entertaining. But for WWII veteran Frank Moque, virtual reality is so much more. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/world-war-ii-vet-uses-vr-to-revisit-the-town-he-helped-liberate/
The next time someone tries to sell you a “cozy” house with “great potential,” you might want to think twice… Read more: http://www.wimp.com/heres-the-lingo-real-estate-agents-use-to-get-you-to-buy-a-house/
Every state that makes up the United States of America has its own unique way of doing and saying things. Just look at Minnesota, for example. In this video, Minnesota native Howard Mohr teaches us an important lesson in how to talk like a Minnesotan. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/how-to-talk-like-youre-from-minnesota/
This DJ’s lights transformed a simple plaid shirt into the highlight of the party. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/can-you-tell-what-color-this-guys-shirt-is/
It takes hundreds of hours of travel, construction, and detailing to build an airplane. With the stresses of travel we usually don’t ever contemplate the complicated process of constructing these powerful machines. We just sit down, take off, and land without giving it a moments notice. It’s a shame, because when you get a behind the scenes look at the construction of an airplane these engineering marvels become even more impressive. This time lapse showing the construction of a Boeing 737-800 takes you through the entire process, from an empty shell of a plane until the moment it takes off on its first flight. Weeks of work are condensed down to a quick three minutes, showcasing the hundreds of workers required to ensure you have a safe flight. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/boeing-time-lapse/
Ever wanted to know what it feels like to be hunted by a Siberian tiger? Just watch this footage from a drone that flew a little too close for comfort. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/siberian-tigers-go-drone-hunting/
