“Computer, I seem to have hurt my arm. Could you print me off a new arm bone?” Okay, it probably won’t go quite like that, but this might be the closest we ever get to that sort of technology. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/3-d-printed-bones-are-the-future/
You know how we always tell kids to look both ways before crossing the streets? Turns out the same rule applies for train tracks as well. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/always-look-both-ways/
Iguanas are a genus of lizards that are pretty close to what Godzilla looked like in preschool. Even though they’re herbivores, whose diets consist primarily of green vegetables, iguanas can still be pretty intimidating. They grow as large as six feet, which is longer than most of us are tall. Fascinatingly, iguanas have great sight thanks to a third, or “parietal” eye. It can’t make out shapes, but it can sense brightness, allowing them to see long distances in the forest. Here, a man in Manzanillo, Mexico has learned that a few bananas will make you a celebrity in the iguana world. He’d better run and grab some more fruit soon, because it doesn’t look like a few bananas can feed this horde of hungry herbivores. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/man-feeds-500-iguanas/
These sumo robots move with a speed and agility that would put a remote control car to shame. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/japanese-robot-sumo-moves-incredibly-fast/
Has this ever happened to you? Read more: http://www.wimp.com/what-its-always-like-when-someone-says-you-remind-them-of-someone/
McDonald’s is synonymous with fast food around the world. So, how did this empire get built? Read more: http://www.wimp.com/how-mcdonalds-got-started-and-became-what-it-is-today/
They have fangs full of venom, four-times as many legs as humans, and the ability to sneak into our homes and crawl wherever they want. That’s right, we’re talking about spiders. Contrary to popular belief, spiders are not insects. In fact, they aren’t even bugs. Spiders are arachnids, which means they have eight legs, venomous fangs, and there are over 40,000 different species around the world. Now, I’m as frightened by spiders as the next guy, but even I know that it isn’t a good idea to squash these little guys. Did you know that most spiders are actually beneficial to keep around your house? They love munching on other pests like mosquitoes, roaches, and moths, making them one of the best forms of natural pest control around. They even balance their own population by fighting, and killing, other spiders they come across. You know those Daddy Long Legs that look so spooky? They’re actually known to kill Black Widows! So, the next time you see one in your house, it might be polite to say “thank you.” Even if you aren’t going to kill them, you probably don’t want spiders crawling around your living room while you’re trying to relax. Thankfully, a dad from Ireland has come up with the perfect solution for arachnophobic pacifists everywhere. The “Spider Catcher” allows users to grab spiders without harming them and release them outside in peace. Check out the video to learn how the “Spider Catcher” works and what you can do to get your hands on one. It’s okay to be scared of spiders, but that doesn’t mean we can’t form a peaceful alliance with our eight-legged friends. Don’t forget to SHARE this incredible invention with your friends and family! H/T: INSIDER Read more: http://www.wimp.com/the-spider-catcher-is-perfect-for-the-arachnophobic-pacifist/
Ah, traffic. The bane of every driver’s existence. Traffic jams are often the result of an accident or overcrowded roads, but did you know that they can happen for no reason at all? Here, the Mathematical Society of Traffic Flow demonstrates how a single car can bring an entire road to a standstill. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/how-a-single-car-causes-a-traffic-jam/
Despite what your brain may think, this video was filmed in real time and has not been altered in any way. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/this-slow-motion-video-was-made-in-real-time/
Watch as Jeff from the YouTube channel “TAUFLEDERMAUS” attempts to discover whether or not it’s possible to soak up mercury with a sponge. You know, for all those times that you spill a bunch of mercury in your kitchen. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/is-it-possible-to-soak-up-mercury-with-a-sponge/