On Monday, May 26, 2014, a rare EF-2 tornado ripped through Watford City, North Dakota. Peak winds of 120mph were reported by the National Weather Service and the tornado was estimated to be 100 yards wide, with a path of a half-a-mile long. Luckily, oil workers stationed just south of the city managed to capture the most amazing tornado footage I’ve ever seen. You seriously need to check this out. I can’t believe those guys survived! Wow. I guess I won’t be headed to North Dakota anytime soon… Source: YouTube via BuzzFeed Read more: http://viralnova.com/north-dakota-tornado/
This incredibly serene video features the most chill cat imaginable, Shiro, and his son Kuro. The two are enjoying a relaxing day outside on the roof of a car. But they’re not alone… A tiny frog appears to have found the perfect sunbathing spot — on Shiro’s paw. The three friends seem like they’re feeling oneness with the universe, and so will you after watching this. If that wasn’t Zen enough for you, then how about a video of Shiro chillaxing with the same frog on his head? The next time you’re at a yoga class and the instructor asks you to take a moment to clear your mind for some peaceful meditation, instead of focusing on that cheap tabletop water fountain from Target, I want you to think about Shiro. You’ll instantly become one with the universe around you. Namaste, Zen Master Shiro. Thank you for all you have shown us. YouTube Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/cats-and-frog/
All she needs are four notes and a moment to think… Read more: http://www.wimp.com/girl-performs-an-improvised-piece-on-the-piano-using-four-notes-randomly-picked-out-from-a-hat/
In early 2016, a maintenance worker was walking through a student dorm at Sheffield University in South Yorkshire, England, when he noticed a heartbreaking sight. As the man entered the residence’s kitchen, a small creature ran up to him. It turned out to be a little hedgehog who was in really bad shape — so much so that it was shocking. The poor thing had endured unimaginable cruelty at the hands of absolute monsters who disfigured him. Whoever was responsible for the abuse had intentionally cut off his spines, which play a crucial role in protecting these animals against predators. YouTube / SWNS Animals Hedgehogs can have as many as 8,000 spines, and as shown below, most of his had been cut. YouTube / SWNS Animals The animal was taken to Allan Broadhead and his wife Anita, who run Cawthorne Hedgehog Rescue and Care Centre in Barnsley. They said they’ve “never seen a hog in such a state of neglect and deliberate harm.” Unfortunately, the hedgehog they named Frankie also had a bad case of ringworm. YouTube / SWNS Animals <div class="llcust" data-lltype="media" id="ll_59813499958ea" data-source=" According to the Broadheads, Frankie would need close to eight months to grow new spines to replace the one that’d been cut. “If his spines grow back we’ll be able to release him back into the wild,” Allan said. “if not we’ll keep him at the sanctuary and create a little safe area for him.” YouTube / SWNS Animals <div class="llcust" data-lltype="video" id="ll_5981349995b02" data-source=" Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/abused-hedgehog/
No one really wants to be on an airliner that loses cabin pressure, but if it happens to you, rest assured your iPad will continue to work. The Jeppesen division of Boeing, which creates digital flight charts and sells iPad-based electronic flight bags used by commercial and military pilots, said it recently completed a rapid decompression test of iPads, including the new mini. The test was conducted in an on-ground pressure chamber that simulated a quick drop in flight altitude from 51,000 feet to 8,000 feet, and the gizmos just plugged along. Of course, a paper chart also would function just as well in such a test. But who uses paper anymore? Your Router Could Be Behind Lizard Squad’s Attacks The Man from Google Who Came to Fix Federal IT Still Doesn’t Have His Own Website Why Republicans are Desperate for a Net Neutrality Compromise Federal Cybersecurity Spending is Big Bucks. Why Doesn’t It Stop Hackers? This article originally published at Nextgov here Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/11/15/ipad-rapid-decompression/
I never really grew out of the whole I-hate-brushing-my-teeth childhood phase. Really, the only reason I do it is because I think having bad breath is the absolute worst. I’m pretty diligent about mouth hygiene, but I’m also entirely stingy with my toothpaste. A little goes a long way so it takes me a while to go through a tube. But now that I know just how useful toothpaste is outside of the sink, I may go through a tube in no time! 1. Buff out crayon marks on your walls with some toothpaste and a soft rag. Flickr / Inga Munsinger Cotton 2. Get rid of scuff marks on linoleum floors by scrubbing the spot with toothpaste. Flickr / SPERA.de Designerschuhe 3. Use toothpaste to shine any chrome faucets in your home. Flickr / Steve Johnson 4. Stop bug bites from itching by putting toothpaste on them. YouTube You can also calm and cool burns the same way. 5. Don’t pop that zit! Dry it out by applying some toothpaste before you go to bed. Flickr / Caitlin Regan 6. Clean your dirty piano keys safely with toothpaste. Wipe any excess off with a damp cloth and then buff gently. Flickr / Maxwell GS 7. Remove tough stains from your clothing by rubbing toothpaste into the spot before laundering like normal. Flickr / Graham Campbell 8. If someone *gasp* doesn’t use a coaster and your table gets a water ring, just rub toothpaste into the stain. Wipe it away with a damp rag. Flickr / Dano 9. Make your headlights like brand-new with some toothpaste and a sponge! 10. If you stained your carpet, scrub it with toothpaste and a toothbrush — rinse and repeat until the blemish is gone. Flickr / Stephani Spitzer 11. Make your tennis shoes shine like they used to by scrubbing them with toothpaste. YouTube 12. Stop wasting money on fancy silver polish and buff your fine tableware with toothpaste. Flickr / Iliazd 13. Need help hanging a photo? Grab a tube of toothpaste! 14. Get rid of bruises much faster by applying a mix of toothpaste and lotion to the spot every night before bed. Flickr / Peretz Partensky 15. Make your diamonds sparkle like new again by gently scrubbing them with a soft-bristle brush and some toothpaste. Flickr / Jørgen Håland 16. Get the smell of chopped garlic or onions off your hands by dabbing them with some toothpaste before washing them. Flickr / James Bowe 17. No time for a manicure? No problem. Just buff your nails with a soft brush and some toothpaste. Flickr / Steven Damron 18. You can also use it to get rid of nasty, dark polish stains. 19. The appearance of small scratches on your phone’s screen can be reduced when you rub some toothpaste on them. Pixabay 20. Clean the burn stains left on your iron after numerous uses by scrubbing with some toothpaste. Wipe the excess off with some soap and water after. YouTube […]
On the weekends, he likes to rake his yard one leaf at a time… Read more: http://www.wimp.com/shanghai-construction-worker-does-the-absolute-least-to-get-rid-of-a-puddle/
Anyone who purchases a copy of Mario Kart 8 up to two months after its May 30 release will be able to download one of four Wii U games for free, Nintendo announced Wednesday. Players can choose from Pikmin 3, New Super Mario Bros. U, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD and Wii U Party, which are redeemed through Nintendo’s rewards program Club Nintendo. The announcement came during a 30-minute online Mario Kart 8 presentation that surprised fans Wednesday morning. Along with the game deals, Nintendo is also releasing a Mario Kart Wii U game bundle to entice gamers to pick up the console. It includes the game, the deluxe 32 GB Wii U, a Wii U steering wheel and a Mario-themed Wii Remote Plus for $329.99. Fans were also treated to a lot of new footage of the game, which is exclusive to the Wii U, including the new three-minute trailer embedded above. BONUS: ‘Mario Kart 8’ Hands On at E3 2013 Read more: http://mashable.com/2014/04/30/mario-kart-8-free-wii-u-game/
I love to watch cooking shows, maybe because I’m a terrible chef. I’m way more accustomed to takeout and microwave meals than the delicious dishes chefs create, but there are so many amazing tutorials out there that have helped me step up my kitchen game. If you’re a meat-eater who can’t get enough of a mouthwatering steak, this one is for you. You may have heard the term sous vide on “Top Chef,” but it’s nowhere near as intimidating as it sounds. This video explains how to do it, and it’s totally easy! Read More: 9 Foods That Cancer Doctors Refuse To Eat — I Love #2 I can’t wait to add this to my list of cooking accomplishments. SHARE this video with the home chefs you know who will put it to good use! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/sous-vide/
Sometimes it’s better just to let a video do the talking — or, in this case, the rapping. So, because nothing we write could ever compare to this bit of Internet epic-ness, please just click play above. The mashup of Jay-Z’s hit song “99 Problems” with snippets of Barack Obama audio was uploaded to YouTube on Friday and created by one Diran Lyons. Warning: NSFW lyrics. Viral Photo Gallery 7 Fake Hurricane Sandy Photos You’re Sharing on Social Media Fake Hurricane Sandy photos flew around Twitter and Facebook on Monday, as users shared jaw-dropping images. Unfortunately, the race to post the most striking pics has most folks skipping the all-important fact check. We’ve gathered up five “Hurricane Sandy” photographs that have spread on the social web, but weren’t actually taken during the massive storm. Obama and Romney Are Your New Dress Up Dolls Still not sure who to vote for? Or maybe you’re dead-set on a candidate, and simply waiting for Election Day next week. Regardless of who you’re voting for on Nov. 6, both of these presidential candidates could use some change — of outfits, that is. The websites Change4Obama and Change4Romney will keep voters entertained until the election. Both sites, created by social discovery site SocialPlex, allow users to dress up Barack Obama or Mitt Romney as various characters. You can mix and match features like hair, eyes, nose and outfits. Your Favorite Logos Reimagined for the Zombie Apocalypse [PICS] There seems to be a craze for reimagining top logos and since this is Halloween, why not rethink them for a zombie apocalypse, right? Assuming that event were to come to pass, here’s what your neighborhood Starbucks and the gas station down the street might look like, as envisioned by artist Ben Fellowes. For more of these horrifying logos, check out his site. New York City Subway Needs a ‘System Restore’ [PIC] Yes, crashed Windows OS, we know the New York City subway system was unable to restart after Hurricane Sandy. And, yes, we would love to run a system restore. After Sandy ravaged the East Coast Monday evening, the subway system in New York City was left crippled. Not immune to inclement weather, the Windows-based display above the 77th Street subway stop seemed to have hit a snag as well. ‘The Walking Dead’ Gets ‘Dear Photograph’ Treatment [PICS] Dear Photograph, a popular nostalgia blog showcasing photos within photos, gave its visitors a terrifying surprise Wednesday: The Walking Dead-inspired posts. Dear Photograph creator Taylor Jones told Mashable he teamed up with FOX International Channels on the Halloween Day images, which folks at The Walking Dead created for their international ad campaign. Each of the two blog posts showcases a zombie and a post-zombie-apocalypse caption. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/09/28/epic-mashup-of-jay-z-and-obama-says-prez-has-99-problems-but-mitt-aint-one-video/
