What it takes to be a Blue Man.
It takes more than just paint to be a Blue Man… Read more: http://www.wimp.com/what-it-takes-to-be-a-blue-man/
Woman Waiting At The Airport Gets A Romantic Musical Surprise From Her Boyfriend.
Lindsey had just returned home from a month-long teaching program in Costa Rica and was waiting patiently at the airport for her boyfriend to come pick her up. Little did she know, he had much more in mind than that. As she sat there in the arrivals area, she was joined by two strangers. One of them started playing the guitar while the other began singing “It Will Rain” by Bruno Mars. At first she had no idea what was going on, but then she started having a few suspicions that her boyfriend might have a hand in this. Her suspicions were correct, and as she stood up to see if she could find him she spotted him all suited-up and carrying flowers, just waiting to welcome her home in the best way. (Source: jellyfishdude) Now if this is how he picks her up from the airport after being a month away from her, then just imagine what his proposal will look like! The two musicians were Rico Contreras (vocals) and Luis Mojica (guitarist) from Mariachi Nuevo Estilo A.D.M. in San Antonio, Texas. So if you ever find yourself in the area needing singers for a romantic airport gesture, look them up! Read more: http://viralnova.com/airport-song-surprise/
Watch 4,000 Strangers Drench Each Other With Water Guns
Improv Everywhere’s MP3 experiment is a public participatory event that’s a mix of scavenger hunt and flash mob. Everyone downloads an original MP3, then meets at a specific location and acts casual until it’s time to push play — followed by 45 minutes of syncronized, hilarious antics that leave unsuspecting visitors simultaneously confused and entertained. This year, there were 4,000 participants, 300 of whom didn’t even make it to the meeting place — Governor’s Island in New York City — because too many people were trying to get there. Instead, they followed instructions in Battery Park. Watch what happens when two armies of thousands go head-to-head in the most epic water gun fight. Instagram Coverage of the MP3 Experiment 1. Diehard Participants People stuck in long lines didn’t let location keep them from participating — many followed instructions from the ferry. Image courtesy of VivereNewYork 2. Victory Capes Participants flocked to the parade grounds with white sheets draped over their shoulders. Image courtesy of itschiefy 3. Tower Challenge Small groups were challenged to create the tallest tower using hard, flat objects. Image courtesy of justsamuelk 4. Improv Everywhere App Improv Everywhere used its free iOS app to help sync mobile devices to the exact second. Image courtesy of qympanzer 5. Marching to Battle Donning shower caps, both teams took 50 paces toward each other, with water guns held high in the air. Image courtesy of leigh1029 6. Drone Camera It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s a hexacopter drone used to capture footage from the air. 7. Founder Charlie Todd Improv Everywhere founder Charlie Todd with wife and senior IE member Cody Lindquist. Image courtesy of Cody Lindquist 8. Ferry The ferry leaving Governors Island swarmed with people. Image courtesy of jqj3 Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/07/30/water-guns/
The Mating Song Of The Last Kauai ‘O’o Bird On Earth Is Haunting
When you hear birds chirping in the springtime, it’s safe to say that they’re calling out to potential mates. Because it’s such an ordinary sound, it probably doesn’t occur to you that it could be the last time that bird’s call is ever heard. While it’s a far-fetched idea, that was the thought going through the heads of researchers in 1987 as they recorded the last male Kauai ‘O’o bird singing on the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi. The small bird had been pushed to extinction by the introduction of non-native species. By 1987, there was only one left — a single male. In the video below, you can hear the last mating song of the Kauai ‘O’o bird as he calls out to a mate that would never answer. (source: Robert Davis ) Honestly, listening to that bird’s song and writing this moved me to tears. How many more species have to slip away before humanity gets its act together? Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/last-mating-song/
I Will Never Love Anything As Much As This Llama Loves The Leaf Blower
Personally, I can’t stand the sound of leaf blowers. I mean, even the people who work with them on a daily basis wear headphones so they can block out their ungodly noise. But put one of the unnecessarily loud machines in front of Fiesta the llama at The Houston Zoo? Well, you can forget about any other plans you had for the day. Every morning when zookeepers clean out the stalls, the fluffy lady demands that they give her some of that sweet, sweet leaf-blowing air. “Oh. OH! Get my tum.” YouTube / The Houston Zoo You do you, Fiesta. I’ll just be here watching with my earplugs in. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/leaf-blower-llama/
21 Dogs That Really, Really Just Cannot Handle Doors
The old saying goes, “when one door closes, another door opens,” and while this may be true in most cases, someone forgot to mention it to these unfortunate pups. While dogs may be man’s best friends and some of the smartest animals out there, one thing our doggy pals haven’t mastered is the concept of the almighty door. In the battle of dog versus door, let’s just say the results are equal parts disheartening and hilarious. If you thought you were having a pretty bad day, here are 21 dogs that just really, really cannot door. 1. He’s been burned by a door one too many times to not be THIS cautious. 2. “Excuse me human, there’s a door in the way… oh wait, nevermind.” 3. After watching his doggy brother hurt himself, this dog’s thinking, “step aside, let me show you how it’s done.” Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/dogs-vs-doors/
Turn Your Instagram Pics Into Chocolate Bars
Cocoagraphs are artisan chocolate bars printed with edible Polaroid-style photographs. Calling to mind nostalgia for years past, these charming confections are completely custom, printed with any photograph, logo or image of your choosing. With each cocoagraph handmade to order, all users have to do is upload a photo and choose the ingredients from milk, white, dark or organic dark chocolate. Best of all, Instagram and Hipstamatic photos are particularly well-suited to the square chocolate bars, making them instant gift or souvenir for any occasion. Using ethical sourcing and manufacturing practices to ensure superior flavor and quality, this family-operated company seem to have found the perfect balance between food and technology. Watch a video explaining the process below. This article originally published at PSFK here Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/07/20/cocoagraphs/
This Dog Is Patiently Waiting By The Water, But Wait Until You See Why
We all know this saying: “Give a man a fish, and he’ll eat for a night. Teach a man to fish, and he’ll eat forever.” But as it turns out, the scope of that adage is a bit narrow. That’s because this golden retriever named Rani loves to fish, too! You can see her in action in the video below. She uses bait and everything! Rani has used this method to capture dozens of fish and turtles over the years. There’s something pretty adorable about a self-sufficient pup, am I right? Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/dog-catches-fish/
7 Groundbreaking New MMOs We Can’t Wait to Play in 2014
Image: Sony Online Entertainment Massively multiplayer online games have gotten a bad rep over the years, but those who play them know the joys of an immersive, adventurous world. Thanks to a sweeping scale, many MMOs can offer players whatever experience they want, be it raiding, questing or battling. A quick look at the titles due for release in 2014 show the genre is still alive and well, with fresh ideas and ever-improving hardware. To add to the excitement, many studios are giving gamers behind-the-scenes looks at their creation progress. Thanks to beta sessions, developer chats and lots of trailers, the landscape for MMOs looks very promising. Here are seven new games slated for 2014 launch that are taking risks and pushing the definitions of what an MMO can be. In other words, plan to lose all your free time diving into these fun, creative worlds. 1. Elder Scrolls Online Bethesda Softworks has maintained a cult following for its Elder Scrolls series for years. These sweeping sagas let players roam across various regions of Tamriel, learning magecraft, joining the Dark Brotherhood or just harassing city guards who took arrows in the knee. That open-world mentality seems like a natural fit for an MMO. With Elder Scrolls Online, players will get a chance to wander the snowy mountains of Skyrim and the mysterious Black Marsh. Bethesda has a reputation for great storytelling in its games, so expectations are high for the online game. It is set in a time before the RPG games, so expect to see different struggles between the races and lots of new villains to take out. The latest betas have been making big strides in polish; the art style will not disappoint franchise fans. 2. EverQuest Next Landmark The original EverQuest title was one of the early entries in the MMO genre, and it’s getting a long-awaited overhaul. Some elements of the upcoming EverQuest Next will probably look familiar from those first days, but David Georgeson and his team promise a revolutionary approach to the game style. Although EverQuest Next probably won’t hit shelves for at least another year, we’ll get our hands on EverQuest Next Landmark quite soon. Landmark is a blank canvas that gives players powerful in-game tools to build just about anything they can dream up. These creations in the game will be available for purchase by EverQuest Next players, through the Player Studio. Sony Online Entertainment will take a cut, but the players with the most impressive items will also pocket some cash for their inventions. EverQuest Landmark is winding down a promising alpha stage, and we’re hoping to see Landmark’s official launch at some point in 2014. 3. World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor It’s not exactly a new game, but the new expansion for World of Warcraft marks a big change in the granddaddy of MMOs. On the visual side, the Blizzard team is revamping the player character models to bring the nearly decade-old game more in line with contemporary graphics […]
They Examined A Patient’s Eyelashes. What Crawled Out Will Make You Nauseous.
You probably know someone who had head lice as a kid, or maybe you had the displeasure of experiencing an infestation yourself. Having these insects crawling through your hair definitely isn’t any walk in the park, but trust me, it’s much better than what this poor patient went through. Their eyelids must have itched pretty badly, because when this person went to a doctor, a close-up examination of their lashes revealed phthiriasis palpebrarum or pediculosis ciliarum, otherwise known as an infestation of lice in the eyelashes. Here’s the nasty culprit, found making itself at home in the patient’s eyelashes. While these insects aren’t dangerous, they aren’t exactly pleasant to deal with, either. YouTube / Zeenos TV For one, they feed off the blood and skin of their victims. They’re also super contagious and can cause extreme itching of the eyelid, small red spots, and debris around eyelashes. YouTube / Zeenos TV But perhaps the most fun (please note my sarcasm) part of all is that where there’s one, there are plenty of others, including nits and eggs that hatch six to 10 days after they’re laid. YouTube / Zeenos TV <div class="llcust" data-lltype="video" id="ll_59d83a0d34b94" data-source=" Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/eyelash-lice/