Girl sings into a well in Italy.
Leonard Cohen’s classic song sounds even better with the help of a well. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/girl-sings-into-a-well-in-italy/
Here’s How the President Sends His Tweets
Ever wonder how the President of the United States uses Twitter? You can find out in the video above, shot during a Twitter Q&A that President Obama held after a campaign rally in Newton, Iowa earlier this year. “I’m the master tweeter,” exclaimed the President after typing the following tweet composed of exactly 140 characters — even though a shorter tweet is easier for others to retweet and is therefore considered preferable. His team celebrated the 140-character tweet as a “twoosh.” .@jwarner180 bio fuels, wind , solarall getting cheaper each year & oil getting more expensive. Why we need all-of-the-above strategy. -bo — The White House (@whitehouse) May 24, 2012 The tweets were sent from the official White House account — which just hit 3 million followers — and not any of the Obama campaign’s accounts. Obama used the Twitter town hall to answer questions on energy and other topics from a MacBook Pro. How should politicians use Twitter to engage with citizens? Who’s your favorite politician on Twitter? Share your ideas in the comments. window._msla=window.loadScriptAsync||function(src,id){if(document.getElementById(id))return;var js=document.createElement(‘script’);js.id=id;js.src=src;document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0].parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}; _msla(“//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js”,”twitter_jssdk”); Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/08/06/obama-twitter-video/
Here’s An Easy Trick For Checking Your Propane Level This Grilling Season
It’s officially summer (FINALLY) which means that if you haven’t already commemorated the season with a backyard cookout, you should be planning one! While it can be stressful to get everything in order — the meat, veggies, marinades, sides — you can’t forget the most important component…the grill! Okay, so if you have one, you’re halfway there, but you also need to make sure you have enough fuel for it. If you don’t have a measuring device built into the tank, just grab a hot glass of water and do this. How easy is that?! Let’s be honest…we both know you’re going to check this when you get home from work today. Happy grilling, everyone! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/propane-tank/
These Standard Features On Your Tape Measures Are Tricks You Never Knew About
I’m not exactly what you would call a handyman, so when it comes to working with tools and other gadgets, I’m kind of hopeless. I’ve picked up on some design features on said gadgets that I thought were merely decorative, but as it turns out, they serve a much more meaningful purpose. If you’re looking to get the most out of your tools during your upcoming DIY project, wait until you see how much untapped potential exists within your average tape measure. DIY just got so much easier. Here’s how to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to working with this seemingly simple tool: Read More: Listen Up, Home Cooks: He Knows The Secret To Cutting An Onion Without Tearing Up I can’t even begin to imagine what other awesome features I’ve been missing out on. SHARE this with the handymen (and women) in your life to help them maximize their DIY potential. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/tape-measure-hacks/
This Soccer Star Tattooed 50 Names On His Body For An Amazing Reason
Zlatan Ibrahimović is one of the most famous soccer players in the world. A fan favorite, he’s instantly recognizable, and people chant his name everywhere he goes. But for him, this is a problem. Not because he’s shy or unappreciative of his fans — but because there are over 800 million people around the world whose names should be chanted instead. Before the February 14, 2015 match between Paris Saint-German and Caen at Parc des Princes, he put the finishing touches on 50 names that are symbolic of a global crisis. During the game, he removed his jersey and brought these names to the forefront. What they represent will break you heart. To support the United Nations World Food Programme and Zlatan Ibrahimović’s fight against world hunger, make sure to donate here. This isn’t just a good cause. It’s an issue that, if solved, will help heal our entire planet. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/millions-of-names/
12 Memorable Mashable Videos of 2012
We’ve had a lot of interesting moments at Mashable in the past year — and luckily, we also happened to be filming many of them. In 2012, we followed an Internet celebrity singing with a turkey leg, talked to folks who lined up for the iPhone 5 for a week, and a tracked down a filmmaker who did documentaries for the Arab Spring. We also peered into Martha Stewart’s bag and survived a takeover attempt from Conan O’Brien. 1. Conan O’Brien Buys Mashable, Ousts Pete Cashmore as CEO In an April Fools’ Day prank, TeamCoco and Mashable got together to create a zany story line that includes Conan buying the site and ousting founder and CEO Pete Cashmore. The Conan O’Brien takeover launched at midnight on April 1 in a 24-hour story arc that shows O’Brien’s attempts to make paper-based tweeting happen. 2. Mashable Goes ‘Behind the Launch’ With New Documentary Series We follow the journey of Vungle, an in-app advertising startup, as they court investors, hire new employees, and finally launch their company. Catch up on all fourteen episodes here. 3. How to Learn a Language on YouTube Reporter Neha Prakash embarks on an attempt to learn Russian from YouTube tutorials, which culminates in a trip to a Russian restaurant as she tries to order from the fluent waitress. Her favorite word? Cпасибо, which means “thank you.” 4. What’s in Martha Stewart’s Tech Bag? America’s pioneering DIY expert has three iPads. What else does she carry in her seemingly endless bag of gadgets? 5. Watch Calexico Play Two Songs Live At Mashable Joey Burns and John Convertino of Calexico fill Mashable HQ with the distinctive sound of the American southwest. They talk about their new album, Algiers, being a musician in the digital era, and sticking to an analog recording experience. 6. What Does Siri Know About the iPhone 5? Tech editor Pete Pachal grills Siri for inside information about the phone, only to get coy replies. 7. Who Lined Up For the iPhone 5? Meet the colorful characters who camped out at the Apple flagship store for a week. 8. iPhone 5 Line: Unnecessary But Fun We do an early morning stakeout at the Apple Store right before it opens its doors. 9. This Is What Happens When Comic Con Attendees Try to Impersonate Bane At the New York Comic Con, we asked everyone from Wolverine to Batman himself to demonstrate their finest Bane super-villain vocal talents, with mixed results. 10. This Man Fights in and Films the Last Gasps of the Arab Spring Activist and filmmaker Matthew VanDyke spent years traversing North Africa and the Middle East by motorcycle, befriending Libyans and other travelers along the way. We talk to him about his work in this two-part series. 11. Nicole Westbrook Talks Turkey With New Yorkers Watch 12-year-old YouTube viral video star Nicole Westbrook as she interviews people on the street with a turkey leg. You can’t make this stuff up. 12. Internet Feline Luminary Talks Big […]
Cat Has The Funniest Reaction Ever When A Scary Hand Monster Starts Approaching
For this ginger-colored tabby cat, there’s one thing that really makes him cower in fear. You would have thought that little Marmalade had just watched a terrifying horror movie given his reaction to what he witnessed. You’ll be giggling when you see what made him totally lose it when Dad started recording! Something tells me Dad gets a bit too much enjoyment out of scaring his kitty friend. Cats are adorably weird, aren’t they? Be sure to share this with all the kitty lovers in your life! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/scaredy-cat/
“Stranger Things” theme song in a major key is just delightful
In the months since its release, Stranger Things has become a worldwide phenomenon. One of the things that fans love most about the Netflix original series is its eerie intro music. When played in a major key, however, the signature spooky theme sounds downright cheerful. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/stranger-things-theme-song-in-a-major-key-is-just-delightful/
Baby Koala Greets Cameraman
Last month, we shared the story of Imogen, a koala joey who was raised by two employees from the Symbio Wildlife Park in Australia. Matt and Kylie took Imogen into their own home after circumstances led Imogen’s mother to adopt another koala joey. Kylie and Matt loved having Imogen in their house, but they knew that they would have to introduce her into the koala sanctuary at Symbio eventually. Here, we have the privilege of watching Imogen enter her new home in the park for the first time. She doesn’t waste any time making sure the trees, as well as the people, are good for climbing. After living with Matt and Kylie, it looks like Imogen will be fond of cuddling for the rest of her life. We can’t wait for the next update to see how well Imogen fits in with the rest of the koalas at Symbio. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/koala-joey-crawls-up-cameraman/
You Can’t Blame This Husky For Anything If He Can’t Hear What You’re Saying — LOL
I’ve recently come to the conclusion that huskies are the most hilarious dogs ever, and this particular bucket of sass just proved me right. If you have your own pup of this breed, you know full well that they love talking back, throwing tantrums, and leaving behind the occasional trail of destruction when you step outside of the house. Sometimes, they don’t even feel bad for doing these things. Take Blu, for example, a husky who ripped apart his bed and made it clear that he didn’t feel guilty in the slightest. There’s no way I would’ve been able to stop myself from laughing. Read More: Your Pup Might Like To Tear Things Up, But They’ve Probably Never Done THIS But that wasn’t the only time he defended his naughty actions… Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/husky-talking-back/