Because this penguin was born blind, Blindy has had a tough life. At only 12 weeks old, the poor thing lost its family. Without help, Blindy surely would’ve died in the wild. Fittingly enough, however, a woman named Shireen Helps decided to lend a helping hand. Now living at the woman’s penguin sanctuary in Flea Bay, New Zealand, Blindy is learning more every day. Next up? Learning how to swim! Even though Blindy will never be able to return to the wild, Helps hopes that the penguin will find a forever home at a zoo one day. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/blind-penguin/
When Daniel Woods asked those closest and dearest to him and his wife to sit down for a quick interview, his friends and family had no idea why…or what he wanted to ask them. In truth, Daniel wasn’t planning on asking them anything. He just wanted to capture their reactions on his slow-motion video camera when he shared a surprise announcement with them all! Their happy facial expressions slowed down like that made this the cutest pregnancy reveal video I’ve seen in a long time. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/cute-baby-announcement/
On July 20, 1969, astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot of the first lunar landing mission, poses for a photograph beside the deployed United States flag during Apollo 11 extravehicular activity on the lunar surface.Image: NASA General Electric is taking a “small step” into sneaker design to commemorate the role — or rather, sole — it had in mankind’s first “giant leap” on the moon. Forty-five years to the day, hour and minute after Apollo 11 moonwalkers Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made the first manned lunar landing at 4:18 p.m. EDT on Sunday, July 20, GE will release for sale its new moon boot-inspired, limited edition sneakers, “The Missions.” The company, which is perhaps publicly better known for its consumer appliances and lighting products, provided in 1969 the silicone rubber that was used to create the now-iconic tread that lined the bottom of the Apollo moon boot. GE also produced the Lexan polycarbonate plastic used in forming the astronauts’ bubble helmets. “To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the original lunar landing and the sci-fi super materials that made it happen, GE and JackThreads decided to partner up to take that moon boot and create an updated, street-ready version so damn impressive, people will think whoever is wearing it might be from outer space,” men’s clothier JackThreads described on its website. The sneakers, which are strictly limited to just 100 pairs, are set to go on sale Sunday exclusively on JackThreads for $196.90 commemorating the year of the moon landing. The shoes will be sold on a first come, first served basis, with delivery expected in September. GE debuted “The Missions” on July 16, on the anniversary of Apollo 11’s launch atop a Saturn V rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, using the social network Snapchat. The company also invited Buzz Aldrin to use the photo messaging service to share stories of his voyage to the moon and showed him wearing a pair of the sneakers. The unisex “Missions,” which were designed with the help of luxury shoemaker Android Homme, feature an off-white and gray color scheme with a translucent, thermoplastic sole. The redesigned moon boots have components made from the same lightweight carbon fiber used for jet engine components, and they sport a hydrophobic coating similar to the materials that are used to prevent ice from forming on wind turbine blades. “We re-imagined our lunar kicks with next-gen materials pulled from the belly of bad ass jet engines … to not only commemorate GE’s contribution to space flight but also our shared excitement for future awesome things,” stated JackThreads. GE intends “The Missions” sneakers to draw attention to the advanced materials being developed in its labs today, Linda Boff, executive director of global brand marketing at GE, told Ad Age magazine. “By highlighting super materials like stabilized carbon fiber and hydrophobic coating in our limited-edition sneakers, it helps people relate to the power of these technologies,” she said. The Mission sneakers. Image: General Electric Aldrin […]
Ever wonder why your socks go missing? According to the video, above, covert sock-stealing soldiers rifle through your drawers during midnight raids. But if your room is equipped with Elite Feline Forces, there’s no need for alarm, as the killer kitties will safeguard your hosiery. Watch the action go down, complete with slow-mo shots and mechanical meows courtesy of a dubstep soundtrack. BONUS VIDEO: Kitties Droppin’ Beats Screenshot image courtesy of YouTube, CorridorDigital Read more: http://mashable.com/2013/02/18/dubstep-kitties/
When you think about orchestral instruments, you probably think about the symphony, the opera, or classical music. And while that’s primarily where you’ll see instruments like the cello, musicians over the years have adapted the form to create something new. The duo 2CELLOS, for instance, has been playing covers of popular music combined with old-school fare, for years now. In that spirit, two teenage boys taught to play the cello by their grandfather appeared on America’s Got Talent, and no one was expecting what they were about to play. The judges look genuinely shocked as the Jimi Hendrix song starts to play, and it’s hard to believe all that sound is coming out of just their dueling cellos. Youtube / Anthony Ying Amazing job, boys! They’ve definitely got a long career ahead of them, and they even linked up with 2CELLOS after the show in an awesome live performance you can watch here. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/hendrix-cellos/
It’s okay dog, sometimes we get freaked out when we see ourselves in the mirror too. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/labradoodle-sees-herself-in-the-mirror-and-just-cannot-deal/
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/
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/
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/
