It seemed gloomy outside when this man got into his car one day, but then again, every day is pretty gloomy when you live in Russia. When the wind started picking up, however, he realized that a tornado was about to touch down in Bashkiria. Maybe leaving the house wasn’t such a great idea. Fortunately for us, the footage that he captured is worth watching. As a guy who also drives a silver RAV4, it’s comforting to know that these cars can really take a beating. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/tornado-in-russia/
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While the National Park Service assures us that bears have little interest in eating humans, the bear in this video is not your average beast. A man was working in a Canadian forest when he noticed a cinnamon black bear in the distance. He calmly walked to another area of the woods, but the bear eventually reappeared. That time, it was even closer As you watch the situation unfold, you have to wonder if this guy made it out in the end. It is unclear what the fate of this man was, since at least three people in the comments section claim to be his cousin. Hopefully, the account that the man made it to camp and shot the bear with his rifle is the true story. No one wants to see an animal die, but in situations like this, self-preservation often takes precedence. The National Park Service says that the best way to deal with a bear is to speak calmly and let it know that you have no intention of hurting it. If a black bear does attack, however, they urge you to fight back using any available objects, concentrating your blows on the muzzle area. Good to know. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/bear-stalking/
One of the absolute worst parts about driving or taking public transportation is getting caught in rush hour. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve almost lost it after getting stuck in slow-moving traffic. However, I’m well-aware that it could get much, much worse in different places — especially Japan. Referring to Tokyo subway passengers as sardines wouldn’t be any stretch of the imagination, because they pack themselves so tightly in the trains that the doors sometimes won’t even close. This would be a nightmare for anyone with claustrophobia. Read More: This Is How They Get Everyone On The Subway In Japan…And It’s Crazy Well, that definitely puts things in perspective. I’m going to think twice before I ever complain about traffic again! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/tokyo-rush-hour/
Rattlesnakes are considered some of the most sophisticated creatures in the world, and they have the tails to prove it. Scientists believe these defense mechanisms to be highly sophisticated warning signals, which makes rattlesnakes uniquely terrifying. It’s a one-of-a-kind trait that not many people understand, so let’s take a closer look at what’s really going on when these serpents defend themselves. The noises that they generate ward off predators. Their tails rattle about 50 times per second, and they can keep that up for hours on end if necessary. Imgur / Daedalus031 The rattles are made of keratin, and every time snakes molt, their tails get a bit longer. When rattlesnakes travel, they keep their tails up to avoid damaging them, since they rely on those noisemakers for survival. Reddit / GoldenWizard The guys in this video wanted to learn more, so they went ahead and cut a rattlesnake’s tail open. And there you have it, folks. It’s never a bad idea to learn about creatures that pose a threat to humans. You never know when you’ll hear that telltale rattle. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/rattlesnake/
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTBT_ATF’); }); Sexual assault on college campuses is a major issue in America. In fact, one in five women report being sexually assaulted at least once before age 25. When you add in the estimated 35 percent of rapes that go unreported, it stands to reason that the true number of college campus assaults is even higher. While some try to pin the blame on what victims were wearing or how much they had to drink, rape is not about uncontrolled sexual urge and it certainly is no one’s fault but the assailant’s. It is a power play meant to demean and belittle victims. Read More: Alleged Rapist Claims His Penis Is Not Big Enough For Sexual Assault Which is exactly what makes the reports coming out of the University of Missouri so disturbing. There, members of the Delta Upsilon fraternity have been accused of giving pledges date rape drugs to incapacitate and sexually assault women. Facebook / Delta Upsilon – Missouri Chapter The allegations started coming out after a wild party in September sent several people to the hospital with alcohol poisoning. Reportedly, the drugs were handed out as part of hazing ceremonies during Greek Week. Facebook / MU Greek Week googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCI1_BTF’); }); A letter dated September 13, 2016 from the University of Missouri Title IX office to the fraternity reads as follows. iStock “Active members of Delta Upsilon fraternity allegedly provided each new member with three pills and instructed them to drug women for the purpose of incapacitating them prior to engaging in sexual activity. It has been alleged that new members are required to engage in such conduct in order to complete their initiation process.” This news comes only one month after the fraternity was suspended for using racial slurs. YouTube / ABC 17 News And the problem is in no way specific to this campus. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCI2_BTF’); }); In June, the nation fumed when Brock Turner, known to the media as the “Standford Swimmer,” was sentenced to only three months for raping an unconscious young woman. #whywomendontreport because men like Brock Turner only get 3 months in jail while still being known as a swimmer and not a rapist.— Normani stan (@Zoeybaby09) October 14, 2016 Certainly, the way our justice system deals with sexual assault in not up to par. For too long, assault has been written off as “guys will be guys.” It’s time to stop normalizing this behavior. @washingtonpost Excusing “frat boy” behavior is what makes campus rapist like Brock Turner invincible. — Heidi (@HeidiRochelle) October 8, 2016 To learn more about the ongoing investigation, check out the video below. Read More: Two Girls Caught This Sexual Predator By Using Their Simple Lemonade Stand What do you think should be done to stop the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses? If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you can find help at RAINN. Call their 24/7 hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE or chat anonymously with a support […]
This is Lola. She was found in the trash on the streets of India, desperately in need of a miracle. Not only was she malnourished and alone, but had a gaping wound on her stomach. It was possible she was attacked or hit by a car. Either way, she needed emergency vet care…stat! That’s when the workers of an animal rescue organization, Animal Aid Unlimited, showed up to do the impossible. She was on the verge of death, but they worked quickly to save her life. Her reaction to seeing humans will make you reach for some tissues. Thanks to the incredible work of Animal Aid Unlimited, not only is Lola fully mended, but she’s on her way to getting off the streets forever. If you’d like for more dogs like her to have a second chance at life, please consider donating to make it a reality. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/dog-split-stomach/
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTAT_ATF’); }); I’ll be the first to say that I absolutely love all things creepy — ghosts, demons, monsters, you name it. I’m just fascinated by all of it. As long as there’s a healthy distance between that material and me, that is. If it’s coming at me through a book or computer screen, I’m all for it. You just won’t see me going on any haunted house tours. I’m sure plenty of people are with me on this one. But imagine if the haunted house in question was yours. Redditor Shizz_McCoy can tell you a little about that. At first, she noticed the electronics in her apartment were going crazy, and then she heard actual voicescoming out of them. Knocks fell on all of the bedroom doors when she and her roommates were alone. Multiple roomies moved out almost immediately after moving in, and two psychics told her she was dealing with demonic entities. Great. Just great. She decided to record her attempt at communicating with the voices, and here’s the chilling result. Okay, I may have to rethink my love of creepiness. Good thing she doesn’t live there anymore. Who knows what would’ve happened to her if she’d decided to stay? Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/demonic-voice-recorded/
When it comes to the holiday season, everyone has their own beliefs. Sharing them with others is one thing, but what this crazy pastor just did in Amarillo, Texas, totally crossed the line. As kids wait in line to meet Santa Claus at a local mall, this piece of trash extraordinaire tells the camera that he’s going to crush their dreams by informing them that Old Saint Nick isn’t real. I could hardly believe that he’d actually go through with it, but seconds later, he’s shouting like a mad man. At first, parents try to ignore him, but it eventually becomes too much to bear. All things considered, he’s lucky this didn’t end with a swift punch to the face. Like the angry dads who confront him, my blood is boiling! We’d like to take this moment to remind the pastor that Saint Nicholas was indeed a real man who was canonized. Whether or not he performed miracles is a matter of personal opinion, but even the most cynical historians agree that he was generous man who inspired the modern-day version of Santa Claus. Getty Images Read More: Santa Grants Incredible Last Wish To A Terminally Ill Child Who Dies In His Arms Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/crazy-pastor/
When you think of animals with immense strength, honey bees probably don’t come to mind. While walking by a brick wall one day, this man turned and saw a bee investigating a nail. Wondering why on Earth a honey bee, a creature that’s been around for centuries, would be so interested in a piece of hardware, he turned on his camera and started filming. Perhaps one of its 170 odor receptors caught wind of the ultimate prize, or maybe its 200 wing beats per second tuckered it out and it needed a snooze. In any case, this little bug decided to show off its strength in a pretty baffling way. Someone should probably run and tell Dwayne Johnson that this little bee definitely smells what The Rock is cooking. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/bionic-bee/
