Epic knife cutting competition in Thailand.
Thank goodness he’s wearing a wrist strap, because that’s a seriously sharp knife. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/epic-knife-cutting-competition-in-thailand/
This close-up magic trick is blowing our minds.
How? Just… how? Read more: http://www.wimp.com/this-close-up-magic-trick-is-blowing-our-minds/
Jordanian Politician Brandishes Gun on Live TV
The BBC reported a Jordanian politician threatened an opponent with a gun on live TV. No shots were fired and no one was hurt. Before pulling out the gun, the man threw a shoe at the other candidate. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/07/07/jordanian-politicial-brandishes-gun/
Was Jet Li’s gun disassembly move in “Lethal Weapon 4” possible?
If Jet Li can do it, it must be possible. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/was-jet-lis-gun-disassembly-move-in-lethal-weapon-4-possible/
Portland meteorologist explains why Earth is definitely not flat.
Just in case anyone was still confused, this meteorologist is setting the record straight. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/portland-meteorologist-explains-why-earth-is-definitely-not-flat/
200 Digital Cameras Topple Over in Domino Effect
When standard dominoes don’t provide adequate entertainment, get a bit creative. In a short YouTube video from F Stop Lounge, Fujifilm Australia Digital Training Specialist Warwick Williams and his daughter arranged 200 colorful digital cameras into one perfect line of dominoes. Watch the clip above to watch the the cringe-induced topple. BONUS: 12 GIFs With Unexpected Endings to Surprise Your Senses Unexpected GIFs Image: Tumblr Image: Imgur, Piezy Image: Imgur, Sir_Octopus_Dangle Image: Imgur, ayd1n Image: Imgur, Imgur Image: Imgur, clevknife Image: Imgur, StickleyMan Image: Imgur, Imgur Image: Imgur, ThePeanutBuddha Image: Imgur, Imgur Image: Imgur, ThePeanutBuddha Image: Imgur, Imgur Read more: http://mashable.com/2013/09/10/camera-domino-line/
Girl performs an improvised piece on the piano using four notes randomly picked out from a hat.
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/
Your iPad Can Survive Rapid Decompression
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/
Shanghai construction worker does the absolute least to get rid of a puddle.
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/
Obama Has ’99 Problems’ but a Mitt Ain’t One
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/