It sounds like the plot for a movie on the SciFi Channel. Oh, wait. It was the plot for a movie on the site where all such low-budget flicks eventually land or swim in this case. Matter of fact the devilish fish with a mouth filled with havoc-wreaking teeth known as a snakehead was the […]
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‘Frankenfish’ Caught in Britain Creates Habitat Hysteria
Posted 2/20/2008 8:58 am by Stephanie Sturgis and RJ Saddler
Gratitude Not Greed In Seeking Wealth
Posted 2/20/2008 8:23 am by Trace Sharp and RJ SaddlerUsually, in thinking of wealth, there is a stereotypical attitude much in the vein of the character Gordon Gekko from the 1987 film Wall Street who sent the phrase “Greed is good” into pop culture history. But for Robert Shemin, who is a self-described idiot and wealth guru, being wealthy is not about greed, it’s […]
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Top 5 Lamest Sports Movie Superstars
Posted 2/20/2008 6:30 am by AJ StarAh, the sports movie. A genre of film as necessary to the American experience as the warm apple pie we smother with vanilla ice cream. The tales can focus on the strength of individual athletes or the transcendent nature of being part of a team. There will be victors and there will be sore losers. […]
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Table Etiquette Made Easy: A Guide for Men
Posted 2/20/2008 6:01 am by AJ Star and RJ SaddlerAfter bachin’ (pronounced “batchin”) it up for five years or so, it can be difficult and tiring for a guy to go from ramen noodles and Hungry Man dinners to salad forks and cleansing his palate. Luckily, no one here on the internet expects the not-so-fairer sex to do it on their own. Ploomy, a […]
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Quick Video: How To Move A 100 Year Old Church
Posted 2/19/2008 3:23 pm by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniIt takes faith to move mountains, and a monster flatbed truck to move really old churches! This Temple of God is a century old so you can imagine the kind of finesse it would need to transport it from one location to another. A singing gospel choir even precedes as it gets towed down the […]
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Goldilocks Zone May Support Second Earth
Posted 2/19/2008 1:13 pm by Stephanie Sturgis and RJ SaddlerMixing astronomy and fairy tales isn’t commonly done, but scientists looking for the “Goldilocks Zone” may have found the perfect spot. It’s not a bed that’s too small or too big, it’s a spot in space that is inhabitable by life forms. The scientists use a fairy tale term to define the perfect location to […]
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Twenty Things 18-Year-Olds Should Know
Posted 2/19/2008 11:44 am by Ron Hogan and Andrew SorciniEveryone has things that, in retrospect, they should have done differently. This list of 20 things Leo at ZenHabits wishes he had known when he was 18 is not just good advice for someone fresh out of high school. Not only is it good knowledge for an 18-year-old to have, it’s pretty good advice for […]
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30 Inspiring Images to Help You Learn Photography
Posted 2/19/2008 11:05 am by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniHere’s one graphic designer’s exhibit of pictures taken from ten of his favorite photographers that inspired him to take up the hobby himself. These 30 images are really fascinating, ranging from subtle messages to make-believe portrayals by children (pictured to the right). It’s enough to make me want my own digital SLR camera! The photographers […]
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HD DVD Joins Betamax In The Format Graveyard.
Posted 2/19/2008 10:00 am by Ron Hogan and Andrew SorciniOnce Warner Brothers went exclusively Blu-ray, the writing was on the wall. The other rats have jumped from the ship over the course of the past month: Netflix, Best Buy, and Wal-Mart have all dropped support of the format. Now, it’s officially over. Toshiba has thrown in the towel and announced that their next-generation HD […]
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The Blade Runner Architecture of Dubai
Posted 2/19/2008 9:20 am by Trace Sharp and Andrew SorciniIt appears that Dubai wants to take over the world. The tourism world that is. No, maybe the world would be more accurate. In one of the most aggressive construction projects in the world, Dubai is destined to be a city originally envisioned by sci-fi writers 100 years ago. Construction projects are everywhere on the […]
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The 8 Weirdest Theme Parks From Around the Globe
Posted 2/19/2008 5:59 am by AJ Star and RJ SaddlerSpring break is right around the corner and if you’ve been tiring of the same boring beaches in Cancun, then hold off on booking your plane ticket for just a minute. If it’s a bizarre or educational vacation you want, then check out this list published by Mental Floss of “8 Weird Theme Parks We’d […]
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Fixing Urban Droughts and Anthrax with… Waste Water?
Posted 2/18/2008 6:03 pm by Adams Briscoe and RJ SaddlerIf the thought of recycled sewage water ending up in your tap doesn’t sound appetizing, you may want to skip this post. Researchers have found a way to clean even the dirtiest of water using no chemicals such as chlorine. In an effort to test this new system, they tried on the nastiest source they […]
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Dining in the World’s 7 Most Unusual Restaurants
Posted 2/18/2008 3:01 pm by Stephanie Sturgis and RJ SaddlerI’m one of those people who considers dining out a form of entertainment as well as nourishment. I’m also more than willing to try something new as opposed to the same old tried-and-true recipe when I scan the menu. That’s why I’d love to try to eat my way through the list of the top […]
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Quick Video: Music Made Using ONLY Sounds from Windows XP/98
Posted 2/18/2008 1:59 pm by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniHere’s a quick video for your viewing pleasure. For PC users out there, have you ever clicked the wrong thing and Windows XP (or 98) made a “beep” sound which automatically told you to cut it out? Well one guy managed to harness those sounds: just about all the iconic ‘beeps’ and ‘dings’ you hear […]
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25 Gorgeous, Neat, And Expensive Gadgets You’ll Wish You Could Afford
Posted 2/18/2008 1:11 pm by Ron Hogan and Andrew SorciniOne of the best things about the Internet is it allows you to anonymously window-shop for stuff you could never possibly afford but would love to buy. It’s kind of like going for a test drive in a brand new Corvette you know you’re not going to buy, or going to the leather goods store […]
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Buy Nine Bags Of Groceries For Only $13!
Posted 2/18/2008 10:52 am by Ron Hogan and RJ SaddlerBargain hunting is equal parts art and science, mixed liberally with espionage. Anyone can cut out a few coupons or eyeball the sales circulars in the Sunday newspaper, but it takes a real savings ninja to figure out a way to get 9 bags of groceries for only $13. While the initial steps didn’t seem […]
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Dwight Howard’s Superman Dunk Wins Contest
Posted 2/18/2008 10:20 am by AJ Star and Andrew SorciniThe NBA All-Star Weekend was held in New Orleans over the past few days, and many exciting highlights from the three days worth of festivities have emerged. Among them, the dunk that won Orlando Magic player Dwight Howard the NBA 2008 Slam Dunk Contest title. Video footage of the event, which you can view below, […]
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Your Mother Lied and Science Can Prove It
Posted 2/18/2008 9:53 am by Stephanie Sturgis and Andrew SorciniThanks to scientists working diligently in labs across the globe, the phrase “old wives’ tales” can officially now be reworked to state “old moms’ tales.” Growing up in my own abode under the iron thumb of my ruling mom, I was bound by the logic she used to try to take care of me/keep me […]
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Evolution of World’s Most Popular Car Logos
Posted 2/18/2008 9:40 am by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniBranding is a tricky thing to nail down — businesses can’t always get it right the first time. Even Google took their logo through several steps before going with the iconic colored moniker. But how about the automobile world? Vehicle giants like Ford and Audi started somewhere humble too, mind you. To get a handle […]
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Breaking American Stereotypes Of Australian Culture
Posted 2/18/2008 8:49 am by Trace Sharp and Andrew SorciniSo you want to know more about Australia? I knew you did. Of course, there are about five things I know about that great big island from Down Under. In order: they have kangaroos, Vegemite is something I learned in a Men At Work song, Mel Gibson is kind of from there, a Dingo ate […]
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Top 10 Ways of Destroying Planet Earth
Posted 2/15/2008 12:05 pm by Adams Briscoe and Andrew SorciniHere’s a list that would probably be included in an Evil Genius Handbook or something. Of course, not all of these Top 10 ways of destroying our planet are that easy to pull off. Each method includes Materials Required plus a nice little Plan Feasibility Level to put the whole thing in perspective. My favorite […]
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Samurai Dog Armor
Posted 2/15/2008 12:01 pm by Stephanie Sturgis and RJ SaddlerThe debate rages on. Which is cooler – the samurai or the ninja? Sure, the ninjas are all about the stealth, walking on water, blending into the shadows in pursuit of their prey, tossing ninja stars like Roger Clemens throwing a fastball and then slipping away from the scene before anyone even knows the victim […]
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Make Your iPod Into A Mobile Classroom
Posted 2/15/2008 11:35 am by Ron Hogan and Andrew SorciniThose iPods have turned out to be more popular and ubiquitous than anyone, Apple included, had ever imagined. Just think, it wasn’t long ago that no one had any urge to carry around a bunch of digital files on a hard drive and call it music, but these days you’ll see 20 iPods or other […]
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Golden Porsche
Posted 2/15/2008 11:22 am by Trace Sharp and RJ SaddlerI’ve often said if that I were to ever win the lottery, I would own a Porshe. Yes, my entire plan is to win money from gambling. I have lofty goals. With that said, the idea of owning a Porshe covered in gold leaf has never occurred to me. I guess those goals weren’t lofty […]
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Robotics Expert Says Insects May Save Earth from Alien Invasion
Posted 2/15/2008 10:14 am by Stephanie Sturgis and RJ SaddlerLiving in an area of the country that is prone to tornadoes and has the potential for a huge seismic event thanks to a giant fault line running under the earth’s surface, you sometimes ponder the potential for disaster. You make a preparedness plan in order to be ready for some unpredictable moment in time […]
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The Great Electronics Store Swindle
Posted 2/15/2008 9:48 am by Ron Hogan and Andrew SorciniUnless I absolutely need something immediately or the sale price is too good to pass up, I no longer step food inside any electronics or home entertainment store. Unless, of course, I get bored. Even then, I’m just there to browse for stuff that I’ll end up buying online later. I have a very good […]
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The World’s Weirdest Conspiracy Theories
Posted 2/15/2008 9:06 am by Trace Sharp and RJ SaddlerWas author Stephen King responsible for John Lennon’s death? Do bar codes signify the end of times by using the number 666? Did Jesuits sink the Titanic because they wanted to eliminate wealthy Jews? There isn’t anything like a good conspiracy theory and here are some of the oddest ever to be compiled. What is […]
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Navigating the Final Frontier
Posted 2/15/2008 6:38 am by AJ Star and Andrew SorciniApparently, people with similar obsessions design comparable ways of dealing with them when the obsession is not active. In this case, I mean people who are obsessed with a TV show. Yesterday, we brought you the definitive look at the Lost island’s Dharma Initiative stations in–finally!–map form. Today, we bring you the most thorough mapping […]
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The Democratic National Convention Is Very Complicated
Posted 2/14/2008 1:07 pm by Ron Hogan and Andrew SorciniThe two major players in the American political scene, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, could not be any more different. They espouse different values, they run on the opposite sides of most black or white political issues, their parties are organized differently, and even the way they choose their presidential candidate are completely […]
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Robotic Rat to the Rescue
Posted 2/14/2008 12:34 pm by Stephanie Sturgis and RJ SaddlerAs a society we may need to rethink using the phrase “you dirty rat” as a putdown. Rodents have gotten a bad rap what with their role in advancing the bubonic plague across Europe back in the 1300s and all. But it may be time for us to forgive and forget. Come on, we’re in […]
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