Longest tennis match ever has ended after 11 hours 5 minutes. Wimbledon 2010 first round match between qualifier Nicolas Mahut of France and 23rd-seeded John Isner of Tampa, Fla. played on the 22nd, 23rd of June, 2010 and continued on June 24th, was finished at 4–6, 6–3, 7–6(7), 6–7(3), 68–70 in the fifth set. Read the rest of this entry »
Defend your office or cubicle with computer-controlled USB Missile Launcher. USB Missile Launcher is the Ultimate Desk Toy and stress reducer; an even more useful desk accessory than the Red Swingline Stapler. And as far as gadgets go, let’s face it — it’s just the coolest thing ever! Hate those constant interruptions at your desk by co-workers who have nothing better to do? Need to occupy your time when you have nothing better to do? Yes, the USB Missile Launcher is the ultimate office accessory.
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In the second half of a real match between German lower division sides TSV Wimsheim and TSV Grunbach last Sunday, a Grunbach player attempted to launch a booming kick against the intense winds only to have the ball hang in the sky and come right back the way it came, bounce high over the goalkeeper’s head and into the net, giving Wimsheim a 1-0 lead.
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Girl wants to try to shoot from the big guns. Her gun skills may not make her Dirty Harry, but she still made my day. This is not a toy!!!
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Most of us only see the same boring taxis everywhere, but a little selection of photos which shows the much different types of taxi vehicles around the world. Some of them look nothing like a taxi cab we are used to, but that’s what makes it interesting.
Check out these crazy taxis from around the world and choose your taxi for the ride of your dreams.
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A Brazilian would-be burglar tried to make a discreet entrance into a bar in Sao Paulo, but had to shout for help once he got trapped inside the chimney on Tuesday (February 23) night.
His cries for help were heard by a woman who lives next door to the bar. When the bar’s owner, Cleia Baldonedo, arrived home after midnight, she was surprised by the ambulance and fire truck parked outside her bar. Read the rest of this entry »
In case you haven’t heard, the year 2012 has been predicted to be a game changing year for our planet. The Mayan calendar does not go past the year 2012, leading plenty of logical people to believe that the end of civilization is right around the corner. Although there will be some vindication for crazy folk who rant all day about the apocalypse, the vast majority of humans are generally bummed out about this horrible prediction.
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It’s amazing how much makeup and photo retouch can do. An interesting look at celebrities before and after makeup and photoshop. I always love seeing the illusion stripped away for these celebs. Some still look outstanding, while some are pretty clearly the product of talented handlers.
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12-year-old bullfighter Michelito Lagravere is out of danger after being gored twice by a bull during a match at the Plaza de Toros in Cali on Sunday.
Michelito was carried sobbing from the bullring in Cali on Sunday after being tossed in the air by a bull nearly 10 times his weight. His father brushed him off and encouraged back into the ring to finish the fight but within minutes the boy, who stands just 4ft 9in tall, was again knocked to the ground by the bull’s horns. Read the rest of this entry »
Playful bear came into the family garden with intent to steal something, but the intrepid cat is like lightning out of the window and attacked a wild animal. Bear was surprised and hesitated for a moment shocked watching the cat. Cautious steps, then somehow managed to reach the bag with unknown contents, and on cats satisfaction, quickly fled into the woods. Read the rest of this entry »
