Thursday, September 17, 2009

Harry Potter @ a theme park

Check out the Theme Park version of Harry Potter.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Scientists Levitate Mouse


Scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA have found a way to levitate small animals using a "superconducting magnet that generates a field powerful enough to levitate the water inside living animals."

Yuanming Liu, one of the researchers, speaking of the mouse they levitated: "It actually kicked around and started to spin, and without friction, it could spin faster and faster, and we think that made it even more disoriented," They decided to mildly sedate the next mouse they levitated.

Man Drives Scooter Along Freeway

A man driving a scooter along the freeway... am, he's drunk. What a surprise.


Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Madonna: "I feel like I'm talking to a limousine!"

Okay, so there have been a whole lot of Michael Jackson tributes since Michael Jackson died on June 25th. But I think Madonna's speech at the VMA's (below) was probably the best one.

Beyonce saves Taylor Swift's night

Imagine winning a VMA only to have Kanye West interrupt your acceptance speech. Kanye West took the microphone out of Swift's hand and told the crowd he thought Beyonce should have won the award. Later in the evening, Beyonce did win an award. And here is what she did...

Monday, September 14, 2009

What's the Greatest Threat to Our Planet?

Very good question posed by the makers of the video that won the Congress for New Urbanism's video contest. Check out the video below and see if you agree.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Serena's Really Bad Day

In case you missed it, Serena Williams screamed her way out of the U.S Open Semifinals. In a tight match, Serena got upset over a line judge's call. You decide if the rant was anywhere close to the fits that made Jimmy Conners or John McEnroe famous. But, in the end it cost Serena the final and deciding point.



Saturday, September 12, 2009

Cheetah sets speed record

That's a speed record in captivity. Sarah, the cheetah, is faster than the fastest human being. She lives @ the Cincinnati Zoo.


Friday, September 11, 2009

Annie Leibovitz may lose her Art

Annie Leibovitz owes $24 million. How will she repay it? Some say she could lose the rights to her famous photographs.


Thursday, September 10, 2009

The Best Wedding Dress?

How about a dress made of toilet paper? It has to be cheaper than silk.