This Family Has Some Unusual Pets
A pet (also called a companion animal) is an animal kept primarily for a person's company or protection, as opposed to working animals, sport animals, livestock, and laboratory animals, which are kept primarily for performance, agricultural value, or research. The most popular pets are noted for their attractive appearances and their loyal or playful personalities. Pets commonly provide their owners (or guardians) physical and emotional benefits. Walking a dog can supply both the human … Read More
Awesome Knit Suit For A Turtle
Turtles are reptiles of the order Chelonii or Testudines characterised by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs and acting as a huge shield. "Turtle" may either refer to the order as a whole, or to particular turtles which make up a form taxon that is not monophyletic. The order Chelonii or Testudines includes both extant (living) and extinct species. The earliest known turtles date from 220 million years ago, making turtles one of the oldest reptile groups and much … Read More
Drawing On A Grain Of Sand
Sand is a naturally occurring granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles. The composition of sand can be very versatile, depending on the local rock sources and conditions, but the most common constituent of sand in inland continental settings and non-tropical coastal settings is silica (silicon dioxide, or SiO2), usually in the form of quartz. The second most common kind of sand is calcium carbonate, an example can be aragonite, which has mostly been created, … Read More
Making A Boat Of Plastic Bottles
A plastic bottle is a bottle made out of plastic. Plastic bottles are usually used to store liquids such as water, soft drinks, motor oil, cooking oil, medicine, shampoo, milk, and ink. The size ranges from very small sample bottles to large carboys. Plastic bottles were first used commercially in 1947, but remained relatively expensive until the early 1960s when high-density polyethylene was introduced. They quickly became popular with both manufacturers and customers due to … Read More
Double Trouble: Who Will Win This Season of Brother vs. Brother?
America’s leading home and lifestyle brand, HGTV features a top-rated cable network that is distributed to more than 98 million U.S. households and the HGTV website, HGTV.com, the nation’s leading online home and garden destination that attracts an average of four million unique visitors per month. Now, HGTV is catering to its audience with a brand new television show called Brother Vs. Brother. Brother vs. Brother is a six-episode show starring identical twins Jonathan and Drew Scott, who … Read More
A Smashing Cosplay Of Nigel Thornberry
The Wild Thornberrys is an American animated TV series that aired on Nickelodeon. It was a rerun in the United States on Nickelodeon and occasionally Nicktoons until 2007. The show returned to The '90s Are All That for one night, and aired on March 21, 2013. The show aired on Nicktoonsters in the UK. Following Shout! Factory acquisition of the title in February 2011, all 5 series have been released on DVD. The series focuses around a nomadic family of documentary filmmakers known as … Read More
Giant Suspension Bridge Made From Rope In Peru
A suspension bridge is one type of a bridge in which the deck is hung below suspension cables on vertical suspenders. The first modern examples of this type of bridge were built in the early 19th century. Bridges without vertical suspenders have a long history in many mountainous parts of the world. This type of bridge has cables suspended between towers, plus vertical suspender cables that carry the deck below, upon which traffic crosses. This arrangement allows the deck to be level or … Read More
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Awesome Knit Suit For A Turtle
Turtles are reptiles of the order Chelonii or Testudines characterised by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs and acting as a huge shield. “Turtle” may either refer to the order as a whole, or to particular turtles which make up a form taxon that is not monophyletic. The order Chelonii or […]
Drive-In Theatre In A House
A drive-in theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie screen, a projection booth, a concession stand and a large parking area for automobiles. Within this enclosed area, customers can view movies from the privacy and comfort of their cars. The screen can be as simple as a wall that […]
Cartoony Device That Actually Makes Pancakes
A machine is a tool that consists of one or more parts, and use senergy to achieve a particular goal. Machines are usually powered by mechanical, chemical, thermal, or electrical means, and are frequently motorized. Historically, a powered tool also required moving parts to classify as a machine; however, the advent of electronics technology has […]
Car Repaired With Duck Tape
Duct tape, or duck tape, is cloth- or scrim-backed pressure sensitive tape often coated with polyethylene. There are a variety of constructions using different backings and adhesives. One variation is gaffer tape designed to be cleanly removed, while duct tape is not. Another variation is heat-resistant duct tape useful for sealing heating and ventilation (HVAC) […]
Pumpkin Turned Into Krang From TMNT
Krang is a fictional supervillain who appears in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV shows and most frequently in the 1987 STH cartoon and its associated media, such as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures comic book and most of the classic TMNT video games. Krang’s first comics appearance was in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles […]
A Giraffe That Decided To Swim In A Pool
A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, paddling pool, or simply a pool, is a container filled with water intended for swimming or water-based recreation. There are many standard sizes; the largest is the Olympic-size swimming pool. A pool can be built either above or in the ground, and from materials such as concrete (also […]
Offbeat News and Lifestyle
The worlds’ most valuable body parts
(image: Source) When it comes to the worlds’ most valuable body parts, there are some surprising results. You’d expect celebrities and sport stars to be well-represented, but what if your job relies on an anatomical talent? Sometimes the amazing insurance amounts for the bodies of the rich and famous cover bits you wouldn’t expect. And […]
Horse racing’s tales of the unexpected
It’s usually the stories behind the achievements that are the most interesting. And that’s certainly true in horse racing. Here are some of the events and personalities that have captured our imagination. Frankie Dettori’s Magnificent Seven Frankie Dettori’s odds-defying triumph in every single race on the Ascot card was his Magnificent Seven; a seemingly impossible achievement […]
Grand National – history on the hoof
The Grand National steeplechase is an annual horse race that takes place at the Aintree racecourse in Liverpool, England. The description ‘steeplechase’ derives from the historical racing of horses from one church (hence steeple) to another. In the process, competitors would be obliged to leap over countryside fences and hedges and, in recognition of this […]
London’s housing crisis sees garage go for half a million
The shortage of housing in London appeared to reach new levels this week when a garage measuring just 11ft by 7ft was sold at auction for more than a half a million pounds. The auctioneer responsible – bet he loved his commission – described the garage as being in “reasonable state, but there are quite […]
Combining Two Guns Into One Awesome Gun
A gun is a normally tubular weapon or another device designed to discharge projectiles or other materials. The projectile may be solid, liquid, gas or energy and even may be free, as with bullets and artillery shells, or captive as with Taser probes and whaling harpoons. The means of projection varies according to design but […]
A Smashing Cosplay Of Nigel Thornberry
The Wild Thornberrys is an American animated TV series that aired on Nickelodeon. It was a rerun in the United States on Nickelodeon and occasionally Nicktoons until 2007. The show returned to The ’90s Are All That for one night, and aired on March 21, 2013. The show aired on Nicktoonsters in the UK. Following […]
Quite An Unusual Thing To See While Whale Watching
Whale is commonly used for various marine mammals of the order Cetacea. The term whale sometimes refers to all cetaceans, but more often it excludes dolphins and porpoises, which belong to the suborder Odontoceti (toothed whales). This suborder includes the sperm whale, killer whale, pilot whale, and beluga whale. The other Cetacean suborder, Mysticeti (baleen […]
Food Network Brings Back Season 5 of The Great Food Truck Race
Food Network, the best channel for food shows and learning new recipes, is allowing one of their most anticipated shows return for another season this August. Season 5 of The Great Food Truck Race has more challenges, new competitors, and more yummy treats in store. The grand prize winner will garner $50,000 to let their […]
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Making A Boat Of Plastic Bottles
A plastic bottle is a bottle made out of plastic. Plastic bottles are usually used to store liquids such as water, soft drinks, motor oil, cooking oil, medicine, shampoo, milk, and ink. The size ranges from very small sample bottles to large carboys. Plastic bottles were first used commercially in 1947, but remained relatively expensive […]
This Has To Be The Worst Place To Sit
Sitting is a position of human body that is supported by the buttocks or thighs where the torso is more or less upright. The origins of the position are in dispute. Although many art pieces of Antiquity show individuals in various stages of sitting, it is thought that it did not become common practice until […]
New Skin Cancer Drug Set For Clinical Trials
Almost 13,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with melanoma and around 2,000 people die every year from the disease. It’s one of the most common cancers to affect 15-34 year olds although it is still mostly found in older patients. Melanoma is slightly more common in females than in males. A team of scientists […]
5 Websites and Apps Every Londoner Needs
Whether you are new to London, are just visiting or have lived there a while. Knowing about all the best places to go and things to see can be almost impossible without a lifetime to find them for yourself or knowing someone who already has a great knowledge of the city. However, there are some […]
Clothing Brands Help with Clothing Recycling Program
In the event that you or somebody you know has an old pair of denim pants they are attempting to dispose of, then maybe giving these jeans would be a keen alternative. By giving a couple of pants or whatever other denim piece of attire, $20 will go to your following visit to J. Team […]
Turning A Ball Of Fur Into A Dog
Fur is a term used to reference to the hair of animals, usually mammals, particularly those with extensive body hair coverage. The term “pelage” can also be used to refer to the body hair of an animal as a complete coat. Fur is also used to refer to animal pelts which have been processed into […]
Some bizarre martial arts you didn’t know existed
There are martial arts and there are some really out-there martial arts you just wouldn’t believe. by blmurch We all know about karate, judo, kung fu and so forth, but there are now other martial arts on the scene that may seem new, but have actually been around for a long time. Amongst these is […]
The Only Shop That Sells Stitched Products
Retail is the sale of goods and services from individuals or businesses to the customers. Retailers are part of an integrated system that is known as the supply chain. A retailer purchases goods or products in large quantities from manufacturers directly or through a wholesale, and then sells products to the consumer for a profit. […]
Bicycle With An Unique Security System
A bicycle, but most time it is just called a bike, is a human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A bicycle rider is called a cyclist, or bicyclist. Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe and, as of 2003, number more than a billion […]
EPA Regulations Make It Tougher to Pay Electricity Bills
The NMA is here to save the day. The National Mining Association aids businesses and facilities such as metal coal producers so they can Americans Face Jump In Electricity Bills Due To Proposed EPA Regulations. “The impact of this regulation will be felt by families as they will spend more to heat and cool their […]