- newA snail lays a cluster of pink eggs that look like candy
Here is a close-up and personal video of a snail laying her eggs. I am not quite sure if I feel disgusted or struck by this video. The snail's eggs look like little pink pieces of candy, and it is not what I expected. — Read the rest The post A sn…
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- newA gentle dog sits happily while a flock of pigeons climbs all over him
Watch one very happy dog sit in a grass field, surrounded by pigeons. The dog has one very gentle temperament and sits there blissfully well. The pigeons climb all over him, flapping around and squawking. The dog just looks happy to have made some ne…
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- newAlaskan surfers ride the freezing bore tide waves of Turnagain Arm
The Turnagain Arm is a long body of water near Anchorage, Alaska. It is famous for its bore tides. A bore tide happens when a narrow body of water is met with a tide. Waves that travel as fast as 15 mph and reach up to 10 feet can happen. — Read th…
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- newBelgium's Sourdough Library keeps starters from more than 100 bakeries in a special fridge
There is a sourdough library in Belgium. Karl De Smedt takes us on a tour of the library in this video. He shows us the special refrigerator where starters from over 100 different bakeries around the world are safely stored. — Read the rest The po…
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- newThe snake-necked turtle tucks its long neck sideways under its shell
Behold, the snake-necked turtle. The Turtle Survival Center shared this video of this unique turtle species, who stand out amongst other turtles due to their long, flexible necks. When threatened, this species folds their long neck beneath the edge o…
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- newThese $1,199 MacBooks are under $250 right now
TL;DR: Get a refurbished 2018 MacBook Air with a 13.3-inch Retina display for $234.97 (reg. $1,199).Tech prices have made it so much harder to find a good computer for a good price. That's why more people are switching to refurbished gear. — Read…
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- newThe Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic is decorated entirely with human bones
Beneath the Church of All Saints in the Czech Republic is this magnificent chapel that is decorated entirely with human bones. It even features an ornate chandelier made out of bones. It looks like something from a fantasy movie, but it is entirely r…
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- newA 30-foot-tall crash test dummy stands guard outside Maryland's motor vehicle office
This 30-foot-tall crash test dummy stands on the side of the road outside the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration office to remind folks about seatbelt safety. It's impossible not to notice this giant, bright yellow sculpture, and that is for a goo…
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- newForget the giant reclining Buddha: the hundreds of little stone men at this Japanese temple stole the show
We visited the Nanzoin Temple in the mountainous region of Sasaguri, near Fukuoka, on our last trip to Japan. It's a short train ride from Hakata Station in Fukuoka, and it transports you to a different world.Built on a gently sloping hillside, the…
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- newChris Ware's first Acme Novelty Library in 16 years is a box of four publications
It's been 16 years since Chris Ware published an issue of the Acme Novelty Library, his incredible comic book art project. This is issue number 21. It comes out on November 10th, and I just received an advance copy. Like his recent issues, it's more…
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