Category: Fun
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Australia’s Oldest Man Knits Tiny Sweaters For Injured Penguins!
This may well be one of the most adorable stories we’ve come across. Ever. Back in 2013, Victoria’s Phillip Island Penguin Foundation asked for volunteers to make sweaters for the rare “little penguins.” 109-year-old Australian Alfred Date – known as Australia’s oldest man – and an avid knitter since the 1930’s, was one of…
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Adopt a Scorpion or Cockroach for Your Ex this Valentines Day!
Instead of hoping that low-life ex gets his or her just deserts, why not be proactive about that messy breakup? Do something for them – and yourself – this Valentine’s Day. San Francisco Zoo is giving you the opportunity, with hissing cockroaches and scorpions up for adoption in your ex’s name. For just a small donation (between $US25 and…
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LEGO Takes on Fifty Shades of Grey! (safe for work)
The long-awaited Fifty Shades of Grey movie finally hits the cinema screens on 13 February, just in time for Valentine’s Day. If you’re mad keen on seeing the movie and are looking for a taster before it’s out, Lego has worked its magic to produce their own trailer based scene for scene on the original. Lego + Fifty Shades? We’re not…
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The Most Creative Baby Announcements Ever
Pregnancy is one of the biggest things that could possibly happen in a couple’s life, so if you’re gonna tell the world, do it with a bang! The couples in this list came up with some of the funniest and most creative ways to announce their pregnancies that we’ve ever seen. If you or someone…
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The TOP 10 Super Bowl Commercials of 2014. What Will Be the Best in 2015?
Despite America’s love affair with Super Bowl commercials, many marketers believe their enormous cost is not worth the price. Last year, a 30-second spot cost an eye-popping $4 million while a 60-second spot cost a jaw-dropping $8 million. Yes, 8 MILLION! Here are the best Super Bowl commercials for 2014 as voted by you. What will be the best…
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Men’s Crochet Shorts Made From Recycled Vintage Blankets
Crochet and men are all the rage at the moment. Individually and as a pair. Our last escapade into men and crochet uncovered Crocheted Food Hats (HERE). However Schuyler Ellers, who runs the Lord von Schmitt Etsy shop, has taken the art of crochet to a whole new level with their series of men’s crochet shorts made from…
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30 Reasons Why Everyone Loves Australia
Australia Day is on January 26th and commemorates the establishment of the first European settlement at Port Jackson in 1788. So let’s look at the many reasons why Australia is the greatest country on earth to be called Australia! (Some sort-of NSFW things ahead) 1. Australia is a proud nation. 2. Everyone is…
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AMAZING 3D-Printed Fibonacci Zoetrope Sculptures!
These 3d-printed zoetrope sculptures were designed by John Edmark, and they only animate when filmed under a strobe light or with the help of a camera with an extremely short shutter speed. He shares about the project: These are 3-D printed sculptures designed to animate when spun under a strobe light. The placement of the appendages…
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Your Zodiac Sign Reborn As Terrifying Monsters By Damon Hellandbrand
Getting your star signs will never be the same again with USA artist Damon Hellandbrand! Using a number of different artistic techniques, Damon has re-imagined the symbols of the zodiac with nightmarish character! What’s your favorite? Let us know in the COMMENT section below! (h/t Bored Panda) Aries: Taurus: Gemini: Cancer: Leo: Virgo: Libra: Sagittarius: Capricorn:…
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Artist Creates Glow-in-the-Dark Murals Only Visible in UV Light
Hungarian-born, Vienna-based artist Bogi Fabian uses glowing UV paint to create gorgeous, luminescent murals that can only be seen under a black light. With the flip of a light switch, blank bedroom walls are suddenly covered with cosmic scenes, glittering stars, beautiful landscapes, and lush flora and fauna that emit an ethereal radiance in the…