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Crop-murdering green snails are now crossing the sea (slowly) via strawberry imports
Tasmania has flipped out and shut down agricultural imports after discovering crop-destroying green snails taking up residence in two punnets of the imported fruit. SEE ALSO: Australia used to be home to a flesh-eating marsupial because of course it did … Continue reading
Personal holographic display creates mesmerizing light shows
Volume is a new kind of 3D display. It was created by Looking Glass, a company based in Brooklyn and Hong Kong. The volumetric display uses a projector and a series of transparent slices to create images in three-dimensional space, … Continue reading
MashReads Podcast: ‘A Hundred Thousand Worlds’ explores the hidden side of the comic book world
Get ready for a deep dive into the comic book world. This week on the MashReads Podcast, we are joined by author Bob Proehl to read and discuss his new novel A Hundred Thousand Worlds. SEE ALSO: 7 superhero facts … Continue reading
This book is the fastest sci-fi thriller you’ll ever read
You know the problem with most Michael Crichton-style, high-tech, science-fiction thrillers? Too many damn words. Too many long sentences. Too many long paragraphs. These are supposed to be novels for your nightstand, guilty pleasures to reward you for a long … Continue reading
Cargo plane overshoots runway during a storm in Italy, ends up on a road
A cargo plane operating for the shipping company DHL overran a runway at Bergamo’s Orio al Serio International Airport in Italy on Friday, and came to a stop perched precariously over a provincial highway road. The plane, a Boeing 737-400F, … Continue reading
Sleepy cat gets tucked into bed like a little kid
Even cats need a bedtime story sometimes. Take a look at this fluffy piece of heaven. This cat loves nothing more than sleeping on its back, even though that puts it in its most vulnerable position. It could be scratched … Continue reading
Idina Menzel announces release date for new album.
Idina Menzel is dropping a fresh album, idina., on Sept. 23. It includes the just-released single “I See You,” which is an Adele-esque inspirational pop tune. SEE ALSO: Idina Menzel to star in ‘Beaches’ remake, will def make you cry … Continue reading
What’s Ronaldinho been up to lately? Well, he could be playing in Australia next
It has been a bit of an odd journey for Brazilian soccer legend, Ronaldinho. The 36-year-old who has won nearly every accolade there is to be won, and left his last team Fluminense back in September after three months and … Continue reading
‘Overwatch’ has reached more than 15 million players
In just over two months’ time, Overwatch has become Blizzard’s fastest selling game, with 15 million players across all platforms. SEE ALSO: ‘Overwatch’ hero spotlight: How to suck less with Ana Not only has Overwatch broken Diablo III‘s record as … Continue reading
Orphaned deer and her pigeon friend star in their own live-action ‘Bambi’ remake
A worthy addition to the canon of YouTube-captured unlikely animal friendships, baby deer Faline (named after Bambi’s girlfriend, derh!) and her pigeon buddy are here to brighten your loveless day. Wildlife worker Jess Barkley from Sydney, Australia, is the director … Continue reading