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Jumping shark caught on camera in an almost Sharknado situation
Sharks are the perfect predator. They are fast, lithe, have heaps of teeth and sometimes, for fun, can propel themselves out of the ocean. Photographer and fisherman Jake Beazley, 19, discovered this unsettling fact first hand on Thursday when he … Continue reading
This company plans to grow armies of drones in giant tubs of chemicals
Happy almost Independence Day, America, now prepare to witness the impending doom stalking humanity in the form of drones that are “grown” from chemical compounds. Yes, really SEE ALSO: The FAA’s new rules for drones are bad news for Amazon … Continue reading
These Irish guys perfectly summed up just how spectacularly confusing Brexit is
If you’re getting confused by this whole Brexit thing, you’re most certainly not alone. The sketch above, made by Irish YouTubers Foil Arms and Hog, explains just how difficult Brexit is to understand, and what leaving the European Union might … Continue reading
How the Internet ruined this viral story about an Uber’s driver’s good deed
Nothing escapes the scrutiny of the Internet. On July 2, Amazon India manager Shrikant Singh wrote a Facebook post about his inspiring conversation with an Uber driver during a late night trip in Bengaluru. The driver Anand turned out to … Continue reading
Australian election won by sausage outrage, Harambe and uncertainty
As Australians wake Sunday, they find themselves without a clear election winner, but with some definite winners on social media. The results of the federal election Saturday remain up in the air, with some analysts predicting the close count will … Continue reading
We’re about to get our closest-ever look at Jupiter
Jupiter is a world of extremes. The gas giant is the largest planet in our solar system — about 1,300 Earths could fit inside it comfortably — and it is like a solar system unto itself. The gas giant plays … Continue reading
Ordinary Vulcan couple looks for a home to settle down in new ‘Star Trek’ ads
The life of a Vulcan isn’t all intergalactic adventures and heroic feats of intelligence. A new set of ads for Quicken’s Rocket Mortgage imagines a family of Spock’s fellow Vulcans with a simpler domestic life, their race’s characteristic emotionless logic applied … Continue reading
Apple releases 4 new emoji sticker packs for iOS 10 beta users
Apple recently revealed that its upcoming iOS 10 update holds some good news for emoji lovers: The iPhone’s pictograph palette will soon be more extensive than ever. The Cupertino company gave a clearer picture of what that new emoji-verse will … Continue reading
Zachary Quinto honors ‘Star Trek’ co-star Anton Yelchin on Stephen Colbert
During a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, actor Zachary Quinto honored the memory of his recently deceased co-star Anton Yelchin Quinto, who plays the mostly emotionless Spock in the latest Star Trek film series, struck a … Continue reading
Brexit could make it even harder for Irish women seeking abortions in the UK
LONDON — As the United Kingdom absorbs the European Union referendum results, the impact of a “Brexit” on daily life is at the forefront of the British public’s mind. SEE ALSO: 67 ways your life may change if the UK … Continue reading