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Is the South Carolina sea monster just a sturgeon?

April 2, 2012 by Andrew Leave a Comment

The internet was a buzz with questions about a strange creature that washed up on Folly Beach in South Carolina. The creature, clearly aquatic, was huge. The monster was also a strange, pale, orange. There was talk about mutation – the result of the BP oil disaster, some said. However, it seems more likely that […]

Sponsored Video: Technology and Pheromones

April 1, 2012 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Relationships are always complex – more complex than the most sophisticated computer network or program. In fact, a single brain is a more intricate than the world’s most powerful super-computer due to the billions synapses and neurons. That’s why men and women react to a far wider range of stimuli than computers and do so […]

Six-legged calf survives against the odds

March 30, 2012 by Andrew 1 Comment

When Lilli was born vets were certain she wouldn’t survive. However, the little calf has defied the odds and despite being born with a serious mutation – six legs; two of which hang from her back – she seems to be doing well. The six-legged calf was born in a Swiss farm. The farmer, Andreas […]

Video from the Holi Festival of Colours in Utah

March 29, 2012 by Andrew Leave a Comment

The Festival of Colours originates as a Hindu festival. In the main day is Holi (or Dhuli in Sanskrit) and is celebrated by crowds of people throwing dye and powder into the air. Thousands of Hindus celebrate Holi but the practise is not evenly spread across India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal. The video below was […]

Owl mugs

March 25, 2012 by Andrew Leave a Comment

These cute owl mugs have been made in Japan. They’re a great way to get the most from stoneware and to entertain your friends. Whether your power animal or spirit guide is an owl – or whether they’re just very cute – these stoneware mugs are certain to be useful while acting as a talking […]

Haunted IGA supermarket in Adelaide

March 24, 2012 by Andrew Leave a Comment

A supermarket in Australia is in the centre of a high profile haunting debate – with believers and sceptics being vocal on both sides. The IGA supermarket came to mass public attention after an Australian TV show didn’t just discuss a possible haunting – but showed CCTV footage of a package apparently flying off the […]

Crystal magic: Healing mugs

March 17, 2012 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Donna Rollins is an artisan potter and she’s hand-thrown a small collection of “Healing stone mugs”. Firstly, these mugs infuse clay with a number of minerals during the firing process. The next step is to crown each mug with a healing stone to help channel your energy. The blue mug uses clear quartz which is […]

Banned Ad: Red Bull and Jesus

March 16, 2012 by Andrew Leave a Comment

This advert was intended for Brazil. You’ll probably be familiar with the art style and recognise it as an advert for Red Bull. You’d be spot on – it’s a Red Bull ad. The video is going viral today because it has (apparently) been banned by Brazilian regulators who found it offensive. At the time […]

How did shadows get on the moon – the moon’s history of violence

March 15, 2012 by Andrew Leave a Comment

If you look up at the moon tonight you will see the pale surface has many shadowy patches. These are caused by craters on the surface casting shadows. The light comes from the sun just as it does here on Earth. NASA have released a video called “Evolution of the Moon” which shows the history […]

Last Call at the Oasis

March 14, 2012 by Andrew 1 Comment

The company behind An Inconvenient Truth, Food Inc and The Cove have created another documentary designed to encourage social responsibility. It’s called Last Call at the Oasis. Last Call at the Oasis takes a look at water – at how much we need water and how badly we waste it. There’s a website, also called […]

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