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Photographer Captures Perfectly Timed Image of Butterflies Drinking Turtle Tears

By Jackson Chung August 13, 2015

Photo credit: Amalavida.tv via Peta Pixel

Being able to capture a butterfly resting on another animal is an incredible feat already, but this perfectly timed photo, captured in Ecuador, shows a pair of Julia Butterflies drinking tears from the eyes of two turtles. Scientifically speaking, “tear-feeding” is referred to as “lachryphagy” in nature, and by the looks of things, the turtles are used to it. Click here to view the first image in this weeks funny school pictures gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of NASA testing the rocket that will eventually take humans to Mars.

Why Bring Several Chargers, When Aukey’s Quick Charge 2.0 Has 3 Charging Ports, All for Under $12.50 w/3.3ft microUSB Cable

By Jackson Chung August 13, 2015

Aukey’s Quick Charge 2.0 aims to replace all the extra chargers you bring when traveling, and it’s priced at just $12.49 with coupon code: ZP2ATZP2, with an extra 3.3-foot microUSB cable, originally $52.99. Thanks to Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 technology, this accessory charges compatible devices up to 75% faster when compared to normal chargers. However, it can also charge older smartphones and tablets not equipped with QC 2.0 technology. Product page – be sure to enter coupon code: ZP2ATZP2 during final checkout for the additional discount. Continue reading for more images and information.

Guy Hears Teens Making Fun of Elderly Man’s Home. One Facebook Post Later? Faith in Humanity is Restored

By Jackson Chung August 12, 2015

Railroad track inspector Josh Cyganik of Union Pacific was at work one day, when he heard a few local teens making rude remarks about 75-year-old Leonard Bullock’s home. So, he decided to use the power of social media to spread the word, and the rest is history. “I stopped counting at 95 volunteers, but everyone showed up excited and willing to help. People came from as far as Texas, Washington, and California to help out. According to the media, I’m a hero. I’m not a hero, I just heard something that bothered me,” said Cyganik. Continue reading to see the before and after pictures.

Sky Ladder Firework from China Appears to Defy Gravity, But It’s Just an Illusion, and This Video Shows Why

By Jackson Chung August 12, 2015

They 1,650-foot Sky Ladder appears to defy gravity at first, but it’s just a clever illusion consisting of fireworks that stretch right up into the sky in Quanzhou, south-eastern China. It’s the work of Cai Guoqiang, an artist who is originally from the city and now based in New York. The ladder, made of metal wire and aluminum, was filled with gunpowder and then attached to the bottom of a hot air balloon launched from a boat off the shore of nearby Huiyu Island. In related news, continue reading for an insane fireworks FAILS video compilation.

Photographer Captures Enchanting Portraits of a Baby and Bulldog Born on the Same Day

By Jackson Chung August 12, 2015

Photo credit: Ivette Ivans

Ivette Ivens, a 25-year-old mother from Chicago, saw a French bulldog puppy – whom she later named Farley – that was born on the same day as her baby son Dilan about 8-months ago, she knew it was a sign. “I saw Farley’s birth date and just knew it’s meant. I’m pretty sure Dilan thinks they’re both the same species, as they walk at the same level and are both going through the stage of chewing on everything,” said Ivens. Continue reading for more pictures.

PHASR Rifle is a Real-Life Video Game Weapon, Uses Frickin’ Laser Beams to Disorient Targets

By Jackson Chung August 12, 2015

The PHASR (Personnel Halting and Stimulation Response) rifle is a prototype non-lethal laser dazzler developed by the U.S. Department of Defense at Kirtland Air Force Base, part of the Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate in New Mexico. It uses a low-intensity laser and a two-wavelength laser to temporarily disorient and blind a target. Blinding laser weapons have been tested in the past, but were banned under the 1995 UN Protocol on Blinding Laser Weapons, which the United States acceded to on January, 21 2009. Continue reading for a detailed look at the MQ 9 Reaper Drone.

Forget Normal Skateboards, the Wheelman is a Gas-Powered Skateboard That Can Hit 25MPH

By Jackson Chung August 12, 2015

If you’re looking for something more exciting than a regular old skateboard, look no further than Wheelman. Boasting a center-mounted engine supported by spokeless wheels, it’s powered by a two-stroke 50cc engine that enables riders to hit 25mph, with a 30-mile range. Riders can easily accelerate or decelerate by squeezing of a handle-like controller. Tricks are possible, but may take lots of practice. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos of today, including one of a completely modular building in Japan.

Nebia Shower Consumes 70% Less Water, Developed with Same Software Used to Study Jet Engines

By Jackson Chung August 12, 2015

The Nebia Shower not only consumes 70% less water than traditional shower heads, it was developed with the same software used to study jet engines. Featuring an array atomizing nozzles that are up to 13-times more efficient, they heat you up and rinse you off while maintaining efficient water / energy usage. Simply mount it to your wall via an anodized aluminum bracket, and use the arm that adjusts vertically with up to 27-inches of movement and a head that rotates up to 45 degrees to clean yourself off. The included wand docks on the wall to ensure that it can adapt to your needs. Continue reading for a video and the Kickstarter page.

Photographer Captures Once-in-a-Lifetime Image of a Lightning Bolt Strike and Rainbow Together

By Jackson Chung August 12, 2015

Photo credit: Greg McCown via Peta Pixel

Greg McCown, a Tucson, Arizona-based photography enthusiast, recently captured the shot of a lifetime when a lightning strike appeared directly in front of a rainbow while shooting landscapes near the small town of Marana, Arizona, McCown. “After years of trying I finally got my lightning and rainbow picture. This was the last bolt to strike before the storm dissipated into nothing,” said McCown. The equipment used included a Nikon D600 (f/8, ISO 50, 1/125, and 28mm settings), a Nikkor 28-80mm lens, a tripod, and a AEO Micro 4.0 lightning trigger. Continue reading for a video of lightning strikes in super slow motion.

Los Angeles Fills Reservoirs with 96-Million Black Balls to Protect the Water

By Jackson Chung August 12, 2015

This isn’t a prank, Los Angeles has turned to more unusual methods to protect the city’s water from the drought. This week, they released 96-million floating shade balls, designed to help protect the water against dust, rain, chemicals and wildlife, as well as prevent 300 million gallons of water from evaporating each year, into the 75-acre Los Angeles Reservoir in Sylmar, California. Continue reading for another video of a truck unloading more of these shade balls into reservoir number two.