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17 Animals Who Love Traveling as Much as Their Human Counterparts

By Jackson Chung April 16, 2015

Yes, that really is a koala being served sparkling seltzer water on a Qantas flight. This lucky animal sat in first class on a trip from from Brisbane to Singapore as Australian airline Qantas celebrated the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s independence. The flight saw four koalas – Idalia, Chan, Pellita and Paddle – travel to the Southeast Asian city-state for a 6-month staycation at the Singapore Zoo, in an effort to strengthen ties between the nations, said a news release from Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop. At least one of the koalas enjoyed the perks of business class on the trip, as it chewed eucalyptus and received a towel and a drink from a Qantas stewardess.

This is Not a Micro House, Just the Roadtrek Zion Camper

By Jackson Chung April 16, 2015

At first glance, this looks like a micro home, but it’s just the Roadtrek Zion Camper. It comes complete with a bathroom, shower, kitchen with standard 5 cu ft (141.5 L) refrigerator, propane stove, microwave and up to 42-cubic-feet of storage space. The camper comfortablye sleeps three on a combination of an optional single front bed and king-size bed converted from the dual sofas in back. When the rear king bed is stretched out, you’ll have to keep bicycles and other gear in another storage space. Continue reading for a video, more pictures and additional information.

If the TRON Universe Were Real, These 3 Customized Cars Would be in It

By Jackson Chung April 16, 2015

The TRON Universe is essentially about humans being transported into a computer and them interacting with humanoid computer programs in a digital world. The universe is named after the computer program Tron, who saved ENCOM’s mainframe computer system and the real world from an evil self-aware computer program known as the MCP in 1982. If this place were real, here are what some of the cars would look like. Click here to view the first image in this week’s demotivational posters gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of a red hot nickel ball melting a jawbreaker.

24 New Words Created by Internet Users That Should Be Added to a Dictionary

By Jackson Chung April 15, 2015

Know someone that falls asleep as soon as the car starts moving? If so, “carcolepsy” is a new word you can use to describe them. Unfortunately, this word, along with many others, were created by internet users as purely a mashup of simple word combinations. Others include: “askhole”, “chairdrobe”, “textpectation”, “cellfish”, “destinesia” and lots more. Continue reading to see them all.

30 Cool and Geeky Things Every Man Cave Should Have

By Jackson Chung April 15, 2015

This custom “Darth Vader Beer Fridge and Vodka Fountain” was built by artist Tom Sachs, who’s best known for his recreation of the Apollo Lunar Module. When not in use and the cape shrouded over, it looks like just another Star Wars sculpture, but pull things back, and you’ll be ready to party in your man cave. Continue reading for more cool and geeky things that every man cave should have.

In the Future, We May See Geeks Dressing Up as Giant Cats, Thanks to This Creepy Wool Mask

By Jackson Chung April 15, 2015

Photo credit: YouMou

This giant cat head looks like something straight from a horror movie, but it’s a real prop. It’s made from sheep’s wool felt by needle-felting expert Housetu Sato and his students at the Japan School Of Wool Art, which prides itself as world’s only school that provide professional cat needle-felting courses. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

This Guy Makes Massive Video Game and Fantasy Swords at Home, Here are 7 of Them

By Jackson Chung April 15, 2015

When you see swords in video games and fantasy-themed movies, recreating one (or several) at home isn’t usually the first thought that pops into your head, that is unless…you’re “Michaelcthulhu”. This very talented person specializes in creating massive swords, such as the Crisis Core Buster Sword from Final Fantasy, Soul Reaver, and even Atrox, which is made entirely from scrap metal. In the embedded video above, we get a little a bonus in the form of Lightning’s Gunblade from Final Fantasy XIII. 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 showing why the aluminum beverage can design is so clever.

22 Facebook, Twitter Users Who Will Believe Almost Anything on the Internet

By Jackson Chung April 15, 2015

Back in September 2014, a hoax Apple advertisement for an alleged feature called “Wave” of iOS 8 started making the rounds online, promising users that they would be able to recharge their iPhone by heating it in a microwave oven. This feature does not exist, and the media cited numerous people reporting on Twitter that they had destroyed their iPhone by following the procedure described in the advertisement, including the person you see above. Continue reading for more.

Another Look at Taurus Curve, the World’s First and Only Curved Handgun

By Jackson Chung April 15, 2015

Here’s another look at the Taurus Curve, the world’s first and only curved handgun, engineered to fit the unique contours of your body with no visible printing. At just 10.2-ounces, it’s also the first handgun to feature an LED light and laser right into the frame. There’s also a built-in, holster-free belt clip, 6 + 1 capacity, and a snag-free design. Continue reading for an in-depth video and more information.

Animax Unveils the Strangest Hands-Free Cell Phone Accessory Yet, Looks Like a Giant Swan

By Jackson Chung April 15, 2015

If you want to throw practicality out the door when searching for a hands-free cell phone solution, look no further than the Animax Type-01 Swan. Simply put, it’s a wearable swan that holds your phone in its mouth, perfect for attracting unwanted attention when in public. For anyone who guessed this was an April Fools’ Day prank, you’d be correct. Continue reading for the strange video the company made.