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It Looks Like Computer-Generated Imagery, But Ubari is a Real Oasis Town in the Sahara Desert

By Jackson Chung April 17, 2015

At first glance, you wouldn’t imagine there being an oasis in the middle of the Sahara Desert, that is unless…you’re talking about Ubari, a Berber-speaking oasis town and the capital of the Wadi al Hayaa District, in the Fezzan region of southwestern Libya. For those interested in visiting, it has short, but very warm winters, and extremely hot summers. With the average annual rainfall hovering around 0.31-inches – one of the lowest found on the planet – the region sometimes goes decades without seeing any precipitation at all. Continue reading for a video, more pictures and additional information.

5 Strange Coincidences That Have Actually Happened

By Jackson Chung April 17, 2015

In Deus Ex, whenever the New York City skyline is visible in the background, the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center are conspicuously absent, despite the game being released in 2000. This was reportedly due to texture memory limitations that arose during the game’s development, but the in-universe explanation for the missing towers is that they were destroyed in a terrorist attack. A year after the game’s initial release, the real Twin Towers were destroyed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Continue reading for more.

These Mind-Boggling Negative Art Images Only Appear When Inverted in Photoshop

By Jackson Chung April 17, 2015

Brian Lai, an artist Brian Lai from Malaysia, takes photo-realistic drawing to a whole new level by creating sketches with inverted colors. That’s right, they look like abstract works of art until a filter is applied to invert the colors, allowing one to admire the portrait and, thereby, positively appreciating the artist’s negative rendition. The hardest part? Adjusting the tone and shading details, according to Lai. 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 “The Dawn of Killer Robots”.

ANA Unveils World’s First R2-D2 Star Wars Jet, is Specially Themed 787-9 Dreamliner

By Jackson Chung April 17, 2015

When is a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner not just a plane that takes passengers on long haul international routes? When it’s painted to look like R2-D2 from the Star Wars universe. A newly released video shows the nose of the plane decorated with R2-D2’s signature blue and white stripes, along with its various ports. This specially designed jet marks the start of a 5-year All Nippon Airways “Star Wars” project, which is set to include “a range of novel initiatives.” It’s been approved for international routes. Continue reading for the video and more pictures.

25 Strange Facebook Users Who Really Shouldn’t Be Posting Their Crimes

By Jackson Chung April 17, 2015

Everyone has tough days, but one thing you shouldn’t do is post an image of yourself on Facebook holding a beer can while driving, especially if you have a public profile. Let’s just say that this guy’s post went viral shortly after, and if someone were to release his name, things may get a bit tricky with law enforcement. Unfortunately, there are many more people who have confessed to crimes on the social media network. Continue reading to see a few of the strangest examples.

Batman vs. Superman Trailer Leaked, Includes Faceoff Scene

By Jackson Chung April 17, 2015

The official trailer for Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice has leaked, as it was originally slated for release next week during special IMAX-only screenings. It begins directly after the revelation of Superman, and his unveiling to the world. We see the inspirations from Frank Miller’s “The Dark Knight Returns,” including an armored Batman going toe-to-toe with Superman in the rain. Continue reading to watch.

Guy’s Girlfriend Says No Geeky Stuff Allowed Upstairs, So He Ended Up Doing This

By Jackson Chung April 17, 2015

Photo credit: Ohhaibroadcast

There are some guys who would dump their girlfriend if she said “no geeky stuff allowed”, but this geek came up with a clever solution to say the least. He hides his action figures and small toys in very hard-to-spot places, like above the chandelier as well as inside potted plants. There is one area where his passions are able to roam free: the basement, which is complete with an arcade, a home theater, and a massive video game collection. Continue reading for more pictures.

Ferrari Sergio is the Comany’s Invitation-Only Supercar, Based on the 458 Spider

By Jackson Chung April 17, 2015

Limited to just 6-units worldwide, the $3.9-million Ferrari Sergio is one supercar that you need to be invited to buy, as in have purchased several Ferrari vehicles in the past. So far, at least one specimen has been delivered to the SBH Royal Auto Gallery in Abu Dhabi. It was created in partnership with Italian design firm Pininfarina, and based on the 458 Spider. Powered by a 4.5L V8 that generates 605hp, it goes from 0-60mph in just 3.0-seconds. Inside, there’s a forward-swept rollbar as well as a sporty cockpit, complete with with black leather upholstery, contrasting red stitching, Alcantara seat inserts, and extensive carbon dash trim. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny Facebook status updates gallery. Continue reading for a viral video showing why you should never mess with a silverback gorilla.

14 More Random (Yet Fascinating) Images You Probably Haven’t Seen Before

By Jackson Chung April 16, 2015

Catching a glimpse of the International Space Station from Earth isn’t the easiest of tasks, since it orbits at a height of 260-miles (420km), appearing as a small speck when we gaze at the night sky. However, photographer Andy Smith managed to capture the incredible image above that shows the station’s silhouette crossing the moon during its orbit of Earth. On either side of the station you can see its vast solar arrays – four on each side – that generate 84 kilowatts of power. In the center, we see the core where the crew of up to six astronauts and cosmonauts reside. Continue reading for more.

DeLorean Monster Truck is Great for Off-Roading, Can’t Go “Back to the Future”, These 5 Images and Video Show Why

By Jackson Chung April 16, 2015

Sure, this DeLorean monster truck isn’t capable of time travel, but it’s great for off-roading nonetheless. Built by Rich Weissensel over the course of several weeks, it’s basically a 1981 DeLorean body on top of a 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer frame. Approximately 6,500 examples of the iconic Back to the Future vehicle are believed to exist today, and like countless other fans, his passion to create this one-of-a-kind truck was peaked by the film. His passion of the DeLorean doesn’t stop there, he’s also built a DeLorean limousine and a DeLorean hovercraft. He says: “I am often reminded by those simple words from a good friend of mine, Dr Emmet L. Brown, who stated, ‘Roads, where we are going, we don’t need roads.'” 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 a robot chef that may soon take over at a real restaurants.