South Africans have another highly anticipated court drama on their hands. With the Pistorius trial reaching fever pitch, the trial of Shrien Dewani may be the next high profile case to enjoy airtime on the small screen.
In an upcoming documentary on the late Muammar Gaddafi, some of the Libyan dictator’s sick and perverted habits are revealed. ‘Mad Dog: Inside the Secret World of Muammar Gaddafi’, reveals among other things, his university sex dens and his home corpse freezers.
When it comes to aerial drones, DJI’s quadcopters are some of the more user friendly and advanced on the market. The company’s latest model features a built-in air traffic controller.
Ever wondered how many spam emails are sent every second? We have spent many a day pondering how many Nigerian princes are willing to share in their riches. Thanks to the site ‘The Content Explosion,’ we can now put this factoid to rest: over 1.3 million spam emails are sent every second.
People get bombarded with loads of emails everyday, so when you don’t get a response from an employer, chances are he/she isn’t ignoring you, your email is just on the bottom of the list. The responsibility lies on the sender to nag (politely) until a follow-up has been given. Here are a couple of ways to nag politely.
Two historians claim they have found the Holy Grail, not sitting in a long forgotten tomb or cave filled with snakes, but in a museum. But maybe it’s too much bling for a carpenter to afford.
No jokes – Darth Vader is the presidential candidate for one the parties that will compete in Ukraine’s presidential elections. The Sith Lord was out doing what normal candidates do before elections, talking to old people and kissing babies.
Here’s something for all the 80s kids to drool over. Residents in Philadelphia, USA, were treated to some Tetris action, on an immense scale. To celebrate the start of the Philly Tech Week festival, a 29-storey building was turned into a massive screen for Tetris.
And he’s bawling his eyes out. “I can’t imagine the pain, the sorrow and the emptiness I’ve caused you,” and “I have terrible nightmares. I wake up in a complete state of terror.”
Actors and actresses have to deal with melodramatic and annoying co-stars for intense, extended periods of time. Being stuck together for 12 hour days for months drove some stars bonkers, to the point that they’ll never work again. Here are 10 Hollywood pairs that will never appear on the same set again.
Travellers explore the enticing beauty of Hawaii’s six unique islands with a Six-Night Hawaii Tour Per Person Sharing.
In 1985, writer Steven Spielberg and director-producer Richard Donner introduced the world to a loveable bunch of misfits who embarked on a magical adventure after finding a treasure map. Nearly 30 years later they might be doing a sequel.
Once serving as the honeymoon spot for Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy, the famed Beverly House in LA has hit the market for R1.4 billion. Have a look at the 2.4 hectare estate and the massive 4,645 square meter mansion here.
Take a listen to two Russian ambassadors allegedly joking about the Kremlin’s plans for conquest. With Russia annexing Crimea, many suspect that Russia might not stop there. Hoax or not, this taped conversation is interesting nonetheless.
London looked similar to Beijing this week, covered in a haze of pollution. The air quality was deem to have deteriorated to 10 on a 10-point-scale that measures air pollution. Here are some photos from 3 April, showing the scale of the pollution.
George W. Bush will be remembered for his controversial decisions during his tenure as President of the US, but thanks to hackers we will remember him for his nude self portraits. Please enjoy the elderly statesman’s attempt at nude art.
A creature that rivals the legend of the Sasquatch might have been caught by a lady with a hairdo that is just as amazing as the mythical creature.
Other than sleeping with the director or producer, it is hard for an actor to get a breakout role off the cuff. You have to put in the dirty work. Enter Mad Men’s Jon Hamm. Watch the 25-year-old Hamm pay his acting dues on a dating show in 1996.
Who wouldn’t snap a selfie with Obama when the opportunity arises? But don’t try to use it for commercial purposes, you don’t want the White House on your back. Here is the selfie that has landed Samsung in trouble with the US government.
Sure, Bishopscourt’s stodgy reputation is probably deserved. But for almost 40 bar, you’re dealing strictly with glass, light, beechwood, and more glass.
She may be the future queen of England, but she has a weak volleyball game. Often regarded as the most violent of all sports, volleyball is not something to attempt wearing heels… Or is that ice hockey?
Bless. William Clinton chilled with Jimmy Kimmel this week. They spoke about a lot of things, including Bill’s belief in aliens. You can take a squizz at that, below.
When Facebook splurged a couple of billion on acquiring WhatsApp, many wondered if the social media company’s own messenger platform would fade away in its wake, but the free voice call option is here to state the opposite.
Apparently Vice likes to focus on South Africa fairly often, so they got one of their South African reporters to interview his mom about what it was like to grow up in South Africa as a non-politically active white person.
Game of Throne’s bloody violencethat we love so deeply pales in comparison to the real-life historical tale of medieval England. Dragons? Nope. White snow zombies that no one seems to be taking notice of? Nope. But heaps of beheadings, disembowelments, torture, massacres, killing prostitutes, assassinations, dinner parties that end in everyone dead, noble families that tend to have very bad luck at keeping their heads attached to their torsos and a couple of royals all fighting for the throne? Sure.
Dave “David” Lettermen will be retiring from show business in 2015, friends. He has been klapping ‘Late Night’ since 1982, and in that time he has racked up a few incredible interviews. Check them out. To see another five, click here. [Source : Mashable]
If you’ve ever taken up the role of Best Man at a wedding, please be advised that Bradley Bredeweg did a better job than you. Here’s the best best man wedding performance you’ve ever seen, bitch.
This is mental. A 16-month-old child was almost hit by a truck on Thursday in Gauteng. Traffic police say that the child was walking along the N1 near the Grasmere offramp, with no parent or caretaker in sight.
Happy Friday. Here’s a surprisingly subtle documentary short from Vice, covering the growth of cannabis in Swaziland. They delve into the socio-economics of the place, and discover that most of the pot in Swaziland is grown by grannies trying to make ends meet. Obviously they get their hands on Swazi Gold while they’re there.
The Universal Serial Bus is getting a redesign, kids! Yes, that’s right. You know how every time you try to plug a USB into a port, you put it in upside down? Yeah, you don’t have to deal with that problem anymore.