This is not your average GoPro footage of some adrenalin junkie doing some crazy stunt, with a video camera strapped to their head. It features just a dude going for a leisurely ride on his bike and in his car, but in a mind bending 360-degree panoramic view.
Richard Branson is known for his extreme and sometimes ridiculous publicity stunts, to promote his ventures. Back in 2009 another one of his antics caught the attention of the media headlines, him kitesurfing with a naked model on his back. Clearly billionaires have all the fun.
Do you remember the joy and glee you experienced the first time you went on a roller coaster? You’re never too old to experience new things. Case in point: this 78-year-old grandmother taking her first ride on a twister.
At what point does it become improper for a group of people to enjoy the thrills of exotic dancers for the sake of entertainment? Well apparently once you reach the age of 85, it is no longer appropriate to enjoy such visual delights – or so says the son of an 85 year old woman […]
Just a casual interview with the mayor of the Dutch city of Kampen, on a boat, with a conveniently open gate – what could go wrong. Watch as a Dutch reporter wipes out during an interview.
No man, this is just blady ridiculous! In a good way, obviously. The Fanie du Toit Stadium was the setting of arguably the greatest Varsity Cup comeback of all time in rugby during the 2014 final between the NWU-Pukke and the UCT Ikey Tigers. Decide for yourself with this uninterrupted last seven minutes of the match. Commentary from SuperSport’s Owen Nkumane and Warren Brosnihan.
Many scientists and experts have been fussing about trying to make a smart phone’s battery life longer. But StoreDot are approaching the battery problem from a different angle. Watch a smartphone battery charged from flat to full in 30 seconds.
What would you do if you saw a random dude wearing a “Fuck The Poor” sandwich board, handing out “Fuck The Poor” leaflets and shouting “Fuck The Poor” on a busy London street? Check out the results of a social experiment entitled #FuckThePoor.
5 April marked 20 years since the death of Kurt Cobain. The events surrounding his death have remained in pop culture cognisance for two decades. Conspiracy theories that his wife was behind it have been around for ages. Here is the trailer for ‘Soaked In Bleach,’ a movie that explores this possibility.
Smart cars are perfect for inner city transport: they’re small, light on fuel and convenient. But their small size is actually a disadvantage. Their lightweight design makes them a target for tipping.
Marketed as a match between New York’s “Finest and Bravest,” the charity hockey game between New York City police and firefighters was very far from a peaceful occasion. Check out the massive brawl that occurred on Sunday.
Mark Zuckerberg is now one of the biggest figures in the history of business. These days a speech by Facebook’s CEO fills auditoriums to the brim with tycoons worth millions and billions of dollars. But back in 2005 almost no one pitched up for the speech he gave at Harvard.
This bride-to-be is pure class. On her way to Barcelona for her hen party, she and her friends assaulted another bridesmaid on the plane from Manchester. Please enjoy this footage of mile-high white trash.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
When Anders Helstrup jumped out of a plane over Hedmark, south east Norway, he didn’t anticipate getting within high-fiving distance of a meteor traveling at 470km per hour.
Take a stroll down the abandoned mines in Johannesburg, where hundreds, if not thousands of illegal miners, known as Zama Zamas, risk their lives to support their families. Watch VICE’s incredible exposé on the illegal mines in Jo’burg and the deadly gang warfare within them.
People with a technical background often struggle to convey the specifics of a problem to a layperson. This is compounded in a corporate meeting when your boss will say anything just to get a new client to sign.
The reality TV show, ‘Lindsay,’ on Oprah’s television network is Lindsay Lohan’s last shot at redemption. Well that’s its tagline anyway. Here are some excerpts from the show that deals with the star coming to terms with her fading fame.
The first music video for Skrillex’s new album ‘Recess,’ was shot in SA. ‘Ragga Bomb’ is pretty hectic, and in the words of its director Terence Neale: “Shot in the heart of JHB with ‘Jedi’ Recycling Boarders…..? Don’t ask……..just watch!”
Hipsters love their coffee, as much as they love wearing ironic clothing and pretentious facial hair. If you have been to a coffee shop in a hipster hot spot, you would be familiar with these bizarre coffee requests.
Cameron Diaz knows that the only way to spice up her sex life is to make a sex tape. Where was this movie at the height of her career? Well, better late than never.
1 April is a dreaded day for the gullible, and it gives a chance for companies to join in on the pranking action. Here are some of the best April Fools pranks from around the globe, for your enjoyment.
Watch this incredible Italian with a couple of planks strapped to his feet, clad in latex, go at a speed the average car doesn’t even reach. On Monday, Simone Origone beat the world record for speed skiing, clocking in at 252.454km/h, at the French ski resort Vars.
What’s worse than crashing your Porsche GT3? When the car is not yours and some Jo’burg boet captures the moment in all its glory. Please enjoy the worst test drive ever.