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Not Wimbledon: The Wife-Carrying World Championships, 2013 [VIDEO]
10 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You could bond with your wife, or someone else’s wife at the wife-carrying World Championship. This year the event was hosted by Finland and saw Taisto Miettinen and Kristiina Haapanen take the title again.
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Egyptian Photographer, Ahmed Assem Documents His Own Death [VIDEO]
10 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is an excerpt of a video capturing the protests in Egypt. The short clip shows videographer Ahmed Assem capturing the final moments of his own life.
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Cape Town Metro Police Beat Blind Busker, Smash His Guitar [VIDEO]
09 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 11 Comments
Goodman Nono has been busking in Greenmarket Square, between St George’s Mall and Long Street for almost 20 years. Goodman is blind, and makes between R300 and R400 a day from small donations and CD sales. He’s become something of a city institution. Here’s Goodman playing his guitar in his usual spot. But according to […]
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5 Examples Of How Incredibly Competitive Michael Jordan Is [VIDEO]
09 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Former professional basketball player Michael Jordan likes to show you who is boss. These are five examples where he won bets or has been accused of ruining other basketball playing careers.
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This Dirt Bike Pile Up Is Mental [VIDEO]
09 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This isn’t something you see everyday. Dirt bikers from the 2013 Red Bull Hare Scramble event have ended up providing a bit more entertainment than they intended. The track proved a little difficult when the dirt bikes crashed into a pit one after each other, resulting in a massive pile up. Watch how no matter how […]
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Watch: Police Arrest British Drug Trafficker Fugitive Hiding In Hidden Safe Room In Spanish Villa [VIDEO]
09 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
One of Britain’s most wanted fugitives, Mark Lilley, has been caught…literally with his pants down. The 41-year-old man that disappeared during his drug-dealing trial in 2000 was found hiding a luxury villa in Malaga, Spain. Lilley, who was sentenced to 23 years in prison in his absence, was caught after a joint operation by the Spanish National Police and Britain’s Serious […]
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Radical Video Shows Egyptian Army Firing Live Rounds At Civilians [GRAPHIC VIDEO]
09 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Monday, a harrowing video was uploaded to YouTube of what looks like Egyptian security attacking protestors with live ammunition. In the first few seconds of the clip, it’s hard to decipher where the gunshots are actually coming from, until a bloodied protestor is carried out of the crowd. After catching the horrific ordeal of the victim […]
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WATCH: Incredible Footage Of The Asiana Airways Crash Landing [VIDEO + PICS]
08 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Asiana Airlines flight 214 crash landed on the tarmac of the San Francisco International Airport on Saturday. Watch the footage that captured the moment the plane crashed and view recently released images from the National Transportation Safety Board.
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15-Year-Old Unseen Video Shows Mandela Contemplating Death [VIDEO]
08 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A video showcases former president Nelson Mandela talking to a teenage boy suffering from brain cancer and reminding him to keep the faith and maintain a high spirit.
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Awesome: UFC Fighter Taunts Opponent, Gets Knocked Clean Out [VIDEO]
08 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Anderson Silva was considered the best until Chris Weidman took him down and handed him his first title loss since 2006. But Weidman’s victory could be short lived.
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Miley Cyrus’ ‘Party In The USA’ Could Become The New American National Anthem If This Petition Works Out [VIDEO]
08 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A petition on ‘We Are the People’ is trying to get 100,000 signatures so that White House staff will consider Miley Cyrus’ song ‘Party In The USA’ as a replacement for the country’s national anthem.
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Surfer Knocked Unconscious By Humpback Whale At Sydney’s Bondi Beach [VIDEO]
08 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A surfer at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was knocked unconscious by a 15m whale. The whale and the surfers were 30m from shore when the incident occurred.
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Jay-Z Samples Nirvana In Latest Track ‘Holy Grail’ – Listen Here [AUDIO]
05 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Jay-Z’s latest single, ‘Holy Grail’ off the recently-released Magna Carter Holy Grail album features lyrics from Nirvana’s iconic ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’. The track was co-written by Jay-Z and The Dream, with production by Timbaland. Between the three of them, it’s unknown who the Cobain fan is. Holy Grail isn’t the only track to sample […]
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WATCH: 4th Of July Fireworks Go Horribly Wrong In California [VIDEO]
05 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A fireworks display in Sim Valley, California went horribly wrong when fireworks started shooting into the crowd instead of into the sky. Only minor injuries were reported.
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How To Fly A Remote Control Helicopter Like A Boss [VIDEO]
05 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Give this man his wings! This may be a remote controlled helicopter, but this guy definitely has the right to call himself a pilot. While some of us spend our days trying to master how to get one of these devices to take-off, this pilot puts us to shame with his mad skill. The insane […]
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WATCH: Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition Winner Nails 69 Hot Dogs In 10 Minutes [VIDEO]
05 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In celebration of the 4th July, the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest was held yesterday. Joey “Jaws” Chestnut ate 69 hot dogs in all of 10 minutes to snag his seventh Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest title.
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Radvertising: Ad Vibrates Through Listener’s Skull As They Rest Their Head On Train Window [VIDEO]
05 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Technology that is currently only used by the military and deaf people was recently used by advertising agency BBDO in Germany on behalf of broadcasting company Sky Deutschland. It advertised the company’s new mobile app through bone conduction.
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WATCH: NFL Player Runs At The Speed Of Usain Bolt On A Treadmill [VIDEO]
04 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Robert Gill takes on a treadmill and runs at a speed of 40km p/h. Even if it was only for a few seconds, his speed was just short of that achieved by Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt at the 2008 Olympics.
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WeChat Passes The 70 Million User Mark, Gets Lio Messi On Board [VIDEO]
04 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Tencent social chat messaging giant is continuing to poke WhatsApp with a pointed stick by eating its marketing share. Sporting a massive userbase in China, WeChat is going after WhatsApp hard with a cleverly-timed global marketing assault. And in terms of bang for their buck, Lio Messi is probably the best celebrity endorsement they could […]
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Radvertising: This Goldberg Machine Involving Carts Of Puppies Is The Cutest Thing You’ll Watch Today [VIDEO]
04 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cuuuuute! For those of you who don’t know what a Goldberg Machine is, you have obviously never had the luxury of playing the classic board game, Mouse Trap. A Goldberg Machine is in fact a kind of contraption that deliberately performs a simple task, in a complex and over-the-top manner. Purina’s Beneful, a dog food and snacks […]
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You Wish This Was Your Wedding – Maid Of Honour Raps An Eminem Toast [VIDEO]
04 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Introducing the fun sibling – there has to be a spot for her in a Bridesmaids sequel. Well done Jennifer Gabrielli, you have achieved giving one of the best wedding speeches since the best man speech for Jason Segel in the “5 Year Engagement.” Jennifer delivered an entertaining rendition of Eminem’s “Without Me” at her sisters wedding […]
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Today’s Viral Video – This NFL Kicking Trickshot Video Is Awesome [VIDEO]
04 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’ve seen all kinds of NFL players showing off the tricks of their trade, throwing and alley-ooping passes into objects set up miles away from their stance. But today we have something that looks like it acquires a little more than a strong arm. Introducing the NFL kicking edition. From the “Down Town Splash Down” to…yoga, these […]
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Tom Cruise Turns 51: A Video Tribute To The Weirdest Actor Alive [VIDEOS]
04 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In celebration of Tom Cruise’s birthday yesterday, these are a few video clips that remind you of the youthful, quiet and patient Tom Cruise. Happy 51st birthday.
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Naughty Potty-Mouth: Andy Murray Swears Like A Sailor In Wimbledon Quarter-Final [VIDEO]
04 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Everyone deserves to let off some steam, especially if you’re Andy Murray and stuffing up in your Wimbledon quarter-final. The Scottish tennis pro took public venting to a new level last night during his match against Fernando Verdasco. When Murray went down in his second set, putting Verdasco 2 sets to nothing up, Murray released a […]
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Radvertising: Coke Makes Bottles Out Of Ice [VIDEO]
04 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
There is nothing better than an ice-cold Coke and the Coca-Cola Co in Cartagena Columbia, along with Ogilvy & Mather Columbia, decided to use some fun to get this icy point across. Click through to check out the awesome video.
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The Revolution Will Be Televised: Live Streaming Of The Coup Happening Right Now In Egypt
03 Jul 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
[Wednesday Evening] There is a coup under way in Egypt right now. You can watch it happen live online streaming right here.
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Radvertising: Awesome Interactive Skittles Ad Lets Viewers Smash Granny’s Figurines [VIDEO]
03 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Those colourful balls of fun that people sometimes confuse with M&M’s or Rascals now have a new quirky and innovative campaign. Skittles, along with advertising agency DDB, have created a way to make the “sugary goodness” sweet into an interactive form of advertising.
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You Wish You Were This Cool: Girl Builds Functional Prosthetic Leg From LEGO [VIDEO]
03 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Christina Stephens creates this insane time-lapse video of her building a prosthetic leg for herself – made completely out of LEGO. Click through to see how she did it.
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Today’s Viral Video – Epic Short Film Documents Man’s Journey Around Iceland While Juggling [VIDEO]
03 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you have ever wanted to see the beautiful landscapes Iceland has to offer and have a soft spot for skills like juggling, then this video is definitely the one to make your day. Click through to check it out.
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FOBLO Bulletin Episode 6 – The Mandela Tribute [VIDEO]
03 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
FOBLO Bulletin Episode 6 is here, my lovelies. Packed to the brim with the the usual acid dose of snark and verve, this episode does a massive sidestep half-way through, and nails a tribute to Mandela, imagined as the career history of an actor.
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