14 Cakes Inspired By Scientific Concepts
Jill Harness, mentalfloss.comWe already featured anatomical cakes, which are great for anyone obsessed with biology, but if you’re interested in any other scientific fields, don’t worry—there are plenty of cakes for you too. From geology to physics, we’ve got all sorts of…
Hairy stockings: Chinese website says anti-pervert tights could be essential summer clothing
By Metro News Reporter, metro.co.ukWomen tired of men staring at their legs this summer can now deflect any unwanted attention with a pair of these hairy stockings.
The practical fashion item is proving a hit in China after an …
10 Classic Star Trek Plot Devices That Could Inspire The Next Movie
Esther Inglis-Arkell, io9.comIt’s already official: There’s going to be another Star Trek movie. But what elements of Trek lore should they put on the big screen next time? The first two Abrams films already mined Trek’s rich history for ideas, but they a…
Astounding Everest Time-Lapse Video
Steph Spencer, vagabondish.com© Elia SaikalyThe reality is that few of us will ever visit Mt. Everest, however thanks to this incredible time-lapse video by Elia Saikaly, we can feel as though the we on top of the world. The video encompasses numerous different scenes and vari…
Japan removes short-stay visas for Malaysian tourists
by Rahimy Rahim, The Star, skift.comTourists walk through the Asakusa budhist temple in Japan. Retinafunk / FlickrTour and travel companies have responded with a big arigato gozaimasu (thank you) to Japan’s decision to abolish visas for Malaysian tourists, with some expecting their…
The average destination of international flights from every country in the world
David Yanofsky, qz.comFor the United States, it’s in the middle of a Quebecois forest. Hong Kong’s is near Wuhan, in the heart of China. France’s is in France. The average destination of a nation’s international flights reveals its migratory bias, nearby…
Yubitsume: The Art Of Slicing Your Own Pinkie Finger Off
Alex Wain, sobadsogood.comExcel within the ranks of the Yakuza (Japan’s oldest major criminal network and akin to the Mafia) your every need, desire and want can be catered for. But if you fail and bring disgrace to the family, you will be subjected to the rather painful…
