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Photos from China’s 10-day-long traffic jam
On Monday, the BBC reported on a 62-mile traffic jam in China, northwest of Beijing, where vehicles had been almost at a standstill for nine days. Naturally, the internet was fascinated. Doctor Who references were made. Personal commutes seemed less terrible by comparison. According to that BBC story, Chinese state TV reported that [...]
Solar eclipse at Easter Island (part 2)
Another Easter Island solar eclipse photo was suggested by a reader. Another fantastic photo. I like this one better (by Juan Carlos Casado): http://www.twanight.org/newTWAN/photos.asp?ID=3002605 Also, make sure you check out Guisard's shots of Easter Island at night here and here. Something about those ancient sentinels silently staring into [...]
The Abandoned Palace on Beekman Street
How the hell does something this beautiful stay abandoned for so long? Was the owner just like, "Ehh, I don't really feel like making BOATLOADS right now. I'll wait half a century first." 5 Beekman Street has a secret. You’ve probably passed it a million times in your travels through downtown Manhattan. Anyone who has ever visited J&R [...]
WWII Venereal disease propaganda posters
Mother Jones has a gallery of venereal disease propaganda posters from World War 2, when STDs were rampant but awareness was not.
Project BMW E92 M3 “Darth Maul” by MWDesign
The Canadian tuners from MWDesign have released a tuning program for the BMW E92 M3 Coupe. Dubbed "Darth Maul," this badboy is all about aesthetics. Painted in Jerez Black, the modified M3 features a new Amuse Ericsson front bumper with orange highlights, exclusive carbon fiber side vents, a new rear diffuser, a pair of carbon fiber mirrors and a [...]
“Hackers” say NO LATINOS on highway sign
A highway sign flashing "NO LATINOS NO TACOS" greeted drivers on the Palmetto Expressway in Northwest Miami-Dade, after hackers managed to alter it early Tuesday morning. The sign was in the northbound side of the 826, right near the Northwest 25th street exit. It's unknown how long the sign had been flashing the message, but by 6 a.m., [...]
“The photograph has now been removed from the internet”
Emma Watson's spokesperson has branded an alleged naked photo of the Harry Potter star a fake - insisting the risque image has been technically doctored. The actress' legal team sprung into action after a photo allegedly featuring the 20 year old without clothes hit the web, immediately branding the nude snap a product of computer [...]
Abandoned: Six Flags New Orleans
I'm sure a horde of zombies is just waiting to mob the nearest group of four that happens to be passing through. (more...)
This is what happens when you talk smack about Ice-T
I know im not the only one that read that in his voice.
For the traffic camera-thwarting geek: The SQL injection license plate
Looks like Little Bobby Tables grew up and got his learner's permit...
Giant Google infographic
The Pingdom folks have cooked up a massive infographic of facts and figures pertaining to Google's business, technology, and operations.
4Chan delivers “Youtube Porn Day,” and its still early in the day
Yep, just like they promised, youtube is now being flooded with adult videos disguised as disney pop-stars and cartoons. Some of the major news media, like BBC, have already reported this. Google was apparently aware of this and has been getting ready to remove videos asap, but I guess nothing can stop the power of the interwebz. Click the [...]
