Don Deane
Fishermen Reel in Massive 40-Foot Whale Shark
At a port in Karachi, Pakistan on Tuesday, fishermen needed several cranes and four hours to reel in a massive 40-foot long whale shark that had died offshore. They’re definitely going to need a bigger boat.
The 10 Wackiest Drive-Thrus in America
Ever since the Grand National Bank of St. Louis, Missouri opened the first drive-up window teller (deposits only!) way back in 1930, drive-thrus have become a symbol of modern American convenience.
Today, of course, fast food restaurants lay claim to the majority of drive-thrus and most of us use them on a regular basis. (Who actually goes into a McDonald’s these days?) But you might be surprised
‘Lion King-ing’ Is the Hot New Internet Craze [VIDEO]
Another day, another hot new internet craze. First came “planking,” followed by “Tebowing” and most recently “breading cats.” And now, “Lion King-ing,” the act of raising a pet into the air like Simba in ‘The Lion King,’ is all the rage.
Did Gisele Bundchen Curse at Hecklers After the Super Bowl? [VIDEO]
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen, wife of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, is one sore loser. As Bundchen exited Lucas Oil Stadium following the Patriot’s loss to the Giants in last night’s Super Bowl, she angrily responded to a heckler and dropped the F-bomb.
Mitt Romney Gets Glitter Bombed by Protestor [VIDEO]
On Wednesday in Minnesota, Mitt Romney found himself on the receiving end of a glitter bomb. But this wasn’t, as he later tried to spin it, a form of celebration for his recent Florida primary win.
Awesome Baby Is a Ping Pong Champ [VIDEO]
In this video, a baby sits on a ping-pong table and bats at balls with a killer forehand. If the remarkable accuracy he shows here is any indication, this kid is destined to be an Olympic table tennis star.
Is This Mysterious Light in the Sky a Meteor or a UFO? [VIDEO]
During a traffic stop in Little River, Texas on Wednesday, a police cruiser dash cam caught the image of a bright light streaking across the night sky, leading some to speculate that a UFO may have been caught on tape.
Facebook Goes Down After Filing Largest IPO in Tech Company History [VIDEO]
While it’s unclear exactly how much social media giant Facebook is worth — some have placed the value of the company between $75 – $100 billion — founder Mark Zuckerberg stands to become very, very rich now that the company filed for IPO on Wednesday. And on Thursday, the site went down for the first time in a while.
Teddy the Talking Porcupine Predicts a 2012 Super Bowl Winner [VIDEO]
Teddy the talking porcupine seems to be upping his game. Rather than refusing to share his food like he’s done in past videos, Teddy takes it upon himself to predict a winner for Super Bowl XLVI. Watch your back, Punxsutawny Phil!
‘The Dog Strikes Back’ in Volkswagen’s Extended Super Bowl 2012 Commercial [VIDEO]
In the extended version of this year’s highly anticipated Volkswagen Super Bowl ad, a chubby dog named Bolt puts himself on a weight loss plan so he can catch a 2012 VW Beetle. And Darth Vader himself appears in a reference to VW’s awesome “Vader Kid” commercial from last year.
Pizza Wars! Man Drives Jeep Through Rival Restaurant’s Sign [VIDEO]
A man was arrested after allegedly driving his Jeep through a pizzeria’s sign that displayed a message referencing a rival pizza joint. You want some extra glass shards on that pie?
10 Guys Freaking Out on Roller Coasters [VIDEO]
Given their terror-inducing nature, roller coasters can turn even the bravest thrill-seekers into whimpering babies. Watch as 10 men get much more than they bargained for on coasters and, for good measure, two giant slingshots. But, really, can anyone blame them? We’d probably cry for our mommies too.