March 3, 2017 at 2:13 pm

Picture of the Day: Headges

Picture of the Day: Headges

A trio of ‘headges’ on the Dalmeny House estate in Edinburgh, Scotland

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March 3, 2017 at 10:58 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 411

The Shirk Report – Volume 411

Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find 20 funny images, 10 interesting articles and 5 entertaining videos from the last 7 days of sifting

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March 2, 2017 at 5:25 pm

Carl Sagan Explains How Eratosthenes Knew the Earth Was Curved Over 2,200 Years Ago

Carl Sagan Explains How Eratosthenes Knew the Earth Was Curved Over 2,200 Years Ago

In this excerpt from episode 1 of Carl Sagan’s ‘Cosmos’, he explains how the Greek scholar, Eratosthenes, knew the Earth was curved over 2,200 years ago

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March 2, 2017 at 8:32 am

These Ancient Inca Whistling Vessels Mimic Animal Calls With Nothing But Water

These Ancient Inca Whistling Vessels Mimic Animal Calls With Nothing But Water

Using only the flow of water, these incredible Ancient Inca whistling vessels known as ‘huascos’ mimic various animal calls

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March 1, 2017 at 6:53 pm

High-Speed Police Chase Ends in Insane Fashion

High-Speed Police Chase Ends in Insane Fashion

A high-speed chase in Louisiana comes to a dramatic end when the driver hits a spike strip and goes airborne

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March 1, 2017 at 4:44 pm

3D-Printed, Scale Model of the Solar System Fits in the Palm of Your Hand

3D-Printed, Scale Model of the Solar System Fits in the Palm of Your Hand

Little Planet Factory has created a 3D-printed, 1:1.5 billion scale model of our Solar System

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March 1, 2017 at 11:45 am

Amazing Highlights from Smithsonian’s 14th Annual Photo Contest

Amazing Highlights from Smithsonian's 14th Annual Photo Contest

Smithsonian just announced the finalists of their 14th Annual Photo Contest from over 48,000 submissions in 146 countries and territories

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February 28, 2017 at 12:55 pm

Holy Crap Look at This Bacon Slicing Machine Go

Holy Crap Look at This Bacon Slicing Machine Go

Check out this Textor TS700 high speed, involute blade slicer in action and please mind your fingers!

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February 28, 2017 at 10:35 am

His First Night Home From the Shelter

His First Night Home From the Shelter

Loki was just adopted from the local shelter and the photo of his first sleep in his new home will melt your heart

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February 27, 2017 at 7:56 pm

Boston Dynamics Just Unveiled Their Latest Robot and.. Well We Had a Good Run

Boston Dynamics Just Unveiled Their Latest Robot and.. Well We Had a Good Run

‘Handle’ stands 6.5 ft tall, travels 9 mph and jumps 4​ ​ft vertically. ​With only 10 actuated joints, it is far less complex. Wheels are efficient on flat surfaces while legs can go almost anywhere

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