Behemoth bike: German eyes world record for heaviest rideable bike

Using giant tires from an industrial fertilizer spreader and scrap steel, a German man has built a bicycle weighing 940 kilograms (2,072 pounds) that he plans to pedal into the record books as the world's heaviest rideable bike. Using giant tires from .....»»

Category: weirdSource: canoeAug 29th, 2016

The Cincinnati Zoo Wants You To Stop With All The Harambe Memes

Nearly three months after Harambe was shot and killed at the Cincinnati Zoo to ensure the safety of a little boy, memes using the gorilla’s image continue to flood the internet.  Harambe-related memes, often tongue-in-cheek or satirical,&n.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 23rd, 2016

China"s New Glass Bridge Is The Highest, Longest, And Scariest Yet

China just can’t stop building terrifying glass walkways. An attraction that calls itself the highest and longest glass bridge in the world opened this weekend in the country’s Zhangjiajie National Forest. Visitors were quick to.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 22nd, 2016

Airlander 10, World"s Longest Aircraft, Nicknamed The "Flying Bum"

The world’s longest aircraft was brought out of its hanger in England over the weekend. But the first thing most people noticed about the Airlander 10, besides its enormous size, was that its front looked like a huge behind. Here’s the aircraf.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 8th, 2016

Meet The Animal That Lives For 11,000 Years

This post originally appeared on National Geographic. “What’s the top ranking of the longest living animal?” Mohamed Larbi Bahou asked Weird Animal Question of the Week. Some days it feels like it might be me. Kidding aside, humans these.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 1st, 2016

This Is How Long It Takes To Ride To Every NYC Subway Stop

The New York City subway is one of the most fascinating systems in the world, with 21 routes that span more than 660 miles of total mainline track. And Matthew Ahn has ridden every single one of them, in what likely counts as record time. Over the we.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 25th, 2016

Justin Timberlake"s Song Of The Summer Gets A Bone-Shaking Metal Remix

You’ll want to mosh, mosh, mosh to this reworking of Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop The Feeling.” Record producer Leo Moracchioli, who runs Frog Leap Studios in Rogaland, western Norway, put a terrifying heavy meta.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 23rd, 2016

Watch This Bartender Pour 17 Jagerbombs At Once

Cheers to this guy! Amazing bartender Philip Traber shows off his skill, flexibility and precision when he pours a nauseating 17 Jagerbombs in one fell swoop.  Several outlets have praised the incredible feat as a world record, even though it is.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 21st, 2016

Calgary"s North Hill Centre sets Guinness World Record with massive cowboy hat mosaic

This massive cowboy hat makes a 10-gallon Smithbilt look like a mere beanie. This massive cowboy hat makes a 10-gallon Smithbilt look like a mere beanie......»»

Category: weirdSource: canoeJul 17th, 2016

ISS video feed cut for UFO? NASA live feed cut sets internet chattering

ISS video feed cut for UFO? NASA live feed cut sets internet chattering.....»»

Category: aliensSource: ufonewsJul 13th, 2016

This Airbus A350"s Vertical Takeoff Is Not For The Faint Of Heart

A note for those afraid to fly: This video might no be for you.  The Airbus A350 made a spectacular near-vertical takeoff at the Farnborough Airshow in Hampshire on July 6. Colin Porteous, the aviation enthusiast, was on-hand to record the foota.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 13th, 2016

This Last-Of-His-Kind Barber Still Sets Men"s Hair On Fire

There’s much to be said about tradition, but we’re relieved that Father Time has nearly burned this one out. The tradition is barbering, but the technique ― cutting hair with scissors and then using a flame to burn the ends ― is Milanese. .....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 13th, 2016

Strongman Smashes Deadlifting World Record, Immediately Passes Out

There’s no gain without pain. Just ask Eddie Hall, who on Saturday set a new world record by deadlifting 1,102 pounds ― and then promptly passed out. Viral video shows the 28-year-old British strongman, nicknamed “The Beast,”.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 11th, 2016

Classic Wham Track Gets A Terrifying Heavy Metal Twist

You've probably never heard Wham quite like this before. "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" has been given a serious heavy metal makeover in a cover that's going viral. Record producer Leo Moracchioli injected some terrifying dark energy into George .....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 4th, 2016

Joey Chestnut regains hot dog eating title, breaks own record

Joey Chestnut regains hot dog eating title Joey Chestnut regains hot dog eating title.....»»

Category: weirdSource: canoeJul 4th, 2016

Classic Wham! Track Gets A Terrifying Heavy Metal Twist

You've probably never heard Wham! quite like this before. "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" has been given a serious heavy metal makeover in a cover that's going viral. Record producer Leo Moracchioli injected some terrifying dark energy into George.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 4th, 2016

Judges Disqualify "Witch" From World Record For A Wicked Reason

Breaking a world record isn't easy, but having one taken away from you? That's a whole lot harder. Nicola Nuttall of Lancashire, England, decided to run the London Marathon in April in hopes of breaking the Guinness World Record for "Fastest Marathon.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 2nd, 2016

Happiest Dog In The World Pops 100 Balloons, Breaks Guinness World Record

Yes, there's a Guinness World Record for this.  Twinkie, a Jack Russell terrier, recently broke the record for popping 100 balloons in under 40 seconds.  That's 2.5 balloons per second.  With an official time of 39.08 seconds, .....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJun 29th, 2016

Mysterious bright sphere over Christchurch latest in record of unexplained Kiwi UFOs

Mysterious bright sphere over Christchurch latest in record of unexplained Kiwi UFOs.....»»

Category: aliensSource: ufonewsJun 16th, 2016

9-year-old boy swims to Alcatraz and back, breaking record

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A 9-year-old Central California boy braved strong currents and cold water to swim from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island and back.........»»

Category: Source: associated-pressJun 14th, 2016