So, Someone Dumped 160 Liters Of Hydrogen Peroxide In 2 Olympic Pools

The mystery behind the Rio Olympics’ unsightly, swamp-green pool water appears to be finally solved. The explanation, however, is nothing short of bizarre.  During a press conference Saturday, Rio 2016 officials added to a growing lis.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 13th, 2016

John Mayer Shares His Skin Care Routine In Great Detail On Snapchat

How can you have John Mayer’s supple skin and fair complexion, you probably never asked?  The musician (who hasn’t released an album since 2013 but has recently been touring with Dead & Company) revealed the keys to spending a ton of mone.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 12th, 2016

An Olympic Weightlifter Tried 430 Pounds And Something Gross Happened

The Rio Olympics saw another athlete’s hopes dashed by a gruesome injury. Armenian weightlifter Andranik Karapetyan was attempting to clean and jerk 195 kilograms (nearly 430 pounds) Wednesday in the 77 kilo weight class when his left elbow dislocat.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 11th, 2016

This Ring Lets You Feel Your Spouse"s Heartbeat In Real Time

If you can’t stand to be apart from your partner for even a few hours ― or you’re in a long-distance marriage ― this may be the wedding band for you. A company called TheTouch has developed a ring that allows you to see and .....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 9th, 2016

Bright green Olympic pool overshadows events

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - The water in the Olympic diving pool was bright green on Tuesday, baffling at least one competitor who said she could not see her partner underwater, although organizers said that it did not pose any danger to health......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersAug 9th, 2016

There"s An Incredible And Super Illegal Waterslide Hidden In Hawaii

As if amazing hikes and superb views weren’t enough, Instagram users have unveiled what lies in the lush valleys of Hawaii... and it’s an actual water slide.  The 35-foot conduit below pumps water from Mother Nature herself and is tu.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 8th, 2016

Olympic Swimmer Flips Off Dad Before Every Race (It Was Pop"s Idea)

For a guy who spends a lot of time in the water, Canadian swimmer Santo Condorelli is getting known for his birds. Not the flying kind, but the kind you flip at other people, usually in anger. Before every race, Condorelli, 21, flashes the middle finger a.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 5th, 2016

Philadelphia tells residents: Don"t swim in dumpster pools

Philadelphia is urging residents not to swim in dumpsters after a rented trash bin was filled with fire hydrant water and transformed into a pool. Philadelphia is urging residents not to swim in dumpsters after a rented trash bin was filled with fire h.....»»

Category: weirdSource: canoeAug 5th, 2016

Sex Toy Company Erects World"s Largest Dildo (NFSW)

As promotional products go, this one’s pretty ballsy. It’s a 12-foot, 4-inch-tall replica of a male sex organ that its makers believe is the world’s largest dildo ever made. The supersized sex toy is the brainchild of Nick Orlandino, the.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 4th, 2016

This Magical Machine Claims To Keep Avocados From Going Brown

There’s nothing more annoying than taking time to mash avocados on toast, and in the time it takes to come back from your fridge ― prosciutto and feta in hand ― you find your breakfast has turned brown. Australian-based company called Naturo Tec.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 3rd, 2016

Some fish tackle ocean global warming by pretending it"s night

OSLO (Reuters) - Some fish may cope with the changing chemistry of the oceans linked to global warming by permanently setting their body defenses to night-time levels, the time of day when they find sea water least hospitable, a study said on Monday......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersAug 1st, 2016

Kayaker Films Heart-Stopping Moment A Massive Shark Circles His Boat

An Australian man’s kayaking trip turned into a nail-biting water rescue when a 16-foot shark began circling and bumping his boat. Video taken from a helmet camera worn by Ian Watkins captured a chilling encounter he had while paddling off the south.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 28th, 2016

This Magical Floating Hotel Can Travel Just About Anywhere

Whether under or over the water, we’ve observed some pretty epic aquatic hotels in our day. But a hotel that can both fly and float?! It’s a whole new frontier. Behold Driftscape, a futuristic hotel design in which guests sleep in personal pod.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 27th, 2016

Molten Lava Is Flowing Into The Ocean In Hawaii

Last night, a lava breakout in Hawaii flowed into the Pacific Ocean after creeping toward the coast for weeks. The flow, which originating from Kilauea volcano’s PuÊ»u ʻŌʻō vent, officially made contact with the water at 1:12 a.m. HST on Tu.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 27th, 2016

World"s Tallest Water Slide May Also Be The Most Frightening

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Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 26th, 2016

Landlords And The Fight With Short-Term Rentals

Welcome to the sharing economy. After years of corporations dominating markets, people have now found a way to tap into these markets without having to invest millions. One company that helps people make money from the sharing economy is the short-term re.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 22nd, 2016

It Is Unclear How THC Ended Up In This Colorado Town"s Water

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Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 22nd, 2016

WATCH: Man Flies Off The Edge Of Water Slide Onto Rocky Cliff

Shocking video shows the moment that a Dallas man loses his grip and flies off the edge of a water slide. David Salmon was gliding into a curve when his momentum launched him over the lip of the slide. Salmon fell 10 or 15 feet to the ground below, accord.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 20th, 2016

Adorable Baby Elephant Will Always Be Too Big For The Kiddie Pool

It’s summertime and it’s hot out there. If you have the chance, why not cool off and jump in the pool? This baby elephant knows what we’re talking about. The 2-month-old calf lives at the Dallas Zoo and is “definitely a water baby,.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 16th, 2016

This Big Dog And Little Bird Are Inseparable Pals

You might not be able to tell from looking at them, but Rusty and Birdie have a lot in common. The boxer and the bird are both playful, both love company, and they both seem to be crazy about each other, Rusty’s owner, Jurgita Peciulaityte, told The.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 15th, 2016