Watch out Kobe Bryant! A new star has been born - one that flips in slam dunks after slam dunks without, breaking a sweat. Meet basketball's latest sensation, Eddie a Southern sea otter that resides at the Oregon Zoo....

If the Pancake-omatic was available commercially, the advertisement would probably read something like this - 'From freshly laid eggs to fluffy pancakes in just a minute' ! Alas, this contraption which even Wallis and Gromit would have approved of, is one-of-a-kind built just for its amusement value!...

If you, like most people, are a little fatigued with PSY and the numerous parodies of his super hit song 'Gangnam Style', it may be time to check out Harlem Shake, the newest dance craze to hit the Internet!...

Who says that Swedish kids are the only ones that get to play at school? On January 29th, 2013, 336 students and faculty members at New Jersey's Hawthorne High School got to skip some classes and have fun too. In this case, however, the 'play' involved something a little more low-tech - Simultaneously popping, crackling, and snapping as much Bubble Wrap as they possibly could in two short minutes!...

To say that Mariska, a Friesian mare who resides at the Misty Meadows Farm in Midland, Michigan is a smart horse, is an understatement. After all, which animal can figure out how to escape from its stable by deftly open the latch! If that doesn't impress you how about this? After she strolls out, Mariska calmly goes and opens the stable doors of her friends and encourages them to take off too!...

With advances in technology, robots have increasingly become smarter - They help with eye surgeries, compete in triathlons and may soon even conduct space walks. However, no robot has ever attempted to start a heavy metal rock band . . . Until now!...

The drive-thru window of a fast-food restaurant is probably the least fun place to work at - All the staff do is open the window, dish out bags of food to someone they cannot even fully see, say something polite and then wait for the next car to drive up! But what if a car drove up with nobody at the wheel?...

Many parts of the Northern Hemisphere have experienced a rather severe winter this year. However, very few can be compared to that felt by the residents of some parts of Russia where the temperatures have dipped as low as -50°Ç - Some of the lowest recorded in the area in the last 50 years!...

A Happy Happy 2013 to all of you! We sure hope you and your loved ones did something special to ring in the new year! Here is how it was welcomed by some of the world's biggest cities. So settle down with a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the spectacular show!...

Jingle Cats, a group of electronically animated kittens took the world by storm when they released their first Jingle Bells medley in 1992. Since then, the group of nine cats have been meowing their way to the top of the charts every year, around this time....

On Tuesday December 18th, the web was abuzz with some sensational news - A toddler playing in a park in Montreal, Canada had been suddenly scooped up by a massive golden eagle, taken for a quick spin and then, dropped back safely - All in broad daylight ! Of course, to prove that it really happened the whole incident was caught on camera and downloaded on YouTube!...

We have all experienced how magical our the skies appear on a clear night, when they are all aglow with twinkling stars. However, have you ever wondered how Earth looks from the skies when millions of lights from its residents are all shining in the night? Now, thanks to some amazing footage from NASA, you have to wonder no more....

With just 22 days left before the big day, Christmas trees are starting to light up in cities all around the world. While each one is stunning in its own way, some are really outstanding, like this floating creation that is an annual tradition at Rio de Janeiro's, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, since 1996....

After PSY's Gangnam Style video went viral on YouTube, many people have tried to recreate the South Korean singer's magic with their parodies. However, nobody can even come close to his latest fan - A cockatoo!...

How would you react if the floor in the elevator you are in, suddenly collapses giving you the feeling that you are going to fall into a deep dark abyss. That is the prank that South Korean technology company LG apparently pulled on some unsuspecting riders recently....

What's better than Halloween? How about the day after when one gets to sort out and more importantly savor the precious candy - So how would you feel if one of your parent's announced the morning after, that they had devoured your entire loot?...

Tomorrow, November 6th, millions of Americans will head to the polling booths to cast their vote for either Democrat incumbent President Obama or Republican nominee, Mitt Romney. Over the last six months we have heard the candidates make so many campaign promises that it is easy to get a little confused about what each one of them has said....

Spooking people during Halloween night is pretty normal - We have all had our share of heart-stopping moments when a zombie or skeleton lunges out at us inside a dark haunted house. But world-famous magician Rich Ferguson's most recent prank is truly jaw or should we say head dropping!...

Austin's annual stiletto stampede is not a marathon by any stretch of the imagination, but it is not for the faint of the heart either. That's because the brave women and men that participate in the 100-yard sprint not only don pink hats, wigs and even fairy wings, but also, stilettos that sport a heel of at least 5-inches!...

Jose Andre Montano Baina is taking the Bolivian and the world music scene by storm. He has already performed in the some of the country's top venues including the Legislative Palace and alongside famous musicians like Bolivian rocker Glen Vargas - What's so great about that? How about the fact that Jose is just seven years old and, has no vision!...

On Thursday, Ocotober 11th, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Republican Vice President hopeful Paul Ryan, had their one and only chance to express their views and debate on live television, about issues ranging from taxes to Medicare and Social Security....

Over the years, we have come across many outrageous shoe designs - Israeli designer Kobe Levi's banana peel shoes, the late Alexander McQueen's Armadillo shoes and even Lady Gaga's infamous meat shoes, but nothing comes even close to this latest creation by South African artist Leanie van der Vyver and Dutch shoe designer Rene van den Berg....

We all love sunsets, but ever wonder what they look like from a bird's perspective? Or more specifically a seagull's perspective? Now, thanks to one inquisitive bird that is one mystery we will never have to ponder over....

Unless you have been living with your head buried under the sand for the last few weeks, you will have heard about the Korean pop sensation Park Jae-sang or Psy, who has rocked the world with the catchy tune and wacky dance moves of his super hit song '!...