The Snowbird Human-Powered Ornithopter was designed and constructed by a team of students from the University of Toronto. On August 2nd 2010 it sustained both altitude and airspeed for 19.3 seconds, becoming the world’s first successful human-powered ornithopter.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
How the Elephant Got His Trunk
A childhood fable comes to life. In South Africa a baby elephant was attacked by a crocodile when it went for a drink with its family. When the crocodile got hold of the baby elephant, the whole herd of elephants first went crazy, running around and trumpeting, and then proceeded to come to the rescue of the baby elephant. After it was saved, all the elephants of the herd stayed around the baby elephant for a while, making sure that it was okay. The ones coming to the rescue were most probably female, especially the matriarch female.
Ferrari World In Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World, the world’s biggest indoor theme park, is opening next week in Abu Dhabi. Here we've got photos of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the largest indoor theme park in the world - which opens next week.
Cool Zipper Bed
The Zip Bed is a cool and innovative bed you don't even have to make in the morning. You can just climb out, zip it closed, and head off to the kitchen for coffee. All done! How awesome is that?
Coolest Playhouses
Some kids have everything. Certainly the kids that own these playhouses have the best of everything. They are better decorated that most people’s homes. Some even have real kitchen and fireplaces. The probably cost as much as most people’s homes as well.
The Man With The Widest Mouth In The World
Meet Francisco Domingo Joaquim from Angola. He was given the title of the 'World's Widest Mouth' by Guinness World Records. No wonder, his mouth is 6.69 inches wide and can fit in a Coca-Cola can sideways. It’s just crazy.
