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Dozens of travelers near the town of Vorkuta, Russia line up to wait their turn to be relayed 4 or 5 people at a time across a river by a couple of big backhoes…

In this story from 2009 which is making the rounds again, a youngster hates church so much that he sneaks his dad’s keys and drives off….

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There is an unfortunately fitting lifeless silence to the imagery in Nicolai Howalt’s series “Car Crash Studies,”…

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Invasive species experts say feral pigs are no longer just a southern problem.

They’ve been found in nearly every state and cause about $300 per pig in agricultural damage annually. And it’s not just in the United States -- we recently also reported on the accidents that pigs are causing on European roadways.

“The pig bomb went off after 1990,” one expert said, adding that most states haven’t yet figured out how to deal with the invasive species, although at least one (Michigan) allows hunters to shoot them in the wild all year.

“The conundrum is that you’ve got one of the world’s hundred worst invasive animals, and at the same time you’ve got a highly desirable game species,” Dr. Mayer said. “It’s a real Jekyll and Hyde type situation with wild pigs.”

Read more from The New York Times.

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From Amazing Superpowers…

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This is Jack…

He lives in San Francisco with his owners Nicole and Trey, who have fun together balancing things on his head…

And to close the show, here he is being very meta about his talent…

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A couple days ago, comedian Nathan Fielder tweeted,

Experiment: text your parents “got 2 grams for $40″ then right after “Sorry ignore that txt. Not for you” Then tweet pic of their response.

Here are some of the results of this mildly mean but also hilarious prank…

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Cyclist Richie Trimble recently built “the tallest bicycle in LA.” For its maiden voyage, he participated in CicLAvia, an event in which roads are cordoned off for bikers. So with the help of the event’s police escorts and his friends going ahead of him to clear a path, he was able to travel over 20 miles only stopping once and not falling at all…though there were some close calls…

As a pickup drove along a residential street in Chicago’s South Deering neighborhood yesterday morning, a sinkhole opened up beneath it. Despite falling in and then having a parked car fall in after him, the driver was only treated for “a couple of scratches.”

Naturally, this odd occurence motivated news teams to arrive and neighborhood onlookers to get out their cameras, which is why we have footage of the third car that tumbled in…

The gray SUV on the left was towed away from the hole before it met a similar demise.

A comic about a glorious undersea creature.

Combat juggling is a real sport…

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Shark tries to eat another shark top water style next to the kayak.

This will make you change your underwear for sure.

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From Chuck and Beans…

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield demonstrates what happens to tears in zero-gravity…

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The Department of Food Science and Technology at UC Davis employs a Professor of Brewing Science. His name is Charlie Bamforth and he loves his craft. In this video, he discusses the process of making beer, explains how to get the best pint at a bar, and demonstrates how to stare lovingly at your beer after vigorously pouring it in a glass…

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A fun little exercise in imagination by space enthusiast Ron Miller…

Unaltered photo of the moon…

If Mercury were where the moon is…

Venus…

Mars…

Jupiter…

Saturn…

Uranus…

Neptune

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An exciting race, if somewhat slow…

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With almost 5,000 votes, I have to make the call.

It won. Again.

And that’s about all I can say about it.

The crazy, fearless antics of a Russian daredevil who goes by the name Mustang…

More from Mustang: Doing pull-ups (and letting go between them) hundreds of feet in the air

This public display of developing martial arts skills brought to us by Richmond’s own Reverend Aamon R. Miller has garnered over four million views in just a couple days. My computer was shut over the weekend, so I missed it till now. If you did, too, check it out…

One man. One Lord. One Faith. One Baptism. Two nunchucks.

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Though, the winter here in Tampa has been mild by all standards the start of spring has been very cold and super windy. Usually this time of year I’m looking for Tarpon to come out of hiding, but with the temperature in the 50′s it’s very unlikely at the moment. I have not been out much lately, so when I agreed to shoot a TV show this week I knew I needed to get out and find some fish. Not that we were targeting anything glamorous, but it is always best to have something pull on the line in front of the camera. Believe it or not it sounds easy but it’s definitely a chore especially when they do not want to shoot until 10am.

Since it has been so chilly the fish for the most part have been deep. I decided to get some shrimp, (which I rarely use) to scout some deeper holes in the flats. I got Jen to tag along for the ride. She loves fishing, she said. This was apparent as, unlike most girls, she was brave enough to battle the wind and cold.
The bite was pretty sad as we got out on the water. High waters, little movement, rough seas, and blistering 25mph winds made it all that much harder. The fish finally decided to start feeding at sun down, but isn’t that how it usually goes.

At the end of the day it worked out great. Jen caught a backwater slam consisting of a trout, snook and redfish using a shrimp with split shot on a 1/O circle hook.
Hopefully the fish don’t wait that long to eat come shoot day.

Photo note: These photos were taken on the Sony A55 DSLR. A starter DSLR I bought on close out  for $250.00. I can’t say they are as sharp as my Nikon but it’s still pretty good.

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Fishing with a paddle saves you time and gas, but which method best fists your style and home water? We break down the pros and cons for four types, from electric kayaks to simple paddle boards.

Sit-On-Top Kayaks: Your Floating Tackle Box

While some traditional sit-in kayaks are still made for fishermen who venture into rough and cold water (such as the Wilderness Systems Pungo, $829), sit-on-tops far outnumber them today. Sit-on-top yaks let you change positions easily to rest sore parts. They’re also easier to get into and out of, are more stable, and are more customizable than most sit-in kayaks. All you need is a drill, a rivet gun and a tube of silicon to attach lights, anchor trolleys, extra rod holders, pontoon stabilizers, and a million other gadgets that let you tailor your boat to the places you fish.

Disadvantages: These kayaks are generally slower and heavier than sit-in boats, making long paddles and headwinds a chore. They’re also difficult to fish from in a wind. You can mount a rudder to help you track while trolling, but the minute you set down your paddle to pick up your casting rod you’re at the mercy of any stray breeze, which means fewer shots at choice targets.

Great for: Open water and light winds. Exercising. Empty wallets.
Bad for: Heart conditions. Long-distance paddling. Winds over 15 mph.

Example: Ocean Kayak Trident 13 (MSRP $1,029.99)
Stability: 5/5
Speed: 2/5
Range: 2/5
Weight: 2/5
Fishability: 3/5
Cost: 4/5

Electric Power: The Lazy Man's Kayak

Kayaks with built-in trolling motors offer all the advantages of the standard sit-on-top with none of the drawbacks. These boats are stealthy, hands-free fishing platforms that can hover over prime spots in all but the heaviest wind or current, and let you troll for hours while burning zero calories. Hard-core yakkers look sideways at them, but who cares about exercise when you’re catching more fish? They do, however, have two big points against them.

Disadvantages: First is that they’re generally very heavy. This matters little in the water when your prop is doing all the work, but hauling 130 pounds of yak, battery, and gear from your truck to a put-in can be a real drag over slopes and sand. Beach carts with balloon tires help, but cost money, which leads to the second disadvantage. Electric kayaks are expensive. The yaks themselves cost more, and you have to buy an expensive spillproof battery to power them. They’re still a whole lot cheaper than a boat, though. If catching fish is more important than improving your upper-body strength, an electric kayak is your best option.

Great for: All fishing conditions. Gaining weight.
Bad for: Empty wallets. Car-top luggage racks.

Example: Ocean Kayak Torque (MSRP $1,999.99)
Stability: 5/5
Speed: 1/5
Range: 4/5
Weight: 1/5
Fishability: 5/5
Cost: 2/5

Pedal Drives: Hands Free Power

The strongest muscles in your body power your legs, which is one big reason why pedal-driven kayaks are so popular with anglers who love to troll, or who fish where strong winds and currents are common. Hobie’s patented Mirage Drive system of pedal-driven flippers is the most efficient muscle-powered way to cover water on the market. Period. Like electric kayaks, these boats let you keep your hands free to cast or change rigs without losing position in wind or current. They’re also much lighter than the electric variety, and they’re less complicated to set up once you get down to the water.

Disadvantages: The only drawback is that you can’t pedal them in reverse. For that you have to use a paddle, which makes keeping your stern to the wind while casting a real challenge. This is a minor drawback — these are excellent fishing boats.

Great for: Trolling. Long distances. Tides and currents.
Bad for: Tight water. Going backwards.

Example: Hobie Outback (MSRP $1849)
Stability: 4/5
Speed: 5/5
Range: 5/5
Weight: 2/5
Fishability: 4/5
Cost: 3/5

SUPs: The Simple Option

The polar opposite of the electric kayak is the Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP), which is just what it sounds like; a simple surfboard designed to be paddled from a standing position. There are a number of big, highly stable SUPs on the market that even large-framed paddlers can use with ease, and many of them were designed with anglers in mind. SUPs offer three distinct advantages over sit-down boats. 1.) Because you’re standing, you get to see more of the water you’re fishing, including more of what’s under the surface. This makes them an excellent choice for sight fishing. 2.) Standing up also means you can use your full range of motion when you cast, giving you the most distance and accuracy of any paddling option. 3.) SUPs are extremely portable. Even the biggest boards weigh only 30 pounds or so, and there are a few inflatables on the market you can easily check on a plane. They’re also extremely simple; you don’t need to fuss with straps, rudders, seats, batteries, or anything else. Just plop one in the water, step on board, and paddle off into the sunset. This comes in very handy when you’ve only got a few hours at the end of the day and the fish are biting when you arrive.

Disadvantages: Drawbacks? Light breezes will blow you all over the water, so they're best in sheltered spots or days when there's very little wind.

Good for: Still water. Sight fishing. Casting accuracy. Improving balance.
Bad for: Wind.

Example: Starboard Fisherman (MSRP $1799)
Stability: 2/5
Speed: 4/5
Range: 3/5
Weight: 5/5
Fishability: 3/5
Cost: 3/5

Click here for a Guide to Picking the Right Waterproof Outerwear for Kayak Fishing

About a month ago Ravi Fernando became a YouTube sensation when a friend uploaded a video of him solving a Rubik’s cube while juggling it along with two balls. Well, now he’s back and he’s upped his game.

In this clip he juggles three Rubik’s Cubes and solves them all…

The solutions are at  1:38, 4:15, and 5:55.

It starts out slow, but there’s some pretty good advice starting about 50 seconds in…

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Here’s a so-ridiculous-it’s-funny ad that continues society’s concerted effort to shame smokers into oblivion…

(Also, fair warning, in case it’s not obvious… If you don’t think flatulence is amusing, don’t watch.)

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