Possibly one of the weirdest geological formations in the world
How did this happen? In Norway, there is a bizarre rock formation known as Kjeragbolten, which is a huge block of stone that has become lodged in a 984-meter-deep crevice over a gorgeous lake. It's so sturdy that sheep like to stand on it — and so do humans.
This animation of Calvin and Hobbes dancing will make you grin
There is already a fantastic sense of movement in Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes comics. But animator Adam Brown wanted to see what the pair looked like in motion, and his video of them dancing is pure delight.
Comment of the Day: Darth Vader, An Alternate History
In today's comments we shared recipes for chocolate-covered salmon (there are more than you'd think), learned how to reconstruct an 18-foot oarfish using a bit of tech and a lot of imagination, and imagined the 30-second chat that could have stopped Darth Vader before he started.
Bret McKenzie is developing an animated series about NASA? Yes, please
As if it wasn't enough that Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie is working on fairytale musical comedy
The Los Angeles Aqueduct sure gave rise to some beautiful Earth porn
Algae blooms verdant along the shallow shoreline of Crowley Lake – a lake that didn't exist at all prior to 1941.
Hermits and Feral Children: People who lived isolated from civilization
Some of us dream of living off the grid, trading modern civilization for the physical hardships and isolation of pre-modern living. Here are a handful of people who, by design and by circumstance, found themselves living in seclusion for years or even decades.
Behold Jane Austen: The Massively Multiplayer Role-Playing Game
Yes, the world of Jane Austen's novels is getting its first role-playing game and let me explain to you why it's going to rock your world. It's called Ever Jane, and it takes the strategy of games like Magic: The Gathering and the social interactions of games like Diplomacy and adds it to the world of polite society in …
Which story would be over in five minutes if people just talked?
Some of the most intense, action-packed stories in science fiction and fantasy depend on some huge misunderstandings. People don't actually listen to each other, and never take the time to share info. Which scary or thrilling story would be over in five minutes if people would only have a simple conversation?
You can't tell if someone is lying by reading their facial expressions
So you've watched every single episode of Lie to Me and read every article from here to Mars on how to spot a fake smile
America wants in on the live-action Star Blazers remake action
A live-action movie version of the classic anime Space Battleship Yamato opened in 2010 in Japan to some acclaim. Now America is going to make their own live-action Yamato movie — but of Star Blazers, the edited U.S. version of the original anime which aired in America in the '70s.
13 things you didn't know about Poltergeist
Before there was Paranormal Activity 15 and Insidious 12,there was Poltergeist—the classic horror movie set in the suburbs starring unknown actors who could have been your neighbors. But this movie was so much more than a collection of timeless scares and crawling meat; it was a model example of practical magic. So let's celebrate this horror staple with a list of surprising facts that you may now know about the TV people.
An amazingly quick lesson on America's contribution to World War II
The fine folks at CrashCourse have put together an awesome animated video about America's entry and contribution to World War II that clocks in at just over a dozen minutes. And as per usual, they've crammed an unbelievable amount of detail in a short amount of time.
Catch up on Ender's Game before the film with this FREE audioplay
Still haven't read the classic novel that gave many of us our first taste of science fiction? You're in luck. We have the entire digital audiobook, which features over 40 actors reading more than 100 roles, right here.
Three New Superhero Books That Pack a Huge Emotional Punch
Superhero fiction has made huge strides in the past decade or so, thanks to books like Soon I Will Be Invincible and Superpowers. But now there's new evidence that the genre is coming into its own in the world of prose, thanks to three exciting new books.
The Rise and Fall of the Midnight Ghost Shows
Throughout the 1930s and '40s, Americans flocked to their local movie theaters to be scared out of their wits. Sure, they loved the classic movies of the time like Frankenstein, Dracula and The Mummy. But it was the terrifying and humorous stage shows—known generically as the Midnight Ghost Show—that really packed the…
That One Time Frankenstein's Monster's Kid Road-Tripped Across America
Jon Skovron’s newest YA novel, Man Made Boy, follows his protagonist on a journey of self-discovery across America. He has some adventures, falls in love, gets a job and learns a thing or two about family and responsibility—but it's complicated by the fact that he’s also the son of Frankenstein’s Monster and his…
We're learning some amazing things from those massive washed-up oarfish
Remember those oarfish that washed ashore
The Cat-Piloted Decoy Chewbacca is the ultimate Halloween invention
If you have ever been forced to go to a costume party you didn't want to attend, let me tell you that this brilliant Conan O'Brien video will make you laugh. And then it will make you genuinely sad that it doesn't exist and you can't actually order this thing.
Why Batgirl Would Make the Batman Video Games Better
Warning: mild spoilers follow for plot points in Batman: Arkham Origins.
It's doubtful this survival jacket will get you through the apocalypse
For preppers who think they have it all, check out this sweet jacket designed by Marie-Elsa Batteux Flahault. For a single item of survival clothing, it's got pretty much everything you'll need for when shit hits the fan. Just don't expect it to be effective.
Explore infinite worlds in an alien computer in RPG The Strange
Beneath our visible reality is a powerful alien network that forms a series of pocket universes, each with its own physical laws and bizarre denizens. It’s called The Strange, and this new tabletop RPG from Monte Cook Games will take you there.
The New Batmobile May Be Built By The GM Team Behind Transformers
In case you haven't heard, Ben Affleck will be the next Batman
California Woman Gets Charged for Wearing Google Glass While Driving
Well, it was bound to happen. A Google Glass-wearer was ticketed in San Diego last night for "driving with a monitor visible" — the same law that prevents people from watching TV in their cars. But there are exceptions for GPS and satellite radio devices, so we can't help but wonder if the cop did the right thing.
This Is Your Brain on Candy
It's that time of year again: The pumpkins are carved, the costumes are all laid out with care, and taking candy from strangers is not only allowed, it's encouraged. But, with all the focus on the tastebuds, just what happens in your brain when you're eating candy?
How a cognitive bias made people think their neighbors were spies
We all have cognitive biases. Most often, these biases stick us with nothing more than bad cellphone service or a little gambling debt. Occasionally, though, they cause us to accuse our neighbors of espionage.
DC Comics Is Moving to California
DC Comics is leaving the home it's known for almost 80 years. DC Entertainment president Diane Nelson announced DC Comics would be moving from New York City to join its digital and administrative office in Burbank, California, in a letter sent to her employees yesterday.
