Although the alcohol percentage of this Japanese drink is low, it doesn’t make it any easier to imbibe. White, thick and with an aftertaste – this is one highly suspicious-looking liquid. Like many Asian alcohols, it’s made from rice, though in this case it often feels like the rice has barely disintegrated … Continue reading
Bats are very extraordinary creatures. They are the only known flying mammal and one of only a few creatures on the planet to successfully use echolocation to hunt for their food. Bats are also hugely beneficial to humans in that they contribute to both pest control and pollination. Continue reading
Need to treat your special someone, but sick of money-grabbing restaurant chains upping prices and threatening to bring your bank balance back to its student days all for a dodgy steak and chocolate brownie? Or sick of everyone else swanning off to Paris whilst you burn the three course M+S meal deal you invested so much hope in? Continue reading
Every year in the West Country one very unusual annual festival takes place. The cheese rolling festival of Cooper’s Hill is infamous for its sheer inexplicable concept, and involves a wheel of cheese battling humans to the bottom of the hill. Continue reading
Starting producing your own beer can be an incredibly amusing process. First of all, you will be pleased with yourself, since you have started learning a completely new skill. This is a very important side of homebrewing, since many middle-aged people have difficulties finding something constructive to do beside their work. Continue reading
We’re all well aware of the struggle between brains and brawn, but some people were blessed with both. A surprising number of athletes have incredible academic pasts, and some were even hoping to follow a much geekier career path. Here are some of the smartest jocks in all of professional sports. Continue reading
An escaped cow made its way to a fast food restaurant Monday afternoon. I like the line: “No word if the cow placed an order”. That’s priceless! Continue reading
Many states have strange laws that make little sense in today’s world. Whether they are very old or inspired by an unlikely event, you can still face consequences for breaking them. These are the strangest laws California drivers need to know. Continue reading
There were some rather strange recalls throughout the automotive industry in 2011. Certain Chevrolet Cruzes were recalled because the steering wheel could have been improperly fastened to the steering column. Continue reading
Man from Sweden arrested after trying to start a nuclear reaction in his own kitchen. Richard Handl said that he was only doing it as a hobby and didn’t know that it was illegal. Continue reading
