Wednesday, April 3, 2013

The gate to hell

It does exist.  Francesco D'Andrea used mythological accounts to locate the gate.  The site has poisonous gases at the opening and it is deadly to enter.  gate

real life mermaid

Linden Wolbert always loved the water and would daydream about it while she was at her 9-5 job.  In 2005, she finally took the dive into what she always wanted to do.  She became a mermaid. Parties and high-end appearances aren't the only place she wears her tail, she also does some pro-bono work.  mermaid

wedding crasher

Conan O'Brien crashed a wedding on Saturday.  He just happened to be staying at the same hotel in Atlanta where the reception was being held.  He wasn't officially invited but one of the bridesmaid's had tweeted him an invitation just on the off chance he might like to join them.  He stayed for about an hour.  famous guest

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Tree shoots man

A man in Iowa was shooting at a tree when one of the bullets came back at him.  Sunday morning, Logan Bunn transported himself to a hospital in Lacrosse, WI and is expected to survive after being shot by the tree.  But I would bet he's done target practicing with such a dangerous object.  tree

Treehouse hotels

If you're looking for a unique hotel experience, how about a treehouse?  You can relive your childhood fantasy of enjoying a treehouse and it gives a great view from the treetops.  hotels

Star Wars toy pulled

A Star Wars Lego's toy has been discontinued because some say that it looks like a mosque (although that's not the reason claimed by Lego for pulling the toy off the market).  The building belongs to Jabba the Hutt and critics don't want the association with the villain.  I don't see that it resembles it that much and wouldn't be offended but you decide...here are the two pictures.

Monday, April 1, 2013

April Fools courtesy of Google


Google recently purchased YouTube and just announced that it will shut down the site.  That's because it was originally meant as a contest to find the best video.  On April 2, the judging will begin and the site will reopen in 2023 after a winner has been announced.  joke