It was the explosion seen 'round the world. A meteor exploded over Russia, injuring 571 people and sending 34 to the hospital. But what caused this phenomenon to happen? NASA has spent the past two weeks making progress in understanding the origin and make-up of the unexpected space rock, and they shared their findings in this week's ScienceCast. View Now
Apparently Mary Poppins wasn't far off! Using GoPro's HERO 3 camera, Daredevil Erik Roner successfully attempted to jump out of a hot air balloon holding on to nothing but an umbrella! The giant umbrella allowed him to float in mid-air, but he eventually let go and used a parachute to make it safely to the ground! View Now
Girls' fans- you're gonna want to watch this! Actress Chelsea Davison does a spot-on impression of break-out actress, writer and feminist Lena Dunham auditioning for Oscar nominated actress Jessica Chastain's role of Maya in "Zero Dark Thirty." From the look to the euphemisms, Davison has Dunham down to a tee. View Now
Here's a video you will have to see to believe. It takes talent to solve the Rubik's cube, but to solve it while juggling goes way beyond talent! Sir Ravi The Juggler solves it in just minutes. We agree with the guy who captured the video, he most likely holds the World Record! Special thanks to Humans of Standford.
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If these guys look familiar, it's probably because you remember their jazzy over of Macklemore's "Thrift Shop," which went viral two weeks ago. The music team is back in the spotlight, this time, for their country twist on 25-year-old singer and rapper Ke$ha's "Die Young." What do you think? View Now
It happens to almost everyone... you're singing a song and you get called out on mistaking the lyrics. This hilarious video highlights the most popular song lyrics that are misheard. Which ones are you guilty of? View Now
History is unfolding at in Vatican City today. Pope Benedict XVI is in the final hours of his tenure. He will step down at the end of the day, marking the end of his nearly 8-year run as the leader of the Catholic faith and its 1.2 billion followers. The Vatican hopes to select a new Pope by Easter. Learn more about how one becomes Pope here.View Now
This video will have you grinning from ear-to-ear. MMA fighter Justin "The Viking" Wren visited a remote region eastern Congo, Africa. The place was so remote, the children there had never seen a white man before. They're rubbing his arms and laughing because they've never seen such arm hair before. Watch the whole video.See an update on this story.View Now
A 34-year-old alleged drunk driver was confronted by a sheriff's deputy in Sidney Township, Michigan. The deputy stumbled upon the man's wrecked SUV. Apparently, the suspect had his young son in lap when the accident occurred. After a scuffle, the man was arrested. View Now
Most people take pride in their work. This con man shows no shame, even when he's caught red handed. Hitting the city's streets in his wheel chair, the man pretends to be mentally disabled for money. View Now
An underground electrical fire in Minneapolis, MN causes a scary scene of smoke and weird noises. Five buildings were evacuated, but luckily no one appears to have been injured by the explosion. View Now
Our first story takes us to a Walgreens in Grand Rapids, Michigan. An armed robber storms into the store and goes behind the counter to swipe the cash with multiple witnesses present. As he's leaving, a grandmother, with a cane and all, takes advantage of him stopping to pick up fallen cash. She tackles him to the ground. Then, at a Van Nuys, California, jewelry store two men with hammers attempted a smash-and-grab. The 81-year-old store owner wasn't having any of that. View Now
We're not exactly sure about the context of this video. All we know is that it's not going to end well. This girl and guy are at a casino and it seems pretty clear that alcohol has been involved. It seems like it's a joke. The girl reaches back and with a smile on her face, punches the man. Without hesitation, the man returns the favor. You never hit a girl, regardless of the situation. This video has created a stir in the conversation of gender equality. View Now
Think wing suits are cool, but are afraid of heights? Try these "Oceanwings" from Aqua Lung dreamLab instead! They allow you to freedive like a base jumper underwater, and float you back up to the top when you're done! View Now
Have you ever seen those people who park their cars at the far end of the lot? It's safety tactic to make sure no one dings their ride. We're betting this guy didn't think this would happen. Someone hit a fire hydrant and spewed a fountain of water right onto to their car. Then, when you're parking, make sure to put it in park before you get out. View Now
Truckee the avalanche rescue dog in Lake Tahoe, CA better watch his tail! Lily in Park City, UT is a new avalanche rescue trainee and she's taking the slopes by storm! View Now
Bear Grylls is once again teaching us some valuable lessons in safety. This time, though, it's not about surviving in the wild. With the help of Air New Zealand, Bear stars in this awesome safety video. You know the trite routine you go through every time you fly? Bear just made it a bit more exciting. View Now
A Russian bus driver called "The Punisher" is dealing out fender benders to teach jerky drivers a lesson. Don't cut this guy off or you might end up without a back bumper! View Now
It was one thing for these two guys to do stuff on their own, but when Andrew Hales and Vitaly teamed up they became an unstoppable pranking force. This time, they're telling people what to do. It comes off kind of mean but it's amazing what kind of things these guys can get away with it. Watch the whole video.View Now
A lot can go wrong when you participate in this kind of sport. Izak Laubscher was on a practice run. Everything was going smoothly until he hit a big jump. It wasn't the jump that got him into trouble, it was what was wain ting for him on the other side. A tractor just happened to be crossing the road. With no time to maneuver out the way, Izak slams into the machine. View Now
For those of you who don't like the delicious cream filling of an Oreo, this invention is for you! As part of Oreo's Cookie or Creme campaign, physicist David Neevel was commissioned by Oreo to build a machine that splits the cookie part from the cream part. My question: with all the other options they offer, why doesn't Oreo just sell their cookies "unstuffed." Wieden + Kennedy, 360i and Mondelēz International all helped make this amazing video happen! View Now
Pam's house in Unalaska, Alaska, is home to an eclectic group of animals. With her three cats, plus a stray she feeds, a fox named Todd, and a bald eagle, it's amazing to watch all of these animals hang out together. Todd and Ms. Eagle get up close and personal. View Now
Steve Casino is a little nuts... for taking peanuts and turning them into incredible works of art! For $500, Steve will carefully craft a famous face of your choosing! So far, he's completed an impressive peanut gallery featuring James Bond, Elton John, Wonder Woman, Harry Houdini, and many more! View Now
Chivalry is dead in the animal kingdom, if it ever existed, that is. This is a female crocodile in Darwin, Australia. Some tourists were getting ready to feed her when a male croc strolls up. About to steal her food, she snaps at the intruder and takes off. View Now
