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7 Man-Made Substances that Laugh in the Face of Physics. The universe is full of weird substances like liquid metal and whatever preservative keeps Larry King alive.

7 Man-Made Substances that Laugh in the Face of Physics

16 Unbelievable Urinals. Celebrities Who Look Like Historical People Pictures. Barn Cars - Now to find someone to perform the highest quality workmanship. We will need Auto Restoration for our hundreds ofSports Cars, Muscle Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Street Rods, Hot Rods and everything in between! Barn Cars A New York man retired.

Barn Cars - Now to find someone to perform the highest quality workmanship. We will need Auto Restoration for our hundreds ofSports Cars, Muscle Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Street Rods, Hot Rods and everything in between!

17 More Images You Won't Believe Aren't Photoshopped. This is the fourth installment of our series where we prove that sometimes, real life is stranger than Photoshop (see Part One, Part Two and Part Three).

17 More Images You Won't Believe Aren't Photoshopped

So enjoy our continuing chronicle of jaw-dropping pics that make you shout "FAKE! " the moment you see them, but in fact are not. Cathie Jung Official Site -  Guinness World Records  -  The Corset Queen. 6 Insane Coincidences You Won't Believe Actually Happened. America's Freak Luck During the Battle of Midway The Battle of Midway may be remembered as one of the most spectacular naval battles in history and one of the huge turning points in the Pacific theater, but it started out as a pure clusterfuck for the Americans.

6 Insane Coincidences You Won't Believe Actually Happened

Despite going into battle with most of Japan's game plan in their pocket thanks to American codebreakers/Bothan spies, the U.S. 20 Medical Mysteries and Miracles. (mandysellars.com) The man who survived a 500-foot fall.

20 Medical Mysteries and Miracles

The twin who lived inside his brothers belly for three decades. The toddler who doesnt age. Medical history—recent and otherwise—is filled with jaw-dropping oddities, miraculous recoveries, and unsolved mysteries. What children’s skulls look like as they prepare to lose their baby teeth. THEY'RE HERE! 2010 DARWIN AWARDS - You've been waiting for them with bated breath, so without further ado, here are the 2010 Darwin Awards. Eighth Place In Detroit, a 41-year-old man got stuck and drowned in two feet of water after squeezing head first through an 18-inch-wide sewer grate to retrieve his car keys. Seventh Place A 49-year-old San Francisco stockbroker, who "totally zoned when he ran", accidentally jogged off a 100-foot high cliff on his daily run.

Sea otters holding hands to keep from drifting apart while sleeping. 18 Kit-Kat Flavors You’ve (Probably) Never Tried. 18 Kit-Kat Flavors You’ve (Probably) Never Tried Oh Japan… what will you think of next?

18 Kit-Kat Flavors You’ve (Probably) Never Tried

Candied sweet potato Kit-Kat: Apple vinegar Kit-Kat with white chocolate: Sweet corn Kit-Kat: Slices of Life! » Meet Maurice Tillet, the real world Shrek! This may come to you as a surprise or a silly joke, but it’s nothing but the truth.

Slices of Life! » Meet Maurice Tillet, the real world Shrek!

The popular CGI cartoon Shrek actually existed! 67 Not Out: Married Couple In The Same Photo As Children. Here's a photo coincidence on the lines of the post I published called Photo Taken Of Father Showed His Missing Daughter.

67 Not Out: Married Couple In The Same Photo As Children

I came across this new one by chance on a video from WXII 12 TV . Odd Jobs - Odd Jobs You Never Knew Existed at WomansDay.com. With graduation just around the corner, college seniors are thinking about the future.

Odd Jobs - Odd Jobs You Never Knew Existed at WomansDay.com

Sure, there are always the standard career choices—doctor, lawyer, teacher—but there are plenty of other options no one ever hears about. Some sound tempting, like a professional waterslide tester, while others will make you count your blessings (ahem, odor tester?). So whether you’re just starting out on your career path or daydreaming about greener pastures, check out the 15 jobs you never knew existed. The Deepest Pool in the World. The deepest swimming pool in the world is located in Brussels, Belgium inside a recreational diving center and anyone can use it provided they are accompanied by a professional diver.

The Deepest Pool in the World

With a depth of 33 meters (108 ft) the pool contains several submerged structures offering a variety of diving opportunities. Ever Dream This Man? Forbidden Fruit: Illegal Fruits & Foods. The Bread Code Tells You When a Loaf Was Baked. Ever wonder what the colors of the tie tags on loaves of bread represent? They're a code designating the day of the week on which a loaf was baked: * Blue: Monday * Green: Tuesday * Red: Thursday * White: Friday * Yellow: Saturday[...]An easy way to remember it, though, is to simply recall the alphabet. The colors run in alphabetical order, so the earlier they appear in the alphabet, the earlier in the week the bread was baked. And it’s true. Even the ever-cynical Snopes.com backs it up. Link via First Things | Image: Paul Michael. Norman the Briard's new take on shaggy dog stories as he takes his scooter for a spin.

By Daily Mail Reporter Updated: 05:39 GMT, 10 March 2011 As shaggy dog stories go, the one about Norman the very bright Briard who is a wizz riding his scooter ranks high on the list. The clever canine, who lives with the Cobb family in Canton, Georgia, competes in many obedience competitions and received his Companion Dog Title at just 15 months of age after four first place finishes. Notes....alternative....hobo signs.

10 More Terrifying and Mysterious Creatures. Mysteries Here are ten of the most terrifying and bizarre creatures to ever, allegedly, have walked the Earth. These creatures defy logic, inspire the imagination and generate fear. They are the subject of numerous movies, documentaries, books and even songs. The Mysterious Moeraki Boulders.

A Closer Look. What can 28,000 rubber duckies lost at sea teach us about our oceans? In 1992, a shipping crate containing 28,000 plastic bath toys was lost at sea when it fell overboard on its way from Hong Kong to the United States.