It’s 10 stories high and more than three football fields long. It’s called “A Whale,” it’s been called the world’s largest oil-skimming vessel, and BP hopes it can clean up the spill in the Gulf.
The 5 Brilliant Unsung Blogs You Really Should Be Reading
TIME recently announced its list of the 25 best blogs of 2010, including the year’s five essential blogs and the five overrated domains. As part of the project, I also sat down to film a video about the five brilliant unsung …
The Worst Movie Characters Ever – Including That Twilight Guy
Our colleagues at Techland have assembled a list of what they dub the worst movie characters of all time. And beware Twilight fans: One of your favorites is on there. (via Techland)
Raw Video: Takeru Kobayashi Arrested at Hot Dog Eating Contest
After eating 54 hot dogs in 10 minutes, Joey Chestnut took home his fourth consecutive prize at the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, New York. But his time in the spotlight was cut short.
Quotes: GM’s Don Johnson on Chinese Sales
“Personally I think that’s a good thing that China’s growth is helping GM. Our China operation will always play an important role in our company, but fundamentally we’re a U.S. company and will always be a U.S. company.”
GENERAL …
4th of July Last Call: A Towering Tribute to the Firecracker
In South Carolina, the roman candle is a practically symbol of romance on Independence Day.
4th of July: Great Moments in American Viral Videos
Holy cow: Kids reenact the American revolution! In the Internet age, this is what counts as a class project. I’d give them an A, for sure. Especially Thomas Jefferson’s “French friends.” (via Urlesque)
4th of July: Great Moments in American Viral Videos
Aside from getting stuck in the bathtub, did you know President William Howard Taft kept a pony brigade on the White House lawn? Yeah, we didn’t either. Fortunately, animator Jason Steele at FilmCow can enlighten us. (via BuzzFeed)
Independence Day Quotes to Inspire and Awe
“For what avail the plough or sail, or land or life, if freedom fail?”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
4th of July: Great Moments in American Viral Videos
How to be American in 10 steps, according to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Hint: It starts with rising up and ends with celebrating the patriotic trinity of rock, flag and eagle.
Independence Day Quotes to Inspire and Awe
“Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better.”
Albert Camus
4th of July: Great Moments in American Viral Videos
Some countries turn to the local peddlers to buy their necessities. Others enjoy the unknown excitement of the 1-800 number.
