Author: Elsa
The French Foreign Legion. What do you know about it? Well, it’s a military wing of the French Army which, unlike most other countries’ armed forces, welcomes in non-nationals with open arms. They’re known for their toughness, capability and string team ethic. They’re a force to be reckoned with, with a mysterious allure. Let’s lift back the lid and delve in. Here are five surprising facts you probably didn’t know about the French Foreign Legion… 1.) It can get you a new nationality. Once you serve your time, you’re done. You’re out and you remain the nationality of the country of…
Western Lowland Gorillas are an endangered species. So they’re not all that used to seeing one another. Okay, this primate here from Louisville Zoo lives in a gorilla enclosure with others of his own kind, but it’s still a weird thing for him to see other gorillas. And especially on a cellphone! His reaction to the gallery of different snaps, shown to him by a young visitor to the zoo, is just priceless! The gorilla getting the private showing is called Jelani and he’s known as somewhat of a gentle giant to zookeepers there at Louisville Zoo. He’s inquisitive and friendly…
Get ready to witness the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen on a road. Caught on dashcam footage, the crystal clear video shows a San Bernardino woman driving through Orange County, CA. She was at the wheel of a 2010 Hyundai Sonata which was heading downhill along a major thoroughfare. Suddenly the car screeches to a standstill, the door flies open and she calmly gets out and starts walking. But she wasn’t the passenger – she was the driver. Something you notice when you see the car pick up pace again and veer onto oncoming traffic and head for a tree… 22 year-old…
Petra László, a news journalist reporting on the massive influx of Syrian refugees into Europe has been fired after been filmed assaulting fleeing Syrians persecuted by war. The reporter, from news channel N1TV, was there to shoot a group of Syrians running away from police officers. She can quite clearly been seen kicking a man carrying a child in his arms who runs in front of her. László’s employer, N1TV, are associated with the far-right Jobbik party, who oppose the wave of Syrian immigration into Europe. But she foregoes her duty to remain impartial and distant by involving herself physically in…
Hal Taylor is a dad and a carpenter. A devoted father, nothing gives him greater pleasure that having one or more of his kids sat on his knee as he regales them with a story just before bedtime. Nothing sets off their imaginations and yet sends them off to sleep quicker. But as Hal’s third child was due, he suddenly realized something – he only had two knees… Where was little Rose going to sit?! Oh no, what a conundrum. But, being a carpenter, he knew he could whittle the answer… “I did not have a lap large enough for three…
Not many people outside her immediate friends and family and small fan base knew who Nicole Arbour was until very recently, but after she posted a idea online addressing the concept of ‘fat shaming’, she’s now a name on everyone’s lips… The Canadian comedian has caused a massive controversy with her tongue-in-cheek, though aggressive, barbs aimed at the ‘plus size community’. And the backlash was immediate. And huge! Amongst her fans, Arbour is known for her opinionated rants and isn’t afraid to tackle the big issues. And it was the biggest issue of all… Obesity – that’s upset so many…
Not that long ago, we told you all about former SAS survival expert and TV presenter Bear Grylls making Michelle Rodriguez eat a mouse that she boiled in her own urine. Crazy, right? But if you’re familiar with the man’s work, you’ll know that that’s just a day like any other. He’s recently been trekking with US President Barack Obama too. No biggy. But do you know how much he’s worth? Well, probably not. Unless you’re his accountant, why would you? Well, the figure’s pretty huge, actually. You might just be shocked… The answer? The man’s just told a British…
Nightclub scenes in movies. There have been hundreds over the years, haven’t there? Maybe even thousands. It’s the tail end of the night and the characters are out, drinking and looking for trouble. Or just somewhere to dance, who knows? But it’s a guarantee that things are going to kick off… Antonio Maria da Silva is an editor who’s noticed that so many club scenes in films have a similar atmosphere. So he decided to use his skills to create the world’s biggest and most exciting nightclub. The ultimate club is an amalgamation of nightspots from some of your best-loved…
When Khari Toure heard that his daughters were having trouble at school, he was immediately concerned. He’d been there. He knew how cruel bullies could be in the playground. Especially about weight issues. One of his kids was being teased for her weight, while the other was feeling pressure and nerves about being too skinny. Khari knew he had to step in and help them. But he decided a little chat wouldn’t be enough. He really wanted to make an impression. And if he could help out other children at the same time? Even better! So he decided to tap…
Water. It’s pretty good, isn’t it? Without it you’d be in a little bit of trouble. Especially when you fancy a drink. But liquid can be used for more than just slurping on. And we’re not just talking about rivers and lakes. We’re talking about cool little science tricks! There are so many neat tricks you can try out with just a few accessories and some water. And here are ten of the best. Find out how to make a slow motion ball, how to start A FIRE with water (yep, really…), create a ‘no leak’ magic bag… There are…