Category: Weird
Punjabi Sculptural Water Tanks
In India’s Punjab state, many homes are topped by elaborate sculptures that double as water tanks. Photographer Rajesh Vora has documented this peculiar regional architectural
No, AI Isn’t Having ‘Hallucinations’ — Turns Out, It’s Worse Than That
Amid claims of “digital dementia,” experts explain that AI isn’t declining. It’s just stupid in the first place.
The Feel-a-Phone
From 1980: “A phone equipped with a hand capable of transmitting human gestures, such as pointing, feeling and waving, is reportedly within the telephone state-of-the-art.”
Artwork Khrushchev Probably Would Not Have Liked 63
Sculptor’s Wikipedia page. Read an article about him here.
Miss Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Here’s another example of the Canadian tradition of civil service beauty contests — selecting young women to reign as beauty queens of government agencies such
Moment jewel thief tries to swallow $775,000 worth of diamonds as cop strangles him
Jaythan Gilder was pulled over a few hundred miles outside Orlando, Florida, in February, following a tip-off
Flying Saucer Cameras
This attempt by the U.S. Air Force to “clear up the mystery” of UFOs has to be judged a failure. Canonsburg Daily Notes – Sep
The Trick Shots of Andy Varipapa
From Wikipedia: Andy Varipapa (March 31, 1891 – August 25, 1984) was a professional bowler. He was famous around the world for his trick bowling
Tourist Says He Was Denied Entry To U.S. Over A Seemingly Innocent Photo — And It Could Happen To You
Traveling feels riskier than ever. Here’s what lawyers say you need to know.
The 3 Best, Most Secure Web Browsers That Are Better Than Google Chrome, Experts Say
Want to stop ads from knowing too much about you? Try these browsers.