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Garrett McNamara Surfs Record Breaking 90-Foot Wave [VIDEO]
In the world of big wave surfing, there’s Garrett McNamara and then there’s everyone else. Not content to simply surf by on big waves, McNamara recently set a world record for surfing the biggest: a 90 foot monster off the coast of Nazaré in Portugal. That’s taller than an eight story building!
Jerk Dog Totally Ruins Marriage Proposal [VIDEO]
When it comes to attacking cameras, people tend to do it because they don’t want to be filmed. When you see a dog going after a camera though, that’s usually because he’s looking for a new friend.
Such was probably the case in this video where a dog, cast aside by a surprise marriage proposal, leaves the happy couple to their premarital bliss and makes a beeline for the camera that was secret
Japanese Schoolchildren Rock Out With Headbanging Bear [VIDEO]
A group of Japanese schoolchildren join a bear for some heavy metal-style ‘headbanging’ in this aww-inducing call-and-response video.
Moose Rescued From Swimming Pool by Firefighters [VIDEO]
How many firefighters does it take to get a moose out of a pool? No punchline here — the answer is nine.
After vaulting over a fence and falling through the pool cover on the night of October 7, a full-grown moose found himself stranded in a backyard swimming pool in Manchester, NH. Local firefighters staged an emergency rescue, catching the whole endeavor on camera.
Ouch! Bike Racer Completely Forgets About Hurdle
When it comes to traditional forms of bike racing, staying on the bike is rule number one. With Cyclocross on the other hand, dismounting and dodging obstacles is par for the course. While we’re sure Cyclocross is tons of fun, from the looks of this video, it can also be pretty painful if, like Joey, you don’t see an upcoming hurdle and take a spill on the track.
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Crazy Shopping Cart Slide [VIDEO]
If you think breaking in a wild horse is hard, wait until you try to guide a train of speeding shopping carts around a mall.
Filmed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, this video shows an intrepid employee of the Iscon Mega Mall wrangling several carts in a pretty creative way. Though it may look like quite a challenge (it’s hard to put away one shopping cart, let alone a few dozen) apparently this
Honda Used to Make a Briefcase Motorcycle You Could Carry Around [VIDEO]
These days cars come with some pretty sophisticated add-ons: rearview cameras that show what’s behind you, driver alert systems that wake you if you’re dozing off. These optional features are all well and good, but none of them hold a candle to the Honda Motocompo, a tiny, folding scooter that was sold as a trunk-sized accessory for the Honda City and the Honda Today from 1981 to 1983.
It’s Real Cat vs. Cat Balloon in Hilariously Unfair Matchup [VIDEO]
Contrary to what you may have heard, not everybody loves blow up dolls. Take Bert the cat for example. In this video, the only inflatable companion he’s interested in is a dead one. (NSFW for language.)
Siberian Husky Rides Shotgun [VIDEO]
Dogs are no strangers to chilling out but chilling out in the passenger seat of a van while cruising down the California freeway, paw hanging out the window as the wind blows through your fur? That’s a whole different story. This Siberian Husky definitely knows a thing or two about easy riding. Good thing these two dudes caught it on film.
Playground Fails Supercut [VIDEO]
It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt. At least that’s how the old adage goes but if this video compilation of playground fails is any indication, it’s only after someone gets hurt that the fun really begins. From swing sets to see-saws and every piece of play equipment in between, this video has a playground wipe out for everyone. Suffice it to say, don’t try any of this at home.
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Cooper the Chimpanzee Learns to SCUBA Dive [VIDEO]
Chimpanzees are generally fearful of water, which makes the fact that Cooper the chimpanzee has learned to swim quite a feat. But that he’s also learned to breathe underwater with a SCUBA tank is truly incredible.
Awkward! Zoo Employee Helps Koalas Mate [VIDEO]
It only takes two to tango but if you’re koalas trying to breed in captivity, it really takes three to do it right. Filmed at Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, China, this video shows a dedicated zoo employee going the extra mile as she provides a little bit of extra support to the loving koala couple.